It’s 22:50 pm and I just did my dishes. I know, but the idea of playing the most annoying Facebook game of the year (also known as Candy Crush Saga), suddenly became very interesting when I looked at the table full of dishes waiting to be done. And who knew I could make it to level 29 with only 5 lives? Right now I really just want to go to sleep, but the boyfriend went out to a party while I worked on an assignment (I prefer homework over doing the dishes) and I am kind of hoping he stops by on his way home for a goodnight kiss. I think my hope is in vain though. Kid’s not been answering his phone since the afternoon, haha.
We’re both studying in Antwerp this year, but we decided to each have our own studio and not live together. He’s only two blocks away though, and his best friends actually reside in the dorm house three doors down from mine so we are seeing each other everyday. It’s kind of weird to see him so much. Back when I was working on my Bachelors degree, I was studying in a different city and we only saw each other on the weekends and during school breaks. This year we’ve been sitting on his couch watching Lost almost everyday of the week! He also makes me lattes. Lots of them. We have lunch together in the cafeteria, and when I forget my coat at his place he brings it after me. I sometimes run into him unexpectedly on campus (SO weird!) and steal a kiss. He cooks and goes grocery shopping most of the time. And we have more opportunities to take outfit photos for the blog. See, only good things!
We’re a good team for doing the dishes too. He does the dishes and I dry them off and put them away again. If there’s one thing I hate about cleaning it’s putting my hands in the dirty water. Especially in the end, when you have to pull out the stop. No way. Nu-uh. I know it’s only food and it’s not a big deal, but hey, if the boy wants to do it the girl ain’t complaining. He’s my main man, and I if we one day decide to move in together we have already one chore less to argue about.
Or we could buy a dishwasher.
I’m sorry about the quality of these photos. We’re not entirely adjusted to the winter hours yet and didn’t realize that 4pm is already too late to take photos. Oops.
K W says
you are gorgeous, i love this outfit. and dishes partners, so great! i love that. you guys are cute, dishwashers, save the day!
K W says
you are gorgeous, i love this outfit. and dishes partners, so great! i love that. you guys are cute, dishwashers, save the day!
Melina says
Aww, he's sounds like such a good guy doing the dishes! You must be so happy to finally have him around. It's the best!
Also, I totally love this look. Those pants look amazing on you! Legs for miles! 🙂
Kristian Olson says
Okay, you are so cute 🙂 So glad your boy makes you so happy.
Also, you rock this classic color combo.
Melina says
Aww, he’s sounds like such a good guy doing the dishes! You must be so happy to finally have him around. It’s the best!
Also, I totally love this look. Those pants look amazing on you! Legs for miles! 🙂
Sara Strauss says
Lovely outfit!! Perfect office attire! I need to wear wide leg jeans more!
~Sara
Kristian Olson says
Okay, you are so cute 🙂 So glad your boy makes you so happy.
Also, you rock this classic color combo.
Lyddiegal says
You do sound like a great team. You are a lucky gal! I'd love to have a man around to make me lattes 😉
Hope you got your goodnight kiss.
Sara Strauss says
Lovely outfit!! Perfect office attire! I need to wear wide leg jeans more!
~Sara
Jamie Rose says
I often end up doing dishes at odd hours of the night too. I use it as procrastination sometimes because I don't really have to think about anything while washing them. It's amazing the things you can accomplish while procrastinating though! I'm happy you get to see your boyfriend more often now. I'm finally living with mine after 4 years of living 5 minutes from one another in separate apartments. He cooks and we drink lots of coffee. It's a pretty wonderful arrangement. We're pretty smart finding boyfriends that cook!
But anyway, you look so pretty here. Those jeans look awesome on you and I love the red blazer with them. I think these pictures turned out nice. The lighting is very appropriate for this time of year!
Lyddiegal says
You do sound like a great team. You are a lucky gal! I’d love to have a man around to make me lattes 😉
Hope you got your goodnight kiss.
