Back back way back:.

This week I witnessed the end of an era: the last episode of The Office, one of my favourite TV series of all times!. Just as I feared a couple of years ago the show didn't last long after Michael Scott's departure, but to be honest, it was a good time for the series to come to an end, specially considering that since an excellent third season finale the show entered into a slow decline from which it could never recover. 

Still, we'll always have real gems like that mythical fire safety drill, an epic second season finale, realistic call of duty matches, classic Jim and Dwight pranks, an excellent Emmy's skit, and of course, that emotional goodbye between Michael and Jim, just to mention a few. 

Like it or not, it's time to move on!.

The gloves are off,
the wisdom teeth are out,
what you on about?.

To pull me to my feet again:.

Do you remember that great scene from Waltz with Bashir where a guy transcends himself in the middle of a battle?. Well, it's been a while since I felt like that myself and, to be honest, I don't like it, so in the hope of changing this situation I resorted to a flawless remedy: a nice trip!!.

I went to the Netherlands for a week to celebrate the last Queen's day. Overall, it was a great experience. I really liked the views (water canals everywhere!), the food (amazing Gouda cheese!), the bicycle-friendly environment, the open-minded culture, and all the beautiful girls around the country!. I had started to feel empty, and I needed new experiences to feel renewed for my second half of the PhD, specially if I'm to finish on time, with the final goal of going back to Mexico at the end of next year!.

Though I can't say that I'm completely renewed, I certainly feel a lot better. What I can testify is that maybe my time of traveling in backpacking-style is coming to an end, as well as my classic long walks that end up with torn up socks =). Anyway, if I learned anything on this trip it was that Marihuana and alcohol don't mix, but that's a topic for another post...

But I feel, 
I feel no shame.