Strange things, my dearest Watson

I thought Halloween was a week ago, but no, strange things happen every day, when you less expect them. Lately I had some strange dreams but that isn't that strange because you can see the weather outside. I also had fever and I was gloomy because of the cold but I do remember to laugh from time to time. Friday I was on my way home and some guy gave me this book. I refused him politely, but he insisted that is free. OK, then, let's see what is about. The book is about psycho killers (just what I need), and has some interesting illustrations. While browsing the book and reading about John Ketch's executions, I raised my eyes to look around. Then I first noticed that the guardians were wearing face masks to prevent flu infection. That was creepy. So I let my book aside and tried to think at something positive.



Today I went to work a little bit later and I took my chance to pay some bills and solve some things I got in plan for this week. So I went off on this horrible weather to the police station, that I found more animated than the last time I've been there. I took some notes and went to the post office to pay the bills. Is there that my nerves got crammed up. There were only 2 ladies working today and is too much telling they were really working, because none of them where in the mood. I was pendulating between the two offices like a crazy to see who's available, and once I got in front of one, the lady left to solve something else. I filled in my form and when finally one of the two was free to help me she told me I have some more fields to fill. She showed me how to, even filled in some for me and I went to finish the job somewhere aside. When done, I went back to her. You know what? She send me fill in another form. Couldn't she told me that from the very beginning? I was boiling already because it was already late and I had to get back the police and then to the office. When my form was finally filled correctly, it took another minutes for that lady to introduce the information, manually, in her computer, and she was no IT expert. Meanwhile, trying to calm down (not a successful task)I was thinking that if I was treating clients the way those ladies were doing it, I might not a have a job at this very moment. By the time I got out the post office, 30 minutes had elapsed. Gee! And off I went running with my scarf in the wind back to the police station and then happily at the office. And as if this wasn't enough for the exhausted me, while at the subway, I noticed someone was staring at me. I was tired, and upset and trust me sometimes I can't see that good without glasses. When I got down I realized it was my new office mate. I went to him and excused myself for not recognizing him. It was really embarrassing. But at least now I'm relieved to know that I have a neighbour among my mates.

Once at the office I realized that the lights above my desk aren't working and I called someone to fix them. The creepy part is that for about 2 hours I was under the menace of those hanging wires over my head, "the light's insides".
Is there anything strange going to happen next. I hope not!

EMA 2009

Green day opened the show with a flamboyant concert. Billie Armstrong changed his hair color (again), turning into a lovely blond punk. The public was delirious while Billie went among the people his guitar in hands singing Do you know the enemy.



Then Katy Perry the lovely excentric host of this year show went on stage singing a mega mix of the best song nominees in a cabaret decor. Her outfits and decors were inspired by 1930 cabaret theme and I enjoyed the most the champagne glass she stood in. The first to be awarded were U2 for the Best Live Act. The band sustained a mini concert at Brandenburg gate in the same line with EMA’s theme: freedom. Beyonce won not one, but 3 trophies for Best Song (Halo – I’m sorry Iol, but I’ve told you is a great song, that girl really has the voice; OK, I don’t wanna be a next Kenny West), Best Female and Best Video (Single Ladies). Thanks to all the fans, Green day were gratified with Best Rock, yes! (my votes have been listened!). Talking about rock, Placebo won the Best Alternative this year. I’m not a huge fan of Tokyo Hotel, but those emo punkie so 80s style guys won the award for the Best Group. Among the other winners this year were: Jay-Z – Best Urban (I would’ve chosen Eminem), the turkey group maNga for Best European Act, Best Male – Eminem, Best Push Artist – Pixie Lot, Lady Gaga – Best New Act (sincerely my votes were for LaRoux), Linkin Park – Best World Stage Performance. It was a great show that Berlin offered in 2009. And it was my first time voting.

Shopping issues

I suppose I'm getting older but a habit is a habit. As it happened last evening. I've got out of the subway and due to this cold November weather and the flu my lips are very dry. So I thought why not buying a lip balm. Firstly I went to the pharmacy. I opened the door I saw the queues and got out as quickly as possible. But stubborn me wasn't satisfied with the situation so I got to the supermarket. I went straight to the cosmetics shelves. While there, I began searching for that lip balm. Meanwhile in my hands landed all sort of other things that I thought might be useful. So by the time I got to the queue in order to pay my shoppings I realized I had dental floss but no lip balm. Then revelation stroke me: what am I doing here with this dental floss thing in my hand when I entered the supermarket to buy something else? Is my shopping impulse so strong that if I don't find what I need I'll buy something else just to buy something after all? So I put everything back and got out of there God speed. I do have some shopping issues. Is there a treatment for that too?

