Staying in with Roxanne Dekker

Let’s stay in together. Find out how Roxanne Dekker makes the best out of staying-in during these times.
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First of all, how are you?


Thanks for asking, in THIS moment I'm feeling good.

 

 

With who are you spending your days at home?


With my man Yousef and our son Aziz

 

What's your routine during these days? (If you have one)


This is how an ideal day goes, but is changes constantly. With a 3,5 year old structure is needed... so this is it:

1. Cuddling in bed 

2. Yous and I rotate in going for a run as early as possible. 

3. Take a family walk (including coffee) outside to the most green and quiet places we can find as early as possible.

4. Stay in and work, doing stuff at home.. play with AZIZ & Aziz watches some tv (more than normal). 

5. Sending carts and flowers to people. 

6. I am on instagram a lot all day! (More than normal).  

7. Sitting on my balcony as much as possible reading for work/ leisure or listening an audio book 

8. Try to do some yoga at home. 

9. Yousef is a very good cook so eating in the evening is our happy moment together. 

10. Aziz goes to bed (now a tipi). 

11. We talk to friends and family in Hangout.. Watch a serie together. 

12. read... relax. 

All day these things are sort of interwoven. A  recurring mix of reading, working, music, discussing, drinking coffee and eating, doing some sports and cuddle and play.

What annoys you the most of staying in?


Missing family and friends, the easy way of connecting normally. And also having to plan everything together and have to fit our meetings etc. Aziz is almost not seeing other kids, that hurts.

What do you enjoy of staying in?


Being together more as a family. The morning walks.. Normally we could never plan that together with our busy schedules of going to gym before work etc.

We also fixed some stuff at home and I did my first LIVE painting session on instagram. Next week I am going to teach my students of Artemis online for the first time.. learning new things.

I also love all the art  my little artists from The Kidspiration Club are sending me. I shared art homework and it really warms my heart to see the artworks.

Favourite drink at the moment?


Coffee with oatmilk , and fresh ginger tea all day.

Best stay-at-home-tips?


Audi-books! This one: de meesten mensen deugen
And creativity is to the roof now on Instagram. Tips and tricks everywhere. 

What do you miss from normal life?


Taking steps outside without thinking. Being close to People. 1,5 meter distance and a scarf in front of my mouth makes me awkward, I try to smile more with my eyes... Making long walks with Aziz, going to friends, restaurants, working in the museum and most of all seeing Aziz with his grandparents and kids from school.

Who do you miss?


My friends and family. My best friend gave birth to her daughter during this period and I didn't even see her yet!

Favourite tune at the moment?


'Witte Sokken - Sef' (my man ❤️) he made the Video this week at home! So that's a good memory already! 

I enjoy being together more as a family.

Series/movies tips?


Series:

- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- High Maintenance
- Big little lies
- Sex Education
- Handmaid's Tale
- Euphoria
- CHEER
- Ozark

Movies:
- DISNEY CHANNEL (FOR KIDS)! 
- Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (about Ted Bundy)
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco
- Beautiful Boy
- Once upon a time in Hollywood
- Instinct - van Halina Reijn

 

Book tips?


- Rinkel de kinkel - Martine Bijl
- De Meeste Mensen Deugen - Rutger Bregman
- Wees Onzichtbaar - Murat Isik
- MURAKAMI (alles)
- de alchemist - Paolo Coelho
- Normal People-Sally Rooney
- ART BOOKS!

Favourite IG account for a good laugh?

Favourite IG account for inspiration?


I like this one

It never really gets boring with a kid at home does it?


NO! Yoga with a kid on your back.. making anything with cardboard, cleaning and organizing all day.. 

What is your kid up to lately?


Aziz puts everything in all sorts of boxes. Throws it all Out again and looks for new places to put it. ALL DAY. So losing stuff is a big danger.

And he sleeps in his new Tipi tent now.

Any tips for some serious kid entertainment?


- Make things from recycled goods
- Make everything an adventure.
- Get a TIPI tent!
- Send letters and drawings to granny and grandpa!
- Look at all the artsy tips on insta! Also on my account of The Kidspiration Club
- Disney + channel

Do you still have me-time or are those days over?


Only when I take a run or walk..  Also the best time for audiobooks. Also when Aziz takes a nap at noon. But I mostly start planning and working then.

Any positive news or message you want to share?


Enjoy the sun! Stay safe! Take care! Talk to your family! Do online yoga and Pilates!  Look at the bright side! Help Others! Listen to music! Smile to people ❤️

Thank you and stay safe ❤