Date:	2009-01-21 13:05
Subject:	Oh zo waar
Security:	Public
Mood:	happy

Date:	2009-01-08 11:22
Subject:	cold affecting engine?
Security:	Public
Mood:	a bit sleepy
Music:	Blowzabella

I don't know if it is the cold, but my engine doesn't seem to want to start this week. I've slept in late almost everyday now, resulting in my late arrival at work and since I'm not willing to stay there late, it means less dinero. I think it would be a good idea if I just went to bed a lot earlier and got some 7 hours of sleep a night instead of the 5,5 of the last couple of nights. I've enjoyed every evening of the week, but I'll have to admit, I need some sleep. Fortunately I'm not going to work tomorrow, I'm going to the gym instead and gonna do some serious shopping and getting some more things done for the wedding.

I really should post more, my english grammar and style went completely down the drain, so I hope I didn't make too much mistakes here ;-)

Date:	2008-12-10 10:31
Subject:	To bully or not
Security:	Public
Mood:	Empty
Music:	Gary Jules - Mad world

Am I a big bully? Is it that hard to talk to me about something, things you think or feel? Have I become so unreachable?

Date:	2008-02-06 10:38
Subject:	Trying to start a new habit
Security:	Public
Mood:	tired

Ok, since I wrote a couple of things last week, I'm gonna try and make a new habit of this. I slept long and well last night, but still I'm sitting here yawning as if I didn't sleep a wink. I believe I have some sort of illness ('Klierkoorts'), as if my energy is really hard to find. I've also noticed that my appetite has increased the last couple of weeks, so maybe that's a natural response to me feeling weak.

I'm restarting another habit too, I'm going to the gym tonight. It's been months since I last trained, but I remember it made me feel good, so let's hope for the same result tonight. I'll have to be careful though, not to strain any of my muscles or joints, so I'm gonna have a nice light training tonight.

Date:	2008-02-05 11:51
Subject:	I've had it
Security:	Public
Mood:	aggravated

I want to get out of this stinking rat hole some people call Londerzeel. We've been living there almost 1,5 year and it's more then enough.

We've had a situation of verbal aggression which was so serious we reported it to the police, a couple of problems with people blocking our entrance and we had all three of our cars vandalized: broken mirrors, serious scratches on the side, and now this morning I discovered that someone had broken my rear window wiper, or whatever it's called. Oh yeah, a quiet little town it is, the sob's. I can't wait to get out of this stupid town filled with overly aggressive morons.

Date:	2008-02-01 08:56
Subject:	on a brighter note
Security:	Public
Mood:	bouncy

Normally I just write here when I'm feeling a bit sad or nostalgic. Now I just wanted to gloat a bit :-)

Our dance instructor told us after class (yesterday evening) that we are doing really well. He likes our enthousiasm and style and sees a lot of potential in us. Yay, we're doing great!

For those who didn't know, in a long lost past I was had a dream of becoming a professional dancer and maybe even a dance instructor. I know, for all you people who didn't know me before I got to my twenties, it's maybe hard to imagine. But I must admit I was a bit more energetic (and my weight was still expressed with only two digits, with some pounds to spare). This night I had a dream about that, I was finally starting to loose weight again and giving basic dance lessons. Ah, the lovely future, never know what it might bring.

And now back to work, still got a nasty problem to solve, but I'll find it (eventually).

Date:	2008-01-31 08:55
Subject:	Black panther
Security:	Public
Mood:	nostalgic

I know, it's been a really long time since I last posted here. I must admit, that I'm not really the blogging type. I only write when I've something to say, and right now is a good time.

Most of my friends know that I've been trying to sell my first car ever bought, my ford focus, since I've got a company car for some time now. Last night someone came to see it and offered a sum that I agreed to, so around 22:15 I saw them drive off with my first car ever, which now belongs to them of course. It was such a strange feeling, such sadness over a car that I hadn't driven for months. But still it feels as if a chapter in my life has been closed. I bought this car 4,5 years ago, when I first started to work fulltime. Although we had a rough relationship in the beginning, we did some serious millage together. I drove it around for 100.000km, so you could say that on some days, it was more my home then just a mode of transportation. I still remember the long trips to and from Baarle-Hertog, speeding to Alcharion 7 (we were late, so we had to speed things up a bit), driving to and from Geraardsbergen in the middle of the night. And in the end, it always kept me safe. Oh yeah, I was almost forgetting the time we drove from the south of France, near the Camargues, to the valley of the Loire, straight through the mountains (Centraal massief). Ah, accelerating to 135km/h on a 6% climb, those were the days.

