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I was born on November 10, 1967 in the Dutch city of Groningen. The northern provinces of Friesland and Groningen constitute a region that I consider to be my home, and where I feel that I really "belong". I live in the small village of Laren, which lies right in the middle of Holland. I do miss the north, but it is impractical to live in a relatively remote part of the country.

I taught biology and chemistry for 5 years, during which time I also obtained a university degree in biology. Scientifically, I'm interested in the fundamental mathematical, physical and chemical properties of life, but I also have a strong interest in cosmology.
After 5 years I gave up teaching, even though I loved to be in front of a classroom. There just weren't enough career opportunities (I tried to break into the music industry, but that didn't quite work out). Currently I'm a manager with a large IT-services and consultancy firm, a job I enjoy to the fullest.

In my spare time I engage in a number of leisurely activities (music, guitars, books and Fordson tractors). First and foremost, however, I like to spend quality time with my wife Wilma and our three chrildren, Sander, Harold and Anouk.

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