tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69765752565588161552024-03-29T05:23:59.681-04:00landofcandycanesKatrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.comBlogger548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-92070077826210779622015-08-12T08:50:00.000-04:002015-08-12T08:50:05.370-04:00Picking a movie is hard to do. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">second post for this month....I am on fire. Feels good to be back in the game. So, I read about this film challenge on my friend <a href="http://texerin-in-sydneyland.blogspot.de/2015/08/fall-film-challenge-2015.html">Erin's blog</a> and I thought that participating would help to make myself watch more movies this time. I never really find the time. So yeah, now I have to. You can read everything about the challenge <a href="http://www.smartassdirect.com/2015/07/the-fall-film-challenge.html">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">one. any set in new york city. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477302/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_13">Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">two. any incorporating hot air balloons in the story. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1049413/?ref_=nv_sr_3">Up</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">three. any featuring a child as the main character. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092005/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Stand by me</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">four. any disney film. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1142977/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Frankenweenie</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">five. any set in egypt OR have an egyptian character OR star an egyptian actor/actress. -<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477347/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Night at the museum</a> ( I decided to let it count)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">six. a close friend or family member's favorite film. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2305051/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Wild</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">seven. any with the word great in the title. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343092/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">The Great Gatsby</a> (I wanted to pick The Great Mouse Detective but it's against the rules because I have already seen it. )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">eight. any starring harrison ford. - I would love to pick the new Star Wars movie but the challenge ends November 30. And because I have only seen the first <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367882/?ref_=tt_rec_tt">Indiana Jones </a>so far I will watch one of the others. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">nine. any featuring an idiot as the main character. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1637706/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Our Idiot Brother</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">ten. any mentioned in levis strauss' list: denim in the oscars: a look at jeans in cinema. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Brokeback Mountain</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">eleven. a film about a knight. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0183790/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">A Knight's Tale</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">twelve. a love story. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2209418/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Before Midnight</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">thirteen. a movie about something miraculous. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117038/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2"> Michael</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">fourteen. any starring an actor/actress with the same first name as yours. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2103254/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Tammy</a>. I could not find an actress named Katrin so I chose Kathy Bates. That's close. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">fifteen. a film about the olympics. - I love Cool Runnings by the way. But it must be a new to me movie which is why I have to pick <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408306/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Munich</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">sixteen. a film on time magazine's list: the top ten newspaper movies. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443706/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Zodiac</a> (Another newspaper movie I want to watch is True Story but it is not on the list)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">seventeen. any with a question in the title. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242423/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Dude, where's my car?</a> (Yeah, seriously. Couldn't think of anything else)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">eighteen. any with a score of ninety percent or greater on rotten tomatoes. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1109624/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Paddington</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">nineteen. a film about a superhero. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2015381/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Guardians of the Galaxy</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">twenty. any with subtitles. - The Swedish version of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216487/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2">The Girl Who Played With Fire</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">twenty-one. any incorporating unicorns in the story. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481536/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay</a> ( I am sure that will be my new all time favorite)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">twenty-two. a film about a personal victory. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/">The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">twenty-three. a film with black or white in the title. - (No, not Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle) <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1735898/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Snow White and The Huntsman</a> (maybe I will watch Harold and Kumar anyway). I cannot come up with a good one here - help! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">twenty-four. any set in a country you would most like to visit. - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2438644/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">The Keeper of Lost Causes</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">twenty-five. a film set in a zoo. - I like animal sanctuaries. Most zoos are not very good places. So I am cheating here and I choose <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1567233/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Forks Over Knives </a>because I care about animals. </span><br />
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<br />Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-59335948802749678422015-08-02T14:09:00.001-04:002015-08-02T14:09:32.004-04:00Oh...hey...yeah....hmm....it's me. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hey meine Lieben,</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">yeah, it's me. I have not posted anything in an embarrassing amount of time but the plan is to finally write something again on a regular basis. No kidding. So I hope there are some of you left and maybe even happy to read me again. I am really fond of this blog of mine and I want to give it the attention it deserves, with a greater variety of topics. Also, there is a need to change this old design so I am hoping to find time for this soon. I really do not enjoy looking at my blog. But anyway, here I am. Life went on and I tried to keep up with your blogs at least but I have to admit that I am a bit behind on that as well. But I have not forgotten about you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- I am currently reading "Will travel for vegan food" by Kristen Lajeunesse which is very inspiring to do something inspiring. Exactly what I need right now. I am truly enjoying this book because it's a mix of vegan food and traveling but the focus is much more on the traveling part which is a blessing in my opinion. I started this book a long time ago and had to give it a break but now I am back and almost done. Guess I will finish it today. Anybody interested in a review? Or book reviews in general? Not sure if I should give it a go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- I am weirdly fascinated by the announcement of the Full House reunion. I feel like I have to watch it once it is on tv. I truly loved that show as a kid although Stephanie was always pretty annoying....but at least there was Kimmy. And Comet, the dog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- I feel like I will have to buy a new laptop in the new future. Not really excited about this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- There's a tiny brown mouse living in my backyard and once it gets dark, she comes out to get some cat food out of the bowl for the neighborhood cats. I can watch her for hours carrying cat food to her hiding place. I provided some mouse-appropriate food though. I don't think cat food is the best diet for a mouse. I named her Bertha. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- I have not worn dungarees in many years but I feel like I want to wear one again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- My pile of books to read is growing and growing. Also thanks to my wonderful and thoughtful friends <a href="https://minrebel.wordpress.com/">Erin</a>, <a href="http://writergirlm.com/">Martha</a> and <a href="http://www.raincityreads.com/">Em</a>. I love you guys!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- I am considering to cut my hair off again. A final decision has not been made yet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- I love discovering new vegan goodies so I recently tried some all vegan Prinzenrolle-like cookies (basically two round cookies with a chocolate cream in the middle), vish filet (so good that I wanted to buy more but they were all sold out!), rice milk quinoa chocolate, a frozen curry (I usually do not eat frozen meals at all but I had to try this one. Never saw a vegan frozen meal in the store before), peppermint chocolate (a combination I usually do not even like but the package looked great), some nugget-y kind of things....seeing the large vegan selection in the stores nowadays really makes me happy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- I need one of these vacuum cleaner robot things. I always get excited when I see them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, what's new with you? Read you soon - I promise. </span></div>
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Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-27399265975650126892015-06-21T05:36:00.000-04:002015-06-21T05:36:10.451-04:00Piles and piles of books. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know, I know. It's been forever. I have so many ideas and things I want to talk about, I just never find the time. But I do need to take the time. That's for sure. I love reading your blogs but I need to come up with some content myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's not a secret that I am a bookworm. So I am pretty ashamed to say that I am far behind my Goodreads reading challenge goal. As you can see, I do not find the time for blogging or for books. I do try to squeeze in some time here and there....for example during lunch. But it nearly isn't enough. Which means that I started a bunch of books but haven't finished many recently. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But here are the books I am currently reading. More or less. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> When I heard about the existence of this book I had to get it immediately. It was impossible to get the paperback in Germany by the way so I bought the ebook. It's about a woman who travels through America in a van trying all the vegan food options she can find. So it is a book about traveling and vegan food. You could only top this by adding a feline sidekick to the story but I guess that is more than I can ask for. I am almost finished with this one ( so there is still a silver lining on the horizon for me) and I am loving it. I definitely recommend this book, even when you are not vegan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think this one is called "The Hanging Girl" in English and will get published in September. I love all the Department Q novels which is why it almost killed me to wait for the 6th book. So I am reading this one very slowly. On purpose. Because I do not want to be without a Carl Mørck crime novel again. That might not make sense to anybody but I guess it only has to make sense for me. I want to check out the movies, I think there are two so far. But I am scared that they might not be as good as I hope. Plus Carl Mørck does not look at all the way I imagined him. Why do they do that to me. But yeah, if you like crime novels and have not read the Department Q novels yet, then you have to start immediately. Please. