It's that time of the year!

Snow, cold, fun. I know, it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it is mine. I can't resist when I see that it's snowing outside, imagining the beautiful slopes waiting right there, a coupe of hours away... and when you're done skiing, warming up by the nice wood fire... it gets me every time! :)

Up!

enjoying the time down... down...

in all its glory...

 

Rome's next people!

 

Peace.

xx

Bad girl...

Whoa, it's been a while... I could easily say that in between life happened in all its glory, but the fact is, I've been a very bad girl :). I shall not make such a long break again. Unless life interferes of course...  Rome was fantastic, the ultimate enjoyment. The photos are coming up soon I hope, it was the first time that I didn't take my camera, but my travel buddies did, and here we are, waiting for the pics, not too long I hope.

Meanwhile, guess where this is. Would you go down this ghostly corridor?

Next, a surprise even for myself! You know how I love surprises... (the good ones, ahem)

 

Peace.

xx

Wie schön ist es hier!

So, yeah, Germany! I love my yearly German visits. This time, it's the door to Schwarzwald (again), but who can resist the call of great friends, great food, and great atmposphere... It's as simple as that...

My favorite fountain in Emmendingen.

You cannot beat this Kartoffelteller. Nor German beer when it comes to it...

Funny and yummy. Shhhhhhhh...

 

 

So then from good food (yes, the German can make good food), off we go to GREATEST FOOD EVER.

 

Oh, yeah. Dolce Roma, dolce Italia, dolce dolce dolce... next - Italy!

 

stay tuned...

 

Peace.

xx

What's with the neighbours?

Well, all is well with mine own, directly speaking. However, in these times of global uncertainty, I've decided to go and check for myself how's everyone doing around these parts. So first neighbour, France. Temperature has been checked in Avignon, and it is quite, hmmm, warm and welcoming...

Theatre company doing direct marketing. Quite efficient.

Papal castle

France at what it does best...

or not?! This lovely fellow watches over you while you're visiting the restrooms...yeah :)

Next, Germany!

Peace.

xx

In a little while

I'll tell you the rest of the story soon. Meanwhile, I'm off to create new adventures! That's right, on a plane again, and off we go!

this summer is definitely worth it... oh yeah.

Peace.

xx

City of contrasts

Shanghai is a city of moving contrast, you can never know where you might end up, and you can never know how long that very place is going to stay, well, in place...

From crowded market places (oh, I love these ones!)

to spiritual peace and wisdom

to misty navigation...

and peaceful gardens

To the absolutely crazy nightlife. This city has the best copy of New York's way of partying...

and more... to come next!

Peace.

xx

I owe you China

And will get started before I leave for my homeland's shores this weekend.

sometimes, I don't even know where I am. That's be best feeling about travelling:)

Stay tuned for more!

Peace.

xx

Lazy summer, or is it?

Quite frankly, not that lazy at all! I've been to too many places, almost lost count of them... that means less posts for now, but it's going to get back to normal now!

So, where have I been as of late...

right there... having lunch, or afterwork drinks, or dancing the night away when the party hits the beach...

I promised myself this summer would rock. It does.

Next, planning the autumn and winter, what else?!

Peace.

xx

Shanghai is coming up!

It's been a while! Well, as you may know, you cannot access this site from China, and I haven't been able to update it. In a few days, Shanghai musings...

For now, I'll just say that it was one crazy, lovely, beautiful ride.

Peace

xx

Yes!

Game over! Now, let the fun begin. I'm in Shanghai tomorrow people!

Peace.
xx

Got visa?

Yes! The visa is ready! In a matter of days now, I will be taking you to new shores, exploring new sceneries and enjoying life, really! All I have to do until then is take the exam, pack my bag, and off we go!

The only question is - in what state will I be?:)

Peace.

xx

A perfect storm

You know it when it hits. There's electricity in the air in everything you do, absolutely everything. Your world starts whirling, and you're in! I'm right in the middle of one of those storms, and let me tell you - it feels good :)... This is going to be one hell of a month, and I'm glad that it started with one of the best nights EVER. Yesterday rocked people! It gave me enough energy to keep me going through the crazyness that my life will be over the next few weeks. And then, oh then! It's going to be even crazier, madder, hotter! YES! And what's even better, all over the world. And what's even better - with you...

Face it with a smile! Always!

Peace.

xx

Let's get this

Time flies, people! It feels like I'm running after it, but I'm going to get it! I've never had such a difficult exam, but nothing can ever stop me, right?;) Even in midst of chaos, I find some time off...

to find wild things that speak to me...

