What made me happy today? DokuPe!
If you're wondering what DokuPe is, you clearly haven't seen Kami-sama no Memo-chō (heaven's memo pad). Kami-sama no Memo-chō is a definite must see anime, centering around the NEET detective agency. One of the main characters, Alice, never seems to drink anything but DokuPe.
Now what is DokuPe? It's the Japanese phonetic way of saying Dr. Pepper! It took me a while to figure it out too :-)
But it's funny, as I really like Dr. Pepper myself! Too bad it can be a bit hard to find in this region. Not all supermarkets carry it. The ones that do usually don't carry it at all times or run out rather fast.
I managed to get my hands on some yesterday, so right now I'm enjoying an nice, cold DokuPe. Sunday doesn't get much better than this :-)
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Little pieces of heaven
What made me happy today? Little pieces of heaven.
Here are some of my favorite things and moments. They always make me happy. I have posted some of them before, feel free to take a look at my old posts!
- my Saturday morning walk to koffie Onan, and the latte of the week.
- Starpower.
- Alan Rickman's voice.
- long, hot bubble baths with Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio playing in the background.
- Porta Nigra.
- watching anime.
- hugs.
- watching my favorite episodes from tv series.
- music.
- laughing.
- my boyfriend.
- watching other people when walking through the city and making up a background story for them.
- xkcd.
- cooking.
- the scent of freshly baked cake or cookies.
- my goddaughter.
- my friends.
- being happy.
Have a great Saturday!
Here are some of my favorite things and moments. They always make me happy. I have posted some of them before, feel free to take a look at my old posts!
- my Saturday morning walk to koffie Onan, and the latte of the week.
- Starpower.
- Alan Rickman's voice.
- long, hot bubble baths with Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio playing in the background.
- Porta Nigra.
- watching anime.
- hugs.
- watching my favorite episodes from tv series.
- music.
- laughing.
- my boyfriend.
- watching other people when walking through the city and making up a background story for them.
- xkcd.
- cooking.
- the scent of freshly baked cake or cookies.
- my goddaughter.
- my friends.
- being happy.
Have a great Saturday!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Superstar!
What made me happy today? I'm a superstar!
Lol, not really of course. But one of my managers did call me that.
I am currently working on two projects. Both of them had deadlines today. One project didn't have many problems, and if there were any, they were solved easily. The other project had a bigger issues. Things that urgently needed done, and being unable to reach to people that needed to do it. And so on and so forth. After what feels like a million emails, calls and text messages I finally managed to get a hold of someone that I desperately needed. I updated the manager about this and he said 'wow, you're the first star of the day'. Yay me!
After another big push, some creative thinking and a stroke of luck, I managed to pull in everything I needed for my deadline. Which I was very happy about. But the manager was apparently even happier, as he named me a 'superstar' and even told my line manager this :-) *does little happy dance*
Best way to end a month (and especially this week) full of work and stress. Now it's time for the weekend! Woohoow!
Lol, not really of course. But one of my managers did call me that.
I am currently working on two projects. Both of them had deadlines today. One project didn't have many problems, and if there were any, they were solved easily. The other project had a bigger issues. Things that urgently needed done, and being unable to reach to people that needed to do it. And so on and so forth. After what feels like a million emails, calls and text messages I finally managed to get a hold of someone that I desperately needed. I updated the manager about this and he said 'wow, you're the first star of the day'. Yay me!
After another big push, some creative thinking and a stroke of luck, I managed to pull in everything I needed for my deadline. Which I was very happy about. But the manager was apparently even happier, as he named me a 'superstar' and even told my line manager this :-) *does little happy dance*
Best way to end a month (and especially this week) full of work and stress. Now it's time for the weekend! Woohoow!
Thursday, June 27, 2013
BodyTonique
What made me happy today? BodyTonique!
My order of BodyTonique arrived, and I'm really happy!
BodyTonique is an organic skin care product. According to the website and the creator (Liz) of BodyTonique it's 'a drink for your thirsty skin'.
