[baɾθeˈlona]

As you probably already know, Barcelona is in Spain. Oh yes, it is in fact the second largest city of Spain and has about 1.6 million inhabitants in the actual center of the city. It is surrounded by suburbs which all together include more than 3 million people. Moreover it is the capitol of the independent community of Catalonia and houses the seat of the Catalan government. Barcelona is a major economic center with one of Europe's principal Mediterranean ports.
Facts and numbers would have never convinced me to go there so I decided to check out what's some kind of important for me in particular.

Ok, let's start again.

Remember that Barcelona has a port, which means it is in some kind of way connected to the sea, right? This is good!

Remember that there are lots of people in Barcelona, so nightlife can't be that bad, right? This is good too! To be in accord with that, Barcelona is actually the home of a bunch of my favourite music creating people, The Pinker Tones. Visit their homepage and/or myspace! That is just awesome! :-)

Another criteria is the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. It's a huge university located slightly out of the city which is just fine and their computer science department deals with the topics I'm doing in Vienna. This is perfect! :-)

New picture!

I think I already told you about my new glasses and hairstyle. Here is an actual picture of me sitting, waiting, wishing...

Don't forget about me! :-)

The different cast-ings...

The last three weeks I recovered from hitting a seriously damn hard thing and breaking my right hand. Oh please, don't ask me why or how...
So, I needed to wear a cast for the last 22 days and yes, I'm of course right-handed, so computer belonging actions (and some other actions too :-) were some kind of shut down. I'm very glad that from now on both of my hands are back on the keyboard again.

I have got big plans for the near future. My master study in computer science does great and so I decided to go on Erasmus next term or maybe even the next two terms. For those of you who don't know what the fuck this is, here is a little explanation:
The term Erasmus refers to an European initiative for students exchanges. It means something like European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students. Phew... So, different faculties from many European countries connect to each other and provide space for students from abroad to get to know their culture, language and their field of study.
It is the last time I can go on Erasmus within my current study and so I'm really looking forward to get a nomination. The deadline to bring in my application is on the 15th of April. Please wish me good luck!

And finally here are my nominees:

KTH Stockholm (SWE)

UAB Barcelona (E)

I would really love living in both cities for a while and so I'm very excited where I'm finally going to go. See you soon with more information!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Considering the day of lovers I have collected 13 songs, songs instead of albums this time.

For those of you who are celebrating this day with their beloved partner there are indeed some songs included that would perfectly underline a lovely evening in pairs. You are welcome! :-)

Those of you who are out there all alone, not part of a wonderful relationship, me included, need to be a little careful today! Some songs might cause serious thoughts of suicide! ;-)

death cab for cutie lack of color
the perishers trouble sleeping
bell x1 eve, the apple of my eye
mando diao ochrasy
the shins phantom limb
nada surf always love
weezer say it ain't so
elliott smith needle in the hay
modest mouse ocean breathes salty
spoon the way we get by
the thrills big sur
of montreal requiem for o.m.m.2
radiohead exit music (for a film)

Did you know...

... that today is the 39th birthday of Jennifer Aniston? Well, neither did I, so, happy birthday, Jennifer! Or should I say, Rachel Greene? Real fans know what I'm refering to. :-)

Monica: Rach, it's the Visa card people.
Rachel: Oh, God, ask them what they want.
Monica: [on the phone] Could you please tell me what this is in reference to? Yes, hold on. [to Rachel]
Monica: Um, they say there's been some unusual activity on your account.
Rachel: But I haven't used my card in weeks.
Monica: That is the unusual activity.

After permanent watching of nine and a half seasons I'm currently finishing the last few series. "Friends" is some piece of excellent comedy I really recommend. Just watch it, it's so much fun!!

January?

I think I totally lost this years January. Maybe this happened because I used all of my time to study my head o f f !! :-)

Well, four exams, two assignments and one presentation later, I finally found some time to get back to my fans here! A lot of things changed since I posted the last time. My hair is much shorter now and I'm wearing some really nice glasses. Pretty exciting news, hah? :-) Pictures coming soon.

Happy New Year 2008!

Okay, this will definitely be my last posting for this year! So, what else is left to say than to wish you all health and good luck for the new year!!

Cheers! Max