What made me happy today? Indian summer!
It's a lovely Indian summer day here. The past few days were cold and grey. But today the sun was shining, the temperature got up to around 22°c and there wasn't a cloud in sight :-)
So when I drove back home from work, I rolled down my window, turned up the radio (Insomnia by Faithless was playing) and enjoyed the wind in my hair and the sun on my face. What's not to like?
Pre-birthday days don't get any better than this!
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Hot hot hot
What made me happy today? It's hot hot hot!
Oh my, it's 35°C in the sun outside. In the shade it's around 28°C-29°C, and in my apartment it's about 26°C.
I'm lucky enough to work in an office with air conditioning and indoor parking. That's got me covered for most of the day!
But what do you do when you don't have these luxuries? Well, here's a few tips and tricks I've learned over the years:
- if you have blinds or curtains where you live, make sure to close them when the sun is shining on that side of your residence.
- keep the windows closed during the day, open them during the night.
- drink plenty of water.
- anything with mint in it will make you feel refreshed in an instant.
- dress light, and keep what you wear to a bare minimum. If this is possible of course, I have a dress code at work, so I wear more than I'd like.
- take a shower. Or get a cheap spray bottle, fill with water and mist yourself with it.
- eat less, but more frequently. Instead of hot foods, try lighter summer fare including frequent small meals or snacks containing cold fruit or low fat dairy products. As an added benefit, you won't have to cook next to a hot stove.
- spicy foods and warm drinks. I know this seems counter-intuitive, but they'll make you sweat. And when your sweat evaporates, you'll feel cooler.
- think cool thoughts. Focusing on how hot it is will only make you feel warmer.
- avoid any strenuous activities, if possible.
- stay in the shade if you can. If not, make sure to wear sunscreen, and regularly re-apply it.
- still too hot? Go see a movie! Most movie theaters have air conditioning. So do lots of shops!
- store lotions or cosmetic toners in the refrigerator.
- keep plastic bottles of water in the freezer; grab one when you're ready to go outside. As the ice melts, you'll have a supply of cold water with you.
- avoid caffeine and alcohol as these will promote dehydration.
- use your common sense!
Hope this helps you stay cool :-)
Oh my, it's 35°C in the sun outside. In the shade it's around 28°C-29°C, and in my apartment it's about 26°C.
I'm lucky enough to work in an office with air conditioning and indoor parking. That's got me covered for most of the day!
But what do you do when you don't have these luxuries? Well, here's a few tips and tricks I've learned over the years:
- if you have blinds or curtains where you live, make sure to close them when the sun is shining on that side of your residence.
- keep the windows closed during the day, open them during the night.
- drink plenty of water.
- anything with mint in it will make you feel refreshed in an instant.
- dress light, and keep what you wear to a bare minimum. If this is possible of course, I have a dress code at work, so I wear more than I'd like.
- take a shower. Or get a cheap spray bottle, fill with water and mist yourself with it.
- eat less, but more frequently. Instead of hot foods, try lighter summer fare including frequent small meals or snacks containing cold fruit or low fat dairy products. As an added benefit, you won't have to cook next to a hot stove.
- spicy foods and warm drinks. I know this seems counter-intuitive, but they'll make you sweat. And when your sweat evaporates, you'll feel cooler.
- think cool thoughts. Focusing on how hot it is will only make you feel warmer.
- avoid any strenuous activities, if possible.
- stay in the shade if you can. If not, make sure to wear sunscreen, and regularly re-apply it.
- still too hot? Go see a movie! Most movie theaters have air conditioning. So do lots of shops!
- store lotions or cosmetic toners in the refrigerator.
- keep plastic bottles of water in the freezer; grab one when you're ready to go outside. As the ice melts, you'll have a supply of cold water with you.
- avoid caffeine and alcohol as these will promote dehydration.
- use your common sense!
Hope this helps you stay cool :-)
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Despicable me 2
What made me happy today? Despicable me 2!
Yesterday evening I decided to treat myself to a movie. I went and saw Despicable me 2. I liked the first one and had heard good things about the second one. Besides, it was warm and the movie theater has air-conditioning. One ticket, a popcorn and drink later I was ready for the fun.
And I wasn't disappointed :-) It's a funny movie. I'm not going to spoil anything for those of you who haven't seen it yet, but it's great fun for the whole family.
Afterwards I decided to grab some sushi for dinner. But it was way to much, so I had the rest of the sushi for breakfast today. And in the afternoon a friend called to invite me for a swim and BBQ. Now that was an offer I couldn't refuse!
I hope you had a great weekend too!
Yesterday evening I decided to treat myself to a movie. I went and saw Despicable me 2. I liked the first one and had heard good things about the second one. Besides, it was warm and the movie theater has air-conditioning. One ticket, a popcorn and drink later I was ready for the fun.
