Mystery or Misschief?

It is a seldom fact that I should be too optimistic. And I was sure, convinced completely certain that I would suffer no more unfamiliarities under my pillow but this was vain hope indeed for as I lay my head to rest these last days there was ever something to be found. However I suppose it could have been worse than this manuscript; considering the likely giver of gifts it might also have been an actual Zombie.

To boldly go where I never went before.

A lunch-break idea of mine. Will fixing a donation to the CouchSurfing project. I thought: 'Hey, why haven't I ever surfed a couch?' And then I remembered I got a Go-Pass (ten rides pass for the Belgian Railway Company for people under 26) from my parents for Christmas. Those two combined might land me some very cheap little holidays in my own country and an opportunity to meet a lot of like-minded interesting people. So why don't I get to it?

Here is the plan;

• Search for 3 or 4 hosts in my age category in 12 or so major cities in Belgium


• Write them with information about me and my little project


• Have a packed suitcase* ready.

And that's it. And now that my friends are informed ; let's get busy!

* medium backpack containing: fresh underwear and fresh socks, t-shirt and/or sweater depending on the season, minimum toileteries kit, little present for host, small knitting or crochet project, a book, purse with life essentials,

No need for company in bed

I'll get right to it.

You Should Stay Warm by Drinking a Hot Drink

You are an outgoing and optimistic person. You enjoy treating yourself to the things you love. For you, any occasion is an opportunity to celebrate. And why not celebrate a cold night with a warm drink? You love to gather with friends over hot chocolate, tea, or coffee. There's something magical about a cozy, freezing night. It may not be the best weather, but you know how to have a good time anyway. That's what you're all about.

How Should You Stay Warm?

Blogthings: Quizzes and Tests and Memes, Oh My!

Road Trip

Yesterday, a thought looming in the back of my head for months has popped to surface: why don't I just give it up? Both work and house and start travelling? So far I'm thinking of popping by in Japan and California, US to say 'Hi' to some much missed friends and after that I want to hitchhike or backpack around New-Zealand.

Knowing myself, I will not pursue this plan fully, if I even make it to the first step but it goes to show that I am far from being as attached to my job as my bosses and co-workers would believe. I can't escape feeling slightly guilty, inspired by loyalty for bosses that don't seem to appreciate no matter what effort or result; but it fades quickly enough when I start equalling out the verbal abuse, the meagre paycheck, the lack of growth potential, and the numbing of my creativity.

Google Analytics

Google analytics teaches me that from 83 visits to this website in the past month 50 were made from Hamme. So this is just a huge wave back to my Waasland fanbase.

The things as they should be

Yesterday I legitimised my teetotalitarianism for 2010 as follows; Last year I learned to have fun while drinking, this year i'm going to learn it sober.

After 6 Schweppes Tonics for me and some thirty units of alcohol unequally to be distributed among the others present, I dare say I had as much fun as any of them without having to be afraid of a hangover.

Resolutions 2010 - part I

• not drink any alcohol
• buy trainers and cotton underwear during Sales
• nag less
• keep reading
• keep writing

Happy Newyear

The best of luck to everyone for a brand new year to fulfill all your dreams and goals!