Hello and Happy Friday!
Isn’t it amazing how some things work out in life? I am still trying to find my childhood friend Esther Schenkel and while on my journey to get in touch with her I ended up hanging out with her brother, the artist, Mischa Schenkel. Le husband, petit Joel and I spent the afternoon with him in his atelier to finish an interview, shoot a little movie and take more pictures of all his artwork. Fantastic stuff! I will share the interview and pictures most likely tomorrow if I get it all done. Here some pictures already. And read what else we have been up to if you would like.
Reading: I finished Maestra by L.S. Hilton and I did not like it at all. As soon as I was done, I gave the book a BookCrossing ID and left it at a local store entrance. It actually has been picked up already. I hope whoever took it likes it more than I did. Or not. I think it is pretty bad. I will write a book review regardless. Currently, I am reading The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own. It is a great book, especially if you are new to minimalism and need some tips and tricks on how to downsize and get rid of a bunch of stuff. Stuff that owns us in a way. Big spring/summer cleaning everyone! It feels awesome.
Watching: Family Guy, Season 14! The last episode Road to India was so funny, I almost peed my pants. This show is fantastic. Cannot wait for more.
Discovering/Learning: I found a store in Coburg that actually sells TOMS. I love those shoes and literally live in them all summer. So comfortable! I used to order them online and have them shipped to my US address or bought some at WholeFoods in the US. Since I am in Germany and constantly wear them and to buy them right here is more convenient I have to say. Even though they are slightly more expensive. You find those and many more at Schuhhaus Jasmin Franz!
If you are a true New Yorker or lived there for a long time you know Pearl Paint. This place was great to find any art supply, pens, paint and so much more and I browsed around so many times to find something new. And if it was a glitter pen to write with. This place closed and I did not even know. I haven’t been in New York or Manhattan for a while now so I missed out on all the fun.
I have only great memories when it comes to Pearl Paint. I spent way too much time there looking at paint and secretly squeezing the tubes to mix colors. [This is probably why they needed to close the place down. Mmmmmm.] Those red walls used to be Pearl Paint, the most wonderful art supply shop where I practically lived. One of those NYC moments when old and new worlds collide. This pace at what NYC changes makes you try to catch your breath. If you are into art and art supplies and live in Germany, you can go to Boesner. I have never been there but according to their website, them seem to have it all.
Beauty Products: When it comes to deodorant I usually simply use baking soda. Then I found out about this product. It smells awesome and is an all-natural deodorant that is free of paragons, propylene glycol & phthalates and aluminum. Yay! Check out Page Ashbury’s website for more products.
I love Macarons. There is this great place in NYC that serves pretty decent ones if you don’t have the chance to eat them freshly made in France. However, to find them in Germany it’s pretty rare. So I decided to make my own. Cannot be that difficult, right? I will update on my progress on the blog of course.
A couple of days ago, le husband, petit Joel and I have been to Tambach Wildpark. This place is great for kids! All the animals he saw; and some he even touched and fed which made him so happy. Also the amazing playground with the excavator, helicopter and so much more, he was in heaven and cried his eyes out when it was time to leave. We will be back for sure.
Thinking about: Look at those eyes. He wakes up and looks so cute. His eyes, oh I love his eyes. So deep, dark and full of understanding. The other day he had a bad day however and looking at this picture now makes me think that I dealt with a different child. He was mean, angry and the worst – he hit and kicked me. Do you even think that this sweet child could harm anyone? I decided a while ago to never hit him. Not beating him up; I am talking about a slap on his heinie. Usually, when he is in a bad mood, I am in a bad mood. So I try to change the situation by calming down myself. He is usually fine after. Or I step out of the room for a bit, take my phone and lock myself in the bathroom. That helps to cool down. But the other day, he seriously pissed me off. Hit me again on my arms, kicked even after I told him to stop. So I hit him on his hand. Hard. His hand turned red. He looked at me puzzled because I never hit him. Then he cried. Ran away and curled up on his bed. I feel so sorry. I felt sorry for him and that I could not control myself better. But otherwise, I have to show him that he cannot hit mommy, no? I talked to him afterwards, he curled up and he said, “Sorry mommy, won’t hit again.” My heart almost burst. He was so cute. He then kissed me goodnight and I went to downstairs and cried while I told le husband the whole story. He just laughed and said that he loves me and that it is all good. Mmmmm! Also, have you read my latest post about Racism? Food for thought, people.
Have a good weekend! Enjoy whatever you are doing.
