Where I Write 03/22/2019 I am extremely curious to know how and where writers write. Had I used all the time I've wasted on trying out various writing locations in actual writing, I would never have missed a deadline, and also I would be updating this blog far more frequently. To start with, I usually write at my dining table. It finds itself in an open plan-area that combines the living room/dining area and kitchen area. There's a window in front of the table, tea-making facilities right behind it, and the table
I am extremely curious to know how and where writers write. Had I used all the time I've wasted on trying out various writing locations in actual writing, I would never have missed a deadline, and also I would be updating this blog far more frequently. To start with, I usually write at my dining table. It finds itself in an open plan-area that combines the living room/dining area and kitchen area. There's a window in front of the table, tea-making facilities right behind it, and the table
Essays: We Are Never Meeting In Real Life. 03/19/2019 There are days months in one's life when the early morning pain au chocolat, hastily eaten over the coffee shop counter, is literally both the highlight of the day and ultimate self care. Opening any newspaper, or worse, venturing into the tenth-circle-of-hell aka people's opinions on social media is no longer staying on top of world events, but has become literal self-harming in its most obvious form. On top of the fleeting personal miseries, now we also must worry about no-one paying for our
There are days months in one's life when the early morning pain au chocolat, hastily eaten over the coffee shop counter, is literally both the highlight of the day and ultimate self care. Opening any newspaper, or worse, venturing into the tenth-circle-of-hell aka people's opinions on social media is no longer staying on top of world events, but has become literal self-harming in its most obvious form. On top of the fleeting personal miseries, now we also must worry about no-one paying for our
(Man)splanatory Notes 03/17/2019 I needed a full week to reflect some of the events and discussions that took place during the week that culminated in Women's Day. Suffice to say, everyday is not women's day, so I hope you enjoyed the 24 hours. Did anyone else make a guilt-ridden exit from the office on Friday 8th with a rose in hand, self-flagellating because "again I had failed in explaining the concept of women, despite an international theme day dedicated exactly for this? The one day I'm given 5 minutes of uninterrupted
I needed a full week to reflect some of the events and discussions that took place during the week that culminated in Women's Day. Suffice to say, everyday is not women's day, so I hope you enjoyed the 24 hours. Did anyone else make a guilt-ridden exit from the office on Friday 8th with a rose in hand, self-flagellating because "again I had failed in explaining the concept of women, despite an international theme day dedicated exactly for this? The one day I'm given 5 minutes of uninterrupted
Mid-March Update 03/14/2019 I once read somewhere that if you stick to anything for three weeks daily, you've got yourself a routine. Guess what: I have one! Since last summer, no less! My routine of getting a coffee and a pain au chocolat every morning from the coffee-shop around the corner is so deeply-rooted as we're fast approaching the first anniversary, that I actually go there also on weekends. First thing I wake up! Sans make up, and in the summer I made the trip in my nightgown. There you are. Routines: not so
I once read somewhere that if you stick to anything for three weeks daily, you've got yourself a routine. Guess what: I have one! Since last summer, no less! My routine of getting a coffee and a pain au chocolat every morning from the coffee-shop around the corner is so deeply-rooted as we're fast approaching the first anniversary, that I actually go there also on weekends. First thing I wake up! Sans make up, and in the summer I made the trip in my nightgown. There you are. Routines: not so
Roses Are Red, Some Lipsticks Are Not 03/09/2019 I had a few events to appear at on Women's Day, which gave me an excuse to want a new lipstick. I thought I would do this fantastic red lip -look for the day, and came to the conclusion that none of the perfectly good red lipsticks already in my stash would do this time. I made the elementary, cardinal mistake of buying makeup online, based on promotional pictures in a glossy magazine. Vanessa Traina collaboration with Rodin was the more sensible choice. It was too pretty. The tube was too
I had a few events to appear at on Women's Day, which gave me an excuse to want a new lipstick. I thought I would do this fantastic red lip -look for the day, and came to the conclusion that none of the perfectly good red lipsticks already in my stash would do this time. I made the elementary, cardinal mistake of buying makeup online, based on promotional pictures in a glossy magazine. Vanessa Traina collaboration with Rodin was the more sensible choice. It was too pretty. The tube was too
How to: When the International Women's Day is Coming 03/03/2019 It is Sunday, it's raining in Brussels and every speechwriter is raking their brains for something original to say about the International Women's Day the coming week. This includes me, because I will be speaking at a Women's Day Gala on Friday. So far my preparations include looking at my reference book, which I strategically placed to provide inspiration about a month ago. I also bought a moisturising mask for my face. Words written: 0. How to survive the short, yet intense, universal
It is Sunday, it's raining in Brussels and every speechwriter is raking their brains for something original to say about the International Women's Day the coming week. This includes me, because I will be speaking at a Women's Day Gala on Friday. So far my preparations include looking at my reference book, which I strategically placed to provide inspiration about a month ago. I also bought a moisturising mask for my face. Words written: 0. How to survive the short, yet intense, universal
