Ladurée

I really had nothing for macaroons. In fact I thought they were nothing special until I had a French friend recently. We went to the luxury hall of a famous shop here to buy "Laduree" macaroons for her boyfriend's birthday. The shop was colorful, very pastel, just the way I like it. The French design and touch was very obvious in the shop. It had me when I stood there for couple of minutes. Then we left the shop. Couple of days passed. As I was walking down from the this luxury shop everyday, Laduree was always in my mind. Then when I got my paycheck I thougt it would be a treat. So I went into the shop and got 3 piece of macaroons in Chocolate(of course), Caramel and Raspberry flavours. It was in a very chic box (which is now a piece of decoration for my kitchen :)

Went home with this little box and had my first bite. It was heaven. I assure you I am not French or I don't work for Laduree. I am not advertising for them. But the taste was aamzing and I never had such a taste before. Now once in a while I go there to buy myself just one macaroon, if only I believe I deserve it :) So If you ever saw the shop, if you have a friend going to France or somewhere she/he can find Laduree, ask from them to bring you some macroons. Believe me, you'll love it!

Friday the Best Day

I can't wait for weekend to start. I am totally exhausted. Its been a busy weekend. Last night I had an unplanned dinner party. Getting up at 6.30 is not helping either. So I am wishing to sleep as much as I can tomorrow morning. And tomorrow is pampering day for me (don't you think I deserve it by now?). So I am hoping for a long and relaxing weekend. What more I am hoping is to make the weekeds three days including the fancy, happy, gorgeous fridays :)

Have a Dreamy Week!

Friday yay yay!

 

Do I need to say much? Should we just stop and enjoy the joy Friday brings? I guess I kinda missed the longing for Friday that you only feel when working :) 

 Last night I had to do some baking as we announced the Friday lunches to be sharing what each other cooks/bakes at work. I brought chocolate cake; it always wins over anything :) So I am planning a relaxing weekend although we have a farewell party, grocery shopping and maybe a tiny little bit shopping for myself to do. Did you make any plans? Any interesting activities there?

Corcaigh

A new job (I know, finally!), trainings in another city (oh well, that was fun) and an extended weekend is what kept me away. But I came back all hands full. Got a great weekend by the sea and in the mountains. Saw great scenes that no photo or word can reflect really. Saw a gazelle from a 100 m, fed wild duck looking weird bird couple, saved a dog from the shore that has been stranded because of the tide, had a great cup of coffee high in the mountains from the thermos I carried everywhere, lied in the grass under the blue sky by a gorgeous ocean scenery. Luckily the weather was beautiful. Got great shots which I am sharing here. Apparently there are really beautiful places in Irelad yet waiting to be discoverd.

Meanwhile, as I started to work all the social activities seems so get more intense compared to times I had the all day. Buts thats fine I guess. Seeing friends, especially the ones that lives far away, just makes me happy. At the same time, I am sad that good friends are leaving Dublin for good. Today I'll go out for dinner with a friend who is leaving on Sunday.

So far thats all. The rainy weather and the working routine is back on. Remind me to stay colorful.

September - the month of birthdays

Yesterday, it was my mom's birthday and today is my dear cousin's birthday. So this is definetely a post reason. Wish I could be there with them, but hopefully next year. I really give importance to birthdays of my loved ones (and mine as well), so I really want it to be a big deal rather than an ordinary day. Therefore, I do whatever I can from here.

I love you Mom, I love you little sister! I hope you have a great year with good times to remember and lots of laugh.

Happy Monday

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