She couldn't be more right! After I picked up my order from the post-office I went straight home to try it. A bit of fumbling with all the tape on the box later I was looking at this:
3 spray bottles of BodyTonique :-) I decided to try it out on my hands. The product is absorbed really fast and it doesn't make your skin feel oily, greasy or sticky. It just made my hands super soft, and my nails look better as well. After one application!
Before:
After:
The quality of the pictures isn't that great, I know. But I can really feel and see a difference!
I decided to do my legs next. Or leg, as I wanted a comparison. As my left leg has a lot of scars (2 knee surgeries) I felt like that one was to get the preferential treatment. Spray, rub it in, waited a few seconds and bam! One leg as soft as a baby's bottom! :-)
BodyTonique really is a great product and it works! I have very dry and sensitive skin, but right now it's feeling better than it has in a long time. After one application! Wow!
The only thing I don't like is the scent. It's lightly scented, but it has castile soap in it. I don't really care for that smell. But I will add that I have a very sensitive nose. So I checked with Liz, and she said I could add a drop or two of essential oil. Just shake the bottle before each use and done.
So it's well worth it, give it a try :-) You can find BodyTonique here: http://www.bodytonique.com , or on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/BodyTonique?ref=ts&fref=ts
And on a final note: really great customer service! So thanks Liz, for this great product!
*disclaimer: this is my personal opinion. I am in no way hired/paid/compensated by BodyTonique, or anyone else to provide my opinion*
My order of BodyTonique arrived, and I'm really happy!
BodyTonique is an organic skin care product. According to the website and the creator (Liz) of BodyTonique it's 'a drink for your thirsty skin'.
She couldn't be more right! After I picked up my order from the post-office I went straight home to try it. A bit of fumbling with all the tape on the box later I was looking at this:
3 spray bottles of BodyTonique :-) I decided to try it out on my hands. The product is absorbed really fast and it doesn't make your skin feel oily, greasy or sticky. It just made my hands super soft, and my nails look better as well. After one application!
Before:
After:
The quality of the pictures isn't that great, I know. But I can really feel and see a difference!
I decided to do my legs next. Or leg, as I wanted a comparison. As my left leg has a lot of scars (2 knee surgeries) I felt like that one was to get the preferential treatment. Spray, rub it in, waited a few seconds and bam! One leg as soft as a baby's bottom! :-)
BodyTonique really is a great product and it works! I have very dry and sensitive skin, but right now it's feeling better than it has in a long time. After one application! Wow!
The only thing I don't like is the scent. It's lightly scented, but it has castile soap in it. I don't really care for that smell. But I will add that I have a very sensitive nose. So I checked with Liz, and she said I could add a drop or two of essential oil. Just shake the bottle before each use and done.
So it's well worth it, give it a try :-) You can find BodyTonique here: http://www.bodytonique.com , or on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/BodyTonique?ref=ts&fref=ts
And on a final note: really great customer service! So thanks Liz, for this great product!
*disclaimer: this is my personal opinion. I am in no way hired/paid/compensated by BodyTonique, or anyone else to provide my opinion*
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Balance
What made me happy today? Balance!
I worked from home today. The company I work for allows us to do so, and I love it!
Working from home means not getting stuck in traffic, a better work - private life balance, getting more done, drinking my own fantastic coffee and just feeling more relaxed.
Of course it has downsides too. I have to remind myself when it's time to stop working and procrastinating is very tempting. But I had a lot to do, so no procrastinating for me.
I'm really lucky I can do this on occasion, as it really makes me happy :-)
I worked from home today. The company I work for allows us to do so, and I love it!
Working from home means not getting stuck in traffic, a better work - private life balance, getting more done, drinking my own fantastic coffee and just feeling more relaxed.
Of course it has downsides too. I have to remind myself when it's time to stop working and procrastinating is very tempting. But I had a lot to do, so no procrastinating for me.
I'm really lucky I can do this on occasion, as it really makes me happy :-)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Good guy Tesla
What made me happy today? Good guy Tesla!
