an event in January

Fasching is a festivity here in Austria where people wear costumes and parade on the street. It’s a big event especially in our city, Graz. Last January, there was a big assembly of people at the main plaza. Everybody who wants to join the festivity is welcome. Each is encouraged to wear a costume or [...]

my cousin’s wedding

The main thing I am thankful for about the internet is the face that it offers me means to get in touch with my family back home. I would go home often if I could but that is not simply possible so needless to say, I have to be content with communicating with them over [...]

weddings and baby showers

It’s like it’s the time of the year again when it seems that there’s something special happening in everybody’s life. Two of my girlfriends are expecting ababy and two others are getting married soon. I am so happy and excited for them.  The babies will come later but the weddings will be happening next month. I would [...]

thinking of a naughty gift

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. In the past years, hubby and I worked all out to make this occasion special but since we are busy with other things this year, we agreed to keep it simple.
By simple I understand that we will be skipping the lavish celebrations but we will definitely still do the gifting. [...]

the sweetest thing

Although hubby and I have been together for more than three years, I still feel a bit shy every time he asks me what I want to receive as a gift (for special occasions). But my shyness is not the reason why I always say “flowers” when confronted with such a question. I really like [...]

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