1.30.2014

Jungle of Abs

Gooodday y'all,

hihi that's a weird way to start my blogpost isn't it, that together with the crazy name.. what's going on?
Well, to calm you all down, I'm not going mental although it might seem like I am. Today is the day before another exam... and I'm freaking nervous. So that's why I'm rabling on like a crazy old lady haha.

Anyway today I wanted to give you a little update on what I've been upto fitness wise. I haven't been to the gym in forever, I was a gym member the last 1.5 year of highschool and the last year I lived in Ghent. But after I moved back I only had a membership during the summer in my hometown for a month haha. I haven't been in a gym for about 6 months I think haha. However I wanted to do something this year in stead of just sitting on my ass and horsebackriding ofcourse soooo....
I started the 30 day ab challenge AND combining it with the 30 day ab and squat challenge.. I will die hahaha.
I got these challenges off of 30dayfitnesschallenges and got cracking on it yesterday. Because I wanted to update you guys on this challenge I made a picture to show you how my tummy looks right now.. I really don't want to show off in any way and I'm not saying I'm fat or skinny or anything. I just want to keep you guys in update so you can actually see someone doing the challenge and seeing what it's doing to the body.
The challenges are

 What the tummy area looks like right now.
Disclaimer: I am not in any way showing off or trying to say that I don't look goot enough, I actaully started loving my body more over the last few years. Everyone has a different body and different things they want with it.. wait whut?! hahaha I mean that you should love you body!! Nobody knows your body like you do!!

Well I will update you guys soon on how I get along this challenges. I might admitt the ab challenge is already killing me hahaha. I do the ab challenge in the morning after I walked Jessie before I have breakfast and the ab and squat challenge I do before I go to bed at night.
I will see you guys soon.

Love,
Renée

1.21.2014

Walking the monster

Hi guys!

The boy and I went out to a friend of mine who lives on the countryside. We ended up walking with the puppy for over an hour. It was really nice to have some quality time with the boy and our little monkeybear. The weather was really nice for once, it has been rainy and grey for over a week. So I took a few pictures and thought I'd share them with you guys.


I hope you all had an amazing weekend and a lovely start of the week!

Love,
Renée

1.15.2014

Old Year New Me

Well hello there!

Over the last couple of days I've been thinking about what I wanted to accomplish in 2014. And that got me thinking on why I haven't made any new years resolutions except from being healthier. Aaaaand my best best friend Sanne made this little list of things she wanted to accomplish this year so I thought what do I want to do this year.. anything special?!

This is turning in to one of those, I-talk-to-much-about-nothing posts buuut I thought I'd sit down and actually talk to you guys about what has been happening in my life over the past few weeks since the new years started and what might happen later this week, month, year?!

First off, it has been a crazy two weeks. As soon as school started again it was a moment of complete chaos in my agenda, my mind and my life. I had a few partys, did a little bartendering thing with one of my roommates, plan a few projects for school as well as for other things in life. I survived though and got everything rolling now so that's a big relief. I still have some amazing things coming up in the next couple of weeks. First up this friday I'm finally going to see my best of the best Sanne ♥ Sunday the boy and I are going to the forest with the little monsterpuppy hihi. My sister and I might be going out in Amsterdam in two weeks time and to top it all off I've got another exam coming up by the end of the month. YAAY!

Furthermore, the boy and I are going to... DISNEYYYYY! In Paris, oooohyessss I can't wait ♥ It'll be another month and 7 days waiting but it's all worth it. Also we might be interrailing this summer (using the train to travel for about 3 weeks across Europe) soo if you know a place we need to visit?!

By the end of the year I want to be able to say; I made the best of 2014 and I'd do it all over again! (I also want to loose a few pounds, get tattooed, maybe get another piercing, change my hair yet again, see my friends and the boy even more, kicking it with my horsey, doing a lot of fun things, read another 10 books, start a youtube channel, buy a new camera, finish my first year of vetschool and kick ass the first semester of my second year.. so many things so little time.. Lets get cracking!)

I hope you didn't mind me mumbling about everything that's going on in my life aaaand I'll see you guys soon!
Love,
Renée

1.13.2014

White chocolate cheesecake

Hi guys,

Since it's 2014 and I love this recipe I thought I'd share this lovely white chocolate cheesecake with you guys. Although I know most of you will be on a no-chocolate-diet after newyearseve but I love love love this cake (so does everybody I know who has eaten it) so I need to share it with you. My best roommate introduced me to this cheesecake and I've loved it eversince.

