MY YEAR IN REVIEW | 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

Hello Beautiful Souls,

A year has come to an end, and what a journey it has been! From milestones and unforgettable travels to moments of art, culture, and cherished family time, 2024 has been a year of growth and gratitude. As I reflect on these highlights, I’m reminded of the joy in embracing life fully—its lessons, laughter, and love.

My Year in Review: 2024 Highlights ✨

January: Started the year in London, mesmerized by the Battersea Power Station Light Festival. Fingers crossed it returns in 2025 because it was absolutely stunning.

February: I turned 40 this month! A milestone that shifted my perspective—it’s been the year of choosing me, letting go of what doesn’t serve my life anymore. I celebrated with an unforgettable dinner at Park Heuvel in my hometown, surrounded by family.

March: Immersed myself in art and empowerment at the V&A. The “Diva” exhibit and one on Pasquarosa, an inspiring Italian artist I had never heard of before, made me reflect deeply on women’s strength and creativity. ✨

April: Family trip to Bali (minus my mum, who thankfully recovered and is doing great now). Explored the island with lots of excursions, laughter, and adventure. Even a flight cancellation to Dubai couldn’t dampen our spirits—it gave us extra days to soak it all in.

May: Back home in London, I indulged in city life:

Drinks in Notting Hill
Masterpieces like Caravaggio at the National Gallery
An emotional experience with the Expressionists at Tate Modern
Hosted a brunch for a dear friend

June: Music, art, and milestones:

Saw my favorite band, Kings of Leon, at BST Hyde Park
Got chills at the terrifying Stranger Things: The Play
Explored Sargent and Fashion at Tate Britain
Celebrated love at my cousin’s wedding in the Netherlands ❤️

July: Art and culture overload:

The Naomi Campbell Exhibit at the V&A
The unforgettable musical Cabaret
The Barbie Exhibit at the Design Museum—a reminder of Barbie’s evolution and empowerment
Also added some cosy touches to my home

August: Jet-set month!

Brindisi: Invited by a lovely acquaintance. Despite the heat, I lived in the sea and loved every second ☀️
Paris with my mum: Delighted to see her back to her vibrant self. We walked, laughed, ate, and bonded like never before. Even found Parisians to be extra kind this time!
Renewed my passport and spent time with my favourite cousin in Eindhoven ❤️

September: A quieter month to focus on myself. Started studying web development with SheCodes ‍ and marveled at the Van Gogh “Lovers & Poets” Exhibit at the National Gallery. ✨

October:

A quick trip to the Netherlands to see Fred & Friends with my mum and aunt—a yearly tradition I treasure
Dipped my toes into a Halloween girls-only meetup but realized it wasn’t for me.

November: Hosted my favourite couple in London! Highlights:

Christmas light tour ✨
Lunch at Aqua Shard
Cosy nights with “borrels” (Dutch-style gatherings) in my place

December: Wrapped up the year with joy:

Posted a reel of the St. Pancras Wicked Tree, and it hit 1600+ views!
My cactus bloomed (finally)!
Quality time in the Netherlands: laughter, love, and dinners with my mum and family. Highlights include:
- Seeing Roue Verveer with mum and aunt
- Visiting Blijdorp Zoo
- Christmas Eve dinner at Jofel—their ribeye carpaccio was divine.