Jamie Rose // Petite Panoply says
I often end up doing dishes at odd hours of the night too. I use it as procrastination sometimes because I don’t really have to think about anything while washing them. It’s amazing the things you can accomplish while procrastinating though! I’m happy you get to see your boyfriend more often now. I’m finally living with mine after 4 years of living 5 minutes from one another in separate apartments. He cooks and we drink lots of coffee. It’s a pretty wonderful arrangement. We’re pretty smart finding boyfriends that cook!
But anyway, you look so pretty here. Those jeans look awesome on you and I love the red blazer with them. I think these pictures turned out nice. The lighting is very appropriate for this time of year!
Mica says
Love the red jacket with the jeans! Looks so cosy with the scarf too! You're onto a winner if your boyfriend likes doing the dishes! 🙂
Hubby and I both equally hate ironing, so when we got married and commenced splitting the household chores, we both agreed to only iron our own clothes. It's not ideal, but better than one person having to do it all. And I just wear more dresses and less shirts to minimise ironing time, hahaha! 😉
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Nathalie - Curls and Bags says
Haha herkenbaar!
Mica says
Love the red jacket with the jeans! Looks so cosy with the scarf too! You’re onto a winner if your boyfriend likes doing the dishes! 🙂
Hubby and I both equally hate ironing, so when we got married and commenced splitting the household chores, we both agreed to only iron our own clothes. It’s not ideal, but better than one person having to do it all. And I just wear more dresses and less shirts to minimise ironing time, hahaha! 😉
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Mademoiselle Sophistique says
ik ga iets heel girly zeggen, maar ik haat het water niet omdat het vies is maar omdat het mijn nagellak verpest :p dus ja, ik ben ook de afdroger van dienst 😀
Nathalie curlsandbags.com says
Haha herkenbaar!
Mademoiselle Sophistique says
ik ga iets heel girly zeggen, maar ik haat het water niet omdat het vies is maar omdat het mijn nagellak verpest :p dus ja, ik ben ook de afdroger van dienst 😀
Nina | Hermania says
Your legs look SO LONG in those jeans! Since this school year I live within 5 minutes cycling distance from my bf (used to be 40-45 minutes or 1,5h by bus), aaawesome!
Natasja says
Super leuk, stylish en classy 😀 Ik houd niet van afwassen.. vaatwasser een leuke kerstcadeau? 😛
Kyla says
You know, I still haven't played Candy Crush! Which may be a good thing…ha! Sounds like good things are happening to you in Antwerp this year, looking forward to seeing those outfit photos! The lighting in these is actually lovely, and the outfit is so stylish! I've been wanting a pair of jeans like that for a while.
Nina says
Your legs look SO LONG in those jeans! Since this school year I live within 5 minutes cycling distance from my bf (used to be 40-45 minutes or 1,5h by bus), aaawesome!
Natasja says
Super leuk, stylish en classy 😀 Ik houd niet van afwassen.. vaatwasser een leuke kerstcadeau? 😛
Nikki | The Ginger Diaries says
Geen ruimte voor en we huren, maar anders had er hier al lang eentje gestaan!
Kyla says
You know, I still haven’t played Candy Crush! Which may be a good thing…ha! Sounds like good things are happening to you in Antwerp this year, looking forward to seeing those outfit photos! The lighting in these is actually lovely, and the outfit is so stylish! I’ve been wanting a pair of jeans like that for a while.
Nicole says
Loving that blazer!
And I'm so glad you're seeing each other more! The same thing actually happened with my husband and I. We lived in different cites for 3 years when we were dating and only saw each other on weekends and breaks, and then he transferred to my university. It was so strange to see him as often as I did, but awesome! Its a great transformation 🙂
Nicole says
Loving that blazer!
And I’m so glad you’re seeing each other more! The same thing actually happened with my husband and I. We lived in different cites for 3 years when we were dating and only saw each other on weekends and breaks, and then he transferred to my university. It was so strange to see him as often as I did, but awesome! Its a great transformation 🙂
nikki says
legs for days! those jeans were made for you!
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Nikki says
legs for days! those jeans were made for you!
