Alice is wondering...

Sun is finally shining! Even tough it's my free day. Nice breakfast, watching Weeds, gym, nice lunch outside, I've painted my hair. BattMatt is chilling on the couch after work, he works really hard recently. Actually too hard I would say, but... it has to be this way for now, I guess. I'm wondering when will he notice my hair ;) Life is funny. I've been thinking about taking up studies at inHolland University and I had that need to talk to someone who graduated from that place. And there I am, standing at the reception with our new colleague and we start a casual chit-chat conversation. I start to talk about my idea of going back to school and boom! In my face- he went to that school, and not only did he go there- he did the same thing that I was considering, which is communication. He told me all about it and well, I am not so sure anymore. This is one of few universities that have a full programme in English, that is why it would be my first choice- because I d...

My name is Alicja and I am (almost) 23 years old. I have a full time job as a receptionist at one of the biggest hotel chains. I have my life in Amsterdam, in the centre of it I have a home together with my boyfriend. We have a cute pet called Nancy, she's a ginny pig. Life is great, fast and intense. All the scents, flavours and sounds, they create an atmosphere that is irresistible. You want it all, you want it here and now. But what happens when the music is over? I don't think that you get my worries at this point of this post, so let me explain. Lately I've been having these ideas of how to manage my near-future life. Now that I finally start with my full time contract I can start to think about what's next. First, I need and want to save some money, just for our own safety. But then.. One of the days an idea appeared in my head. -Why don't you go and study? There was this voice in my head, and to be honest it is still there. I found inHolland Unive...

So as you can see.. I made some changes here. I don't know is it better now or did I just made it look ridiculous, but this place needed a change from a long time. I mean, come on! The theme picture was me with a cigarette and I quit smoking already 2 months ago. Smoking cigarettes just to be clear. I am proud of my progress. Today I am wearing trousers from 2 years ago. When I tried to put them on in March.. I nearly cried because there was no possibility to zip them. After 2 motnhs of gym, after eating more healthy and let's be honest- eating less, I can finally wear these pants without any problem. Not even without a problem- I also have some space left in my waist and hips. I know, this is not my style to flatter myself. But I am just really happy with what I achieved and I feel that if I keep it going that way, maybe I will dare to wear a swimming suit this summer..! Today we are waiting for fridge to come. I mean, I am waiting because Mattia is at work. The fridge su...

It's good to come home. It's good to feel that you ''landed'' in the right place, finally. Poland was great. I met almost everybody that I was ment to. I spent quality time with my family (maybe less with my dad, however especially with my brother and his daughter). The weather was surprisingly beautiful, my city changed again, even block that our apartment is in got painted. I have no words to describe how much I've missed my friends and family. But what is strange.. Altough I went to Poland only for a week.. I have a feeling that it was enough. Only person who I cried about is Laura (my brother's daughter). That kid is amazing. Not only is she beautiful and cute, she is also supersmart and she's not even 4 years old. Talking to her, listening to her stories.. I felt like I've found a new friend. And it was hard to let go, especially when she asked when am I coming again. I am a strong person, but I had tears in my eyes when we said goodbye ...