OHAI: life update and a crazy print mix, 'cause that's how I roll

SO I'M BACK. I wasn't dead, my computer was. I missed the blogging game and reading all you gals' blogs and I'll be catching up on all your posts for the next days. Catching up on the internets is a big job, you know. Things have been quite busy in my life too so I'll give you guys the most important update: I HAS A BOYFRIEND. While I can hardly believe it, it's really kind of perfect. I met him at the nerd con last October and we've been dating for a month or two now, after countless of LONG ASS chats about everything and nothing. He met my sis and mother and they both very much approved of him, which means the world to me. I met his family and they very much approved of me. It still kind of shocks me to see how EASY everything is going, how naturally comfortable we are around each other. He fits the list I made, months ago, on what my dream dude would be like.

Zelda geek? Check.
Feminist? Check.
On board with crazy clothing and hair? Check.
Sensitive and smart? Check.
I can beat him at Mario Kart and he doesn't go moping around like a little kid? CHECK and DOUBLE CHECK.
Loves music, from Gaga to The Offspring to Depeche Mode to The Beatles? Check.
Wants to watch movies all day long, like me? Check.
Pure adorkableness? Triple check.

I'm on a love high right now and it FEELS SO FINE. I'll probably do a EMO post one of these days on my emotional growth when it comes to the loveydoveys, once again I've learned a great deal about myself. Furthermore, I had a photoshoot for a Belgian project called "The Bird Project", more info on that later this month. It's a body positive project, founded by the adorable Sabine and I'm incredibly proud to be a part of it. Still loving my writing job at the gaming site, I'll be reviewing my first game in a couple of days and I can't WAIT. Also, I went to go see Les Misérables with the big sis, the momster and the BF and I want to marry Anne Hathaway. And OH YEAH I have purple hair these days.

Beanie, leggings: H&M
Sweater, coat: thrifted
Fluffy scarf: sister's
shoes: Urban Outfitters

I swear the next post won't take three bazillion years to put up again! I've missed this too much. Lots of love for you and be on the look out for a geekery post because I'll be going to another nerd con this weekend. LOTS OF PICTURES! And I will be cosplaying again. YES.

C-c-c-c-cold but happy

Welp, we finally got some winter wonderland action going over here in Belgium. Thankfully it wasn't too much of an inconvenience except for being an hour late for class one time because the bus decided not to show up. But apart from that it's all good.

With the little chit-chat about the weather out of the way: some happiness! I've got such positive things in my life going on and I'm so incredibly happy. I write articles for a Belgian gaming site (with the possibility of reviewing games and going to press events in the future!), school is going great, I got comments from my photography teacher stating that I have serious potential and that I should definitely try to actually study art AND I just got a little email stating that I will be part of a body positive project here in Belgium. More info on that later, I will now just say that I am SO incredibly happy for getting recognistion for who I am, what I love and what I do. I feel like my life is heading in a great direction and it's the most wonderful feeling in the world. Sometimes I can't believe how much my life has changed in the last year and everytime I realise how much it has changed I can't help but be happy. I'M HAPPY, YO.

Now some beautiful outfitpictures in the snow! Even though I mostly just worry about keeping my ass warm in cold times I still try and put a little creativity in my clothes.

A little HOLLA @ Barry M cosmetics for the amazing eyeshadow. Bright eyeshadow? You know that be mah thing but finding bright, colorful eyeshadow that covers your eyelid nicely isn't the easiest task. A friend from school recommended this brand and I'm in love with it. This green eyeshadow is amazaballs, no? Also, I was in no way, shape or form paid to say this. I really love it and would recommend it to anyone. Take a look at ALL THE PRETTY COLORS of dazzle dust! That's beauty right there. Now Imma go study and enjoy my happiness high. Catch ya later!

Family time

Last saturday my sis, her boyfriend, my mom and me FINALLY got around to taking a little trip to go see my brother, his wife and my nephew. He's almost six months old now and I can't believe how much he has grown since the last time I saw him. Then again, he IS a baby, so he'll be doing a lot more of that. Growing, I  mean. :-D We had an amazing time and I squeezed, hugged and kissed my nephew until the very end of our stay. He was amazingly sweet and lucky for us he loves attention and hugs! I'm not sure how it works but when I look at my nephew I instantly feel some kind of connection, almost like I "realise" he shares my blood. I have the same kind of feeling with my nieces. Kids in the family are always great but since my oldest brother lives so freaking far away I always had a little bit of heartache when it came to family stuff. I'm crazy about my nieces and I try to skype with them when I can but life gets in the way and the seven hour time difference doesn't help much either. But now that I have a nephew a little closer nearby I feel so happy when I think about the fact that I'll be able to form a real connection with him a little earlier, as his aunt. It's a beautiful thing, family.

The day consisted of listening to good music on the way to my brother, eating some great food (our family gatherings are never complete without some sort of vegetable soup), lots of hugging and singing Disney songs. "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" FTW! The day ended with my awesome sister in law giving me her graphics tablet, which I will be checking out into GREAT detail next weekend when I have a bit more time. Needless to say I was over the moon with this gift, it'll bring editing and photoshopping my pictures to a whole new level. Possibly some drawing, too. AH, ALL THE OPTIONS. Before I go on an arts-nerd rant, now get ready for the cutest babeh ever. Meet my nephew, Daniel.

If that's not an expression that says "HAPPY CAMPER OVAH HIYAH" I don't know what does. To be completely honest, my ovaries were shaking the whole time I was hugging his little body and kissing his soft cheeks. There's a momster inside me, I can feel it. Hazel from Girls with Slingshots style.

How can you not feel at least a little extra soft when you look at this face?

That's right, you can't!

Getting buried under auntie snuggles!

My gorgeous brother and proud papa!

Proud mama!

The cuteness. IT HURTS.

Of course, jokes were made about how happy my nephew was to lean into my boobs. After all, he's a baby. He doesn't need much more than boobs, food (mixed together or not) and love.

He was also incredibly fascinated by our hair and particularly the pulling of it. He's already pretty strong, I can tell you that. But we were basically just too happy to care.

Foods!

Tea, quiche, pumpkin soup and cake mixed with the company of your beautiful family: life doesn't get much better than this. My happiness was shown in my outfit choice: FLORALS on FLORALS:

How stereotypically Dutch can you go: an orange windmill in the background with lots of water. And a blonde babe, OH YEAH. All we're missing is a couple of tulips, a honk of cheese and some weed.

dress: new look
cardigan and leggings: H&M
necklace: gift from my dad
boots: kickers
bracelet: dads

Hope you got your dose of cute baby for the day, I know I did!