Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas)

You know the end of the year is near when Saint Nicholas visits you. This year I celebrated the birthday of Sinterklaas two times and dressed up as 'Zwarte Piet'. It was the third time I danced, jumped and acted all weired as 'Zwarte Piet' at a school. It's so much fun, but at the same time very exhausting.

I celebrated 'Sinterklaas' with friend and family. I got some amazing presents:

I got 'Het kookboek voor mannen die op de versiertoer willen', 'Het kookboek voor meisjes die niet bijster veel van hun moeder hebben geleerd' and a biscuit tin from my friends. We bought presents that were not too expensive and were unisex. That explains the cooking book for men as well as the cooking book for girls.

From my family I got 'Schotten Totten', Set, a waxine light holder and 'How to be an explorer of the world'. Schotten Totten and Set are small addictive games. How to be an explorer of the world is another book from Keri Smith (Wreck This Journal). It's an amazing book, I love it! Some more information about the book:

Artists and scientists analyze the world around them in surprisingly similar ways, by observing, collecting, documenting, analyzing, and comparing. In this captivating guided journal, readers are encouraged to explore their world as both artists and scientists.

The mission Smith proposes? "To document and observe the world around you. As if you've never seen it before. Take notes. Collect things you find on your travels. Document findings. Notice patterns. Copy. Trace. Focus on one thing at a time. Record what you are drawn to."

With a series of interactive prompts and a beautifully hand-illustrated two-color package, readers will enjoy exploring and discovering the world through this gorgeous book.

Thank you for my presents this year Sinterklaas! I am very grateful!