Wednesday 27 December 2017

10 Christmas markets

I had never wanted to add Estonia to my travel list. Neither Latvia nor Lithuania had become one of the destinations from my bucket list. Surprisingly, last year I spread across all these countries during winter (Lithuania is known for roads in bad conditions). Furthermore, I visited these territories before Christmas and after (a small) blizzard. As my boyfriend is a total Grinch, we couldn't have visited all of the Christmas markets. Fortunately, the most important ones were set in the market squares. So I has a quite good excuse to get buzzed...eee, to savour mulled wine or glogg.

The charm of the markets was unforgettable. Undoubtedly, the markets stalls varied in every country. In Latvia handcrafted goods had captivated me. Buying gifts had always been a great dilemma. Thanks to Lithuanian artisans I purchased personalised gifts. To my pure surprise, everybody was satisfied. I would like to know the difference between receiving socks from Lithuania and the Polish ones haha. There is a little likelihood that next Christmas I will eventually buy something different(and decent).

Saturday 23 December 2017

9 the art of saving money

Recently I've written a few words about  excessive consumering. Yesterday I heard on the radio that during this Christmas we will spend more money on gifts, food etc. Obviously, it became a perfect introduction to start joking about the positive influence of 500+. It has been many months since the first joke about the program was made. Seriously people still laugh on it? I was made to listen to radio during few days. It was almost impossible to resist the burning desire of kicking the black box. Stupid jokes, useless information and the worst polish Christmas songs. I should take my friend to the court because of torturing me. 

As you may have noticed all the posts are based on digressions. I'm totally exasperated because that's the second try on writing about Kakebo. That's the Japanese technique which consists of permanent control of incomes and expenses of all the money that you have earned. The aim is to purchase what you really need. It is believed that you will save money. If I weren't so impulsive in my spending I would spend this Christmas in NYC.



Tuesday 12 December 2017

8 Fighting with procrastination. The bloodshed.

A few days ago I complained about aggressive ad campaigns. I still haven't bought the bra (am I the first person who post something about bras?). Apparently the technique which I chose to escape from the omnipresent advertisement is quite efficient. Yesterday I discovered something that is BRILLIANT. When I told my friend what kind of tool I had found she looked quite puzzled. Unfortunately, she didn't know how to tell me politely that technophobia made me become a total tech ignorant. In several words, BlockSite is an extension which is the key to write master's thesis. OK, it just blocks websites. So I would like to say goodbye to Facebook and other emissaries of Satan.

You have already tried 4 times. Seriously? You should be doing something else. (That's my turn to say: SERIOUSLY?)
 
You have already tried 6 times.
I hate to tell you this, but this site is still blocked.


You have already tried 9 times. One more and you will hit two digits. This is seriously the waste of time.
 
May I cite the words of a famous and very gifted singer? Britney Spears sings "Oops I did it again" xd I mentioned Britney because one of my friends who reads my posts is a great music lover. However, I think that he desires to be a lover, Britney's lover :D
 

Sunday 10 December 2017

Excessive consumerism. Part I

Shopping deprivation has become my worst nightmare.


The modern society has imposed on us some rules. As you may know, I'm a private tutor. In recent years I've met people from different social classes. I've spent time with many victims of excessive consumerism what lead me to... let my guard down. Obviously, I was criticizing them, but I was doing it with kindness because I'm polite :D 

To my mind, we are overwhelmed by advertisements that are telling us what we need. I have never been so impulsive in the way in which I spend my money. A clear example of this is the burning desire of spending 179 in a simple red bra. Intimissimi has launched an aggressive advertising campaign which attacks my most vulnerable point. I adore Christmas. The intensive red color of the bra reminds me of Christmas. Consequently, it has captivated me (I've already seen the bra on Facebook, TV, at a leaflet etc.). Normally I try to acquire only the goods that I need. Nevertheless, I purchased plenty of clothes because of perceiving some of it as work of art.

Sunday 3 December 2017

Helping people

Let me say a few words about helping people

 Being a compassionate person bring a lot of people to poor and unlucky group of countries - Latin America. In 2010, the torrential rain and the widespread flooding as the result of it brought aid workers to Panama and Venezuela. As you will see, the trait of character that I've already mentioned is not obligatory. A friend of mine confessed me that she went there because some rich people paid her ticket so she saved money. After faked a truly need of deliver aid, she set up to visit Argentina.