Ingredients
- 400 g of white chocolate
- 15 Bastogne cookies
- 75 g butter
- 250 ml cream
- 250 g curds
- 250 g mascarpone
- 125 g castor sugar (white)

Sounds really good right? Hihi I promise it's amazing ♥
Looking good already nomnom

Gear

Alright let's get started!
1. Smash the cookies (you might want to use a bag like mine) untill you're left with tiny little crumbs
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 Step 2. Melt the butter. I placed a pan underneath with boiling water to melt the butter.
 Step 3. Mix the butter with the cookiecrumbs
 Step 4. Place the mixture in the cake tin and create a smooth surface.
 Step 5. Melt the chocolate au bain-marie (with the pan of boiling water underneath)
 Step 6. Put the mascarpone, the cream, the curds and de castor sugar in a bowl and mix them all together.

 Step 7. Mix in the melted white chocolate and make sure it's completely smooth.
 Step 8. Pour the mixture in you cake tin.
 Step 9. Put it in the fridge for at least 3 hours (I normally leave it in for 6 hours or more).

Now serve it to hungry people! Hihi. Make sure to tweet or Instagram me a picture if you make this yourself, IG user rpinguin. 
Little note that you don't want to big a slice because it might be a little overwhelming. 
Enjoy!
Love,
Renée

1.10.2014

DecemberDays part 7

Hi guys,
Today I've got the wrap-up on DecemberDays for you guys. I had an amazing time documenting my entire december for you guys. Must say it was a little hard not to forget snapping a picture for you guys somedays. BUT I managed and I hope you all liked it. :) Now lets get cracking!

December twenty-nine
We spend the day relaxing and actually used our collective Christmas present. It was a sanner which we use to scan in analoge pictures (not the pictures but the actual tape). It was really nice and we found this one from Crete last summer. Brings back so many memories ♥

December thirty
I wasn't feeling very well but we had a pre-newyears dinner at the boy's parents which was really nice. So I had to get dressed up and this was also the day my Lookbookweek started sooo a little sneakpeak here. (It's already online).

December THIRTY-ONE!
Last day of 2013.. It went by so fast it's insane. I love 2013, have had my ups and downs but it has been one hell of a year. 2014 will be another year filled with amazing things and I can't wait to share them all with you. We ended up not doing a whole lot this day since in the Netherlands you're allowed to set off fireworks the entire day starting 10am.. So I ended up avoiding the outside and staying in mostly, only got out to do some last minute shopping. The puppydog liked the fireworks as long as it wasn't to close. Anyway the boy and I had a lovely dinner together and went to a friends house to count down untill 00.00. It was amazing, thank you 2013 and bring it on 2014!

See you guys soon!
Love,
Renée

1.07.2014

Lookbook 2013 to 2014

This idea was in my head for a long long time so I finally started on this and I thought it was a great idea to see if 2014 will change my style instantely.. It didn't haha!

Monday December thirtieth
Sweater; Urban Outfitters, Tights; H&M, Boots; Uggs, Coat; Zara, Scarf; H&M, Rings; Unknown

Tuesday December Thirty-One
Daytime!
Shirt; Primark, Skirt; Forever21, Tights; H&M, Boots; Uggs,
NewYearsEve time!
Blouse; Primark, Grey shirt; H&M, Skirt; Forever21, Tights; H&M, Boots; Uggs

Wednesday January First
Shirt; H&M, Trousers; local sportsstore, Socks; Primark

Thursday January Second
Shirt; H&M, Trousers; H&M, Boots; FFUZZIES

Friday January Third
Vest; Primark, Shirt; Forever21, Trousers; H&M

Saturday January Fourth
Partynight!
Dress; H&M, Tights; Primark, Boots; Uggs, Watch; Fossil

Sunday January Fifth
Vest; H&M, Shirt; Primark, Skirt; Primark, Tights; H&M, Boots; Uggs

Hope you liked this little lookbook.

Love,
Renée

1.04.2014

The Boyfriend Tag

Helloooooo and welcome back!

Today another tag is waiting for you guys. This time it's a pretty special one because it features one of my favourite persons EVER!
The boy agreed on doing the boyfriend tag with me since it's January 2014 now! YAAY! So I combined two sets of questions I found online and made them into one tag, hope you all enjoy as much as I did.

