tatammtatammm

Last weekend we celebrated the wedding of my cousin and I have to say, that I hardly had so much fun at any wedding before. Not only the date (11th Nov) was special because her daughter celebrated her first birthday, but also the right people gave the wedding a specific touch. Beside affixing flowers on the collar of each guest I had to read a short poem during the mass. After dinner we had to open the dance floor with some waltz. I thought that’s it with dancing for the day but I was wrong. I almost danced half a marathon the whole evening which was quite funny (depending on my dance partner ;-)).

All of us were happy for the bridal couple and their parents were really proud although they were sorrowful “loosing” their “childs”….

After that weekend I am really curious whose wedding will be next ….


....my cousin and me....


















....her grandma's...

Liebherr meets graz

Last Friday we went to Graz for works outing. Such events are perfect to get to know your colleagues’ aside the daily business. Before we arrived at Graz we had a plant tour at Sappi a world leading paper manufacturer. At Graz we had first a little tour up to the Schlossberg followed by a drink at the Murinsel. In the evening we went to the Gambrinuskeller a traditional restaurant in the centre of Graz. If I had the choice to study again, I would choose Graz with its almost 40.000 students and a canty night life. My colleagues are on the same wavelength as me and I was glad to had a real good conversation with the CFO, who shared the trip with us.



Uhrturm...

Kunsthaus...

Sandra, Bettina, me & Harry

Autum Impressions

As far as I remember we have probably the most gorgeous autumn, presently. And since my hometown isn’t such a metropolis as Vienna, Paris or New York ;-) I feel like having cabin fever. But today I decided to change my perspective and for that no place would fit better than one of our mountain tops. All in all it took me about one hour to get on the top of “Saukarkogel” where I had an overwhelming view on our valleys and the chance to dangle my spirit. So I think I am well balanced for the next busy days in the office before I am on the way to Graz.


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play of colors...

september panopticum

Last weeks I was a little bit lazy concerning my blog. But those weeks were really challenging with all the new things in my job. Since almost one month I am working at Liebherr Ltd. in my neighbour town as assistance head of controlling and – once again – I am claimed to learn the ropes in new fields, although I know some of them from my studies – theoretically ;-) But I enjoy it, with the usual up and downs. All of my colleagues are really nice and friendly and my boss is really clever and helpful.

Besides my work I tried to enjoy of course my scanty spare time. As all of us know the famous “Oktoberfest” in Munich I decided to have some “liter of beer” there in my traditional leather trouser. I had never seen so many people at once….but check the pictures for that impression. It was really difficult to enter one of those huge beer tents – if you could call it like that. Gladly we had some connections to a waiter so we got in the Hippodrome where we met Bavarian “prime minister” Edmund Stoiber with his bodyguards in the evening ;-).

Traditional leather trousers ;-)

Sleeping people at 2 p.m. ==> maybe they had too much beer ;-)














Since I am fond of Patrick Süßkind’s “The perfume” I had a look at the movie two weeks ago. I was curious how Tom Twyker had filmed the book and…surprisingly I was overwhelmed by the style, pictures and the music (by the way, the OST is not as good as I hoped…probably the music is only with the pictures really impressive). Twyker understood it – in my view - to focus on the right details and to eliminate bowering parts like the years of Grenouillle in the cave. All in all I have to say that ”The perfume” is from now on both, one of my favourite books and movies.

don't look back in anger

Summer passed too fast. So I spent my last days in liberty once again in Vienna enjoying the flair of Austrians biggest city. I loved it, but I became aware that working in Vienna wouldn’t be my world. So I’m going to return there only to meet friends and have some party. On Saturday we decided to have some party in the `republic´ because `Flow´ was celebrating his 23th birthday, when some girls made him a really nice present, but ask himself ;-) It was really awesome in Sbg., especially meeting some new people is much easier than in St. Johann. Presently I’m preparing myself for my job at Liebherr Ltd. Obviously I should be a bit nervous what’s coming up, but surprisingly I’m not. Maybe my character changed in the last months getting conscious that my knowledge and working behaviour is not that bad ;-). I am a kind of balanced and hopefully old habits won’t die hard ;-) (According to Mr. Jagger’s song on the ‘Alfie´-soundtrack). Finally I would like to thank you – my friends – for the great time, especially this summer. Let the friendship still grow!

...goodbye vienna, c u soon...
















...nowadays 'gangsters' nick alloy-rims from shopping carts...lol

vienna calling

Last week I spent some days in Austrains capital Vienna. Ultimately it was the first time for me having a real “private” sightseeing tour through this huge city (compared with Salzburg). This time we decided to focus on culinary deliciousness so we visited a really nice market at the Rathaus, with multicultural meals served by Indians, Chinese, Spanish etc. Next to the market a huge video wall showed past Operas and the classic music was spread around the park where we enjoyed our meal and some wine. The day after we had some real delicious Sushi at Teka’s, some perfect Coffee in Matty’s favourite café followed by supreme “special-nougat-ice-cream”….hmmm. In the evening we went to ‘Fischerbräu’ the oldest brewery in Vienna with actually perfect beer and incomparable meals. But most of all I enjoyed having party in ‘Kju’, a stylish club with good music and the right people. Those days went over too fast and actually I am really a little bit disappointed not living in Vienna. Having a flat share with Rudi and Matty would be really fun. But who knows…

Stephansdom












Palmengarten

rojo's new residence ;-)

no tomorrow

A few days ago, I heard a nice new song right on fm4 performed by newcomer 'orson'. Checking out its lyrics I was suprised, that an ordinary song just perfectly reflects my present mood. For a sample check track 2 on orson's-website http://www.orsonband.com/orsonband.htm.

Let's go to a rave,
And behave like we're trippin'
Simply 'cause we're so in love.

Funny hats, shiny pants-
All we need for some romance,
Go get dolled-up
And I'll pick you up.

There's no line for you and me
'Cause tonight we're V.I.P.
(I know somebody at the door).
I see that twinkle in your eye,
You shake that ass and I just die,
Let's check our coats and move out to the floor.

When I'm dancing with you
Tomorrow doesn't matter.
Turn that music up
'Till the windows start to shatter
'Cause you're the only one who can get me on my feet.
And I can't even dance.

Just look at me, Silly Me,
I'm as happy as can be-
I got a girl who thinks I rock.
And tomorrow there's no school,
So lets go drink some more Red Bull,
And not get home 'till about 6:00.

When I'm dancing with you
Tomorrow doesn't matter.
Turn that music up
'Till the windows start to shatter
'Cause you're the only one who can get me on my feet.
And I can't even dance.

Everybody here is staring
At the outfit that you're wearing-
(I) Love it when they check you out.
Cover's only twenty bucks,
And even if the dj sucks
It's time to turn this mutha out!

When we're together
When we're together
There's no tomorrow,
There's no tomorrow
When we're together
There's no one in the world
but you and me oh
you and me oh
You and me