It’s been a while since I last posted something. The main reason has been lack of time and Internet connection. The only thing I have done was to keep close friends informed through Twitter using my phone.

I like to blog a bit more elaborate on my blog than the micro-messages and using my phone for those is a day chore. However, seeing I don’t have much time these days anyway, I’ll stick to smaller messages, which might exceed the 140 character mark, but not by much.

One attempt I will make to be a bit more elaborate, since I’ve not taken the time to keep the blog updated.

Thing are going well with the new house. As I write this, I am sitting in my living room, which is done save for the lamps and some small things. At this very moment the workers are putting down carpet on the stairs and halls.

Half the house is still covered in unpacked boxes, waiting for us to finish the most important rooms. As it is right now there will be 3 rooms we will work on at a later date.

I think we (Megan and I) agree we need a break from home improvement. We’ve been at it for over 6 weeks, part of which I still worked and studied. We are mentally and physically exhausted, despite all the help we received from family and friends. My parents also could use a break as well; they’ve worked just as hard and both seem to be equally tired. I am however thankful for all the energy they’ve put into it and will treat them to a special thanks once I am able to do so.

Where most people look forward to a nice Christmas with family we are looking forward to a nice and peaceful few days. Of course we will celebrate with family (and looking forward to it) but there will also be some time for rest and recuperation.

On a final note: the best way to follow me at the moment is through Twitter. You can simply follow greftek.

It’s finally settled. From the 11th of November I will officially be a house owner. Today I got called that the bank has approved the mortgage. Just an hour or so later the notary called to make an appointment for the transfer.
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Because Starwars is still cool and this is friggin’ hilarious.

Thanks for sharing this one with my sweety.

Today a massive campaign has started to create awareness of the importance of donating organs after death. One of the events organized was to have public figures trying to recruit organ donors, which was broadcasted on nu.nl (the biggest dutch news site); the same office building I work at.

All the celebrities  passing by didn’t mean much to me. What caught my eye was the effort everyone was taking to make people aware of a problem and trying to convince them to become organ donors.

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When shit goes wrong it tends to do this for me on epic scale. Today everything seemed to go awry.

It started with a few setbacks at work, which were a bit meh but nothing I can’t handle but are just a nuisance. It’s one of those days you feel like you are dragging around a dead horse.

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