Soy Córdobese de la tierra de Julio Romero

From rainy Brussels, we decided to go to the land of the olives and the southern sun in the high time of the Córdoba´s feria. For me, it was like going home visiting friends, enjoying the sun, smelling the jasmine smelled air (while Vanessa was on allergy pills) and eating too much tortilla, jamon and tinto de verano or Vargas as called in Córdoba. We had a great time chiling for a good week and haven´t really quite adjusted to being back. We´ll post more pictures mañana.

- El Córdobese (Jorden)

Vanessa's 30th B-day!

I have celebrated my 30th birthday during the whole past week (I'm exhausted, but not as much as Jorden).

I got a fountain pen from Jorden (I really, really, really like fountain pens which I link to my school days in France) + roses and had lobster for the first time- I didn't know it was so complicated to eat though, even if really good. I needed two napkins: one on my lap and another tied to my neck. Jorden had a blast watching me try to eat it...

Mom hasn't seen them yet, but she got me two beautiful dresses from a Belgian designer. And Kellynou sent me the most beautiful bouquet.

And last night, Jorden, with the precious assistance of Alix, and Debwa organised the greatest surprise b-day bbq party. We were lucky that it didn't rain until very late in the evening, just when people were starting to go home. Pictures soon to be posted...

J&V off to to see the Wizard... in Paris!

Jorden and I went to Paris in April to visit Aline and Mariusz, her future husband. I met Aline a couple of years ago in Polish class and is one of my best friends- I'm super proud to be her Maid of Honour in October 2007.

The four of us went to visit the Père La Chaise cemetery (Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Molière...) where we each had an icon to give respet to. We also enjoyed Paris parks, strolling through markets, and late night picnic near the Seine with A & M's friends.

Jorden actually spoke French all weekend!!

Roberto and Pilar in Bxl...

Roberto and Pilar are Jorden's really cool friends who came to visit him and the land of the French fries. We went to rainy Gent and enjoyed each other's company, playing pool and my favourit card game, 'kems'. Pilar and I won :-)

Thanksgiving Brussels Dinner 2006

Tom, my US flatmate, initiated a bunch of Europeans to Thanksgiving. Around 15 people enjoyed amazing Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and so on. We added a European touch to the dinner by going out dancing right after, cuz we're cool.

"I'm a Dutch-Canadian Alien in Brussels...."