The Red Room

I got the gift almost one month later, but it was worth the wait. I like when people know you well so you find yourself opening the perfect gift. I like it even more when it's made up of small, not so expensive things that they remembered that you like or want. 

Keaton Henson - Party Song

(his music is the best. perfect for these days)

18 days left.

This is, without a doubt, one of the best songs in the world.

Winter sun

We haven't really taken advantage of the winter vacation as well as we should have so now, in the last couple of days, we decided to make the best of our remaining free time. The plan was to wake up early, make coffee and pack some croissants with Nutella and head off to the beach. Of course, we couldn't get up early so the breakfast turned into a late lunch and according to my Belgian flatmate: "Nutella is only for breakfast or for late dinners" so we just bought some sandwiches from downtown. 

Still, we had a great time. The sun was bright, the wind was blowing like crazy and we had the nicest view in front of us. I keep thinking that there's a chance I'll never have a winter with 25 degrees during the day, so instead of longing for snow, I might as well enjoy this experience. And I'm really starting to like it although palm trees and Christmas lights don't go together in my eyes. 

We had our fun and in the end we made a pinky promise to return to this beautiful place in 3 years :)

And some of my friend's pictures:

20.12.

This is our apartment's happy corner :) My flatmate and I are spoiling ourselves after a whole day of cooking and napping and not working for uni. 

And some bits of life lately:

Saying goodbye is always hard. Even if it's just for a little while. 

The city looks great. As great as it can considering it's almost Christmas and during the day there are about 26 degrees outside. All this while people from back home keep sending me pictures of how great snow is!

Last Friday night, at a carol concert in the city's cathedral.

Treats after the concert :D

Writing postcards for everyone at home. It was one of the most depressing evenings this year...

The best week of my life I