But they were on sale!!!!!

I promise, these are the last ones I'll buy - this is what I said to the Other Half when he asks "Why Joy?! Why..."　

　

Ugh, why do I even spill these words out there when I ultimately and most probably will not be able to keep my word as I'm clearly unreliable when it comes to keeping promises where shoes, clothes, and bags are concerned?...　

　

Let's start from the beginning , shall we?　

　

1. I have OCD or should I say CDO to keep it neat? This mean that I've started packing a month away from our holidays just to make sure that we have everything we would need and ignored the Other Half's teasing that "the obsessive one hasn't gone on holiday yet" [see what I mean in point 8 on this link].　

　

2. Just after I started packing my things, I realized that I didn't have enough sandals! *insert cough here*. Ok, technically I do own two other pairs already but I've been wearing them all the time and whilst they do seem to be holding up alright for the minute, the chances of these pairs surviving the season aren't high (yes I did managed to convinced myself of this fact) --- So how could I make these pretty sandals last a little while longer?  By buying another pair duh! -- What a clever girl we have here :-)　

　

3. You know that feeling you have when you have to make a decision but just can't make up your mind? Ok, maybe you don't as you're probably not as indecisive as I can be...

Well, I had that feeling and after that moment I had "THE SIGN" in the form of my Mom (yes, shameless me has just blamed my Mom as the origin of my decision!).　

　

- So why am I bringing Mom in the story? Well, I had to go fetch something for her in the garden and I didn't have any shoes on, and that's when she handed me her sandals and we shall call it "the MAGICAL MOMENT" happened!

　

She handed me her Birkenstock sandals and just there " BAM !!!!", it was love at first sight. Butterflies in the stomach and everything else! Yes I can proudly say that my Mom has great fashion taste too!　

　

First, I tried to play it cool you know? Like when you notice this guy checking you up but you then pretend not to notice.　

　

But I knew the very second after I had put them on that I was hooked! That's when the dance seduction starts, and boy what a dance! I can't even describe the feeling unless I say: "Ugly yet so pretty and comfy"... The are so comfortable, I didn't want to give them back. That's when Mom told me the price and I almost had a heart attack. 　

　

4. But then I had to check online just in case you know price might have changed and that's when "THE SECOND SIGN" showed up! Imagine my utter joy ( seriously I really did squealed of sheer joy) when I found out that the infamous sandals were on sale! ON SALE GIRLS!!!!　

　

Why have I not seen this before?! For the record, I've had seen them before, I even remember they were quite nice. But at some point from thinking "they look alright" I've elevated the thought to "must have". 　

　

5. I am already ridiculously late to the party in realizing I have to have them. So what does a insomniac do at 2 AM? Buy the shoes of course! What these little voices in my head wouldn't shut up until I press the order button....

　

I am now counting the days until they are finally delivered. I can't wait to share with you some pics of me and these new found love of mine when I'll be on holiday!　

　

Here is a sneak peek just so you know what the fuss was all about:

　

　

　

　

　　

　

If they good enough for celebrities, I guess they'll be good on me too :-) - Letting my inner celebrity goddess shine for a while :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

How on earth did you get on my blog ?

Every couple of months, I like to check my analytics to see which word or phrases people googled to get  to my blog. There are always plenty of variations on the title of my blog, “Joy,” “other disasters,”.” But there are also a wide variety of weird and sometimes disturbing phrases that bring folks to my blog. I don’t know which I find more disturbing — the strange things people googled or the fact that it lands them at my blog. Here are a few recent ones.

Shoegasm

Oh yes I know that beautiful feeling.

Evil Bikini

I know that feeling too

Zara makes me wet

Ok, this one is very disturbing… I like Zara too – but I don’t think we are talking about the same one

Asian Lady Menopause

No words..

so, i said bitch shut up! Shhhhhhhhh

Hey?! You shut up lol – Now go in the corner!!!!

all over her face cream   Oh, now you got me curious! What was all over her face cream?

amazing just the way you are

I know, I know.. Thank you and… Bow J

The gates of heaven opened                                                                

Oh yes they do! Each time and send the kids out  - but I swear I love them very much!

 

Rain...

 

Can you believe that it’s actually summer right now? I don’t, June has begun and rain is still here. While I try to remember that the rain washes away all things, and makes things clean again, it often makes me want to just stay in bed, with a good novel and some warm coffee and sulk.