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
mademoisielle says
Slapen jullie dan niet samen ofzo? 😀 Leuke broek, staat u echt mooi! Maar wat wil je, met zo’n benen 😮
Nikki | The Ginger Diaries says
Te kleine bedden 🙁
Kaysie G says
I can't imagine life without a dishwasher. We have one and we STILL tag-team it, he rinses, I load.
Grietje says
nog nooit niet gespeeld, dat spel. Misschien maar best. 😀
nancy @ adore to adorn says
your story sounds so simple but I truly loved reading it and found it interesting. I wish we could get a dishwasher in our space but since we don't own, we obviously aren't getting one right now. haha. =)
xo,
nancy
http://www.adoretoadorn.com
Kaysie says
I can’t imagine life without a dishwasher. We have one and we STILL tag-team it, he rinses, I load.
Grietje says
nog nooit niet gespeeld, dat spel. Misschien maar best. 😀
nancy @ adore to adorn says
your story sounds so simple but I truly loved reading it and found it interesting. I wish we could get a dishwasher in our space but since we don’t own, we obviously aren’t getting one right now. haha. =)
xo,
nancy
http://www.adoretoadorn.com
petra lorietta says
oh the photos are so pretty!:) lovely outfit!
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Lorietta says
oh the photos are so pretty!:) lovely outfit!
http://www.lorietta.cz
Alycia Crowley says
Those jeans look GREAT! 🙂
Alycia Crowley says
Those jeans look GREAT! 🙂
Dress your life. says
Homework over dishes? Hell to the no 😀
Wij zouden ook een goed team zijn als jij mijn schoolwerk deed en ik uw afwas 😉
Die broek staat je trouwens beeldig!
Naomi, x
Dress your life. says
Homework over dishes? Hell to the no 😀
Wij zouden ook een goed team zijn als jij mijn schoolwerk deed en ik uw afwas 😉
Die broek staat je trouwens beeldig!
Naomi, x
Lynn says
okay, that's it — this darling outfit is getting saved for later days insp 🙂 i love the look of lace with red and those flared jeans are the perfect finishing touch!!
oh the woes of dish cleaning, i know it well and have put off my fair share of duties too. for years i lived without a dishwasher and was that ever the worst for procrastination, i shouldn't complain now. having a machine do most of the work ain't so bad 😉 the set up you guys have sounds really awesome, it's great to be that close to each other but still keep a space for independent studies, etc.
Lynn says
okay, that’s it — this darling outfit is getting saved for later days insp 🙂 i love the look of lace with red and those flared jeans are the perfect finishing touch!!
oh the woes of dish cleaning, i know it well and have put off my fair share of duties too. for years i lived without a dishwasher and was that ever the worst for procrastination, i shouldn’t complain now. having a machine do most of the work ain’t so bad 😉 the set up you guys have sounds really awesome, it’s great to be that close to each other but still keep a space for independent studies, etc.
Marlies (GM&PB) says
Sounds like the perfect one! 😉 En ieeeuw ik haat het ook om mijn handen in dat vuile sop te steken, maar jammer genoeg komt mijn boyfriend nooit afwassen 🙁
Anyway, heel leuke outfit, vooral dat blazertje: very pretty!
Marlies (GM&PB) says
Sounds like the perfect one! 😉 En ieeeuw ik haat het ook om mijn handen in dat vuile sop te steken, maar jammer genoeg komt mijn boyfriend nooit afwassen 🙁
Anyway, heel leuke outfit, vooral dat blazertje: very pretty!
Maria says
I am loving those pants on you! you look beautiful!
lippylash says
Zo leuk! Klinkt echt tof dat je hem zoveel ziet in tegenstelling tot vorig jaar! Love the outfit!
Maria says
I am loving those pants on you! you look beautiful!
lippylash says
Zo leuk! Klinkt echt tof dat je hem zoveel ziet in tegenstelling tot vorig jaar! Love the outfit!
