What made me happy today? Redline!
Today, I finally got around to watching Redline completely. I had seen the first 15 or 20 minutes before, but never got around to watching the full movie.
Just to clarify: I'm talking about the 2009 anime. There seems to be another movie called Redline, made in 2007, starring Eddie Griffin.
Redline is a science fiction auto racing anime film. The plot is kept to a minimum but the graphics are absolutely stunning. There's a lot of color and eye for detail. And even though the plot is minimal, for some reason this movie still manages to drag you along and get you exited. So this movie is great to watch after a long day at work, where you don't want to watch complicated stuff.
So grab a drink, a slice of pizza, put your feet up and enjoy the wild ride that Redline is!
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Come and see the show!
What made me happy today? I'm going to see a show!
And not just any show. I have tickets to go see Emilie Autumn on 12 September, and one of my best friends is coming as well!
I still remember the first time I saw her perform. It was on April 12th, 2012 in Brussels. The same friend was with me. I had been a fan of Emilie Autumn for a few years, but this was the first time I saw her perform. I was swept away, there was such a great vibe going on. It's not just a concert, it's a show with a dash of burlesque, insanity, cyanide and tea. My friend and I loved it! I hope this one will be even better!
Now I need to go and find my wayward Victorian girl's uniform ;-)
And not just any show. I have tickets to go see Emilie Autumn on 12 September, and one of my best friends is coming as well!
I still remember the first time I saw her perform. It was on April 12th, 2012 in Brussels. The same friend was with me. I had been a fan of Emilie Autumn for a few years, but this was the first time I saw her perform. I was swept away, there was such a great vibe going on. It's not just a concert, it's a show with a dash of burlesque, insanity, cyanide and tea. My friend and I loved it! I hope this one will be even better!
Now I need to go and find my wayward Victorian girl's uniform ;-)
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
All in a day's work
What made me happy today? All in a day's work.
I had a great day at the office! It all started this morning, when I went to check the fax machine. Two of my colleagues were in the hall, struggling with some huge cardboard boxes. Turns out they needed them to ship a very expensive piece of equipment to Spain, along with a table. I can understand shipping the equipment to Spain. But both they and I were a bit dumbfounded as to why we'd have to ship a table to Spain. Buying one locally would be a lot cheaper. Still, we had a good laugh :-)
Then, I got an email from one of my managers, saying that he'd given me a badge of recognition for my hard work on a project! It's nice to get some recognition for the work you've been doing. It's not a physical badge, it's one that is added on my employee profile, where everyone can see it. My line manager said that I really deserved it.
And to top it all off, today was the day they also officially announced this. I got a lot of congratulations from coworkers. But the best of all was my coworker on one of my projects. He called me and said that he was a bit shocked when he saw the announcement, and that he'd miss me working alongside him on this project.
Being recognized for your hard work is really nice, and all of this made my day!
I had a great day at the office! It all started this morning, when I went to check the fax machine. Two of my colleagues were in the hall, struggling with some huge cardboard boxes. Turns out they needed them to ship a very expensive piece of equipment to Spain, along with a table. I can understand shipping the equipment to Spain. But both they and I were a bit dumbfounded as to why we'd have to ship a table to Spain. Buying one locally would be a lot cheaper. Still, we had a good laugh :-)
Then, I got an email from one of my managers, saying that he'd given me a badge of recognition for my hard work on a project! It's nice to get some recognition for the work you've been doing. It's not a physical badge, it's one that is added on my employee profile, where everyone can see it. My line manager said that I really deserved it.
And to top it all off, today was the day they also officially announced this. I got a lot of congratulations from coworkers. But the best of all was my coworker on one of my projects. He called me and said that he was a bit shocked when he saw the announcement, and that he'd miss me working alongside him on this project.
Being recognized for your hard work is really nice, and all of this made my day!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Books, books, books!
What made me happy today? Books, books, books!
Since my trip to London, I'm surrounded by books I still have to read. I love books. Ever since I was young, I've loved to read. It's my favorite way to spend a rainy evening inside. On the couch, with a cup of tea, under my blanket, curled up with a good book. You might even say I'm addicted to them!
Just in case you were wondering: this is my favorite book at the moment :-)
Since my trip to London, I'm surrounded by books I still have to read. I love books. Ever since I was young, I've loved to read. It's my favorite way to spend a rainy evening inside. On the couch, with a cup of tea, under my blanket, curled up with a good book. You might even say I'm addicted to them!
Just in case you were wondering: this is my favorite book at the moment :-)
Sunday, August 25, 2013
The Princess diaries
What made me happy today? The Princess diaries.
After a long night out yesterday (went to Gent with another couple to eat something and have some drinks), and a nightly battle with insomnia, I didn't feel like doing much today. I did all housework yesterday, so I decided to relax a bit. Wondering what to do, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed. And then I came across this picture:
I decided it was time to indulge in a guilty pleasure of mine, aka watching Disney movies! In this case, the Princess diaries.
What girl hasn't dreamt of being a princess? Castles, dresses, tiaras etc. Well, that's what happens to 15 year old Mia when she finds out that she's a princess. But Mia isn't the most coordinated girl, so she needs 'princess lessons'. Hilarity ensues. Perfect movie for a gloomy Sunday afternoon :)
After a long night out yesterday (went to Gent with another couple to eat something and have some drinks), and a nightly battle with insomnia, I didn't feel like doing much today. I did all housework yesterday, so I decided to relax a bit. Wondering what to do, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed. And then I came across this picture:
I decided it was time to indulge in a guilty pleasure of mine, aka watching Disney movies! In this case, the Princess diaries.
