International Women's Day

This is for (some of) the women in my life, in celebration of International Women's Day:

• My mom - The strongest woman I know! She is beautiful, smart, powerful and wonderful. If I have only inherited one tenth of her strength and wisdom, I'm a very happy woman.
• Joyce and Evelien - My two oldest friends, who I consider to be more like the sisters I never had than 'just' friends. Thank you for all the amazing times together, I'm looking forward to many more (including skydiving together when we're old and grey!).
• Myrthe - One of the most creative and smartest persons I know (who taught me that it is ok to wear mismatching socks).
• Ilse - You were an amazing housemate and I'm so happy we were able to remain good friends (even though we don't always get to see eachother as often as we would like).
• Mensje - I always enjoy our dinner and movies dates greatly!
• Wendy - The best childhood friend a girl could wish for! And I don't think I have ever properly thanked you for introducing me to Erwin, so in case you happen to read this: Thank you so very much!
• Lucie and Jeanine - The best mother- and sister-in-law anyone could ever hope to have.
• Paula - Who makes my dad so happy, thank you!
• My aunt Marianne - Who taught me (probably without realising it) that you should live your life to the fullest and enjoy every moment, because you never know how many moments you have left.
• My aunt Rita - Who taught me (probably also unknowingly) that there is nothing wrong with being a little different.

Happy International Women's Day!