Ambience – photo challenge

This week’s photo challenge of the Daily Post is about ‘ambince’. The word ‘ambiente’ originates in the Latin word ‘ambientis’ (Genitive of ambiens) or ‘ambire’ (to surround). An ‘ambience’ can be an atmosphere, environment or surrounding. It creates specific vibes that make people feel good or sometimes uncomfortable if they don’t like the ‘abience’ ofContinue reading “Ambience – photo challenge”

Name – photo challenge

This week’s photo challenge of The Daily Post is about a ‘names‘. A name is something that helps to distinguish and identify a living creature, a thing, a place or person. Hence, travelling around different continents and cities, there are loads of names crossing one’s way. However, sometimes there is not a written name neededContinue reading “Name – photo challenge”

The World Tour – Sleeping With Sirens & Pierce The Veil

A little while ago Sleeping With Sirens and Pierce The Veil announced a co-headliner tour not only within the United States but also for Europe. As the bands are close friends privately they had the idea of touring the world together after hanging out for one evening. Their fans also asked for such a greatContinue reading “The World Tour – Sleeping With Sirens & Pierce The Veil”

Path (to the Upper Lake in Ireland) – Photo Challenge

This week’s photo challenge of the Daily Post is ‘path’. A path can be a physical way someone is walking on, for example for a walk in the park or the hike up a mountain. But a path can also be meant symbolically for a direction of someone’s life situation or the aims a personContinue reading “Path (to the Upper Lake in Ireland) – Photo Challenge”

Slaves (US)

One of my absolute highlights this year was the Slaves (US) concert in Cologne. They are a Post-hardcore band from Sacramento, California (USA), founded in 2014. Currently, the members consist of Jonny Craig (vocals) and Colin Vieira (bass). So far, they released 2 full-length albums through Artery Recordings named ‘Through Art We Are All Equals’Continue reading “Slaves (US)”

Christmas Special – 4th Advent: Christmas tree and Advent wreath

It’s the fourth Advent and nearly Christmas. All four candles of the Advent wreath are burning, symbolising the end of the waiting time. But why is one candle lit every week?   At the time when there was no electricity, the rooms were dark without the light of the candles during the moody and darkContinue reading “Christmas Special – 4th Advent: Christmas tree and Advent wreath”

Anticipation – photo challenge

This week’s photo challenge of the Daily Post is about ‘anticipation’ which can be an act someone is looking forward to, especially pleasurable expectations. Anticipation could mean different things. It is important to have them in order to work towards something or to experience something. However, anticipation could also mean different standards or things thatContinue reading “Anticipation – photo challenge”

Christmas Special – 3rd Advent: Christmas carols

Music is something very special, personal and affects our feelings, the mood and helps us to express ourselves. Hence, it is something that should not be missed during this time of the year! Music adds something mystical and festive to the Christmas time. There are many Christmas carols all over the world and are playedContinue reading “Christmas Special – 3rd Advent: Christmas carols”

Prohevito in altum – new horizon

This year is nearly over. Hence, many people start thinking about their new year’s resolutions for the following year. This week’s photo challenge also animates to think about new horizons and possible resolutions or goals for the coming year. However, I was never a person who made a list with resolutions for a whole year.Continue reading “Prohevito in altum – new horizon”

Christmas Special – 2nd Advent: Christmas cookies

I hope you all had a great 2nd Advent today! As I already wrote last week there are many things that should not be missed during this time of the year. The Christmas time is full of traditions and rites – this week’s tradition that makes the Christmas time even more special are Christmas cookies.Continue reading “Christmas Special – 2nd Advent: Christmas cookies”