And here we are, today is my birthday, I am 35 years old and already had some amazing surprises:
- My mother woke up very early and brought me an amazing flower bouquet, no pictures since I using the Ipad and I don't know yet how to upload things :(
- One of my colleagues, currently deployed in Australia send me a lovely birthday wish, thanks!
- Already got so many birthday wishes that I am amazed how many people thought of me
- Had an amazing breakfast in the family and we will go out for lunch at my favourite restaurant in town

and and so many things will follow for sure!

Thus the question: how am I suppose to leave this behind? Each time I am coming home I have a moment when I feel this, like I am abandoning my home. But now let's party!!!!!!!

Updates: we had a wonderful lunch, the family together and it was amazing to enjoy the sun and the company. I am so lucky! No enjoying a nice cup of coffee while watching Jacke Chan!

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One extra good reason to be happy to return home after my trip to Romania at the beginning of October. This book will wait for me home!

And some inspiration for the Sunday brunch



Croque-monsieur has a gender swap when it’s topped with a fried egg. Using gruyère and béchamel sauce transforms a plain toasted cheese sandwich into something special.

1. For the béchamel, melt half the butter in a small pan. Add the flour and stir over a medium heat until blended. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously into a smooth sauce. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Add the mustard, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. Preheat the grill to high. Lightly toast the bread on both sides under the grill. Arrange slices of ham and cheese on each, then top with béchamel sauce. Place back under the grill to brown the béchamel and melt the cheese.
3. Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in a frying pan over a low heat. Fry in the egg till the white is cooked but the yolk is still soft, or to your taste. Place the toasts on a plate and top with the egg.

Enjoy Sunday!

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With less than a month ahead I should most likely start thinking of my wish list, some ideas ...

for my passion for shoes


for my passion for cooking


to continue my collection


to get my dream dress


for a new destination on my map


But the more I think the more I realise that no material items will bring the real joy! I just wish that the love I get from my husband, mother, family, the support and understanding from my friends, the cheering up from my blogging friends will keep flowing. And that will make my birthday just perfect. And hey, if I get some flowers I will be extremely happy.

P.S. This entry is dedicated to this week's McBloggery Theme, Gifts.

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