Meanwhile, do not hesitate to come and say hi, nourish me, make me laugh, make me think of other things. Like not ruling the world or something :)

Peace.

xx

Coup de maître

Well, well... to think that I would be treated with a surprise party!!! YAY! Can you imagine that I hadn't even suspected, not for the smallest second, that something was up?! Hmmmm, I have too many things on my mind these days, otherwise, I would have realized. Also, well done and bravo to all of you who came to the party, who organized it and who sent videos and gifts (don't worry, I'll celebrate with you as well - the more parties, the merrier!).

Anyways, the party was great, there was much laughing, dancing, singing, eating, drinking... I still can't believe you did it, my friends, I feel so overwhelmed. With you all by my side, all the things in my life shall be well. I love you.

much, much, so very much.

Peace

xx

Steal a moment

I sing, most of you know that. It's innate, it happens spontaneously, it brings the best in me (I'm not speaking about the voice - that's a subjective matter that I leave to your appreciation entirely). Imagine, it's around midnight one lovely night in March in the Hague, a weird restaurant magically open at that time, you have no idea where you'll go next, you just know you must stay there. And just like that, I hear a friend utter a few words of a song, and I start singing, I sing for a long time, I can't stop. It has been simply magical. People who listened, listened with a smile. Wow. I have seldom experienced such a bliss... don't I shiver, don't I shiver? :)

A town that inspires

I have no idea what this means. I just thought it interesting. That's all.

In a way, you can have everything that you want. Want it, desire it, take it baby, take it! I want a vase from Jerusalem that I saw in the Hague. And many other things, but that's next, right?:)

Peace.

xx

Dragon-like

Someone told me recently that when he looks at me, all he can see is fire, a really good fire. I smiled, knowing it must somehow be true, but didn't know that it would reveal itself in the North?! What kind of physics is that :). There's something about the Netherlands that makes it all good for me every time. So, off I went and spent some time in Amsterdam, the Hague and Gouda, visiting and having some seriously great time. It was a marvelous adventure, one of those things that you know make big impacts in your life... somehow.

the windy beach in the Hague. Reeeeeally windy, it almost blew me away to England!

Seriously, when you freely sell something called "magic dragon" powers and the like, you cannot expect everything to be straight, right?;)

When you know where to go on the streets of Amsterdam, it's all calm and beauty.

Gotta love these houses.

Gouda's sun warms the streets. And my heart.

In the sun, where else?

Again, because it must be said, it was really good!

A., you're a sweetheart.

Peace.

xx

Take me up

Like that.

anyhow...

Next, low countries.

Peace.

xx

Don't wait until it's too late

Destiny has a weird sens of humor. I thought I was doing it right when I tried to forget something very important and dear to me. I thought it would be best for all. I thought I was courageous. WRONG. I was afraid to the point of being paralized. Now, I'm just very sad.

Don't wait until it's too late. Lesson learned.

Peace.

xx

Warming the heart

So, that's how ice age looks like. It's been too long, right?... I decided it could be fun to learn how to cook something even more interesting with a few professionals from Zurich. Wow, it was so good. It was even more exceptionnal after the terrible Friday night that I had.

Let's move to another planet. It's time.

Planet of spices!

It was delicious!!!

I've learned so many things, it will be hard to put them in words, or make them in one single menu. I will certainly let my creativity go wild now... who wants to try? Let me know!

(Right now, I feel like writing a rather personal message to one of you right in here, instead of 

 taking my phone... I've never said it before, but some things are hard to say for me. I'm scared and I miss you. Very much.)

Next, I'm going south for a couple of days!

Peace.

xx

Should I stay or should I go

Just kidding, of course! :) As if I could ever respond to this question differently than - go! In that spirit, I've been thinking and planning a lot lately. First of all, I'm going to become a rock star cook. Yes, my dears, I intend to rock it when it comes to cooking, and will be taking classes in one of the most famous restaurants in Zurich very soon. Aaaaaaaand, I'm going to New York. When? I will know soon, I hope. Meanwhile, let's conquer some hights.

Can you feel my pulse, right there?...

Peace.

xx

Are we pinguins?

So, it looks like my first big trip of the year will be a little bit postponed. Since the dates don't depend on me only, I will exercise some patience, and get busy here... as if I wasn't busy enough already. I like good surprises, I love spontaneity, and will be ready to pack my bag and leave even at a day notice! Meanwhile, the wintery temperatures have taken hold, and seriously, who else than pinguins can take this? I enjoy winter immensly, but would appreciate a couple of degrees more so that I'm a little less sick these days in order to be outside as much as possible. Because it's all so peaceful...

it fills me with tranquility... before the storm, of course!

Peace.

xx

It's a craving

A real one... A craving come from a certain tiredness of things. It's also a simple need to go to that special place that gives me strength each time. Right now, there is something missing in my heart, I must leave in order to breathe... very soon...

Still, life is good. No matter what, it's still good.

Peace.

xx