Undoubtedly, the work of charity workers is underestimated. They're trying to improve the lives of the less privileged through many actions. An opportunity to have an education or thepossibilityy to get a job is given to them by volunteers who, for example, give classes. UNICEF is one of theorganizationss that have saved many kids by providing vaccines o other medication. The other dimension of their support is related to sanitation, education, nutrition etc. Opponents of UNICEF claim that the consequences of some methods that they use can be damaging. The containers that they offer to the Mayantribess in order to keep water there are pretty dangerous. The aim is to give access to drinking water but eventually in that specia the ambient temperature and conditions water goes bad quickly.

Sunday 26 November 2017

Marriage based on love?

Have you ever heard about the TV show "Married At First Sight"(Ślub od pierwszego wejrzenia). No? OK. Can you imagine that people decide voluntarily to marry a complete stranger? Does it sound to you like an arranged marriage? You may also have heard that "the war is what we should experience" when somebody is wasting food. Undoubtedly, it's a cruel what I have already written. As far as I'm concerned in developed countries the economic well--being or, in general, well-being has lead us to stupidity.

Seeking love isn't pathetic, but the way of looking for it may be ridiculous. In "Married At First Sight" the expertise of some psychologist allows to estimate the level of compatibility of future spouses. To my mind, It is highly likely that they will get divorced. On the other hand, a "normal" marriage also can be a total failure. As time passed by, frequently it results that a perfectly matched couple completes perfectly divorce papers. 

Why the participants are so impatient? They have to be completely desperate. Obviously, not everybody is able to enjoy the single life or can wait for Mr Right. If I were old (with an enormous wrinkle on my forehead) and single I would sing up for the show. It would be better to have somebody who could help me with all the tiring household chores.

I still haven't miss any episode because I laugh to tears. 



Sunday 19 November 2017

Procrastination. level 122551125

I perfectly know how I' m going to waste time in January. Honestly, it's pretty discouraging. Every year I observe the same behaviour pattern. I have become an expert in "how to successfully avoid studying".

Last year when I was overwhelmed by work I used to fire up my laptop, put on my lap a piece of freshly baked cake and start my search for cheap flights. Preparing for a test will never be a pleasure, but an apple pie provides... it gives you two hours more to serenity. It is said that doing all the household chores before exams is a perfect example of procrastination. Seriously? If I were this type of student I would be glad. Unfortunately, going on trips has always been my innate weakness. I would like to live in a clean room rather than in a messy one. On the other hand, the opportunity of seeing views that last forever sounds totally appealing. My scruffy room is a a type of view that you will never forget... And the obnoxious smell will attack your poor nose :D
Having organized a trip to Albania, I finally took notes of some pages from the textbook. After studying 15 minutes, I realised that I had to prepare a travel check list. I subconsciously found another lame excuse. I was filled with joy while I was packing my suitcase (a month earlier). The truth is that ty travel list was quite ridiculous but you never know what will need. I'm a "precise" traveller. Let me show you a small thing. Having this is a vital part of every trip. 


Being clumsy forces me to be well-equipped. That's the reason why I always carry a small tool to fix everything that I will spoil. Surprisingly, this tape can work as a bandage. It may be painful a little bit but it's still better than spending five euro in sticking plasters.

Saturday 11 November 2017

3 Catalonia


 It is believed that Catalonia wants the independence because of funds that they have lost recently. Perhaps it can be one of the reasons. Barcelona is one of the wealthiest regions in Spain. Consequently, a pretty big part of the high taxes go to the poorest regions. Catalonia has always been considered "the industrial heartland of Spain". It's painful to observe how the economic situation is changing. For investors the escalation of the conflict is connected with risk which they prefer to avoid. I spent a few months in a small city near to Tarragona. I perfectly understand why the want to declare independence from Spain. They have their own culture and language what make them feel like a community. The unity makes them strong as if they were a big family. I went to a manifestation during Diada which is the National Day of Catalonia. As its gathers a thousands of demonstrators, the atmosphere there was as unique as their culture.
 
