diff --git a/init.el b/init.el
index 5aef980..da950ef 100644
--- a/init.el
+++ b/init.el
@@ -9,6 +9,10 @@
 (when (version<= emacs-version "24")
   (error "This is made form Emacs >=24"))
 
+;;; Welcome message
+(setq-default initial-scratch-message
+              (concat ";; Happy hacking, " user-login-name " - Emacs loves you!\n\n"))
+
 (defconst emacs-start-time (current-time))
 (add-to-list 'load-path (concat user-emacs-directory "modules"))