And I wasn't disappointed :-) It's a funny movie. I'm not going to spoil anything for those of you who haven't seen it yet, but it's great fun for the whole family.
Afterwards I decided to grab some sushi for dinner. But it was way to much, so I had the rest of the sushi for breakfast today. And in the afternoon a friend called to invite me for a swim and BBQ. Now that was an offer I couldn't refuse!
I hope you had a great weekend too!
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Saturday sun
What made me happy today? Enjoying the Saturday sun.
We're finally having some great weather here! It's about time too. I enjoyed the nice weather today while going for my daily Saturday morning coffee :-)
There were a lot of people out and about, so I guess I'm not the only one taking advantage of the nice weather!
We're finally having some great weather here! It's about time too. I enjoyed the nice weather today while going for my daily Saturday morning coffee :-)
There were a lot of people out and about, so I guess I'm not the only one taking advantage of the nice weather!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Super happy fun time!
What made me happy today? Having a great vacation!
I had a truly great vacation! Started with Iron Man 3, then Porta Nigra, followed by a week in the Ardennes with the BF and a few close friends.
It was great! Really relaxing too :-) We had great food, fun, music, a lot of laughs and sun. And because the weather was so great, we even did two BBQs. Yummie!
I even have a bit of a tan for the first time in years.
Too bad vacations always seem to fly by...
I had a truly great vacation! Started with Iron Man 3, then Porta Nigra, followed by a week in the Ardennes with the BF and a few close friends.
It was great! Really relaxing too :-) We had great food, fun, music, a lot of laughs and sun. And because the weather was so great, we even did two BBQs. Yummie!
I even have a bit of a tan for the first time in years.
Too bad vacations always seem to fly by...
Monday, May 27, 2013
These are the days
What made me happy today? Having an awesome day!
Yes, I know, it's Monday. So how can that possibly be an awesome day?
Let me tell you how. I only have to work four more days before going to Porta Nigra, which features some of my favorite bands. After that I'll be enjoying some hard earned vacation time! The sun was shining this morning. So when I got to the hospital this morning, I was glad I got to spend my day in a room with a window. The window was cracked open a bit, so I could hear birds whistling, and the view over the city was very enjoyable as well. And work went well today, I got a lot done. On the way home from work the radio played some great songs. All that's left for me to do today is go sit outside and enjoy some sun :-)
I hope your Monday was awesome too!
Yes, I know, it's Monday. So how can that possibly be an awesome day?
Let me tell you how. I only have to work four more days before going to Porta Nigra, which features some of my favorite bands. After that I'll be enjoying some hard earned vacation time! The sun was shining this morning. So when I got to the hospital this morning, I was glad I got to spend my day in a room with a window. The window was cracked open a bit, so I could hear birds whistling, and the view over the city was very enjoyable as well. And work went well today, I got a lot done. On the way home from work the radio played some great songs. All that's left for me to do today is go sit outside and enjoy some sun :-)
I hope your Monday was awesome too!
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Spring!
What made me happy today? It seems like spring has finally arrived.
And it looks like it's here to stay too :-)
So head on our today and soak up the sunlight and warmth, because it has been a long, cold winter!
Have a nice Sunday :-)
And it looks like it's here to stay too :-)
So head on our today and soak up the sunlight and warmth, because it has been a long, cold winter!
Have a nice Sunday :-)
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Sunshine!
What made me happy today? The sun is shining!
It's still pretty cold for this time of year, there's a pretty chilly wind but the sun is shining. It's been a long, cold winter. I'm very happy it's almost over. Although I must admit that I had the same thought at the start of March. And then it decided to snow again last weekend. But lets hope that was the last of it for the time being.
I'm also happy that driving to and from work went a bit better today. Yesterday I made the engine stop once. Not today! Seems I found the trick to drive this car, as there is a difference between a diesel and a gasoline car. I learned to drive a diesel. Now I'm driving the gasoline car and it's a slightly different technique. But I'll get there :-)
And on top of all that, I have a delicious dinner planned. I'm going to cook it whiile listening to ORE :-)
Needless to say, I'm a very happy girl today :-)
It's still pretty cold for this time of year, there's a pretty chilly wind but the sun is shining. It's been a long, cold winter. I'm very happy it's almost over. Although I must admit that I had the same thought at the start of March. And then it decided to snow again last weekend. But lets hope that was the last of it for the time being.
I'm also happy that driving to and from work went a bit better today. Yesterday I made the engine stop once. Not today! Seems I found the trick to drive this car, as there is a difference between a diesel and a gasoline car. I learned to drive a diesel. Now I'm driving the gasoline car and it's a slightly different technique. But I'll get there :-)
And on top of all that, I have a delicious dinner planned. I'm going to cook it whiile listening to ORE :-)
Needless to say, I'm a very happy girl today :-)
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