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This one is called "The Calling of the Grave" in English and it's the 4th book (and so far the last) of the David Hunter series. David Hunter is a forensic anthropologist who has the tendency to go on my nerves here and there but his cases are really interesting, really brutal and they also make me feel like I can learn something while reading. The third book clearly was the weakest of the series for me so I am having high hopes for this one. I am only 100 pages in so far and I surely hope that there will be a 5th book at some point but I could not find any information about it. This one is about a psychotic rapist and serial killer so it surely sounds promising. And maybe no animal has to die in this one. There are too many dead animals in the other books, especially the first one. Something that always bothers me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As a crazy cat (and bunny) lady I love to watch the show My Cat From Hell so I wanted to learn more about that cool dude who goes to the houses of strange people to help them with their cats. I want Jackson to come to my house and meet my cats. Even though they are not from hell. That guy has been through a lot in his life and it clearly is fascinating to read about it. I definitely want to check out his book "Catification: Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat" as well. That guy wears shirts that say "Real men love cats" so what's not to love here?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So those are only 4 of the books I am reading right now. If we are </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/9071162-katrin" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Goodreads friends</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> (add me!) then you can see that there are more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There also are huge piles of books in my living room and bed room which are waiting for me to start reading them. I really have no idea when to read them all plus I cannot stop myself from buying new books. So of course, if you have any recommendations, keep them coming!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22825631-our-endless-numbered-days?from_search=true&search_version=service">Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16130537-the-humans?from_search=true&search_version=service">The Humans by Matt Haig</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18293427-the-storied-life-of-a-j-fikry?ac=1">The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15775210-norwegian-by-night?from_search=true&search_version=service">Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller</a> and so many books more that I need to go and buy a new bookshelf as soon as possible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have a lovely Sunday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">today I want to introduce you to my wonderful friend Lissa, who is a fabulous artist and a fantastic, smart and incredibly great person. If you have not met her yet, you should totally check out her blog <a href="http://postcardsfromtherain.blogspot.de/">postcards from the rain</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A while ago Lissa asked me if I would be willing to answer some questions for a series on her blog called "Get to know your fellow bloggers" and of course I felt very honored that she asked me. And because I loved her questions so much I asked her if she would be willing to answer the same questions for my blog (which was of course pretty lazy of me because Lissa came up with all the good questions but I thought it makes more sense to answer the same questions and not different ones). So you can find my answers and Lissa's brilliant work on her <a href="http://postcardsfromtherain.blogspot.de/">blog</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But here are her questions and answers:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>01/ How many blogs do you have that are currently active?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One - postcards from the rain - although it's another new blog. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>02/ What is your blog about? Do you have a tag line?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This and that and some art and photographs and some fiction. But lately, I've been posting mostly artwork. There's no tag line but if I was to have one, it would be this: art + life + other stuff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>03/ Is your blog a reflection of you or just a place for your creative/personal outlet?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's both but I rarely post about personal stuff and there is the occasional things of interest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>04/ How did you come up with the name for your blog?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had a previously blog titled 'postcards from the clouds' and thought why not use 'rain'? These days, I usually like the word 'rain' somewhere in my blog title.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>05/ Do you have a blogroll or a reading list of your favorite blogs? If not, then what blogs do you like reading?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, I have a blogroll that I update a lot. It's here: http://postcardsfromtherain.blogspot.com/p/favorites.html </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>06/ What category or categories do you think your blogs falls under? </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would not like to categorize my blog because whatever I post might change but I guess it would an art blog if I have to choose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>07/ Do you have a blogging schedule or do you post any time you like?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No schedule, I just post whenever I have something or when I feel there is too much time in between posts. It would certainly be easier to have a schedule but then again, I could not really stick to a schedule. I have a habit of straying from schedules because it feels like work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>08/ Do you use a blog template (brought or free from the net) or do you design your own blog? </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once in a while, I would use someone's design but mostly I just do it myself because I'm fickle and I know I'm hard to please, so it's easier to do it myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">09/ List 3 things that you always have on your blog. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(1) A introduction page which I titled, 'hello', (2) a blogroll page because I like reading blogs directly and (3) a footer with a little story about a fish which I doubt people reads but I like having it there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10/ What advice did you wish someone had given to you when you first started blogging?</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are so many things that I wished that someone had told me about but I guess one advice would be this: It is better to blog for yourself as the reader than to try to please a whole lot of readers that could easily forget about you after one visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> 01/ Do you have a nickname or nicknames? If you have more than one, do you have a preference?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really do not have a nickname although I did want to be call 'rain girl' at one time but not any more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>02/ List 7 words to describe you.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">stubborn, quiet, unruly, seriously unserious, bookish, neat-freak, and stubborn because I really am stubborn </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>03/ If you do not have to worry about time or money, what is your favorite way to spend your day?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Drawing/finishing an art piece while watching tv shows/movies and maybe in between some other activities that invovle moving about (as I sit in my chair far too much) while eating something very tasty or very bad for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>04/ What are some of your favorite hobbies that people might not know about?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Collecting postcards - they are mini artworks to me. Plus organize and reorganize my belongings which is probably not a hobby but I do it a lot, I guess it's more like a bad habit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>05/ What is the one book that you love that you would recommend to just about everybody?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been answering with Postcards from a dead girl by Kirk Farber but Gathering the water by Robert Edric is another favorite that I completely love and it's vastly different from Postcards... and certainly has a more serious tone. I love this passage: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Starting anew, I began to discern the light and the landmarks of the possible future. There was a time in between, of cause — a period of confusion in which life went on and I acted out my part within it — but it was never starting anew, never a rebirth, merely a succession of lesser endings, during which I severed my ties one after another — my family, my work, my connection to Helen's family, to her sister, to my colleagues, and finally upon reaching the shapeless centre of that darkness, my hopes and expectations for the future."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>06/ Do you have a favorite item or items that you often use and would not wish to live without? </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My laptop is one thing and maybe artworks to hang or stick to the wall or just to have around. I don't necessary can't live without art but I like having them around. What good is a room without art?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(1) blue pens - especially those decorative ones with various patterns but mostly those that are blue but not necessary with blue ink</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(2) Dr. Martens boots - they are more comfortable than sneakers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(3) badminton - haven't play in a long while but I still like to but sadly, there's no one to play with</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(4) Ruffles potato chips cheddar & sour cream flavor and Doritos - I love to eat them but I try to limit myself</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(5) egg drop soup - I haven't had them in a while because I can only get them in restaurants and I don't eat out much</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(6) umbrellas - because they go with rain and comes in various colors and shapes </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(7) books with beautiful covers - I know I'm picky but I really cannot stand it if a book cover is ugly, I don't care how great the book is but if the cover is awful, I would wait until there's a good version or at least get the one that is the least ugly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When I have too much to do, it's when I'm most productive. It seems having a lot of free time makes me not want to do things. But I do find I am most productive midday, that is, after lunch is eaten and I no longer have an excuse not to do some work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I recently read this Erica Jong quote and it really does reflect me or at least a part of me:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"I went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>10/ Draw, write, photograph or use any form of communication something that represents you in some way. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I drew the contents of my bag - things I carry now and then but of course not all together at once because they wouldn't fit and if they did fit, I would be walking around slightly slanted because of the weight. The contents are: an umbrella, a couple of pens, journal notebook, wallet, phone, mints, eyeglasses, camera and camera memory cards, keys with swiss gadget & knitted heart, tissue, lip balm, and a book, usually the one I'm reading at the moment. The leaves and flower I don't actually carry but I once collected leaves and stuff them into my bag. I still have some of the leaves, they are dried of causes but they still have the same shape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend!</span>Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-38412374917071232072015-05-06T13:27:00.001-04:002015-05-06T13:27:09.800-04:00Bits and pieces. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">it has been a while. Well, I do read what you guys have to say but I never really find the time to come up with a post myself. But since it is a new month (May already!!), I thought I should come up with some little pieces of my life here and there. Nothing really exciting but I think a sign of life is in order. So let's start with a cute picture because cute pictures are always a good way to start anything. Plus cats do rule. All other animals rule too, of course. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Tiffie the bunny will turn 6 tomorrow. I am very excited and bought party hats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. I cannot believe it but I am behind my Goodreads reading challenge schedule. Only one book but I am still embarrassed. Not that I don't read but I think I started 10 books at the same time so I really need to stick to one and finish it for now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. I am really into baking. Last weekend I made a chocolate cherry cake which is delicious even though it got stuck in the baking pan and does not look all too pretty. I always drink coffee while I bake. