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Videomaker, writer, entrepreneur, dad, and jack of all trades.
Hi, I’m Weeri. An engineer turned creative entrepreneur.
I’m trying to build a life I can look back on with a smile. Along the way, I make things, build businesses, raise a family, travel, learn, and occasionally have absolutely no idea what I’m doing.
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Along the way, I try to live by four simple rules: Live free. Be open. Stay curious. Get creative.
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A walking zombie (day 9)
24/09/2026
Today I was like a walking zombie. Physically, I was there. I moved boxes from A to B. I cleaned the dishes. I went to the toilet. But my head wasn't all there. I'm still dealing with the aftermath of the five-day filming gig I had. On top of that, Ollie wakes up a lot at night. Although I don't…Read more
I’m becoming a homeowner for the first time (day 8)
24/09/2026
As of today, the wait is over. After a couple of tense days and a final morning with sweaty hands, it is done. Within 30 minutes of being 100% sure Mandy's house is sold, we signed for our new home. We are still able to cancel the whole deal within 3 days. And there's a non-zero percent chance that the…Read more
I don’t feel inspired (day 7)
22/09/2026
It's just past midnight now. After yesterday's ridiculous time to start writing a new story, we've made progress. But now we've bumped into another problem. I don't have any inspiration. Today was also a long and busy day. Day five out of five of filming my biggest paid filming project so far. Following Rinze, Merijn and the Noria crew on…Read more
Sometimes things can get worse (day 6)
22/09/2026
Yesterday, it was 00:56 when I finished writing my story. Today, it's 01.20 in the middle of the night. But I'm not finished. I'm just starting. Somehow things got even worse. So, I'll keep it short for today. The fact that I'm still writing this is not because of discipline. Nor willpower. While my brain functions at around 50%, I'm…Read more
Starting a commitment in a busy life (day 5)
20/09/2026
At this exact moment it's 00:36. Yes, that's after midnight. This morning my alarm went off at 07.30 and around 22.00 I was back home. I've just finished archiving and editing short videos for a five-day filming project. Although I'm a night owl, my eyes are burning as I'm writing this. Why aren't you in bed then? Thanks for asking!…Read more
Being busy and being tired (day 4)
19/09/2026
A deadly combination. To be busy and to be tired at the same time. We all know the feeling. There are so many things to do. Some things you want to do. Some things you have to do. Some things you can do. The biggest chance is that when you're tired, you will spend doing things that you can do,…Read more
We have a new home! (day 3)
18/09/2026
This morning we got THE phone call. The realtor from yesterday's story called us for a negotiation. After we found a problem with the roof that required a timely fix, we gave the current owners two options: either we stay with our current bid and they fix the roof. Or we get a discount so we can fix the roof…Read more
About being insecure with realtors (day 2)
17/09/2026
Today we went to inspect a house. With a realtor. Maybe it's the house where we will live for at least the next 10 years and where Ollie will spend a lot of his childhood. But there's always something very awkward about touring a house with a real estate agent. I wasn't sure if it was just me, but from…Read more
Uncomfortable feeling of going out for dinner with a 4-month-old baby (day 1)
16/09/2026
On our holiday in Normandy, we went out for dinner with Ollie, who was then four months old. Ollie was asleep on my chest in a baby sling. Sitting behind us was an older couple. A couple of times, they looked at our table. It made me a bit annoyed, as I thought that they were condemning us for going…Read more
Why Grandmother’s Food Always Tastes Better
07/12/2025
Today I was making boeuf bourguignon for the birthday celebration of Mandy and her father. One of the ingredients is Parisian mushrooms. Years ago, when I was still addicted to watching cooking videos on YouTube, I saw a fancy Michelin chef demonstrate how they peel mushrooms for their restaurant. And honestly… with fine dining, all that labour-intensive, almost pointless work…Read more