What girl hasn't dreamt of being a princess? Castles, dresses, tiaras etc. Well, that's what happens to 15 year old Mia when she finds out that she's a princess. But Mia isn't the most coordinated girl, so she needs 'princess lessons'. Hilarity ensues. Perfect movie for a gloomy Sunday afternoon :)
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Happy skin
What made me happy today? Having happy skin!
Almost two months ago, I started using BodyTonique. Now, I've almost finished the first bottle, and I thought I'd let you know what I think.
In short: I love BodyTonique. It's the first skin-care product that I've been able to use for this long without any sort of allergic reaction.
More elaborate: BodyTonique is great for small cuts. It'll make the pain disappear in seconds. The cut I used it on was healed by the next morning. It's wonderful against burns as well. Leg + hot tea = first degree burn. Applied BodyTonique moments after the tea ended up on my leg, the relief was instantaneous. By the next morning, the burn was almost healed (although I still advise you to use water to cool larger / more severe burns!). It really is a drink for thirsty skin. My skin has never been smoother :-) Same goes for wrinkles on your face and neck. BodyTonique has a nice firming effect. My nails are very happy as well!
Red skin after getting your eyebrows waxed? Grab a cotton pad, apply some BodyTonique to said cotton pad, gently pat the cotton pad against the red area. The redness will be gone in seconds. And any wax residue will come of very easy with BodyTonique!
BodyTonique is a great travel companion, as it's a cleaning, toning and hydrating product in one bottle. Fair warning: the bottle contains 236 ml, and can therefor not be carried on to a plane. A problem that is easily solved, as 100 ml bottles have just hit the market!
Of course, all of the above is my personal experience, yours may be different. But I can show you this:
This picture was taken right before I started using BodyTonique. You can clearly see the wrinkles I have just above my nose, between my eyebrows.
This picture was taken after two months of BodyTonique. See how those lines are gone! (and yes, that's a tiara) My complexion looks better too!
*disclaimer: this is my personal opinion. I am in no way hired/paid/compensated by BodyTonique, or anyone else to provide my opinion*
Almost two months ago, I started using BodyTonique. Now, I've almost finished the first bottle, and I thought I'd let you know what I think.
In short: I love BodyTonique. It's the first skin-care product that I've been able to use for this long without any sort of allergic reaction.
More elaborate: BodyTonique is great for small cuts. It'll make the pain disappear in seconds. The cut I used it on was healed by the next morning. It's wonderful against burns as well. Leg + hot tea = first degree burn. Applied BodyTonique moments after the tea ended up on my leg, the relief was instantaneous. By the next morning, the burn was almost healed (although I still advise you to use water to cool larger / more severe burns!). It really is a drink for thirsty skin. My skin has never been smoother :-) Same goes for wrinkles on your face and neck. BodyTonique has a nice firming effect. My nails are very happy as well!
Red skin after getting your eyebrows waxed? Grab a cotton pad, apply some BodyTonique to said cotton pad, gently pat the cotton pad against the red area. The redness will be gone in seconds. And any wax residue will come of very easy with BodyTonique!
BodyTonique is a great travel companion, as it's a cleaning, toning and hydrating product in one bottle. Fair warning: the bottle contains 236 ml, and can therefor not be carried on to a plane. A problem that is easily solved, as 100 ml bottles have just hit the market!
Of course, all of the above is my personal experience, yours may be different. But I can show you this:
This picture was taken right before I started using BodyTonique. You can clearly see the wrinkles I have just above my nose, between my eyebrows.
This picture was taken after two months of BodyTonique. See how those lines are gone! (and yes, that's a tiara) My complexion looks better too!
*disclaimer: this is my personal opinion. I am in no way hired/paid/compensated by BodyTonique, or anyone else to provide my opinion*
Friday, August 23, 2013
Big announcement v2
What made me happy today? Having another big announcement!
In early March this year, I shared the fact that I'd be getting promoted with you. What I didn't mention at that time was that being promoted also meant that I'd be working in a different team. They didn't have a position for me in my old team, so I was moved to the other team, as they really needed someone. I like working in my team, don't get me wrong. But I always missed my old team.
A little over a month ago, I got an email saying that a vacancy had opened up in my old team. I jumped at the opportunity and submitted my application. I had my interview on Wednesday. I felt like it went well, but at the conclusion the manager conducting the interview said that there were several applicants. And some of them have more experience than me. So I didn't have much hope.
Today, I was called into my old manager's office. She told me that I got the position! They chose me because I have the experience with the team, and the work they do. And I'm super motivated and driven! This means that (probably) in October, I'll transfer back to my old team. It's not a promotion, my job will stay pretty much the same but the job content is slightly different.
So I'm extremely happy right now :-)
In early March this year, I shared the fact that I'd be getting promoted with you. What I didn't mention at that time was that being promoted also meant that I'd be working in a different team. They didn't have a position for me in my old team, so I was moved to the other team, as they really needed someone. I like working in my team, don't get me wrong. But I always missed my old team.
A little over a month ago, I got an email saying that a vacancy had opened up in my old team. I jumped at the opportunity and submitted my application. I had my interview on Wednesday. I felt like it went well, but at the conclusion the manager conducting the interview said that there were several applicants. And some of them have more experience than me. So I didn't have much hope.
Today, I was called into my old manager's office. She told me that I got the position! They chose me because I have the experience with the team, and the work they do. And I'm super motivated and driven! This means that (probably) in October, I'll transfer back to my old team. It's not a promotion, my job will stay pretty much the same but the job content is slightly different.
So I'm extremely happy right now :-)
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