Something About Me
- Jenn in Holland
- The story begins like this: A couple of years ago my husband got a crazy notion in his head that returning to school after years in the professional world might be a good idea. So he and I along with our three children left our suburban life in the U.S. and traded it for a new adventure in The Netherlands.
The saga continues like this: A year of post graduate study was so much fun, we figured we'd stay a while longer. Working in a new field, attending new schools and living in a new city, I dare say we have settled into a rhythm in our expat lives.
This blog is the record I keep of our experiences here; good, bad and hilarious. Intended as an outlet for my expression, this is the place for me to say my something.
I welcome you warmly.
Something to See
A joint venture photoblog.
Come. Take a look.
Something For You
Something I Do
Something I Did
Something We All Did
January 10, 2008
January 8, 2009
Something I Support
Something for my Writing
Something I Joined
Something to Count On
Ok done! That is a superstition in our house too. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy WW and thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll head on outside in a sec. Thx for the tip. Happy WW :)
ReplyDeletehmmm... I thought the whole touch wood thing was only if you said something and you didn't want to jinx yourself. You know like, "Wow, I'm sure to win the contest now that everyone else has dropped out" (insert wood touching).
ReplyDeleteHappy WW.
Handy indeed...
ReplyDeleteCool shot! Ours is up as well at burntofferings and more at bernies fotoblog.
Have a great WW!!
Just did it! May it bring all of us luck. (Though I don't know why, it's worth a try!)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of touching wood for good luck!
ReplyDeleteIn the States we use the saying, "Knock on Wood," to add a little more hope to something we've said hopefully.
ReplyDeleteWikipedia equates our Knock on Wood to the Touch Wood uterance.
Happy WW, Jenn!
I have a cute dog backing a car out of a parking place on mine this week.
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We knock on wood in our house for luck!! But I bet it's just the same! ;) Great photo!!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
You don't say? I'm off to touch some wood!
ReplyDeleteWe touch wood too. THe not-wife invariably raps on my head! Happy WW
ReplyDeleteFirst time to hear about this superstition! I've heard of knocking on wood, but just that. This is interesting. Can't hurt to give it a whirl! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteI think I would rather touch wood than knock on it anyway for good luck, seems more respectful that way. Nice picture! Happy WW Jenn!
ReplyDeleteIs this only done on a particular wood/tree esp. in Prague? Wish I had a tree for luck like that. Cool shot. I love the juxtaposed textures.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW.
(P.S. Couldn't post my WW this week.)
It's quite common here for people to tap their head and say touch wood. Thinking about I do it often myself! I understand that the superstition goes back to pagan times when they considered trees to have spirits
ReplyDeleteI learned something new. Cool! I have heard knock on wood, but never touch wood. Now I know.
ReplyDeleteHmmm...my desk at work is solid wood and I touch it all day, every day. Where's my luck? Oh, wait ... family, health, job, you and other friends ... never mind, I think I found it.
ReplyDeleteI can always use some luck! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteWill it bring me good luck if I touch the screen? LOL - I need all the luck I can get! Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of that, but willing to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nails! I'm so jealous.