As far as I'm concerned they will never abandon their attempts to be an independent state. I have to say that some of them are vain and think that Catalonia is better than stinky Spain. Many Catalans didn't want to speak Spanish unless I begged them. Ok, no more malicious comments.  During the dictatorship of Francisco Franco it was strictly forbidden to speak Catalan. All the political activity was carried out with only one aim. Destroy the language and customs. Undoubtedly, people became instruments of politics and ideology. 3,500 people were killed at the Battle of Ebro in 1938 because of political ambitions of Franco. This battle is called the bloodiest one of the Civil War.
 
The truth is that their culture differ from the Spanish one. The Catalan authorities were determined
to achieve theirs goal without bloodshed. As there there isn't a legal basis for treating Catalonia as an independentt state, the situation will deteriorate.
 


 

Sunday 29 October 2017

2 Zoos

Last week I visited one of Polish zoos. If I had known something more about that place I wouldn't have gone there. However, it was a rich experience. I haven't visited many zoos because of being too gentle. Nobody is willing to see how an animal can suffer. Recently many improvements have been implemented but even with rigorous inspections the number of zoos that should be closed down is alarming. There're many happenings or events which aim is to draw attention to this problem. 

On the world map we can find many places like Cabarceno. It's an enormous area which were created to keep animals from all over the world in semi-liberty. If you want to see the whole park it's not recommended to on foot or by bicycle. You can drive your own car. As you can see it's not totally environmentally friendly because of the exhaust fumes. 

I'm not sure if they keep many species that are going to extinct or animals in danger of extinction. I remember that they have some endangered species, especially predatory birds. They also offer a spectacular display with birds of prey.

Despite being against animals in captivity the idea of Cabarceno is less damaging than keeping animals in a traditional zoo. It is said that zoos protect animals from starvation, drought or another natural disaster. But why have we always tried to interfere with the nature?

Sunday 22 October 2017

1 A nice evening

If I were an animal I would be the most skittish one. I'm getting scared for no reason. As you can guess, that's makes me furious. If I were brave I would do so many exciting things! I have been trying to become courageous. I was truly convinced that a shock therapy would work. I went on a trip with some intrepid friends. We decided to visit historical places. They let my guard down. Because of violent deaths every place or even a treacherous road can become spooky. Historical places meant for them creepy castles... They wanted to go to a site of a gruesome murder. I didn't believe them so I asked if they had known what's really gruesome? A day at my university. It really hurts when you are making a joke and, surprisingly, results that you have chosen a bad moment to be funny... 

We got into the castle with (totally useless because of the profound darkness) flashlights. Everybody was willing to hear another ghost story except me. My friend was wandering around the castle's room and... suddenly he gave me a fright! I started to scream. I also heard a pent laughter. I realised what had happened and then I was going to kill him. Dying of daggering would be a nice death. When I managed to get out I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. 

No creepy places, please!

Sunday 11 June 2017

15 Doping

It's obvious that doping is against the rules of sport. Nowadays many doping stories has finally become public. It's scandalous what has happened in Russia. Finally, an extensive report has shed light on the mecanism of sport management in many countries. The emergence of a doping culture is not a new phenomenon, but recently we have more evidence that entire countries are involved in providing doping to athletes.

1. Swimming
Have you ever heard of teenagers taking performance-enhancing drugs? My brother was a really good swimmer. When he was 14 he won Polish National Championship. He was one of the greatest, promising swimmers. A prestigious school offered him a place at the roll of students. My brother's trainer sent him a list of "supplementary vitamins" (strangely affecting the health of kids, especially the heart). My dad rejected the proposal.

2. Tennis
Maria Sharapova was banned from tennis for 15 months. She had been taking meldonium. It's a kind of medication that increases exercise capacity. Before the press conference, everybody suspected that she was pregnant. It was a real shock, totally unexpected news. Sugarpova, the sweetest tennis player could have done something so... unethical? After being suspended, she could be given a wild-card invitation to get into Roland Garros. She didn't get the card. Journalists said that Sharapova's fans could be disappointed. Seriously? She had been taking prohibited substances so she can't be treated as a tennis player who is returning to tennis after having an injury.


