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when discussing details of my research and for helping me to strike just the right tone when writing papers.
There are many people in my life who helped me to succeed with this research project by helping me survive and thrive. I want to thank my neighbors and friends in Lemmer who stood by my side when my husband Hessel suddenly passed away, and Petra and Kristina who helped to keep our household on track in the years thereafter. Rein and Maja, thanks for all the cheese and wine, practical help at crucial moments in my life, and for just being there for me. Kina and Nina, thanks for all the wine, advice on teenage sons and fine times we are having together. Sanja, it’s always fine to talk to you and feel the resonance of our ideas — whether it’s about the kids, parents, bosses or jobs. Then there is an app group with people with whom I attended elementary school, which feels like a warm blanket: Osnovnjak. Well, Osnovnjak, keep going! I need you! (And, Corinna, please thank Stephen for helping me with the title!) Finally, Hans, I kind of inherited you from Hessel after his death and we have been helping each other to survive ever since — thank you for all your advice, practical help and lazy times by your fireplace.
To my parents Vladimir and Svjetlana I am eternally grateful for the drive to achieve excellence they instilled in me, and all the love and support they had given me for whatever endeavors I had undertaken to do. I’m sure they would have been proud of me for this achievement — as would Hessel, who always believed in me and supported my career choices. Tanja, my little sister, thanks for your patience with me and my kids, and for your yummy cooking. Now that this research project is over, I hope I’ll have more time to spend with you in your studio. Finally, Alex and Lucas, my wonderful sons, thank you for putting up with all the turmoil brought about by my work on this project.
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