Canon announced their latest incarnation of the Digital Rebel line, now with more bells and whistles. All the juicy specifications, and also a short preview, can be found at dpreview. I find the Canon naming fascinating: Canon EOS 500D, Rebel…
Yesterday I picked my passport back from the Chinese embassy in Bucharest. It was a bit strange that I had to have hostel reservations (I am used to make those as late as possible), but in the end it all…
Atunci cand Fredo & Pidjin nu au noi tentative de a cuceri lumea iar la XKCD am ajuns la ultima postare – mai am o sursa de umor: blogul Lumina Sfanta. La ultimele posturi am ras cu atata pofta, incat…
Different to most of my posts, this one has nothing to do with photography or travel. I just felt the need to share my impressions and feelings after reading the Twilight series, by Stephenie Meyer. Some people already know my…
And so, the story continues. Some people asked me how I manage with my new shiny toy – the iPhone 3G. Well, after being unconvinced that the iPhone is a good phone for such a long time, I have to…
Well, today after much fretting and waiting (a full 2 days, I placed the order on April 1st), I received my iPhone. I eagerly opened the box, inserted the SIM card, and powered on the beauty. I have to say…
Well, as all good things must come to an end, I also had to return back home and re-join the productive life 😉 Yesterday, after an inhumanely early flight, I arrived in Bucharest. My parents were waiting for me, which…
I have to share one of the best satirical, ironic, humorous blog that I found in a looong time. Thanks to Jen, and later other friends, I stumbled on this jewel of tongue-in-cheek religious advice and teachings. WARNING: for…
Due to some server issues at the hosting company, my blog was not accessible today around noon. Probably not that many people were left staring at an error page, but the funny part was that I was ready to write…
Finally I finished doing the reservations for the trip in March… 4 flights, 2 air carriers, 3 hostels – so I finished the bulk of preparations. I am still undecided on the day-trips around Madrid and Lisbon, but at least…
After an extremely nice weekend – all sunny and warm – this morning a chilly surprise awaited me. As I started the walk to work, no sun greeted me – but snow. Yes, it’s snowing in Bucharest! I mean after…
Went Saturday night with friends to a beautiful concert of Cuban music. Despite my coughing and sneezing I felt very good – so good in fact that after the concert I was really considering going to Salsa club… All the…
Finally my new kitchen furniture arrived. After changing two manufacturers who simply were horrible, I am pretty satisfied. I also had the new sink and oven installed! So now I can start cooking delicious….somethings! No idea what, but I feel…
I am a ball of twine and the flu is the cat playing with it… I foresee a lovely weekend.
Who said Mondays are not nice? Especially when you get almost sick from so many delicious, amazing, mouth-watering cakes. In the photo below I captured some of the last ones… PHOTO: “house cake with cappuccino”, deliciously baked by Agapitos. Eaten…