Friday 9 June 2017

14

I'm a typical movie buff. I could spend every day watching movies. Things are getting more complicated when I want to watch a movie with my friend who is also a movie freak. She has seen everything, so we only watch the latest new movies. 

The Girl on the Train

I figured out immediately who was the killer with no effort. Fortunately, I haven't read the book. Surprisingly, recently every blockbuster book results a complete sh... trash. I read an academic article about the necessity of creating a new literary genre. Blockbuster books have some similarities in the narrative elements and in the emotional reaction that the book produces. As it achieves enormous sales, the plot has to be very simple. Nowadays, people prefer a light reading. Oh, wasn't the "50 shades of Grey" a page-turner? Another brilliant blockbuster book. Strangely, I flipped through that book. 

The script is also a complete trash, but The Girl on the Train has a stellar cast. Emily Blunt's acting is incredibly good. I was certain that Jennifer Lawrence (Megan) had botox injected into her cheeks or she just wanted to know what was the aesthetic medicine in practice. But... it wasn't her! The director featured Haley Bennett in that role! To my pure astonishment, she was quite good at imitating Lawrence. 

So... The script was terrible. Rachel takes the train to work in New York and the train passes near her house where she was living with her former husband. She was also watching a couple (o spying on them) who lives near: Megan and Scott. Ok, I got tired. The plot summary: murder, alcoholism, love affair, hangover.

Another unnecessary waste of time.

Sunday 4 June 2017

13. the cultural diversity

It's amazing to watch the cultural diversity. I have always been curious about other cultures and the ways in which they have adapted to live in our planet. When I was in Spain I had to use a pot to boil water. To my pure bewilderment, my Spanish friend told me that it would be great to invent something that could boil water without using a pot. SERIOUSLY?!

Yesterday I read an intriguing article about bizarre customs. Let's criticize one of them.

Scotland: When a woman finally decides to marry her boyfriend she's certain that they will withstand everything. In Scotland, marriage is not deified. I should check the divorce rate in Scotland. So, before getting married, the couple has to be pelted with rotten eggs and fish. The clanging of church bells won't be the most desirable sound, rather the sound of streaming water in the shower. If I were Scottish I would be my favourite pastime. It has to be fun to destroy the perfect wedding dress!


Sunday 28 May 2017

12. The Sims 3

A few weeks ago I rearranged my bedroom because I couldn't stand my mother's grumbling. She uses our house to showcase that she is a creative person. She's a painter and our house has to be typical house of an artist. Full of unique stuff. So that's why I had to reorganize everything. I put all my personal belongings into cartoons. I hate surprises and my friends love to make me mad. One of my friends visited me and saw me hiding a box full of The Sims out of the corners of her eyes. I was embarrassed, because when I was younger I spent more than 2 thousand złotych to buy these games... It still sounds pathetic (for some grown-ups). 
She didn't ask me why I played Sims or... why I'm still playing Sims (I quit it). She borrowed it! 

Why were The Sims so cool? 
1. You can live the life you want but you can't have. You play how you want and you can name your Sims as you want. When I was younger, The Sims was bringing me peace. I had a knack for killing Sims. I had never got attached emotionally to my characters. Obviously, I didn't have time to do it because of the hunting for new Sims to murder. I knew 12 techniques to kill them. Quite funny. 

2. The creative aspect of the game I was spending hours
playing for sheer joy of creating new cities. If we talk about The Sims 4, it is believed that the animation is absolutely top-notch. I looked over the back of the game. To my pure amusement, the description was similar to the second part of The Sims' description. Nothing has changed (the graphic is acceptable) except the price of the game. Storytelling games are as gripping as good books. There's a little difference - you are the writer. It helps tremendously to develop creativity. 

 Undoubtedly, The Sims is not an unscramble phenomenon.

Friday 19 May 2017

Zootopia

Many movies have surpassed my expectations. In some cases, trailers were really tricky and that's why I probably haven't seen wonderful movies. I thought that Zootopia pictures a story of some animals and their truly exceptional friendship. Does it sound intriguing? Nope. The truth is that Zootopia is... exceptionally original and... Surprisingly, watching the growing friendship between a wily fox and a cuddly bunny was so exciting! 