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. So many things I have and want to do right now but not enough time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. I am addicted to Jalapeños. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. I still haven't watched the Paddington Bear movie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. I need to get a haircut.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. Somebody told me that my handwriting is a big mess last week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">11. I made a new kitty friend yesterday. He let me pet him and he ate my treats. The mommy of the kitty told me how surprised she was that the cat was so loving and affectionate towards me because he would usually hate strangers and would run away. Made me happy to hear that. Not that the cat hates strangers but that he liked me. The treats might have helped a bit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">13. I think I want to start wearing lipstick more often. Which means more than once a year. I love the ones by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, what's new with you? I really want to blog more often again. I hope I can handle that. I miss blogging. Have a great rest of the week and see you soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">the lovely Erin from <a href="http://texerin-in-sydneyland.blogspot.de/2015/04/meet-felines-link-up.html">TexErin-in-Sydneyland</a> is hosting a fantastic link-up and this week you can Meet the Felines. So hop over, say hi and see lots of cute kitty cats. Last week I introduced my bunnies Findus and Tiffie, you can find the post <a href="http://landofcandycanes.blogspot.de/2015/04/meet-thebunnies.html">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Meet Lumpi & Tiger, the two cats who make my life a lot happier. They are brothers and I adopted them when they were babies and my former landlord's brother wanted to "get rid of them". Whatever that means. I don't think I want to know. We will celebrate their 8th birthday this July. Every kitty birthday is a big event and we celebrate with presents and extra treats. But I guess I am not the only one who celebrates the birthdays of their furry family members, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They are such cuddly and loving cats. When you sit down on the couch, Tiger will immediately jump on your lap and Lumpi will curl up next to you - and then you are not allowed to leave anymore. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tiger usually wakes me up every morning exactly ten minutes before my alarm goes off. He's the best alarm clock you can imagine, that is for sure. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These guys bring a smile on my face every day. And I am so thankful that they are a part of my family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And of course, here's the queen: my dad's cat Jerry who is basically my sister. She is 11,5 years old and a bit of a diva. Which means she always gets what she wants. But who can resist that pretty face?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So now I am curious about your feline companions. Please tell me something about them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know, I know. I have not posted in a while but I am trying to keep up with all your blogs and I am hoping to post more regularly soon again. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today is a very special occasion: I am linking up with my lovely friend Erin from <a href="http://texerin-in-sydneyland.blogspot.de/">TexErin-in-Sydneyland</a>! And today's topic is "Meet the canines". I guess now you are thinking that I am cheating and I kind of am...but I am not a dog mommy (yet) but Erin said that bunnies would be okay as well. And since my bunnies are super-awesome I thought you might want to read about them. Make sure to check back next week for "Meet the felines" (and link-up of course!). And of course hop over and say hi to Erin, she loves books and animals and is overall fantastic!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One afternoon a friend of mine knocked on my door and when I opened her she was standing there with the tiniest cutest bunny in her hands: it was Tiffie. She rescued him (at that point I thought Tiffie was a girl though) from a really bad situation and knew how much I love animals and that I always talked about adding bunnies again to my family. So there we were, me totally unprepared but absolutely in love with the little creature and her in desperate need for a home for the bunny. So of course Tiffie moved in with me. But bunnies are very social animals and do not like to live alone. They need a bunny companion. I knew the cats wouldn't be enough (although the bunnies love their feline brothers...most of the time). The next day I checked the internet and of course there were homeless bunnies in desperate need for a home. I called the shelter, went there, saw Findus and had to take him home with me because he reminded me of my bunny Knuffi who lived with me when I was a child. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Shortly after, Tiffie got really sick. He had a really bad infection which he probably got before he moved in with me. Of course this got Findus sick too. They both stopped eating and were in really bad shape. The first vet I talked to in the animal clinic told me that she did not see a chance for them. I requested another vet. Findus and Tiffie are fighters and I believed that they could make it. I had to feed them with a syringe every couple of hours and they had to take lots of medication. We basically lived in the animal clinics because we went there every day. Sometimes twice. The first couple of weeks of their lives were not that great...but as you can see: they made it! And they are happy and healthy bunnies who will celebrate their 6th birthdays next month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I cannot put into words how much I love these guys and how happy they make me. Even the cats love them a lot. They like to sleep in the bunnies' room (yes, they have their own room, I had my clothes and shoes in there before but of course the bunnies deserved the room) and the bunnies are fine with that...most of the time. Sometimes Tiffie gets annoyed when my cat Tiger sleeps in his spot and then just jumps on his back to make him go away. It always works. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Findus and Tiffie love to chase each other (and the cats), they love sleeping (especially in their bed (yes, they have a wooden bed with blankets and pillow) and eating (mostly carrots, apples, dried dandelion and other good stuff), they clean each other and hang out in the sunshine. They dislike grooming, driving in the car, going to the vet and when I go on their nerves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Please come back next week to meet the cats. And of course link up with <a href="http://texerin-in-sydneyland.blogspot.de/2015/04/meet-canines-link-up.html">Erin</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for reading!</span>Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-84977068989650839592015-03-29T14:37:00.000-04:002015-03-29T14:37:34.016-04:00100 questions no one ever asks. {Part II}<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you are all doing well and are having a good time. I am really sorry about my lack of posts. Hopefully that will change soon. But for now it's time for part II of these 100 weird questions. You can find part I <a href="http://landofcandycanes.blogspot.de/2015/02/100-questions-no-one-ever-asks-part-i.html">here.</a> And of course it would be brilliant to read your answers as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">51. Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am pretty sure that was in Grundschule, maybe when I was 8 or 9. I do not like having my pictures taken. I always look like an idiot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">52. Do you think musicals are cheesy?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am not really a fan of musicals. The only one I have ever seen was Dance Of The Vampires which was good because it has vampires in it. Other than that I don't even like it when they do musical episodes of TV shows I like. Just stop singing and keep talking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">53. Is Christmas stressful?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not for me because I do not really celebrate it very much. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">54. Ever eat a pierogi?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, I did. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">55. Favorite type of fruit pie?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Apple or cherry or coconut. Pie is always a good idea. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">56. Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Vet, lawyer, emergency surgeon, a ghost haunting a library. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">57. Do you believe in ghosts?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">58. Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yeah, a bunch of times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">59. Do you take a vitamin daily?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I take some vitamin B12 supplements. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">60. Do you wear slippers?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If that means house slippers then yes. I could not survive without house slippers. Best invention ever. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">61. Do you wear a bath robe?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hell yeah. It is white, fuzzy and has ears. I also have a pink one. I love everything that keeps me warm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">62. What do you wear to bed?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Clothes that keep me warm. Often a couple of layers because I am always cold. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">63. What was your first concert?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Die Sterne in Trier, Germany. Actually, my mom went to a Marius Müller-Westernhagen concert when she was pregnant with me. If that counts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">64. Walmart, Target, or Kmart?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Target. They have cruelty-free and vegan beauty products. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">65. Nike or Adidas?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Any company that provides vegan options. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">66. Cheetos or Fritos?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I never had any of those. I doubt they are vegan. I do like chips though. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">67. Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Both. I like all kinds of nuts and seeds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">68. Name ten food items you always have in your kitchen.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bananas, apples, carrots, vegan cheese, tea, bread, chocolate, vegan "nutella", Müsli, soy milk. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">69. Ever take dance lessons?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No, never. Maybe I should. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">70. What is your favorite word?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rubbish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">71. Can you curl your tongue?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">72. Ever won a spelling bee?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't think we had those in Germany when I went to school. I only know them from TV shows. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">73. Have you ever cried because you were so happy?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">74. Own any record albums?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I own a lot of vinyls. When I was a teenager I spent a lot of time in record stores. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">75. Own a record player?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">76. Do you regularly burn incense?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I rarely do that. Most of them smell weird. Plus they always make a mess...maybe that is just me. I prefer candles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">77. Ever been in love?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">78. Who would you like to see in concert?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Refused. The Beatles. Take That (all five of them together)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">79. What was the last concert you saw?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Muse I think. Or …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. Not sure which one was the last one. I need to go to concerts more often. I went every weekend when I was a teenager. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">80. Hot tea or cold tea?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hot tea. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">81. Tea or coffee?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tea mostly, sometimes coffee. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">82. Sugar cookies or snickerdoodles?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't know what snickerdoodles are. I like peanut butter chocolate chip cookies (the Vegan Zombie recipe).