Nikola Tesla. Inventor, engineer, (mad) scientist and way ahead of his time. In my opinion one of the lesser acknowledged great minds of his time. And I'm not alone in that sentiment. Check out this comic by the Oatmeal.
So when you switch on your lights this evening, don't forget to say thank you to Mr. Tesla :-)
Nikola Tesla. Inventor, engineer, (mad) scientist and way ahead of his time. In my opinion one of the lesser acknowledged great minds of his time. And I'm not alone in that sentiment. Check out this comic by the Oatmeal.
So when you switch on your lights this evening, don't forget to say thank you to Mr. Tesla :-)
Monday, June 24, 2013
Everybody's free
What made me happy today? Everybody's free to wear sunscreen.
It's a cold, miserable day. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, my gps screwed up, it's cold and rainy. I was glad when it was time to go home. Listening to the radio, 'Everybody is free to wear sunscreen' by Baz Luhrmann came on. It had been years since I heard that song. And I suddenly remembered the lyrics. That was just what I needed. The lyrics are below. There's a lot of useful stuff in there.
So read the lyrics and give them some thought :-)
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’99:
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience…
I will dispense this advice now. Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded.
But trust me, in 20 years you’ll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked….
You’re not as fat as you imagine.
Don’t worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.
The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm
on some idle Tuesday.
Do one thing everyday that scares you.
Sing.
Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts, don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.
Floss.
Don’t waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind…the race is long, and in the end, it’s only with
yourself.
Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.
Stretch.
Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life…the most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they
wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don’t.
Get plenty of calcium.
Be kind to your knees, you’ll miss them when they’re gone.
Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t, maybe you’ll have children,maybe you won’t, maybe you’ll divorce at 40, maybe you’ll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary…
What ever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either – your choices are half chance, so are everybody else’s.
Enjoy your body, use it every way you can… Don’t be afraid of it, or what other people think of it, it’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever
own..
Dance…even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.
Read the directions, even if you don’t follow them.
Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents, you never know when they’ll be gone for good.
Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go,but for the precious few you should hold on.
Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young.
Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard; live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.
Travel.
Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old, and when you do you’ll fantasize that when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders.
Respect your elders.
Don’t expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one might run out.
Don’t mess too much with your hair, or by the time you're 40, it will look 85.
Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it’s worth.
But trust me on the sunscreen…
It's a cold, miserable day. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, my gps screwed up, it's cold and rainy. I was glad when it was time to go home. Listening to the radio, 'Everybody is free to wear sunscreen' by Baz Luhrmann came on. It had been years since I heard that song. And I suddenly remembered the lyrics. That was just what I needed. The lyrics are below. There's a lot of useful stuff in there.
So read the lyrics and give them some thought :-)
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’99:
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience…
I will dispense this advice now. Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded.
But trust me, in 20 years you’ll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked….
You’re not as fat as you imagine.
Don’t worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.
The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm
on some idle Tuesday.
Do one thing everyday that scares you.
Sing.
Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts, don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.
Floss.
Don’t waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind…the race is long, and in the end, it’s only with
yourself.
Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.
Stretch.
Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life…the most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they
wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don’t.
Get plenty of calcium.
Be kind to your knees, you’ll miss them when they’re gone.
Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t, maybe you’ll have children,maybe you won’t, maybe you’ll divorce at 40, maybe you’ll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary…
What ever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either – your choices are half chance, so are everybody else’s.
Enjoy your body, use it every way you can… Don’t be afraid of it, or what other people think of it, it’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever
own..
Dance…even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.
Read the directions, even if you don’t follow them.
Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents, you never know when they’ll be gone for good.
Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go,but for the precious few you should hold on.
Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young.
Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard; live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.
Travel.
Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old, and when you do you’ll fantasize that when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders.
Respect your elders.
Don’t expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one might run out.
Don’t mess too much with your hair, or by the time you're 40, it will look 85.
Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it’s worth.
But trust me on the sunscreen…
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