Friday Favorites: Round 4, Week 15

Happy Friday, my friends! The sun is shining this morning, and I’m feeling pretty good about things. Lockdown was extended again in the Netherlands this week, which took a bit of a toll on me mentally. I’ve never been an anxious person, but the pandemic has been so stressful that I was panicking on Tuesday night when they made the announcement. Even though I knew it was coming, it’s the continued uncertainty and poor vaccine coordination that’s really making things difficult.

Speaking of vaccines, Jon and I are planning to fly back to the US next month in order to get ours. Here in the Netherlands, our age group won’t be able to get vaccinated until July. We know it’s a huge privilege, but we’d rather go back to the US and get vaccines where they’re readily available. This would also mean that our shots in the NL would be available for someone else. We also haven’t seen our family in over a year. It’s been hard not to connect with our loved ones. Since both our families have been mostly vaccinated, we feel more comfortable going back.

There are a lot of logistics to figure out, but I’m really excited to have something to look forward to. The hardest part of the last six months of lockdown has been the lack of things to look forward to. I’m used to planning and prepping for new experiences. Everything has just been on hold, and our collective stress from constantly working has been mounting.

For my expat friends, are you considering going back to the US to get vaccinated? If you’re in the US, have you already gotten yours? Please tell me what it’s like to be vaxed!

Xx, Kelsey

FRIDAY FAVORITES: ROUND 4, WEEK 15

I asked you all for brightening eye cream reccos yesterday on Instagram. Here are what you all sent through:

• Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Creme (EU)
• Origins GinZing (EU) – I used to use this one and can’t remember why I stopped!
• Indie Lee I-Waken (EU)
• Sunday Riley Autocorrect (EU) – I’m leaning toward this one, but it’s pretty pricey so I can’t decide if it’s worth it yet

I have so many white dresses, but this one (US only) just caught my eye on Instagram. So tempting….

Looking for a good escapist read? I’m halfway through this book (EU), and it’s SO good. I can’t put it down!

Listened to this podcast today. I’ve been feeling the drag of constantly working and being unable to separate between the two. It’s a really good listen if you’ve been feeling like all you do is work lately.

This blazer (EU) is literally the most perfect spring find. Find out how to style it in this outfit post added to the blog yesterday.