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">83. Can you swim well?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh no, not at all. I would probably drown. I am terribly scared of deep water so I never go swimming. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">84. Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yeah, but I don't do it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">85. Are you patient?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not at all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">86. DJ or band at a wedding?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really don't know. I have not been to many weddings. I don't like those hyper DJ's. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">87. Ever won a contest?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A drawing contest. And a track and field competition ( long time ago!). And one time I wrote a play which got recorded for the radio. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">88. Have you ever had plastic surgery?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No. Just boring ones. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">89. Which are better: black or green olives?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">None, I don't care about olives. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">90. Can you knit or crochet?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No, but I would love to. I am trying to learn how to knit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">91. Best room for a fireplace?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Library.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">92. Actor/actress you cannot stand?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tom Cruise. Meg Ryan. Liam Neeson. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">93. Actor/actress you really like?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Joaquin Phoenix. Norman Reedus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">94. Who was your high school crush?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A guy a couple of years older than me. I don't think he even knew I existed when we went to school. I went on a date with him when I was 19 or 20 and it was the most boring evening ever. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">95. Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">96. Do you have kids?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have furry kids. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">97. Do you want kids?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Definitely more furry ones. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">98. What is your favorite color?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Black. Dark green. Copper. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">99. Do you miss anyone right now?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">100. A movie you really want to watch right now?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Paddington. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for reading! Have a lovely Sunday and talk more soon!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Please let me know if you answer these questions as well. I would love to read your responses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-86639279607307180092015-03-08T11:39:00.002-04:002015-03-08T16:43:08.466-04:00Receiving an award is warming my heart. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am a bad blogger right now. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really am. And I am very sorry. I hope that will change very soon.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Even though I really suck at blogging right now, my fabulous friend Em from <a href="http://www.backlistbooks.ca/2015/03/blog-award-sisterhood-of-world.html">Backlist Books</a> (who is a wonderful person who also likes to talk about books and to cuddle with kitties) surprised me by giving me the "Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award" which sounds pretty damn fantastic to me. I feel very honored (thank you Em, you rule very much)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This look looks pretty cool early 90's like. Which makes the award even better. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So now it is up to me to answer Em's questions. Which will be fun because the questions are all about books and I love to talk about books. And animals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That's an easy one. It's "Verheißung" by Jussi Adler-Olsen and Carl Mørck's 6th case. I am waiting for this book since fall 2013 when I finished the 5th book and it is driving me insane. The Danish original got published last October and I was mad because I do not understand Danish. But now the wait is almost over. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Which blog did you discover recently that you can't believe you didn't know about?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://cakeinvasion.de/">Cake Invasion</a>. Lots of delicious vegan treats. Went to the store yesterday to get all the ingredients I need to bake something called <a href="http://cakeinvasion.de/death-by-chocolate/">Death By Chocolate</a> which totally sounds like my kind of thing. My friend Julia told me about it. (I know, it's not a book blog but we all need a snack while reading.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know I talked about this book before but I really really liked <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18460392-all-the-bright-places?ac=1">All The Bright Places</a> by Jennifer Niven. Which is more of an YA love story (not the bad kind, I usually dislike love stories but there's more to this book, just read it) and not my usual crime novel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Judging books by their covers: yay or nay?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I totally judge books by their covers. Cheap covers freak me out and I don't pick the book up. I might miss something good but people should make an effort to have a good cover for their books. I often find myself hating the American cover but loving the German one (don't know why but the German crime novel covers are usually much better looking). And sometimes it's even the other way round. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. What's your favourite book-to-movie adaptation?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Harry Potter. High Fidelity. The Silence of the Lambs. The Lord of the Rings. Trainspotting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Which fictional world do you wish you could move into?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I want to live in Hogwarts, fly on a broom, play Quidditch and talk to my owl. Also I always wanted to live in an old castle. Preferable without Voldemort, the Death Eaters and all that crap. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. Hardcover or paperback?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have more paperbacks, that is for sure. I mean, they are cheaper so I can buy more. Easy. But usually the hardcovers get published earlier so when I really want to read a book as soon as possible then I buy the hardcover edition. And of course it is nice to have some fancy looking old hardcover books in your shelf. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. How many books do you read in a week, on average, and are you happy with your number?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I can't really say. That depends how much time I have. I read 8 books in January, only 4 in February but I am already on my third for March. Also, I am reading books that are not just for fun. I am not happy with my number because I would love to read a lot more books if possible. My tbr-pile is growing and growing and I need to find some time to read them all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. Which books are on the top of your TBR list?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Adler-Olsen one I mentioned earlier, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15732761-the-silence-of-bonaventure-arrow?ac=1">The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18770398-night-film">Night Film</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17285330-the-last-time-we-say-goodbye">The Last Time We Say Goodbye</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13129925-horrorst-r">Horrorstör</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20518221-the-extra-ordinary-life-of-frank-derrick-age-81?ac=1">The Extra Ordinary Life of Frank Derrick, Age 81</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10189808-the-shepherd">The Shepherd</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23249706-etta-and-otto-and-russell-and-james?ac=1">Etta and Otto and Russel and James</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21413662-what-if">What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22106892-if-i-fall-if-i-die">If I Fall, If I Die</a>, ....oh, and an intimidating amount of more books. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10. Because this is Backlist Books, which books published at least a year ago are highest on your TBR?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well, some of the books mentioned above were published at least a year ago. Also, I finally want to read Gone Girl because it really sounds interesting and I think I am one of the few people who have not read it yet. And then <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1217100.Thirteen_Reasons_Why">Thirteen Reasons Why</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18774964-a-man-called-ove">A Man Called Ove</a>.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Em's questions are so good that I don't even want to come up with other ones. Instead I would be thrilled if you would answer her questions as well! <a href="http://minimalisterin.co/">Erin (Mini.Rebel)</a>, would you? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have a fabulous week! Thanks so much for reading!</span>Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-81471982702440553112015-02-26T14:39:00.002-05:002015-02-27T11:45:50.416-05:00The one where I feel honored and talk about songs and travels and movies and blogging and some other stuff. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">a while ago my wonderful friend Chrissy from <a href="http://www.thebravewanderer.com/2015/02/liebster-award-thank-you.html">The Brave Wanderer</a> (go check her out if you haven't already, she is fabulous) surprised me by giving me an award. And I felt so honored because it always gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling when somebody actually likes my weird blog. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chrissy, thank you again for nominating me! It means so much! I am happy to be able to call you a friend. Sorry it took me a couple of days to post this!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh, there are so many! "New Noise" by Refused, "Tattva" by Kula Shaker, "Funny little frog" by Belle & Sebastian, "Electricity" by Suede, "Park Life" by Blur, "Whatever" by Oasis, "Was hat dich bloss so ruiniert" by Die Sterne, " Ich bin ganz sicher schon mal hiergewesen" by Tocotronic, "I don't care as long as you sing" by Beatsteaks, "The bartender and the thief" by Stereophonics, "Motorcycle Emptiness" by Manic Street Preachers, "Apply some pressure" by Maximo Park, "About a girl" by Nirvana, "Munich" by Editors, "Kung Fu" by Ash, "Svefn-g-englar" by Sigur Rós, "No you girls" by Franz Ferdinand, "Hysteria" by Muse, "3 libras" by A Perfect Circle....Oh and, classical music. I like music. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Where would you like to travel if you could go anywhere?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pretty much anywhere but on top of my list are Iceland, Ireland, Christmas Island, India, New Zealand, Sweden, Estonia. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Do you regret something in your past?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, trusting some non-trustworthy people. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Late evening because it is the most relaxing time of the day and usually the time I cuddle with my furry family members, read a book, eat a snack and watch a movie/show. Also I like getting up early on the weekends when everybody else is still asleep because it is so quiet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Do you have a secret wish?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course I have. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>We all have a movie we could watch over and over - which one is yours?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Boondock Saints, Dirty Dancing, Pretty Woman, Napoleon Dynamite, Reality Bites, Before Sunrise, Bienvenue chez les Ch'Tis, Wayne's World, Dodgeball, Love Actually, The Holiday, Harry Potter, Star Wars, From Dusk Till Dawn, School of Rock, High Fidelity, The Sword In The Stone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, knitting and sewing. But I would like to learn all crafts to be honest. I like crafts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Road trip, air travel or by train?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Road trip. Or by train. Not a fan of flying. Trains are my favorite I would say. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hotel. I don't think I am the born camper. One or two nights are fine but I always get so cold, even in summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>When did you start blogging and why?