The people that bought it, were real lovers of this type of car. The guy that is going to drive the black panther from now on, is a technician at Ford himself, so he knows the car inside out. I hope it can bring them as much happiness and joy as it did me. I felt they were going to treat it with the respect and care it deserves. But it still feels as if a small part of me has gone with it. No more driving past it when going to work and saying hello. No more stopping, just to look how cool the panther is. It will be something to get used to again, that's for sure.

Date:	2007-10-04 13:50
Subject:	Alright, the final stretch
Security:	Public
Mood:	nostalgic

Ok, this is it, the last birthday I'm ever going to celebrate while being in my twenties. It doesn't really feel that strange, although I feel really nostalgic today. I've been talking about the time I was working at the Zoo in Antwerp, while I was still a student. On the other side, I'm pretty ok with my situation right now as it is. My music is going well, my job is going well, my relationship couldn't be better, and I still have a lot of really good friends that are very dear to me. So to all my friends who read this: thanks for being there for me and making my life as enjoyable as it is right now.

And now back to work so I can stop in time and have a relaxing evening :-)

Date:	2007-09-28 09:42
Subject:
Security:	Public
Mood:	content
Music:	Victor Wooten rulez

It looks like it's not just the babyface, I am still young (nice to hear just days before my last birthday before turning 30)

Biological age: 28
Real age: 14

Average life expectancy: 74
Real life expectancy: 88.1

Date:	2007-09-19 09:14
Subject:	Ye second week
Security:	Public
Mood:	bouncy
Music:	Stubru, heel de dag lang

No, I'm not going to write this post completely in pirate-speak ;-)

I'm already halfway through my second week here at Cathedral Design and I still have some doubts about my choice to come work here. It's not going bad, but the atmosphere is very ambiguous. One day I'm relaxed and enjoying my work here, the next day something happens and I feel like quitting right away. I really hope that I can fit in a bit better during the next couple of weeks.

On other fronts things are going well, let's just say that I'm awakening bit by bit and I'm liking what's it doing to me so far. Music is going well too, I've got 3 instrumental lessons a week, 2 group lessons and tomorrow I'm going for my first private lesson on bass from the master himself: Cédric Waterschoot.

Alright, I'm almost through my third day at my new company and it's going rather well. I've finished a lot of work, it's surprisingly how much work I already got done the last three days. The atmosphere is still pretty good, although they tend to comment a lot about the fact that I have the biggest salary in the company (self-employed people don't need big salaries, they have other benefits).

On friday I'm going to a possible client where I could be outsourced to in the near future. It's a consulting company in Brussels, and the contact for the interview is Van Nguyen, so I'm curious about that.

Ok, I've got the picture: my people skills are no problem at all. Every company I went to was very positive about my presentation and social capabilities. But so far only two companies actually got an opening for someone with my profile. I don't understand why a company would even bother interviewing a candidate 2 times (and waste around 5 hours) if they know they are looking for someone with at least 3 times the experience that the actual candidate has. I don't get it, they really have nothing better to do or what?

On a brighter note, I should receive a first contract proposal somewhere today or tomorrow, so I'm quite excited about that. My biggest client (as freelancer) also wanted to offer me a contract, but it's not 100% sure at this point. So I just got a call from Ordina to meet up on wednesday for a technical interview. I want to be able to sign a contract during this week, so I can enjoy my weekend knowing that I have a job :-)

I'll keep y'all posted (now that I started this again, I'll prolly gonna continue it again)

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Date:	2006-04-11 12:33
Subject:	Erik, the big meanie
Security:	Public
Mood:	down (under)
Music:	Stef Bos - Is dit nou later?

