Mind Security

I love those moments when a damn great idea pops into my head, but after some time I just forget about it. But what if that idea could have changed my life? If not now, maybe later? 

I decided to create my idea book. Sketchy thoughts, ideas for greatness and plans for the future far ahead will be scribbled down on paper and I will lock it in a safe. No one will ever steal my beloved babynames, awfully inventive and creative designs and mad illusions!

Try it, maybe it will come in handy someday!

Although you won't be taking a peek at my magnificent notebook, my pinterest account is always open for public ;-)...

Take a look at what's been occupying me at L.Exploring Life on Pinterest.

Update. About time!

Ok, so, there's been radio silence for a while. Sorry for that! After a year of posting EVERY day, I got a bit sick of it. BUT, a lot of positive things have happened to me these last few months...

Léon the Australian
A few days after New Year we got in contact with my boyfriend's diving buddy we met at Big Blue Diving Koh Tao (Thailand). He was coming to Brussels, so we invited him to stay at our place for a few days. Léon is an Australian guy, who moved to the UK for his new girlfriend (and to see the world). Because she had to go abroad for work, he thought "Who not visit Brussels while she's away?". And so he ended up spending a few days with us. I introduced him to my family and planned a few 'typical Belgian' things to do. We visited the Atomium, Flanders Fields and of course we went out drinking one night. Glad that last one ended well, because that man can drink...
It was such fun having him around, although I have to be honest that I was a bit uncomfortable going to the bathroom when he was walking around. But we'll sure meet up again!

My new job
I started my new job. I still have to get used to it, because it's totally different from my other one.

5 years of kissing
5 years passed since I kissed my boyfriend for the first time. It happened to be on Valentines Day. But that wasn't really the intention, since we were both drunk. About a month later we became a couple. 
I planned him a surprise dinner, which was funny, because he was a 100% sure we were driving to a certain restaurant we often go to and he was totally wrong.

Road Bike
Finally, I got on the road bike. I found my new passion! I still have to work out how to look good on the bike though. I feel so manly everytime... I already ordered my own bike wear so I don't have to use my boyfriend's stuff. Of course, how could you have guessed!? There's pink in it...

Finishline

The End

The end of 2013 is near, which means my challenge has come to its end.
2013 has brought me a lot of food, a lot of moments where I peed my pants, and a wonderful challenge and therefore a lot of opportunities. Some days it was really hard to write something, because although it seems my year was all rays of sunshine, there were days I cried my eyeballs out. But those days where the days I needed this challenge the most! I was obligated to search for something that cheered me up and often that was food, our kitty or TV. My boyfriend, friends and family also contributed in making this year awesome!
I can't say I'm cured from my negativity YET, but I'm on my way to become a positivist!

Sequel?

I will certainly continue with my writing, but not on such a regular base. Sometimes it was more a burden than something that would help me.

• My boyfriend sometimes had to wake me up in the middle of the night, because I forgot about it.
• In Thailand I got uptight because internet didn't work properly and I couldn't post. I got over this and just wrote updates of our day when I had the time and posted these when we got internet connection.
• Sometimes my day was sooo boring, I just had nothing to write about. But this is also good, because nothing isn't something bad either!

Top 2013

When I look back I sure am glad that I did this. I got to know myself a bit better and I had a lot of fun.
Here's a list of my favourite L. Exploring Life 2013 events and while looking at this (very long) list I realized I had a f*cking great year!

Challenges

• A sad day: the day my grandpartents house was sold
• The day I overcame my fear of hights on our weekend trip with work
• I got sporty in 2013 by starting spinning class

'Fieldtrips'

• Our trip to Thailand
• Our Wallonie Trip with 'De Stevige Stappers'
• My day-out to Maastricht with my grandmother
• Oyster fishing in Yrseke
• Moving my boyfriend's sister's stuff was kind of a field trip where I peed my pants

Food

• Every time I ate sushi
• Every other time I ate or cooked something good. Food is my life!

Stuff

• My best sale buys ever: Wouters & Hendrix Jewelry
• The day I won my Noiselles 

Other

• My first time on a race bike. This will become my new passion (my boyfriend hopes it too, because than he can buy a new bike with me)
• The shawl collar victory
• Grumpy Cat made me laugh every time!
• Wedfest: Best party of the year!
• I saved a few road kills this year from being smashed apart.
• Playing dress-up with our dog
• My white tights
• The Condom Prank
• Thanksgiving
• I remember that time our kitty cat had to take a poo

New year, new challenge?

2014 will not be a major challenge, at least not in the way of writing a blog. I think my challenge hasn't ended on becoming positive. I will still have to work on that, but I'm on my way. 
My new challenge of 2014 will definitely be my new job. I'm starting on the 6th of January and I'm going to kick ass!


Have a Happy New Year everyone and thanks for sticking with me!

A Compliment a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

I got a compliment from a customer today. She visited our shop together with her husband, because he needed some pants, a shirt and a sweater. 
Like always, I was trying my best to satisfy their needs and out of the blue, she complimented me. She said I was a very nice person and that I was very good at my job. She said that it was very hard to find people with patience and enthusiasm for the customer.
I turned red.

Cat Survival Pack

Banana, one of my best friends celebrated her birthday a few weeks ago, but we were not able to get together with everyone until today.

Banana loves cats as much as I do, so what's a better present than a 'Cat Survival Pack'.

We got her:

• Cat oven gloves
• A kitty washcloth
• Kitty socks
• A cat shopper

For every kitty present I got her a home made toilet roll kitty, so she could choose which present she wanted first.

This was a fun present and she was very happy :-)

The Perks of Living at Home

Handy to live in the backyard of your parents...

• I can do my own laundry, but I can use my mom's washing machine and dryer. 

• When we don't have the time to make our own food, we can just grab a chair and join the dinner table at my parents'. 

• We can walk the dog anytime we want. 

• My mom calls me on my cell before she drops by (thanks for that!).

• When I don't feel like being alone when my boyfriend's not home, I can just walk over to the other side of the garden and I'm surrounded by my family.

Men are Easy

Men are sooooo easy to dress. They come in, say what they want and won't leave without it, because they HATE shopping. I love them, they make my day!