Judy Hopps becomes the first bunny to join the police in a mammal metropolis. She was dreaming of being a real cop who would enforce the law and bust criminals. Unfortunately, her boss assigns her to be a city guard. But a bunny like her never gives up. She is given only 2 days to solve the mystery that other cops couldn't explain. So, to prove herself she decides to jump at the opportunity. Regardless of the possibility of being fired, Judy wants to overcome the prejudice and tries to uncover a conspiracy. Despite being diminutive and delicate, she acts as if she were a lion. A harsh fox is trying to help her (I recommend you the song What does the fox say by Ylvis). 

Not every dream will come true, but Judy shows that life is a great surprise. A predator and the prey come together to fight with enemies. 

Overall, I liked the gags in this movie and the whole story touched me deeply. The movie features the effort that they make to eradicate prejudice. Nowadays, there's so much violence in cartoons, even in bedtime stories. I have finally found a movie which I will watch with my cousin.









Friday 12 May 2017

Spain

A few years ago my friend told me that living in Spain has no downside. I fondly believed her (thanks for having ruined* my holidays). Sea with nicely sandy beach, wonderful weather, tasty food and extremely handsome boys - so how could I have a rough time? I was struggling with problems. Plenty of problems. So... 

1. Weather.
In the north of Spain, the weather is capricious. It wasn't raining all the time, something worse was happening - short rain showers. The afternoons were so baking that every occasional shower was annoying me. My skin was sticky and I was sweating even when I was drinking cool baverages.

2. Kids. It's so obvious that I went abroad to discover other people and their culture.Strangely, kids behave unkindly while their parents are polite and affable. I have never met a Spanish lovable kid. Many times I heard "Your son is thriving" and I thought that he is on the right lines to become another rude child. 

3. I was fed up with... lack of hygiene and respect. 
I will be honest. I didn’t do an adequate research before coming. Frankly speaking, Spaniards are scruff. Dumps of clothes lying on their bed, rooms that are a complete state... My Spanish friend was wearing the same clothes for three or four days. Did I mention that she was using that clothes as pyjamas? Strangely, she didn't stink!

4. They talk out loud. I adore it! My dad says that I'm as deaf as a board. He should win a prize for being a great father. Unfortunately, I almost went deaf. I have bad hearing because of
otitis

5. They never show up at the prearranged time. Do you think that I'm describing a stereotypical Spaniard? Nope. Even at the university we have longer breaks because of latecomers :D

So... I can’t wait to move to Spain.





*Could you correct it? I'm not sure :(

Sunday 7 May 2017

Daniel Radcliffe

Frankly speaking, Daniel Radcliffe looks ordinary. Being Harry Potter makes him appealing. Unfortunately, he's not my type. On the other hand, I can objectively criticize him as an actor. It will be a pleasure for me to present him as a great actor.


A Young Doctor's Notebook
Film critics described this series as "delightfully weird". It's a British dark comedy based on the short story collection by Mikhail Bulgakov.  I'm a lover of movies which are dominated by droll humor. Undoubtedly, a young callow doctor in a remote Russian hospital during the Russian Revolution will make you laugh. With no practical experience, he tries to operate people. It's hard to say who was more petrified: he or the patient. Too stiff to walk, but using a scalpel is not so complicated, isn't it?


The F Word (Słowo na M)
Doubtlessly, it hurts to be put in the friend zone. How to get out of the friend zone? Ask Wallace. I utterly adore this movie because Radcliffe as Wallace is quite clumsy but still charming. There is a lot of dialogue (and witty jokes!) in the book. If a movie can be waffle, The F Word is at the brink of it.


Horns
Horns was not well received by film critics. A murder mystery in a small town and... horns sprouting from the head of the protagonist. Strangely, I'm fond of strange movies.


December Boys
This movie touched my heart.
One summer, four orphans boys who have grown to be the closest of friends find themselves competing for the attention of the same family. 


If you want to watch a movie with Harry Potter you should choose December Boys.

