Fracas Noir – Susanne Waldau – te Brake ~ for better or worse

There are these certain moments during the day when you feel pure love.  They are completely unexpected and are often associated with the strangest, yet most ordinary of moments. Yesterday was a day like that. In fact as I recall it (and as my previous entry so bluntly describes) it was a rather stressful day [...]

I just got home from a hectic day in town. This morning I had an appointment for my bi-weekly facial at Nouvelle Cosmetique. The alarm went off at 09.50 am which was a tad too early. Especially since we had a prank call on our door bell at 3 in the morning. After a quick [...]

Reinout has been out most afternoon for meetings at restaurant Dauphine in Amsterdam. When he comes back he is in a funny mood. He attributes this to the fact that it has been an interesting, as in strange interesting, day. Most of it has to do with certain activities at MMO Life. Then he stops, [...]

I’ve always had a fascination for secret lives. What goes on behind the doors of others… Even the people we think we know the most, friends, family and public figures that have their lives scrutinized under the social lens – even their lives are shrouded in mysteries. Sometimes you may catch a glimpse of what [...]

Headache, heartburn, stomach cramps and fatigue….I must sound like a hypochondriac and perhaps it’s all psychosomatic (I believe most of our illnesses are in fact) but whatever the reason I feel like a washed out dishcloth hung out to dry. I came downstairs in tears feeling life being so utterly hopeless. Is pregnancy really suppose [...]

For the last 3 months I have been completely uninterested in my appearance. I have tried to stay “fashionable” but it’s easier said than done with a growing belly. The first months worked reasonably well, although I was suffering from acne due to the hormones. This I managed to get under control with bi-weekly microdermabrasions. [...]

Last night was suppose to be a relaxing evening, a film, a cuddle up on the couch and an early night. To mellow down I had prepared a bath, a book and lit some candles, which I had just slipped into when Reinout barged in. I pretended to sleep in order to give the message, [...]

Striking the right balance is never easy. We are constantly battling with expectations from others but perhaps most of all from ourselves.  With so many roles to fulfill it’s difficult to get a perspective on things. When do you know what role should be the one to take on? Especially when different people and different [...]

It was a pleasant surprise to get the blog up and running last night. With my own unique design (designed by Unique Blog Designs – thank you guys!), I’m very happy with the result. Still have to change some small things here and there, but the essence is there. Happy to hear from you what [...]

Music has such an uplifting effect on your spirit. I just have to listen to music when I work, and especially when I write. What started off as a good sound block to our noisy office has become an absolute must to work life. In fact I suffer from abstinence if I ever forget my [...]