Ik snap er niks meer van, hoe meer ik probeer mensen te helpen, hoe erger het wordt. Iedereen begint commentaar te geven op mij, ik zit energie te pikken (terwijl ik van niks weet), ik ben een van mijn beste vrienden blijkbaar al 2 jaar aan het terroriseren, iemand anders heeft me al eens letterlijk in mijn gezicht gezegd dat ik mijn gezaag mag bijhouden...

Wat is er met mij aan de hand? Waar is het met mij foutgelopen? Met iedere stap waarvan ik denk dat ik goe bezig ben, komt er wel iemand mij vertellen dat ik fout bezig ben. Iedere overwinning blijkt achteraf een zware nederlaag te zijn. Iedere stap voorwaarts blijkt een misstap te zijn in een neerwaartse spiraal. Nagenoeg elk goed plan dat ik bedenk, blijkt achteraf fout te zijn, hoewel het voor mij nog steeds een goed plan lijkt.

Ik kan blijkbaar ook niks meer duidelijk maken aan mijn vrienden. Zelfs na meerdere malen proberen duidelijk te maken dat ik in een bepaalde richting aan het denken ben, hebben mensen rondom mij geen idee waar ik over bezig ben.

Het lijkt alsof ik enkel nog negatieve vibes rond mij uitstraal, misschien is het dan beter dat ik even geen mensen rondom mij heb, zodat ik stop met mensen te misleiden of kwetsen. Misschien moet ik even in mijn schelp kruipen om uit te vissen wat er mis is, want ik snap er niks meer van.

Is dit nou later?

Date:	2005-11-17 14:02
Subject:	union
Security:	Public
Mood:	tired and feverish
Music:	Chariots of fire

Ik heb even een algemeen vraagje:
Als je bij een vakbond weg wil, maar je hebt nog terugbetaling van premies te goed, zijn ze dan verplicht je deze nog terug te bezorgen of niet?

I hate unions

Date:	2005-11-02 16:30
Subject:	Not true, but what the heck, let's just post it anyway
Security:	Public
Mood:	Pretty good but thinking lots
Music:	Maroon 5 - She will be loved

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Life:	6.4
Mind:	6.2
Body:	5.5
Spirit:	4.2
Friends/Family:	5.3
Love:	6.9
Finance:	7.4
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Date:	2005-09-29 23:36
Subject:	Pure Panic
Security:	Public
Mood:	stressed out & feeling stupid

I gotta teach class tomorrow for the first time in KdG, I have to help students during a practical class, but I don't know the solution to these problems myself. How the hell am I supposed to help the students this way?
I don't even know the environment in which we have to write our code, only got to installing it today :-(
I send a mail to my collegues to ask them for the solutions, just to help me get started so I can spend my time getting used to the environment. But I don't know if they will read my mail in time :-S
I really feel stupid for not having the projects worked out in time for class, and I don't know what to say to the students. I think I'll just tell them the truth that I'm not used to programming in this suite, but that I will do my best to help them with their problems and if I don't know the solution right away, that I will look it up and have an answer by the next class. I know what I'm gonna do this weekend: studying IntelliJ and the different examples of java. I'm giving up for now, I'm gonna look at my vb.net class for a bit and then I'm gonna get some sleep, I'm gonna need it.

Please cross your fingers that the students won't be too hard for me tomorrow and don't just laugh at me.

I got the job, I'm back to fulltime now :-)

Date:	2005-09-21 10:50
Subject:	almost there
Security:	Public
Mood:	waiting

Just one more day of waiting to find out wether I have the new job or not.

And yesterday I found out that it's gonna be a really slow year as for my music academy: no singing class for me, only 1 group lesson :-s
Oh well, that makes more room for new things and new challenges :-)

Date:	2005-09-12 21:38
Subject:	And we're back to hoping again
Security:	Public
Mood:	stressed

Djeez,

I rejected 2 jobs to hear that there's a possibility that I'm going to loose the one I rejected the others for. I hate the way I'm being treated !!!

So now I gotta hope again that I can find something else :-S

Oh well, I still have some options open.