Bright Sunshine

For fear that this might become one of those horrible horrible 'look-what-I've-got'-blogs, I doubted almost four second weither or not to post the picture below. But just look at it! It's super-flat, super-light, has a German keyboard and it's sunshine yellow. What's not to like?

I AM an addict

That's no lie. The count is a now 143 rounds of washi tape. And the worst part is that in my heart of hearts I haven't got nearly enough.

Happy ITLAP-Day!

A streetcar called 'growing old' ?

I should be making a big deal out of it. Turning 30. I fear it's rather underwhelming. I've kept up the pretence of adulthood for so long now. Another year isn't going to make a difference to me.

This really doesn't need a title

I'm not an addict

Maybe that's a lie.

129 not counting doubles.

Healing

A day to day account starting last week; that is when the burning by steam of my lower left arm happened, might have been more interesting. But as you can see it is healing well, it hurts but very little now and even the crazy-ass itching is almost over. This does not mean however that I will not  e very happy with moisterizsing ointment left as present on my doorstep.

Birthday Party Preparartions

I realize that the title of this blogpost can be seen as a prelude to a load of picture with lots of giant cakes and colourful decorations. And let me disapoint you straigh taway: there will be no such thing(s).

I merely wish to announce what entertainment may be expected. However I have found no correct or official translation for the game I bought today so let me be as cryptic as you are used of me by now: 'Hark! Hark well! For the sound of wolves.

a week off

I really should have planned ahead. I know. But faced with nothing to do, I'm a disaster. I had hoped to go on a short trip, or visit some friends who live out of town. I have announced going to the very North of Europe I can't even manage getting out of bed to take the train for a half-day trip to our own coastal region.

tssk tssk

A book so good...

... you don't want to read it because it means it will end. And the more you read the sooner it ends.

How often does any one come across a book like that?

The List - Updated again!

It is a tad earlier than usual but still. Here goes:

• typewriter ribbon
• nail polish
• gin
• any cocktail ingredients
• garden tools and supplies
• tea
• stamps

!!!You're all invited by the way for tea and cake the 21st of September. !!!

On the origin of Darwin

Tea : The list of July 2014

1. Sencha Munt - Mattheus B
2. Earl Grey Souchong - Mattheus B
3. Duizend heuvels - Mattheus B
4. Nachtparels - Mattheus B
5. Lapsang Souchon - Mattheus B
6. Pai Mu Tan - Mattheus B
7. Rozenthee -  Mattheus B
8. Japanse Kers - Mattheus B
9. Yoga Thee - Mattheus B
10. Japan Sencha - Mattheus B
11. Amandelthee - Mattheus B
12. Gember Fresh - Mattheus B
13. Organic Dandelion - Clipper
14. Love Me Truly - Clipper
15. Organic White - Clipper
16. Lemon & Ginger - Clipper
17. Organic Green - Clipper
18. Cleanse - Pukka
19. Refresh - Pukka
20. Love - Pukka
21. Morning Time - Pukka
22. After Dinner - Pukka
23. Night Time - Pukka
24. Ginger - Yogi
25. Lime Mint - Yogi
26. Green Balance - Yogi
27. Earl Grey - Premier's
28. Chocolate Spice - La Courtisane
29. Imperial White Tea - Four O' Clock
30. Jägertee - Goldmännchen
31. Prince Of Wales - Twinings
32. Liquorice - Kruidvat
33. Green Tea - Heath & Heather
34. Blooming Teas - Jasili
35. Pu'er Blueberry - Ahmad Tea
36. Shooting Star - Numi
37. Sencha - Javana
38. Matcha - Maruyama Nori
39. Lapsang Souchong - De Draak
40. Genmai-cha - Yamamotoyama
41. King Hsuan Oolong Tea - Taiwan Tea
42. Tsui Yu Oolong Tea - Taiwan Tea
43. Indische Chai Masala - Curiosi/thee

I dare you ?!

So I see this web comic. Or meme. Or rage comic. Whatever they are called. And Character X is dared by charachter Y to google the following:

"X's name is a ...'

Naturally I needed to try this for myself( with variable z)

Google came up with the following:
- is awesome
- is a walrus
- is a girl's name
- is a welsh name
- is an atheist

Not disappointed though the list is a tad short.

The list 2014 - UPDATE!

It is a tad earlier than usual but still. Here goes:

• typewriter ribbon
• nail polish
• gin
• garden tools and supplies
• tea
• stamps

!!!You're all invited by the way for a drink on the 20th of September. Details might follow later!!!

 

GF14

Another one of those blogspost that happen or should happen or might happen every year. Is writing obsolete in such a case? It never doesn't surprise me how quickly the cityscape changes. So far it's mostly talk and talk. But it's growing louder and louder.

Last week, I noticed the first extra bicycle parking places being cleared. Yesterday a city communication mail to announce do's and don'ts for first time visitors. Today the first out-of-town friend asking when we hit the streets and a programmation up-date. From now on every square and every park and almost every bridge or wide wide enough ally will transform into festival terrain. And as every year despite myself I too become excited.

Ghent Festival!

That is supposed to sound inspiring but it really isn't. Let's stick to the language of the locals: Gentsche Fieste!

The List 2014

It is a tad earlier than usual but still. Here goes:

• typewriter ribbon
• nail polish
• gin
• garden tools and supplies
• tea
• stamps

You're all invited by the way for a drink on the 19th of September. Details might follow later.

It's been seven months and fifteen days...

... or thereabouts. Even my references to lyrics are getting worse. But with was is commonly called summer of even summer holidays two weeks under way- despite it being neither summer or (for me) a holiday- the busy busy busy excuse is no longer applicable. Surely if I can manage an hour daily of checking and checking again for new e-mails, it shouldn't be that hard to write the occasional blogpost, should it?

It's not that I no longer want to write. But what to write about? The subjects that I was so fond of as a student or even in the early days of employment no longer hold any interest for me. Or when they do, I find them too childish or unimportant to even admit that I take an interest.

Is this what it is like: to grow up?

Writing Frenzy

Tonight's the night.

And I might gonna make it happen. It'll just take a little longer than one night. But one second past midnight is the beginning of National Novel Writing Month. As you will read on the official website : 30 days, 50,000 words! One month, one novel.

All previous attempts of mine have indeed reached the 50K mark but to call them novels would be rather .... well: wrong. This year I promise to do better.  And if life doesn't interrupt me too often, I will even promise to keep you up to date.

 

Stil looking