Jonesty

3/22/12

Ikea

Oh what a day, oh what a day.
Took a spontaneous trip to Ikea for some MEATBALLS! Some 'proper' food for once, but meanwhile Emily and I took a trip around town after my film class. Another beautiful day, surprisingly. Almost got used to all the rain and gloom this country has to offer. It was 100% shorts and tshirt weather, hallelujah.

Some semi fail outfit photos. Good gracious... 'nuff said.

And why not end this post with a face I ruin almost every picture with...Good bye.

3/20/12

Black & White

What a splendid day today has been. Trying to be all poetic there. No but on a more serious note.. The weather is still holding up, my classes were bearable and had a lovely chat with my grandma (:

Cross Shirt - Gina Tricot
Scarf - Singapore pashmina
Cardigan - Forever 21

And some cold beer to end the day, con my Americas II reading. Great stuff.

Bikes & Deadly Stairs

The biggest culture shock after moving here must've been the amount of bikes this small city has. You cannot NOT own a bike, unacceptable. You bike to university, you bike to do the groceries, you bike to the movies or to the pub. It's incredible, but yet so weird. You easily see hundreds of bikes everyday, all shapes and sizes. With weird little ornaments hanging off of them or just a stolen bike spray painted in neon anything. To me it's unbelievable partly because while living in Dubai the only bikes I saw were those used by the gardeners or houseboys, but also because I don't think any other country has such a large scale biking culture.

But don't get me wrong, biking in this city is dangerous. Let me repeat that again, dangerous. You've got to be all eyes and ears while you're on top of the thing or it is very likely that you'll be rammed over by a little kid or an old man on his bike. Oh the amount of times I've had near heart attack moments... dangerous.

Second shock factor.. the stairs. I understand they are designed to save space, but only if you are a 3 year old child will your foot actually fit on the entire stair without you having to balance yourself/hold onto anything near by. The worst case scenario they'll be about 10cm wide, good luck hauling your drunk ass home on those things. Or carry up furniture, this from experience has possibly been one of the most hardest things I've had to do, and therefore, I refuse to move again.

And this has been a semi long post about stairs and bikes, but why not. Learn something new everyday.

3/19/12

Perfecto Day

Today has just been one of the best spring time days, just had to come and brag. The sun was shining, I forgot my sunglasses and thus got blinded while biking. BUT it was still good, even the neighbourhood ducks came out to play.

Greatest feeling ever to come home to a clean house and the light just shining through the windows. Ever felt that way? Or, maybe it's just me? Who knows.

Good Morning Sunshine

Early morning lectures.. grrr.
Just kidding it's already 10:30 and I'm at home writing this instead of being in the lecture hall listening to... an American History lecture. Cup of coffee, a cigarette & sunshine.SUNSHINE! Today seems to be forming into a perfect day to go sit outside and catch some color? Thank you Holland.

Jumper/plaid hoodie - Heritage1981 Forever21
Leather Coat - Bershka

And above on my neck I am sporting a nasty oil burn, once again proof that I shouldn't be allowed to cook or go near a kitchen for that matter. A series of unfortunate french toast events.. and well my neck is now covered red blotchy burns. Attractive aye? :D

On my feet I decided to wear my Forever 21 combats, which are comfortable as ever but also took me about 2 weeks to break them in. Therefore, results included nasty blisters and minimal walking. Love 'em nonetheless. And then of course my Cheap Monday tote bag. Self explanatory. (:

Last but not least, could we all just take a moment to appreciate the absolute state I leave my house in every morning + a very impressed face. That is all.