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Almost 3 years ago. I started reading blogs a couple of months before and I loved it so much that I started my own. Never regretted it. I have met so many wonderful people because of my blog. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Living in an quirky cottage with my loved ones and lots of animals, running an animal sanctuary, having a job I truly love, reading lots of books. And having my own library. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This was fun! Thanks again to Chrissy for the honor! I hope you are all having a wonderful week! Maybe you want to answer Chrissy's questions as well. I would love to read what you have to say!</span>Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-6182835470827227562015-02-18T03:24:00.001-05:002015-02-18T03:24:28.816-05:00A bookish friendship. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I feel very lucky to have such wonderful friends like<span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://writergirlm.com/" style="background-color: magenta;"><span style="color: black;">Martha</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;"> </span>an<span style="background-color: white;">d</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://minimalisterin.co/" style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: black;">Erin</span></a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span> We have a whole lot in common and one of these things is our love for books. Erin had the fantastic idea to do a book-related link-up and here we are. If you do not already love those girls' blogs, then please hop over and say hello. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: magenta;">M.</span> Bill Bryson's books make me laugh, which makes me happy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: magenta;">M.</span> I cried over one of the character deaths in The Knife of Never Letting Go. If you've read it you'll probably guess which one. (No spoilers here.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: cyan;">E.</span> Several years ago I picked up The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, read the first chapter, and put it down. Then about two years ago I got it again and basically binge read the trilogy! I have no idea why I wasn't hooked the first time..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: cyan;">E.</span> Jasper Fforde's literary world. If you have not read Fforde's book pick up The Eyre Affair and Shades of Grey now. Actually, after writing this I am inspired to give them a reread!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: magenta;">M.</span> I've thought about this one all weekend and can't come up with a really good answer. I suppose I slightly identify with Eliza Braun from The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences--she's a bit out of place and a little too feisty for her own good. Though I'm sure she's much braver than I am!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: cyan;">E.</span> I kinda hate saying Lisbeth Salander, but it's true. Bad childhood, I wear a lot of black, did boxing for a couple years, have several tattoo's and more than a passing interest in technology. If only I could have her photographic memory!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: cyan;">E.</span> Lord Vetenari from the Discworld series. What girl doesn't love a morally ambiguous genius?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: magenta;">M.</span> I don't know if he's really a villain, aside from his family associations, but I love Tyrion Lannister. Actually, I don't know anyone who doesn't!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: lime;">K.</span> Patrick Bateman. He disgusts and fascinates me at the same time. I have a slight obsession with serial killers. Give me a book about serial killers and I'll read it. Which is why I also like Hannibal Lecter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: cyan;">E.</span> Napoleon from Animal Farm. How can you not love an evil pig written by George Orwell and based on Stalin. It's genius.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: magenta;">M.</span> I don't think I've done anything truly geeky yet. Though the husband and I have agreed that if we get a pure black girl cat, we have to name her Guenhwyvar after Drizzt Do'Urden's magical panther.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: lime;">K.</span> A midnight Harry Potter release - including staying up all night and finishing the book in a couple of hours. Going to a book flea market and coming home with bags full of books. Going to the movies to watch all the Lord Of The Rings films in one night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: cyan;">E.</span> I have a tattoo of a turtle that partially represents The Great A'Tuin from the Discworld series.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you so much for reading, I hope you enjoyed it. You can find out more about <a href="http://minimalisterin.co/">Erin</a> and <a href="http://writergirlm.com/">Martha</a> on their brilliant blogs. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have a fantastic week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And of course thanks to Erin and Martha for being such fabulous friends! It means a lot!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">PS: We also did a vegan-themed link-up a year ago (can't believe that was already a year ago!) which you can find there: <a href="http://minimalisterin.co/2014/02/17/journey-to-vegan-three-stories/">Journey to vegan: three stories</a>. </span>Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-49725778487378554392015-02-11T11:04:00.001-05:002015-02-11T11:06:01.095-05:00Draw My Life | A Pig In Today's World<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">today I would like to ask you to please watch this video and give it some thought. I think it is a very important video to educate about the cruelty of factory farming - without the horrifying pictures of the undercover investigations (if you want to see those, just watch Earthlings or other animal rights documentaries. They clearly opened my eyes.) We can all help to end the suffering of millions of farm animals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you are all having a good start into the new week! I found these "100 questions no one ever asks" somewhere around the internet and I will just answer them because I want you to answer them as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Open. The cats like to sleep in there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I usually bring my own because the hotels don't have cruelty-free stuff. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Have you stolen a street sign before?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not a street sign. My friends and I found some kind of sign on the side of the road and we took it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Do you like to use post-it notes?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Big bear. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. Do you have freckles?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No, I do not. (Why would nobody ask this question? I don't get it.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. Do you always smile for pictures?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I pretty much never smile for pictures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10. What is your biggest pet peeve?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It drives me insane when people spit on the ground. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">11. Do you ever count your steps when you walk?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">12. Have you peed in the woods?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did. I went on a backpacking trip so I did not really have a choice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">13. Have you ever pooped in the woods?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In fact, I don't think I did. Weird. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">14. Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, I do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">15. Do you chew your pens and pencils?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think I did when I was younger but not anymore. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">16. How many people have you slept with this week?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think this is actually one of the rare questions that you do not ask. At least not in public. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">17. What size is your bed?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">140 x 200 cm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">18. What is your song of the week?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Uptown funk" because it cheers me up. And "Irish Blood, English Heart" by Morrissey because it's always good to listen to that one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">19. Is it OK for guys to wear pink?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">20. Do you still watch cartoons?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not constantly but I do like Inspector Gadget, The Real Ghostbusters, The Gummi Bears, Captain Planet, Snorks, Doctor Snuggles....ah, memories. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">21. What is your least favorite movie?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">City Of Angels. I have never been so bored. 300. And every movie where an animal gets hurt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">22. Where would you bury hidden treasures if you had some?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would not bury them at all. That's too obvious. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">23. What do you drink with dinner?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water or tea. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">24. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I do not eat chicken nuggets. If we talk about a vegan version then sriracha. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">25. What is your favorite food?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pasta. Pad Thai. Pancakes. Rice milk chocolate. Indian food. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">26. What movies could you watch over and over again and still love?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Boondock Saints. Dirty Dancing. Star Wars Episodes 4-6. Bienvenue chez les Ch'Tis. High Fidelity. Napoleon Dynamite. Harry Potter. The sword in the Stone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">27. Last person you kissed/kissed you?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My pets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">28. Were you ever a boy/girl scout?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No, I was not. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">29. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">30. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wrote cards recently. Does that count? I should write more letters. I had lots of pen pals when I was a teenager. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">31. Can you change the oil on a car?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I can. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">32. Ever gotten a speeding ticket?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Never. But for parking violations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">33. Ever ran out of gas?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No, fortunately not. Just close. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">34. What’s your favorite kind of sandwich?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I prefer Brötchen. Usually with some kind of veggie meat or cheese, pickles etc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">35. Best thing to eat for breakfast?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Brötchen. I guess I am pretty German. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">36. What is your usual bedtime?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Midnight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">37. Are you lazy?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Often. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We did not celebrate Halloween in Germany when I was a kid but we did have Fasching and one time I dressed up a Teenage Mutant Hero Turtle (or Ninja Turtle). Also I was a "punk" once. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have no idea. I hope it is rabbit or cat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">40. How many languages can you speak?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">German, English, Latin, some French and a tiny bit of Italian. I want to learn more (Icelandic, Swedish...). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, I have one. A craft magazine called Mollie Makes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">42. Which are better: legos or lincoln logs?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have no idea what lincoln logs are but I did play with Legos when I was a kid and I loved it. still do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">43. Are you stubborn?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Very. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">44. Who is better: Leno or Letterman?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Never watched any of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">45. Ever watch soap operas?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No, I do not. I did watch one when I was a kid. With my Grandma. She forced me to watch it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">46. Are you afraid of heights?