Where did we meet?
We first met at a concert in Amsterdam, it was a Parkway Drive show. The exact place was the waiting line in front of the venue where I was waiting alone for friends to join me. 
Where was our first official date?
Official date.... I think our first official date was.. was it the park? (no.. hihi) Euuhh at my house? We watched The Crazies and I think it was that date when we made terrible cocktails.  
What was your first impression of her?
Oh god. I was actually kind of blown away because she was beautiful. At that time I could never imagine her liking me. 
When did you meet the family?
(I met his family really fast before we went on our first date). I probably met some of your family somewhere around the fourth or fifth date but there wasn't an official introduction meeting the whole family at once. 
What weird habit does she have?
Which one of many! Probably not the weirdest but her clothes have to be folded her way. 
How long have you been together?
We have officially been together for 14 months and unofficially maybe 15.5 months.. something like that.
What was the first thing you noticed about her?
Her smile (cheesy haha), and the fact she came along to the concert which I didn't know before. 
Who wears the pants in the relationship?
Hahaha, Jessie (the puppydog)! I think we both have our moments.
Does she have any weird obsessions?
Weird obsessions, euhh. You don't really have an obsession do you? Part from the fact that you need milk in your tea. 
What is her favourite restaurant?
You're a really big sushi fan, but favourite might be the one in Ghent.. Forgot the name. (It's San Marino in Ghent).
You're out to eat what kind of dressing does she get on her salad?
None (no wrong!!) Wrong? Ketchup! 
The TV is on, what is she watching?
She doesn't really watch TV but when she does she watches crime series or some MTV program.
One food she doesn't like?
Cooked carrots, I don't understand why but I tought it was because it's soft. (I hate cooked carrots they taste en feel disgusting, love raw carrots though). 
What drink does she order when you're out to eat?
Non-alcoholic would be Iced Tea and alcoholic beer? or maybe wine? (sweet white wine)
What size shoe does she wear?
She got really tiny feet, EU size 39? (no, 38) 38? Oooh they're that small.. (38 EU is 5,5 USA and 5 UK size)
What is her favourite kind of sandwich?
Salmon sandwich and euhm cream cheese with herbs!
What would she eat every day if she could?
Vegetables? Or vegetarian things? (More specific?).. (SUSHI!) Sushi? Oh I was thinking about pasta carbonara. (Nope)
What is something you do that she wishes you didn't?
That I don't always say everything that's on my mind, especially when it's a lot of small things I don't think matter.
What is something she does that you wish she didn't?
She has her moments when she's too hard on herself. (I'm stressed out easily) Yes you are.
What is her favourite kind of music?
You listen to a lot, all kinds of music? (.....) Euuh rock and poprock? (YES!) Favourites are Young Guns, Parkway Drive and The Maine. 
What is one unique talent she has?
(Complaining about little things? hahaha) *after five minutes* You make everything alright in the end. Don't know if that's a talent but you're organized.
What kind of cake would you bake her on her birthday?
A big chocolate cake or a hazelnutfoamcake (sounds disgusting but it's soooooo good!)
What can she spend hours doing?
She can go out with the puppydog Jessie for hours and either taking care of or riding her horse. 

That was really interesting and fun to do I must say haha. I hope you all liked this as much as we did, love to see maybe your boyfriend tag? Or you can make it into a best friend tag.

Love,
Renée

1.01.2014

Bring it on 2014!

Today I'm going for a little overview on 2013. Since I don't do resolutions haha I'm happy to say that 2013 was an amazing year with lost of things going on but we will look back on that this posts. I found pictures to put up and this will be a lot of fun. I can't wait haha. 

♥ Newyearseve ♥ Snowydog ♥ Watching ♥ Austria February ♥ Jessie's Birthday ♥ Subway XL ♥ 20th birthday ♥ Haircut ♥ London ♥ High tea with the best ♥ RED ♥ summer incoming ♥ Moviepark Germany ♥ Puppydog ♥ Sea life ♥ Jessie's on a boat ♥ Kiwi ♥ Jera On Air ♥ Festival ♥ Gucci ♥ Parkpop ♥ Iced Tea and Pancakes ♥ Jessie on the beach ♥ Duindigt ♥ Parkpicknicks ♥ Bests ♥ More park picknicks ♥ Moving ♥ Wondertje ♥ 

♥ Summer ♥ Haircut ♥ Chilling on the beach ♥ Crete with the boy ♥ Samaria Gorge ♥ Bridge ♥ Sunset Crete ♥ Shoot with the best ♥ Veluwe ♥ Frija loving the walks ♥ Forestrides ♥ Being a little crazy ♥ Clinic ♥ Walibi ♥ The boy ♥ Goat ♥ Babypop nom ♥ Enjoying a little windy beachday ♥ The boy and the puppy ♥ Antwerp ♥ The boy and I ♥ Frontrow Parkway Drive ♥ Ardennen ♥ Moving again ♥ Forest walks with the best ♥ Austria December 2013 ♥ Snowboards ♥ Lunch in Austria ♥

May you all have a loving, great, wonderfull, healthy, fantastic 2014! ♥

Much love,
Renée