About

Allow me to introduce myself,
my name is Jorit Tolboom.


I still remember the days when I was working relentlessly, thinking, “There’s got to be more to life than this.” I often reflected on how life used to feel when I was younger—filled with high energy, curiosity, and endless possibilities. Back then, imagination ruled, and failure was nothing more than a fun challenge. Finding my way back to my philosophy “life is play,” I knew I needed to make a change. I did this in the most extreme way possible.

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Jorit Tolboom
Jorit Tolboom

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The First Flames

Reality is catching up with me, I’ve built a house! I’m sitting in front of my stove, watching the fire cast a light through the dark cabin. The warmth is …

111 days!

What a crazy ride this has been! 111 days of consistent work through snowstorms and deep frost, pushing through every challenge to finish my cabin before Christmas. When I first …

No downs no ups

In a project like this, there are moments when you feel down. It’s inevitable, a part of the roller coaster ride. However those lows are what give the highs their …