First snowflakes bring the flu

I haven't been sick in exactly one year (that means I have a strong health?). But last Friday just before Halloween I felt awful so I had to stay at home to recover. I'm not feeling great not even at this moment but at least today I'm at work with lots of medicines and tea bags on my desk.



On Sunday it was so cold that the first snowflakes hit the ground. It was my first time out of the house in 3 days and it felt a little weird but I survived. So dizzy I am and a little grumpy but I do have some things in plan.

I've lost my Friday weekend recommendation post but this week has lots of events too.
One of which the MTV Europe music awards on November the 5Th at Berlin. You can vote your favourites on http://ema.mtv.ro/. I surly do hope that among the winners will be Green Day, Muse, Kings of Leon and La Roux. It will be a show for certain. Can't wait.

Until then I have to think what to wear on this cold, unfriendly weather. Brr! Waiter, a hot tea please!

Do you wanna become a vampire?

Lately we've got out of zombies era and stepped into the vampire's one. As you might have noticed, since last year vampires have an important role in movie industry, series or cinema. Twilight saga, Moonlight, TrueBlood, Vampires diaries, Blood the Last vampire, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Daybreakers, Thirst, Against the Dark are among the few names that stepped out the coffins only this year and got to the screen in front of spectators. Few years ago movies like Dracula, Underworld, Blade, Queen of the Damned or Buffy the Vampire Slayer were creating a niche for the new wave of horror/supernatural movies.

Also, the books written some time ago got into readers attention (mine included) due to this kind of publicity: Anne Rice is among the starters in this category and her works are taken as a reference point; then you can also name L. J. Smith and his Vampire Diaries, Charlaine Harris and hers Sookie Stackhouse (Southern Vampire) Series, Stephenie Meyer and the most romantic vampire series ever in my humble oppinion, The Twilight saga, Melissa de la Cruz and Blue Bloods, and so on. More or less recent they are all interesting and lets just call them nowadays bestsellers.

Last week, while watching MTV2, I've seen a trailer of a new movie that somehow parodies this brand - Vampire's assistant. I invite you to watch it bellow. Is a dedication to a very good friend passionate of vampire stories. (Don't get me wrong, I'm a vampire stories fan myself :).) Watching the movie, you might find the answer to my question.



I suppose on Saturday we'll all gonna have fangs?

Chronicles of an optimistic

That's what suppose to be this blog about. I've always been an optimistic fun loving person. I like to make the others laugh and see them happy, and I like to be happy myself. Things are not always the way we want them to be but I'm not going to loose that hope that one day things will settle down. You shouldn't either! :) The sun will always rise tomorrow morning if Nibiru won't hit us (hope not).

There are days when you feel like crying your heart out but always sobbing, ain't funny, either comforting. Before you're gonna get away of this page because I'm talking gibberish I'd like to give you 2 songs to listen. If you google for KEEP HOPING on the internet you won't find this blog (because its address is a bit let's say, just a bit funnier then it's suppose to, http://www.keephopping.blogspt.com, - hey, it's not my fault; there was no other address available for what I wished for, but is quite funny when friends are teasing me about it). Pity! Well, what I wanted to say was that if you search on the internet you'll find some songs related with this idea. The main 2 songs drawn into my attention were Foreigners - Keep hoping and a featuring between Raul Midon and Jason Mraz - Keep on hoping.
I invite you to listen them both and enjoy not only the beautiful music but also the lyrics (good to keep in mind).






Next week has a busy schedule and I'm gonna keep you posted of what is going on out there. Enjoy your Sunday evening!

My new year resolution

Since October 13 I've stepped in a new year of my life. Now I'm listening Beatles and this music always inspires me so I want to write my new year resolution.



1. No more tears. I had enough of those and I truly really like to laugh from the bottom of my soul. I'm a happy person (like in Cats' lyrics, "I feel pretty and witty and gay" - gay as in happy) and I like to be surrounded by happy, optimistic persons. Thanks to all of you who'd helped me every time I was sobbing!

2. To be brave and dare to get my driving license by the end of this year.

3. I want a man as crazy as I am.

4. I'd like to see at least a 3rd part of the movies in the book I've received on my birthday (1001 movies to be seen in ones life) because I'm mad about movies. I think I'll begin to mark the ones I've seen by now.

5. To wear my favorite T shirt with Green day lyrics The saint of all the sinners as often as I can (that's me, always the black sheep of the family :)). Thanks Iol!

6. To try at least one of those: riding a motorbike, flying by airplane, bungee jumping, to sing in a karaoke bar.

7. Writing a book or at least to have one novel published.

8. Making more sport weekly.

9. To have a new bedroom.

10. To travel to Europe.

11. I'd like to receive flowers not only on my birthday. They are so beautiful.

12. To wake up happy in the morning and don't be cold in winter nights.

and this list will be edited by the time new ideas came into my mind.