Personal Update
Personal Update
I’m really sorry for the lack of updates, but it hasn’t been a great week for me. I ended up in the hospital (again) after a seizure, cut my head open, just when I thought I could leave that annoying disease behind me, it appears to be back again. Just gotten my driver’s license back, been seizure free for over a year. Don’t remember what happened, just woke up on the floor. So a little shaken up, but slowly getting back on my feet. I refuse to let this disease take over. x Chantal
Friday Favorites
Personal // Insecurities
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an introvert person. It’s a way of dealing with things, and sometimes a way to hide myself. It’s started in school, when I realized I was a bit different: my style, my hair, I wasn’t an outgoing type. People would make fun of me, look at me different, call me names, and I started to question myself. Why can’t I just look the way I want to, and be as quiet as I want to? I started to doubt myself. Somehow people always find it hard: a girl that has an outspoken way of dressing and styling herself,who is a professional singer, who entertains people for a living, is a quiet and introvert girl in her daily life.
I have accepted myself, and know that I’m an introvert person, but am super social when it comes to my person social life or when I’m working as a vocal coach or as a singer or songwriter for other artists.
I still I have my insecurities. Last week I went into hiding. I was tired, had some really bad breakouts on my face and wasn’t comfortable in my own skin. I just needed a week to find some inner peace and battle things out. Please excuse me for being a crappy blogger, but sometimes life isn’t perfect or about Instagram edits and photoshop cannot save everything.
So for today I’ll sharing some of my insecurities and awkwardness.
10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT ME
I thought it would be fun to share 10 things about me that you might not know. If you are new here, you will get a glimpse into who I am and if you have been following me for a while, you can maybe learn something new. Let’s see if I surprise you!
Three Tips For Aspiring Musicians & Singers
I’ve been making music for quite some time now… I just wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned a long the way. In a way these are tips that can be useful for anybody doing something creative!
Bye Bye 2015!
Hi everyone,just wanted to wish you all the best for 2016!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog, all the love and support since my epilepsy diagnosis has been so amazing. I’m happy to see how much my blog has grown thanks to all of you. Thank you! I hope 2016 brings us more love, health, peace, style and more of those amazing memorable moments.
Hope you all have a fabulous NYE!
Personal // Life with epilepsy.
Today’s blogpost is a personal story. My personal battle with an invisible illness: epilepsy.
A year ago, on a friday night, I watched some stuff on Netflix and went to bed. I woke up with my boyfriend sounding stressed out in the middle of the night. Apparently I was shaking and having some kind of an episode in my sleep. “We’re going straight to the doctor in the morning, this is scary and not good.” I agreed and was scared as hell,but managed to fall asleep. The next thing I remember is waking up to hear my boyfriend calling the doctor, asking for help. I was confused, felt sick, I couldn’t understand what happened. What the ?? I had another seizure, and before I knew it, two doctors were standing next to my bed, asking questions, checking me out and telling me I needed to go to the Emergency Room.”They already know you’re coming”..Wait.. WHAT?! Noooo, there’s no way you’re taking me to the hospital, I DON’T DO hospitals! But then I realized I had no choice. This was the day everything changed. Life changed.
Personal:Get to know me tag
Hi there! Since I’m new to the blog world, I thought it would nice for you to get to know me a little…..
So here’s the Get to know me tag:
How old are you?
I am 30 years old.
What is your middle name?
I don’t have a middle name.
What nationality are you?
I’m Dutch.
What do you do for a living?
I’m a singer/songwriter, I’m a vocal & songwriting coach .
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
New York. My ultimate dream holiday would be visiting New York, a melting pot of cultures, art, fashion, music.
What is your favourite place to shop for clothing?
Zara, Asos.
What shoe size are you?
UK 5, Europe 38.
How tall are you?
1.66 m.
What is your favourite colour?
Hmmm….I can’t choose…ehm gold?!
Have you got any siblings?
Yes, one older brother.
Do you have any pets?
Yes I have a fluffy and big fuzzy cat: Daisy
Do you have any children?
No
Favourite makeup brand?
Definitely MAC Cosmetics.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I love browsing around on the internet, reading blogs, Pinterest, that sort of thing. I spend a lot of time singing, playing guitar, piano or listening to music. Also writing songs and writing down ideas for a song.
Something that really helps me to relax is cleaning and re-organizing my closet.
Do you leave the house without makeup?
No, never.
Favourite Season?
Spring.
Do you still live with your parents?
No, I’m a bit too old for that haha. I have been living together with my boyfriend now for 3 years.
Whats your favourite movie?
Into the wild. Beautiful movie, and great soundtrack.
Favourite food?
Sushi, I looooooove sushi.
Tent or Hotel?
Hotel for sure. I’m not really into camping.
Favourite Youtube channels?
Beauty: Pixiwoo, Nikkietutorials,Tanya Burr
Fashion:Vogue, Britishfashiontv
Music & other:John Mayer, Tonight show starring Jimmy Fallon…and anything involving cute cats and kittens ;-)