Finding your own personal uitlaatklep
Everyone needs a solid uitlaatklep to keep from losing their mind when life gets a bit too heavy. It's one of those Dutch words that doesn't have a perfect, one-word English equivalent, but we all know exactly what it feels like. It's that "exhaust valve" or "release pipe"—the thing you do to let off steam so you don't end up blowing a fuse. Whether you've had a nightmare of a week at the office or you're just feeling the general weight of the world, having a way to vent that energy is pretty much essential for staying sane. ...