As the days passes I’m looking forward to my well deserved break. 5 weeks of break! This hasn’t happened to me since I finished High School! That will be the time to just stay late in bed, enjoy every moment spent with my Other Half, kids, parents, friends and family that will be visiting…

Rain reminds me that sunshine always comes after, and that makes me smile…

Thoughts...

The great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzerald.

I hope Santa has got Internet access...

I know I told the kids that you wouldn’t be coming by our house, but just in case, here is my letter to you:



Dear Mr. Claus,


I hope all is well with you and that you are not behind schedule preparing all the gifts for Christmas. I know you recently received many kids' very extensive and detailed list of demands, but I'm wondering: What about the parents? Don't we get to ask stuff? Listen, Santa (I hope you don't mind me calling you Santa?), my friends and I, we harbor desires no mere mortal could fulfill. You, however, are clearly no mere mortal. If anyone can do it, Santa, it's you! (Yes, I am kissing up to you and I’m sure You probably get that a lot.) So here you go.

All I would like is a joyful holiday for everyone, and a happy new year, and actually while you're at it could you eradicate all sadness?


Love and Merry Christmas to you too!


Joy

PS: I have been really good this year so if you have more time to go shopping (and this is where Internet access could help – you know shopping on-line is totally OK, you don’t need to go out for me to show you care), here a few things that have been on my Wish List.

Link can be found: HERE

(This would just go perfectly with my new sequin skirt :o)

Link for this one is HERE

(Well, because I'm simply not getting any younger! Can you believe I'll be turning 31 next year?!)

Link: HERE

(Yeay, this would be so Sex & The City!!!)

Link HERE

(Because one can't have too many shoes and these would be perfect for next season!)

Hopefully, I won't get this answer in my mail:

My heart breaks…. PLEASE HELP…

My heart is crying and I will probably not find the right words to say how profoundly sad I am for the Philippines (my home country). The typhoon that struck Mindanao over last week has killed many and left almost a thousand homeless…

I am very thankful that my family  and I are safe here in Belgium and some others in different parts of the world. My heart and my prayers go to my fellow Filipinos who are really going through a tough time. It is even harder when you think than in less than a week it will be Christmas, a time to rejoice and have hope…

I feel powerless but will still try to do something about it, so here is the link to the redcross of Philippines:

http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate

A simple gesture even the smallest one might give a child, a family, a little bit of comfort. 

Many of us are complaining that we do not have all the we want in our lives, and shame to me, I do that too from time to time. But this whole situation puts everything into perspective. I have been blessed with so much, it is time for me to give back… It’s the least I can do…

Will you do the same too?

Well, well, well...

… I have found the perfect picture to stick on the toilet door at my office !!!!

Do you remember the post where I talk about the fact that I am profoundly annoyed by people who are too damn lazy and stupid to be able to change a toilet paper roll? If not you can click HERE and you’ll know all about the beef I have with these type of weirdos…

Anyway, I’m sure sticking this picture below won’t bring me new friends but at least I hope the message will go through this time :-)

Et puis je fume... lalalalala

Hi everyone!

I don’t know about you, but I had a really nice week-end. We did not do anything special, we simply enjoyed each other’s company…

I also tried to practice these three attitudes...

So which words would define these two last days?

- Slow dancing in the kitchen with Other Half

- Cuddling up with kids

- Fun Christmas shopping

- Dancing crazy with the kids

- Nice family dinner

- Birthday celebration

- Red velvet brownies with white chocolate icing

- Love, sweetness, and a lot of laughing

- God

So yes it is Monday today, and this morning as I was dropping the kids to school, my daughter tightly embraced me and told me how much she loved staying with me, I would have given everything to make her wish come true. I take patience and look forward to the next week-end and re-doing it all over again…

Have a nice week everyone!

This song made me smile this morning and I thought was just appropriate for today… ENJOY

I have no words!

A 20th child ???????

Oh My God ! Really Oh My God!

I can’t find anything else to say! I am speechless, I can't put my brain around it. I'm even shy to admit I want a 3rd child, so 20 kids?! I think I'm being reasonable right? LOL

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The start of a new week = positive thinking!

