Katinka Hesselink - my other lenses
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I'm a lensmaster, webdesigner an oldest child, an eternal student, a former teacher and single.
Most of you know me here on Squidoo as lensmaster 'spirituality' - but I've also got a life outside my interests in spirituality (though perhaps that's not often noticeable). Anyhow on this lens I showcase my non-spiritual lenses and tell you all a bit more about myself.
Most of you know me here on Squidoo as lensmaster 'spirituality' - but I've also got a life outside my interests in spirituality (though perhaps that's not often noticeable). Anyhow on this lens I showcase my non-spiritual lenses and tell you all a bit more about myself.
About Me
My squidoo honours
Where, When, How
I was born in 1974 in Utrecht, The Netherlands (that's Europe). I was born a month early, so I spent my first weeks in an incubator. We soon moved, after my first brother was born, to Groningen, another town in The Netherlands. My dad got a job there as an assistant professor in mathematics at university.
This is me looking thoughtful, probably on the beach somewhere. Picture taken by my grandmother, probably:

When I was 7 I got a new baby brother (my second brother). You can see I adored him:

At about the same age you can see me working in the garden of our Groningen house. Yes, I'm actually wearing wooden shoes. [Can't believe it. I hated those things and would have expected to refuse wearing them]

And this is me bathing, again looking thoughtful.

We moved for a year to Austin, Texas in the United States when I was 12 - which is where I learned the basis of my English. I went to Middle School there.
This is me looking thoughtful, probably on the beach somewhere. Picture taken by my grandmother, probably:

When I was 7 I got a new baby brother (my second brother). You can see I adored him:

At about the same age you can see me working in the garden of our Groningen house. Yes, I'm actually wearing wooden shoes. [Can't believe it. I hated those things and would have expected to refuse wearing them]

And this is me bathing, again looking thoughtful.