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If there is water underneath. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">47. Do you sing in the car?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">48. Do you sing in the shower?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I do not. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">49. Do you dance in the car?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">50. Ever used a gun?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did and they scare me. People should not own guns. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, now it's your turn. I cannot wait to read your answers!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have a good rest of the week!</span>Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-27786933733474190082015-02-04T08:12:00.000-05:002015-02-04T10:30:28.676-05:00{Book Talk #5} Books I spent time with in January. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">January is over already. I don't know how that happened. But I got to read a couple of books last month which I want to tell you about. I challenged myself to read at least 60 books this year (if you want to be my friend on Goodreads, click <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/9071162-katrin">here</a>.). And I think I am doing fine so far. I finished 8 books in January and started some. Just don't know if I can keep up that pace. We will see. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of my goals for January was to read something else than crime novels and I did well. Only one of the 8 books I finished was a crime novel. They will still remain my favorites. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So here we go. These are the books I finished in January. Please let me know if you have any recommendations for me or if you have read any of the books I finished as well. I would love to talk about them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I decided to use the German cover because the <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16127237-the-life-list">original cover</a> is so unbelievably horrible. I would have never picked up the book if I had only known the original cover. I absolutely judge books by the covers which probably causes me to miss some good books but they should really put some more effort into their covers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyway, this book is kind of chick lit, something I usually never ever read but I picked it up because the main character just lost her mother and I could relate to that. The mother leaves the daughter a list of goals that the daughter wrote down as a teenager and wants er to finish it in order to be happy again and escape from the life she leads which clearly does not satisfy her (stupid job, idiot boyfriend etc.). So yeah, I really liked the message of the book although it did have some flaws and a couple of times I had to shake my head, especially because some characters just did not make any sense to me. But despite the problems I had with the book here and there it was a pretty enjoyable read and I even virtually highlighted some quotes. I am horrible at rating books (and the stupid 5 stars that Goodreads provides do not give me enough room to rate a book) but I would give this book 6,85 stars out of 10. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Etsy seems to be such an interesting place to share your crafts with others and find some unique stuff that you cannot see in regular stores. So I wanted to find out more about it and after reading reviews of lots of Etsy-related books I ordered this one. It deals with every topic you can imagine and probably gives you all the knowledge that you need to have in order to be a member of the Etsy community. Sometimes even more information than you might need (I need a password to set up an account? Wow.). I give this book 7,1 stars out of 10. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Again, the <a href="http://www.amazon.de/Nacht-%C3%BCber-Reykjav%C3%ADk-Island-Krimi/dp/3431039073/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1423045660&sr=8-2">German cover</a> looks better, but this time the American cover does not make me feel sick. I did read the book in German because I like Indriðason in German better than in English. I am trying to learn Icelandic so hopefully I can read the original at some point. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was waiting for this book forever (almost as badly as for the new Adler-Olsen book). One of my favorite writers and one of my favorite detectives. I have a weak spot for grumpy detectives. This book is a prequel which made me feel even more excited because I had the chance to learn more about the young Erlendur and why he became the guy he is in the other books. It also gave me the chance to learn more about Iceland, the culture, the people. A homeless man is found dead and the police thinks it was an accident. Erlendur has doubts and starts his own investigation. It's not as bloody as some of the other cases he worked on which does not make it less exciting at all (again, weak spot for bloody murder stories.). The book makes me fall in love with Erlendur and Iceland even more and now I cannot wait for more cases. 9,06 stars out of 10. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This usually isn't my kind of book AT ALL. I did not even read those kind of books when I was a teenager. And still I picked it up after someone recommended it. Why? I don't know. It would be easy to say that I needed a light read after reading a crime novel but that's definitely not the case because I can never read enough about crime. So yeah, I cannot say why I started the book but I can say that I enjoyed it. Although I do not know why and what exactly I liked about it. I guess this does not make any sense to you. There will be a sequel and I will read that too. Just because. The book is about a girl who is kind of annoying, at least that is how I felt once in a while. Anyway, she wrote a letter to every boy she ever had a crush on and hid them in a box in her closet. Mysteriously they got send out to the boys and then she has to deal with that. Oh no! It's kind of ridiculous but also kind of sweet. Only two of these boys matter anyway because one of them is her sister's ex boyfriend and the other one a jerk (or isn't he?). Of course that gets complicated. The book has some flaws that I still cannot understand but despite of that it was a fun read. Clearly not the best book in the world but something for a Sunday afternoon when you just want to relax and not think too much. I'd say 6,3 out of 10.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This book. I love it. I really do. So much. I wish I could read it again for the first time. It clearly is my favorite out of all the books I read in the last weeks. It made me laugh and cry and touched my heart and I felt like I never ever wanted it to end. Also it made me want to travel to a couple of pretty cool and unique places that are mentioned in the book. Like the roller coaster a guy build in his own backyard. And the shoe trees (google it.). But anyway, I am rambling. So the book starts when a boy (Finch) and a girl (Violet) meet on the ledge of the bell tower of their school, both ready to jump. Violet is the popular girl but is grieving the recent death of her sister. Finch however is not popular at all, lots of people think he is a freak because of his fascination with death and because he often acts out. They both get to know each other when they start working on a project together and this leads to a very intense love story. I really do not want to spoil anything because I don't want to ruin it for you so I won't say anything else. But please pick up the book and start reading it. Even if I would like to, I cannot even say more about the book because I feel like my words are not enough to describe the book in all its deepness. I love it dearly. That must be enough. 10 out of 10 stars. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The book contains "Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Cruelty-Free Eating, Living, Dating, Travel, Decorating, and More" and I would say it is more for new-vegans but it caught my attention when I saw it on Instagram and a long-term vegan said he enjoyed it very much. And because I love reading about veganism I picked it up. For me it was mostly an entertaining read because it offers lots of tips on how to behave when dealing with people in everyday situations. It also contains lots of lovely graphics that offer you help about nutrition and tells you more about the meat industry and so on. It covers a lot of subjects, not necessarily very deeply but in a very entertaining way. It's clearly a great book for everybody who recently decided to live a cruelty-free lifestyle but also an interesting read for "established" vegans. It also contains lots of recipes which is always a plus. 8,4 out of 10 stars. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Another YA novel. What is wrong with me? I really cannot tell but it looks like I took the read-something-other-than-crime-novels-pledge very seriously. Liz decides to die and drives her car off the road on a winter day to make it look like an accident. The book deals with the aftermath of that decision and also with the reasons and that made her come to that decision. First of all, I liked reading the book. I like the store but I cannot help myself...the characters did not really touch me. I expected to be more emotionally involved in the book. Especially after reading "All The Bright Places". But the story did not completely satisfy me and the ending left me feeling a bit....I don't even have a word for it. Left alone with a lot of questions? Expecting more? Confused? I cannot describe. I liked the book in general but not as much as I thought. I just did not like any of the characters, except of Liam (the boy who is secretly in love with Liz). So yeah, I don't even know how many stars I want to give the book. Let's say 5,5 for now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This book was not what I expected it to be. And that is not a bad thing. Not at all. I really liked the characters. Especially Leonard Peacock. Even though a lot of people disagree (I read the reviews). I could absolutely relate to him. Before he follows through with his plan, he needs to say goodbye to the four people who play an important role in his life. His old next door neighbor, for example, who is obsessed with Humphrey Bogart. I loved the unlikely friendship between those two. His Iranian music genius classmate Baback. Herr Silverman, his history teacher who seems to have secret and appears to be the only person who might understand Leonard. And Lauren, the home-schooled girl who hands out Christian pamphlets at the train station. Each of the characters if very unique and Leonard drops a hint about his plan in their conversations. I really got captured following this day of the life of Leonard Peacock and could not put the book away. Even when it wasn't exactly what I expected. 9,0 out of 10 stars. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22791732-das-hexenm-dchen">Das Hexenmädchen</a> by Max Bentow (a crime novel!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15745753-eleanor-park">Eleanor & Park</a> by Rainbow Rowell</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16160797-the-cuckoo-s-calling">The Cuckoo's Calling</a> by Robert Galbraith (more crime!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20588698-not-that-kind-of-girl">Not That Kind Of Girl</a> by Lena Dunham</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21455244-das-dunkle-haus">Das dunkle Haus</a> by Åke Edwardson (another crime novel)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now I am curious: what have you read recently? Any books you particularly loved? A book that surprised you? A book you really hated? Any recommendations? Which books are you planning to read?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One non-book-related thing I want to mention: The third (and sadly last) season of Moone Boy will start airing next month. I cannot even express how excited I am. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">a while ago my lovely friend <a href="http://writergirlm.com/2015/01/10-questions-from-bequoted/">Martha</a> shared some questions on her blog and asked people to answer them. It took me a while (sorry, Martha), but here we go. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Would you rather have a year of summer or a year of winter?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Can I have a year of fall, please? I really don't know. I do not like being sweaty nor do I like to freeze all the time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would rather become immortal I guess. I do not want to die after 50 years. I guess being immortal sucks as well but at least you can read lots of books. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Would you rather be rich, pretty and famous for a day or the lower-class, plain-Jane friend of a famous person for a year?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I do not care about being famous at all because I am sure it is annoying when people follow you around all the time. On the other hand you could share some important messages when you are famous and maybe I would be able to change the world somehow. I wouldn't mind being rich of course. And I definitely don't want to be the friend of a famous person for a year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Would you rather lose your sight, hearing, taste, or sense of smell?