Hannelore says
Wat fijn dat jullie elkaar vaker zien nu! Het lijkt me zo lastig om in verschillende steden te wonen…
Hannelore says
Wat fijn dat jullie elkaar vaker zien nu! Het lijkt me zo lastig om in verschillende steden te wonen…
Inez Taeymans says
Haha wij hebben dezelfde regeling over de afwas, ideaal! 😀
En die broek is supermooi 😉
Inez Taeymans says
Haha wij hebben dezelfde regeling over de afwas, ideaal! 😀
En die broek is supermooi 😉
Inge / Fashion En Vie says
Die jeans staat jou super leuk! Tof om te horen dat je jouw vriend zo vaak ziet nu 🙂
Inge / Fashion En Vie says
Die jeans staat jou super leuk! Tof om te horen dat je jouw vriend zo vaak ziet nu 🙂
Maya says
Haha ik ben net andersom ik doe de afwas en mijn vriendje droogt af. Het heeft wel hééél lang geduurd eer we de vorige gedaan kregen. The work life is niet meer zo simpel zucht :p Dit is de blazer van in de vorige post toch? Is echt supermooi! Leuke foto's 🙂
Maya says
Haha ik ben net andersom ik doe de afwas en mijn vriendje droogt af. Het heeft wel hééél lang geduurd eer we de vorige gedaan kregen. The work life is niet meer zo simpel zucht :p Dit is de blazer van in de vorige post toch? Is echt supermooi! Leuke foto’s 🙂
Nikki | The Ginger Diaries says
Ja dat is mijn nieuwe jasje ^^ Ik ben er heel blij mee!
lovelifelovefashion says
De blazer van vorige post?! Echt mooi! x
Absolutely Mrs. K says
is dat die fantastische broek weer? ik heb nooit op kot gezeten en le beau ook niet (denk ik)! wij zijn elkaar pas veeeel later tegengekomen :)! en om op veilig te spelen hebben we maar een vaatwasmachine geinstalleerd
lovelifelovefashion says
De blazer van vorige post?! Echt mooi! x
Nikki | The Ginger Diaries says
Ja, dit issem! 🙂 Dankjewel!
misizk says
is dat die fantastische broek weer? ik heb nooit op kot gezeten en le beau ook niet (denk ik)! wij zijn elkaar pas veeeel later tegengekomen :)! en om op veilig te spelen hebben we maar een vaatwasmachine geinstalleerd
Maru (Fashion Fab) says
You look great Nikki! That blazer is one of my favorites!
Maru | Fashiony Fab says
You look great Nikki! That blazer is one of my favorites!
Anouk Lannoo says
Love the xmas colour combo! 🙂
Nikki | The Ginger Diaries says
Ja, dit issem! 🙂 Dankjewel!
Nikki | The Ginger Diaries says
Ja dat is mijn nieuwe jasje ^^ Ik ben er heel blij mee!
Anouk Lannoo says
Love the xmas colour combo! 🙂
Jessica @ Here&Now says
Oh my goodness, I've never heard a story about washing dishes be any sweeter! Enjoy these afternoon moments, those are my favorite from when my fiancé and I started dating, we met in school & had many stolen afternoon moments that at the time seemed so mundane, but are special stories now.
xx
Here&Now
Jessica @ Here&Now says
Oh my goodness, I’ve never heard a story about washing dishes be any sweeter! Enjoy these afternoon moments, those are my favorite from when my fiancé and I started dating, we met in school & had many stolen afternoon moments that at the time seemed so mundane, but are special stories now.
xx
Here&Now
Nikki | The Ginger Diaries says
Te kleine bedden 🙁
Nikki | The Ginger Diaries says
Geen ruimte voor en we huren, maar anders had er hier al lang eentje gestaan!
Lyddiegal says
this is such a cute look, and your legs look ridiculously long in these pants!
Lyddiegal says
this is such a cute look, and your legs look ridiculously long in these pants!
Hannah Gottlieb-Graham says
Helloooooo long legs!! These jeans fit you incredibly!
Xo, Hannah
sweetswetnoir.net
Hannah Gottlieb-Graham says
Helloooooo long legs!! These jeans fit you incredibly!
Xo, Hannah
sweetswetnoir.net
Eline | onhighheels.be says
Die jeans staat u supergoed!
Eline | onhighheels.be says
Die jeans staat u supergoed!