We moved for a year to Austin, Texas in the United States when I was 12 - which is where I learned the basis of my English. I went to Middle School there.
An introduction into consciousness
Fascinating read. Goes into the meaning of awareness, artificial intelligence, animal consciousness, drugs etc.
Quizzes - a few non spiritual ones
Birthday gifts :)
I got my camera a few years ago now (2008) and love shooting pictures with it. Once I put it in 'easy mode' it really has been very easy to use. Only a few buttons left to get to know.
Small, easy, fun. And the quality of the pictures I'm taking is great.
This year (2009) I got this pen, a few other things as well, but don't you love it too?
In 2010 my brothers gave me this huge book full of Buddhist Goddesses. I'm amazed :) Literally. It was a chore to get home. My parents gave me a much smaller, but harder to digest book with a fascinating title 'Out of This World: Otherworldly Journeys from Gilgamesh to Albert Einstein'. Doesn't that make you wonder?
Small, easy, fun. And the quality of the pictures I'm taking is great.
This year (2009) I got this pen, a few other things as well, but don't you love it too?
In 2010 my brothers gave me this huge book full of Buddhist Goddesses. I'm amazed :) Literally. It was a chore to get home. My parents gave me a much smaller, but harder to digest book with a fascinating title 'Out of This World: Otherworldly Journeys from Gilgamesh to Albert Einstein'. Doesn't that make you wonder?
Ceramics
I started ceramics winter 2011.
This is my favorite bowl so far. Don't you love those colors? See also my Ceramics portfolio. The text is in Dutch, but the images do speak for themselves I think. Former teacher
I have great admiration for anybody who succeeds at teaching teenagers, because I know just how hard it is. Whether you're a poor teacher or a good one - in my book you are still brave and amazing for the ability to survive in there.
These lenses have some relation to that job. The first is to help teens organize their studies. The second: a home school chemistry project that adults might like too.
These lenses have some relation to that job. The first is to help teens organize their studies. The second: a home school chemistry project that adults might like too.
How to and Education: best of
Top pages about Parenting and Kids
Find me online & me as a nerd / geek / whatever
How to squidoo & where to find me online.
Eternal Student
I've been in college on and off since high school.
I began as a Chemistry major - but quit because I wasn't getting the grades.
I went on to nursing school, where I failed on the practical side of things.
Then I became a teacher of math and chemistry. This is the first college after High School I actually finished - so I have two bachelors degrees from a teachers college. I tried teaching for three years, but found out that I'm not really cut out for that.
Next I went back to university to study the love of my life: religion and spirituality. I'm still there, hoping to get my BA degree in the summer of 2008.
I didn't get that degree: the writing of the final papers did not go well at all. Taking stock of my financial situation (and what was I doing this for) I quit. That was a huge relief. Turns out I hadn't been enjoying college for a while.
I began as a Chemistry major - but quit because I wasn't getting the grades.
I went on to nursing school, where I failed on the practical side of things.
Then I became a teacher of math and chemistry. This is the first college after High School I actually finished - so I have two bachelors degrees from a teachers college. I tried teaching for three years, but found out that I'm not really cut out for that.
Next I went back to university to study the love of my life: religion and spirituality. I'm still there, hoping to get my BA degree in the summer of 2008.
I didn't get that degree: the writing of the final papers did not go well at all. Taking stock of my financial situation (and what was I doing this for) I quit. That was a huge relief. Turns out I hadn't been enjoying college for a while.
On my country - The Netherlands & being Dutch
My brothers
These lenses are in Dutch. They celebrate the careers of my two brothers who are both artists. Both feature youtube videos made about them.
My Dutch Lenses
A controversial topic in esoteric history
The Occult Roots Of Nazism reviewed
Good causes
Good causes: Amnesty International and the Environment
I feel it's important to reach out and contribute to a better world. Unfortunately I don't have all that much money to spare. The one good cause I have supported since my first years in college (more than 10 years ago) is Amnesty International.
Another lens on the environment (yes, global warming is real): I gathered my favorite environmental lenses here.
The lenses in this category will donate their proceeds to the good causes they are about - if the cause is listed for charity within Squidoo.
Another lens on the environment (yes, global warming is real): I gathered my favorite environmental lenses here.
The lenses in this category will donate their proceeds to the good causes they are about - if the cause is listed for charity within Squidoo.
My Top Go Green and Nature lenses
New lenses
My squidoo blogs
- Squidoo tips and online marketing help
- I thought I'd mostly be linking out to my own lenses here - you know, another platform for self promotion. Instead most of what I've written has been about how YOU too can get your lenses found on google (aka SEO).
- Thank you lensmaster - squidoo reviews
- Thanking our most helpful lensmasters for their contribution to the community. Yes, I am slightly partial to lensmasters who have stepped up to help me personally.
My Marketing Spiritual Blog
Tips on online marketing and SEO.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMore of me online
If that wasn't enough, you can also follow me on Stumbleupon where I blog on and off about anything that interests me. Or you can just find out about my spiritual interests on my spiritual lensography. I'm also on Myspace.
If you don't know that much about webdesign, myspace or search engine optimization, my website is a good place to start.
If you don't know that much about webdesign, myspace or search engine optimization, my website is a good place to start.
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sherioz Dec 27, 2011 @ 7:05 am | delete
- You grew up in Groningen? I was there a few years ago for a conference at the hospital. I loved that town. September was such a beautiful time to visit.
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Psycho-Gamer Jul 21, 2011 @ 12:37 pm | delete
- what a sweet and beautiful child u were...i love the photos with u holding ur brother and with u at the beach.....great photos both of them....and it was really wonderful klnowing a few stuff about u...
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KimGiancaterino Nov 15, 2009 @ 6:53 pm | delete
- This was fun... I really enjoyed your photographs. Blessed by a Squid Angel.
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annetteghallowell
Jun 2, 2009 @ 6:38 pm | delete
- Hi Katinka! It was nice to have an introduction to another part of "you"! Thanks for sharing!
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divacratus
May 22, 2009 @ 5:36 pm | delete
- Nice to meet you :) Thanks a lot for blessing my lens on crazy gadgets. I was going through a lot of your lenses today to get new ideas... the CSS codes one especially. Very helpful! Thanks a ton.
It's even more nice to know you like India and that you're planning to visit here soon. I love people who like India (not that I hate people who don't). And if you're into Bollywood music, you wouldn't want to miss out on A.R Rahman's tunes. We Indians all adore his music!
Do stay the same!
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