So these are my thoughts for this week :

HAPPY MONDAY TO ALL OF YOU! MAY THIS WEEK BRING YOU A FRESH START AND IF IT IS NOT THE CASE,  JUST REMEMBER THAT BRIGHTER DAYS ARE AHEAD….

On this Sunday...

This is what I wish to tell the world :

Wishful thinking for now, that’s why I’m looking forward to this evening, when the kids will be tucked into bed, and when I’ll be able to put my feet up and enjoy this movie and hopefully have a good laugh before another crazy week starts all over again…

Hoping you guys are enjoying your Sunday!

As for me, I'm enjoying another cup of coffee and then going back to doing some laundry, cleaning up the mess, and cooking - yes I know, I have such a fascinating life isn't it ;o)

Health tips...

This made me laugh and therefore I am passing it on...

Q:  Should I have a baby after 35?

A:  No, 35 children is enough.

Q  : I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?

A:  With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q  : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?

A:  Childbirth.

Q:  My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.

A:  So what's your question?

Q?:  My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but  pressure. Is she right?

A:  Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air  current.

Q:  When is the best time to get an epidural?

A:  Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q?:  Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in  labor?

A:  Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.

Q:  Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?

A:  Yes, pregnancy.

Q:  Do I have to have a baby shower?

A:  Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q:  Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?

A:  When the kids are in college.

I promise...

… That if my gym organise this type of motivation, I will ride my bike every single day lolol

ENJOY!!!

This day wasn't so bad afterall...

I was in a "panic" mode this morning as I had taken a day off last Friday, which meant that work had piled up on my desk and in my mailbox. I manage to do go through 6 bullets out of 10 on my to do list, which makes me pretty proud of myself.

On top of things, my boss who arrived in the office quiet grumpy almost instantly changed his mood once we started working together… I’m not going to bad mouth him on my blog, I’m tempted but I won’t do it. Why? Because one of my cousin reminded me that even though he seems to have everything in his life to make him happy, he is missing one HUGE part: Faith.

This is what she wrote to me after I explained to her that I was having a bad day, and that dealing with a difficult person was a bit part of it:  "Material things can not fill their longing, only God can. Be lovable to them, not by choice but do it because it pleases our Lord. Even better, pray for these people--- you can not hate them if you are praying for them you know? Try it--- it works!"

And it does work! I don’t know why I didn’t think of that as soon as I got in the office, as most of days, I’ll start my day with a prayer, why not today? Because I let myself get caught with the stress of the world instead of following my faith and its principles… Focus on our Lord and let Him deal with the rest…

Tomorrow is another day, and I promise myself that my first words will be for the Lord… I have no doubt that whatever comes my way, I will face it with courage as I know that I am not alone…

Until then, I am grateful for my wonderful Other Half, who manage to take a few hours off to pick-up the kids and relieve me from the worries of not getting on time at the kids’school this evening. I’m looking forward to a nice family meal and a relaxing eveing with my Other Half catching up on our favorite series and probably falling asleep in his arms…

I hope you Monday has been good to you, and remember tomorrow is full of possibilities…

It's Monday! Oh dear....

I usually try to be positive on Mondays but I have to admit feeling under the weather has an effect on my mood…
On top of all, I have tons of work to finish for… well, yesterday and I have a big party dinner to organize for Saturday. Other Half is working almost all week, which basically means I’m on “drop and pick-up kids” duty (and that means getting up at 5:45 every morning! How can life be so cruel????). Add to this some groceries shopping, laundry to be done by Wednesday evening, working out [insert HUGE SIGH here], oh dear, oh dear, oh dear…

So I hope this big cloud on top of my head will move on… Until then I wish you all a joyful week!

Guess who is taking a day off tomorrow?

Nobody else than MOI (*insert Evil laugh here*)

Can you guess my mood this morning?

Yup, nothing more to add… Sigh…

It’s ok that it’s Monday…

… Because I had a wonderful week-end and in 5 short days it will be another week-end with all four of us and the waiting is all worth it!

Have a fantastic week everyone!

Friday thought and song...

I just love this song and the video... Hope you'll like it too…

My thoughts on the new Facebook layout....

… IT SUCKS!!! Looks like Facebook had a brain fart and we are paying for it. So as a lot of friends are having the same thought, I wmight share my opinion with the world :-)

My suggestions on how to fix it:

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