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I guess either hearing or sense of smell. I do not want to lose my sight because then I could not read books anymore. And I love to eat so tasting stuff is pretty important. well, I guess I'll go for the sense of smell. Although that would suck big time too. Such hard questions! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Would you rather read the book first or watch the movie/TV show?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The book. Always the book. I want to use my own imagination first. And then let the show/movie destroy it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Would you rather give an improvised speech live on television or walk around work with bad panty lines all day?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh my....I don't know. I get pretty nervous when I have to talk in front of lots of people. If I would have to walk around with bad pantie lines I think I would just sit down all day long and don't get up at all. Or run to the store and buy a long cardigan real quick. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Would you rather give up your favorite food for a whole year in exchange for a cash sum, or skip the money and pig out?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I guess that depends on how much cash....I love to eat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Would you rather have a month of terrible days (think your worst day ever on repeat) or slip into a coma for a month and miss out on an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would be okay with a month of bad days but not a month of only the worst day of my life. No thank you. I also don't want to be in a coma because I know how it is for the family when somebody is in a coma. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Would you rather spend the rest of your life in your home country, or spend the rest of your life traveling anywhere you wanted (but never being able to return home)?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Those are really hard questions! Damn! I mean, there are so many places I want to see in the world! But never being able to see the place I grew up anymore would be horrible. If I could take all my loved ones and my childhood home with me then I would choose the second option. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Would you rather have a personal hairstylist give you a flawless ‘do every day for a year, or win an all-you-can-grab-in-an-hour shopping spree at your favorite store?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Shopping spree of course. My hair looks horrible no matter what. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you for reading!</span>Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-85412440661259461252015-01-23T13:24:00.001-05:002015-01-23T13:24:46.657-05:00'Cause, I think I'd rather stay at home.<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">it's the weekend and I decided not to leave the house at all. Maybe I will make an exception for a short walk in the woods to get some fresh air. But other than that I will just stay in my cozy home and enjoy it as much as possible because sometimes that is just all I need. I already got all the groceries I need so I am prepared. And here are my ingredients for a perfect cozy stay at home weekend... At least for my perfect lazy weekend....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Books - there are two piles of <i style="background-color: #ea9999;">books</i> waiting for me - a real one and an electronic one and my plan is to let those piles shrink a bit. Wish me luck. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Animals - of course there will be a lot of <i style="background-color: #ea9999;">cat and bunny cuddles</i> this weekend. The cats love to cuddle up on the couch and the bunnies love to use me as a mountain and climb on my back, stomach, head, butt....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="background-color: #ea9999;">Shows and movies </i>- I have a lot of catching up to do. I am seriously behind on every show I like to watch (Criminal Minds, Walking Dead, Chicago Fire, Bones...) and there are some "new" ones I wanted to check out for ages. Also I still have no watched The Grand Budapest Hotel but I am planning to do so at some point this weekend. It can't be so hard to watch one damn movie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Candles - it might sound stupid but there are some <span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>candles</i></span> I bought a long time ago that I still have not lit so I guess it is time. I guess the smell of Christmas is okay all year round. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Baking - I can relax perfectly fine while I <i style="background-color: #ea9999;">bake</i>. Which is why I will make some salted peanut butter chocolate cupcakes - and I am planning to eat them while watching all those shows and reading all those books. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tea - is there an unhealthy amount of <span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>tea</i></span> you can drink? If so then that's the goal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cute videos - I will watch a ridiculous amount of <span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>cute animal videos</i></span> on youtube and CuteOverload. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Bath time</i></span> - I have some Lush bubble bath bombs that are waiting for me to use them so I guess the weekend will involve some time in the tub. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recipes - one thing I love to do is to look through vegan cooking blogs and my cook books to get some new inspiration and <i style="background-color: #ea9999;">recipes</i> I want to try next. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Chocolate </i></span>- because it is always a good idea. I stocked up on vegan Vivani chocolate bars (white nougat with crisps!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My CD collection - I plan to listen to all the <i style="background-color: #ea9999;">music</i> I loved when I was a teenager (Nirvana, Tocotronic, Suede, Oasis, Blur, and so on) because I have not done that in a while. Memories... And nobody will hear me sing - which is a good thing considering my talent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Being creative</i></span> - I recently started drawing again. Also I surely need to work on my knitting skills (because they are non-existent). And I have to spend some time with my camera.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Food - of course, <i style="background-color: #ea9999;">food</i> is important. I am trying to eat as healthy as possible but there will also be some vegan gummi bears involved. And let's not forget the chocolate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Magazines - besides the books there are also some <span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>magazines</i></span> waiting to be read. Science, craft, animals, vegan....a lot of variety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sleep - <span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>sleeping</i></span> is important so you need to take your time for it. I am an early bird but I still want to make sure to get enough sleep - even when I read all night long. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have not done this kind of post in a while and I guess a new year (even when it already feels old) is a good reason for a little catch-up. I am such a horrible blogger right now. That needs to change. I hope you are all doing great. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="background-color: #ea9999;">Current book</i> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18460392-all-the-bright-places">All The Bright Places</a> by Jennifer Niven. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love with the main characters, I was shocked, my heart melted, I did not want the book to end, could not stop reading. Definitely one of the best books I have read in a while. It's not even the kind of book I would usually pick up. Who has read the book, I want to talk about it. And I guess I need to start writing book reviews after all. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="background-color: #ea9999;">Current playlist </i>- Sunday, bloody Sunday by U2. For some mysterious reasons that song came to my mind today and I started listening to it and then never stopped. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="background-color: #ea9999;">Current color</i> - Blue. Reminds me of the book I just finished. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="background-color: #ea9999;">Current food </i>- Apple cake. I was in the mood for apple cake yesterday so I made one with lots of cinnamon, apples and apple and apricot sauce. Turned out great, even without a recipe. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current show </i></span>- I am re-watching Moone Boy and I am impatiently waiting for the third season. If you need a good laugh then check out Martin Moone and his imaginary friend Chris O'Dowd. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="background-color: #ea9999;">Current need </i>- A lottery jackpot would be nice. But I also need to be able to finally find some tapioca pearls in the grocery store because I want to make tapioca pudding. But it feels like there is a conspiracy going on to keep me away from tapioca pearls. Damn you, conspiracy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="background-color: #ea9999;">Current indulgence </i>- <a href="http://www.vivani-schokolade.de/P_Riegel_White_Nougat_Crisp.html">Vivani</a> White Nougat Crisp chocolate (made with rice milk). That stuff is almost too good to be true. I am kind of glad that they only sell tiny bars and not huge chunks of it because then I wouldn't be able to stop eating at all. Good stuff. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="background-color: #ea9999;">Current mood</i> - A mix of a lot of weird emotions. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current quote</i></span> - "Act. Don’t react. See a need, fix it first. Worry about the details later. If you wait until you are asked you have just missed a golden opportunity. They are fleeting and rare." (My hero Philip Wollen)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current wish list item </i></span>- Books. They are always on my wishlist. And a new couch. My old one is becoming a nightmare. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current movie</i></span> - Paddington. I need to see this as soon as possible because Paddington Bear is my (and my guinea pig's) childhood hero. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current magazine</i></span> - I got a magazine which is supposed to teach you how to sew. The first couple of pages look fine and then it gets so confusing that it scares me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current item of clothing </i></span>- Warm fuzzy socks all the way. I would not survive winter without them. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current purchase</i></span> -Lots of Vivani chocolate, a pomegranate, a mango and a book. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current drink</i></span> - Tea all the way. I got some stinging nettle mango tea which turned out to be quite tasty. Also lots of fruit smoothies. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current beauty product</i></span> - I currently started using a face cream by Lavera with roses and macadamia nut oil - organic, cruelty free and vegan. I am a fan. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current shoes</i></span> - Fuzzy house slippers because fuzzy house slippers mean warm feet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current hate </i></span>- the usual: animal abusers. There are too many of them. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current item to make my home look better</i></span> - Searching for the perfect rug. And some new coffee mugs would be nice. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current workout routine</i></span> - I suck at working out right now. The only thing I do is to go for a walk almost every day. But no Jillian Michaels workout, no running...I need to start getting active again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current plans</i></span> - Many. More about that soon. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><i>Current smell</i></span> - Freshly baked apple cake is pretty nice. Also I am searching for a candle that smells like wild roses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you will all have a fantastic week! Thank you so much for reading. I promise to be back soon!</span>Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-40210533722049967482015-01-08T17:32:00.000-05:002015-01-08T17:32:23.214-05:00Random chatter on a rainy day. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know the new year almost feels old already but this is my first post for this year (bad blogger, I know) so: happy new year! I hope it will be filled with happiness and health. And cats. And bunnies. And so on. You know. Because I can't really come up with one specific post today I want to share some of my random thoughts with you today. I guess I just needed a reason to wish you a happy new year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My goal is to read as many books as possible this year but at least 60. I am about to finish book #3 so I guess I am not doing so badly right now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">#2.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's be friends on Goodreads if we aren't already. I am <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/9071162-katrin">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">#3. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sometimes I really need to try very hard to remind myself of all the good things in the world because I feel like the bad things consume my mind. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Watching Moone Boy usually cheers me up. That show is one of the best TV has ever seen. I heard they are planning an American remake. I am not so sure that will work....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I want to learn new things this year. Including a new language and sewing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My current food addictions include pomegranates, mango, rice milk chocolate, soy macchiato, curry and lychee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I made carrot cake muffins last weekend and they turned out delicious. Completely forgot how good they are. The bunnies were a little sad because they had to share their carrots with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I spent New Year's Eve on the couch with a book trying to calm down the pets because of the stupid fireworks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What are you up to? How are you doing? How is your new year going? Hope you are all happy and healthy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">hope you are all doing great and had wonderful holidays and a good time, no matter what you celebrated or not celebrated. I found these bookish questions over on <a href="http://bookshelfreflections.com/rather-book-blogger-tag/">Bookshelf Reflections</a> and thought it would be fun to answer them as well. You will read some more meaningful posts in 2015 I guess. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Phew. That is a tough one to start with! I guess I have to go with the series because I just love my detectives from all the crime novels so much that I would not want to spend my literary life without them. To name a few: Inspector Van Veeteren, Inspector Barbarotti, Inspector Wallander, Carl Mørck and Assad, Detective Erlendur, Dora Gudmundsdottir, Inspector Winter, Inspector Huss....so yeah, definitely series. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really don't care. I guess most of the characters I mentioned above are male but I guess that's because the majority of inspectors in crime novels are male. It does not have anything to do with my preference. The character has to be well written and interesting. The rest does not matter to me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bookstores. Real ones. One of my fave things to do is to spend an afternoon in the bookstore reading the blurb of every single book they sell. Of course I look online for books as well. It is probably easier to find books you are interested in online but nothing beats the experience of a real book store. So when I find a book online I usually go to the book store and buy it there. I do like to support small businesses. Of course I also order online, especially when I have a gift card etc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Movies. Cannot even explain why but that was the first thought that popped up in my head. I usually like the book better than the movie/TV show anyway. Really, I cannot explain my answer here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Five books per week of course. It would be fantastic to always have the time to always read five books per week. It would be so much easier to catch up on my to-be-read pile. I could never stop myself from reading after only 5 pages. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">An author of course. I wrote some book reviews a couple of years ago and I am still planning on writing some for the blog. I really hope that will happen at some point soon. I love reading book reviews. But holding a book in your hands that you have written yourself would be a dream come true. I should give it another try to write a book. I started a couple but never finished one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Get to read a new book every six months. That would be sad, indeed. But having the read the same 20 books for the rest of my life would be even sadder. I do love to re-read books, especially the Adrian Mole diaries and the Harry Potter books but I do need to read new books as often as possible. I mean, I always get so terribly excited when there is a new book of one of my favorite writers, I would not want to miss that feeling. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Own a bookstore. I could be like Bernard Black from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Books">Black Books</a>. Or maybe not. But owning my very own book store would be fabulous. I could impose all my favorite books to my customers and would only sell vegan cooking books and non that include meat. And the crime section would be the hugest one in the store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Favorite genre of course. I mean, that would give me a bigger selection at least. Duh. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I guess I need to go with the physical books because I have so many of them. I do love eBooks, I have a lot of books on my iPad and Kindle and it is perfect for traveling, plus I always have a ton of books with me which always makes me feel nice. I do love to stand in front of my bookshelves and look at my books though. And libraries and bookstores are wonderful places. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you for reading! It really means a lot to me that you always read my posts and leave so many lovely comments. Thank you! You are such great friends! I hope your new year will be filled with happiness and wonderful things! You are all fabulous and deserve the best!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I confess: I love sweets. A whole lot. Even more in winter time. All the lovely baked goods are just way too tempting. And as a vegan you can find even better sweets than the regular ones. Because: no cruelty involve. Who would not prefer that? Nobody. Which is why I want to share my favorite sweets with you today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh, Vego Bar...my dear friend. You come in a handy 150g bar which is way too tempting to eat in one sitting. Filled with yummy hazelnuts, you will always be my dear companion. Thank you for existing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">happy Tuesday. I hope you are all having a wonderful December. You can link up with my friend Alyssa <a href="http://sippingsweettea.blogspot.de/2014/12/ten-on-tuesday-baby-rush-final-ride-and.html">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. The most important thing first...please please pretty please sign <a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/399/617/989/450-dogs-to-be-evicted-on-christmas-day-massive-international-protest%20/">this petition</a> and help saving an animal shelter and 450 dogs in Serbia. Thank you so much!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. I am a huge fan of socks because I always have cold feet. I am also a huge fan of animals because animals rule. Which is why I need these. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. I saw this quote on the internet (<a href="http://aus-vegan.tumblr.com/post/100610399396/no-one-wants-babe-to-be-chosen-for-christmas">here</a> and on Instagram) and I guess it is something to think about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. I don't know about you but I always loved <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCTGucdqeetQZs1mzdL1d8A">Piggeldy & Frederick</a>. I don't even know if they are famous outside of Germany but they were my childhood heroes. </span><br />
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<br />Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-47244872296455869232014-12-10T07:18:00.001-05:002014-12-10T07:18:37.505-05:00Huge piles of books all over the place....<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I guess it is not a secret how much I love books and that huge piles of reading material are desperately waiting for me all over my place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My lovely friend Chrissy gave me the opportunity to write about my winter reading list on her fabulous blog <a href="http://www.thebravewanderer.com/">The Brave Wanderer</a> - which you should all check out if you have not already...Chrissy is such a wonderful, smart, funny,creative, loving and beautiful person. Her blog is one of my daily reads. And I feel so honored that she let me be a part of it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you, Chrissy! You are so fantastic and I am proud to be able to call you my friend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So if you feel like reading what I have to say about a bunch of books, then you can click <a href="http://www.thebravewanderer.com/2014/12/featured-writer-katrin-land-of-candy.html">here</a>. And also say hello to Chrissy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have a great day!</span>Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-50476004182265695222014-12-09T15:39:00.001-05:002014-12-09T15:39:34.762-05:00The one with the vegan sweet tooth, the bunny hammock and more bookshelf porn. {Ten On Tuesday}<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">happy Tuesday! Hope you are all having a good time. You can link up with my friend Alyssa <a href="http://sippingsweettea.blogspot.de/">here</a> if you wish to do so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. I started playing "Words with friends" with <a href="http://writergirlm.com/">Martha</a> which is a perfect thing to do because it is a lot of fun plus Martha is my friend. If you like playing Scrabble then you should totally start doing this as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Last weekend I made the most delicious Christmas cookies I ever ate (Except of the ones my Mama and Oma made of course). I have no idea how they are called, I made the recipe up but they contain all the good stuff. Marzipan, almonds, coconut flakes, dark chocolate, apple sauce and some alcohol. I am pretty sure one has ca 27485 calories and I made 40 of them so you can do the math. But they are worth every calorie plus calories do not count at Christmas time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. I think my bunnies are in desperate need of a hammock because who does not need a hammock? Bunnies surely do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. I got so excited when I found vegan chocolate Santas in the store that I bought 4 of them. I just cannot resist chocolate. Also bought chocolate covered marzipan, plain marzipan and vegan gummi bears. I also bake at least once a week. Plus my daily hot chocolate. I cannot deny my sweet tooth right now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">#1. December means it is time to watch Love Actually (even though I hate Liam Neeson), the Harry Potter series, The Holiday and my very special Christmas Eve movie Dirty Dancing. Which is not a Christmas movie at all but it is my tradition and I will stick to it. </span><br />
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<br />Katrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200118828260732172noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976575256558816155.post-867592570931459532014-11-25T17:12:00.002-05:002014-11-25T17:12:05.903-05:00The one where I need to learn Danish because I cannot wait four long months for a book. {Ten On Tuesday}<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">happy Tuesday! You can link up with Alyssa <a href="http://sippingsweettea.blogspot.de/">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. I am a bad blogger at the moment but I am hoping that will change soon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Today I found out that I have to wait until April 1 for the German translation of the latest Carl Mørck novel by Jussi Adler-Olsen. I don't know if I can wait that long. The lady in the book store told me it would be February. But April 1? I guess I need to learn Danish after all. And I am not sure about the English edition. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. I am cold. Just cold. I need more blankets, more hot water bottles and something to keep my damn hands warm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Last weekend I made gingerbread men shaped peanut butter chocolate chip and poppy seed cookies which all lost their legs or arms trying to get them out of the baking pan. well, except of one. I guess the dough was too crumbly. I won't give up and try again. I need to make real gingerbread men. I love vegan baking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. I recently discovered <a href="http://wills-vegan-shoes.com/">Wills Vegan Shoes</a> aka shoe heaven for animal lovers. Look how cute these are. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. Last week I yelled at a rude and heartless woman at the vet's office. I should have yelled even more. Sometimes I am too polite. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. Lumpi is so incredibly cute. He loves his teddy and his blanket. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. A humane future. Check it out <a href="https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/SPageServer;jsessionid=68709A6CDE70CA65CD941C2B26BCE758.app322b?pagename=humane_future&mw=d&s_src=em_eoy_ln_ha112214">here</a>. I hope we will be able to achieve this. One can dream. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10. I am thankful for the person who invented Vego bars. That was a fantastic idea. She/he is in my vegan cool book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hope you are having a wonderful week! Thanks for reading. </span><br />
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