Sunday 30 April 2017

First humiliation

As you know, religious education is a compulsory subject. Ok, you can choose "ethic"
if you are not afraid of having a row with your grandma. I've never followed the crowd, but  I had to be a conformist in that case. If I hadn't chosen religious education I would have lost my grandma's acceptance. She is a complete religious fanatic. In my view, everybody who goes to a Sunday Mass which starts at 5 a.m. is a zealot. 

A great number of people share the view that religious education is needless if we take into consideration the syllabus. We should learn more about people of all faiths and how to respect their beliefs. Strangely, all of my catechists were bigots (how a Christian can hate anything different?). When I was 8 my friend smacked my butt. Everybody was laughing at me. At first, I was mad so I told on him, but the stupid catechist didn't punish him. Next, I was shocked because she explained to me that boys do some strange things and it's normal. SERIOUSLY? 

When my mom told me that a bus run her foot I couldn't stop laughing. LMAO. That was rude of me, wasn't it? It was a good day :D


Saturday 22 April 2017

Tutoring

To my mind, tutoring only has downsides.

1. Print-outs. Considering the price of a lesson, I can't provide print-outs for every student. I usually send it via e-mail. Some of my clients prefer to rewrite exercises. Seriously? I've forgotten that I live in Poznań. People from Poznań, don't be so tight! Ebenezer Scrooge is the master of cheeseparing, not you.

2. Strangely, strange people choose my offer. I get along with many nuts but I don't accept every psycho :D Once I had to translate a song and teach a girl how to read in Spanish. Does it sound normal? Her dream was to sing Enrique Iglesias' song. During our class, she was singing his love song. If I were lesbian I would fall in love with her. She was the first person who has sung me a love song. It means that my love life sucks. I should be more gentle.

3. Tutoring is not a form of sponsoring. A few months ago a mystery man visited me. He was quite handsome. So I gave him a textbook and... he was completely confounded. To my pure astonishment, he explained to me that I didn't actually tell that I'm a prostitute, but it was implicit in the way in which I said that I'm a t-u-t-o-r.

4. I won't say anything about deceitful people. They owe me some money.

5. My friend was telling me that tutoring is a rewarding job. She was annoying me, however, I was proud of her. Looking at tutoring through rose-colored glasses was an impressive achievement, therefore, she was a hero for me.

I've never been good at prevailing my body language. I finally learn how to not show annoyance in my speech and... I can do it here :)

Monday 17 April 2017

Holy... Easter!

As we all know, Easter is a great occasion to spend time with our family. I won't say "with our loved ones". Don't get me wrong, I love my family (only because I'm Christian so I love everyone (devil laugh). The Easter's spirit... I mean the fighting spirit. Who is a better Christian, who has more money, who has a better job... Jesus died for everyone's wrong-doings and we should reflect upon our life in another way, without comparisons (but I earned more money than my cousin!).  I was thinking about how to mitigate conflicts during holidays. Don't drink vodka - it won't help (but with every shot the world is getting more tolerable). I had an argument with my dad. Our relation consists of mutual sneering because we are alike in many ways and that's the problem. I asked Jesus what I should do, but he never responds.

Spring should be pleasantly warm.  The wildlife comes out of hibernation, trees blossom and... dog poops are everywhere.  If you've ever had the misfortune of treading on dog poop when you were looking for fake eggs and gifts - so you also prefer Christmas. I still vividly remember that moment. I was so shocked that I dropped my basket (full of chocolate bunnies) into...Ohh.

Sunday 9 April 2017

Slumber (wine) party

In primary school, we always have a sleepover for our birthdays or during summer. That parties were filled with snacks, popcorn, coca-cola and pizza. Our moms were serving breakfast... So... Yesterday I went to a sleepover party. Our goal was to bring back memories(which should move us to tears). The truth is that we were broken so we couldn't go to the cinema or just eat out.

I would like to describe some differences between adult and kid slumber party:
1.now slumber party centers solely around drinking. I was on my way to have an unforgettable night when I saw a bottle of wine.
2. no breakfast (unless you have a boyfriend who will stop by and bring croissants)
3. when you were young, in the morning you were trying to collect all your stuff: sleeping bag, panties, toothbrush... yesterday we were trying to stuff all the bottles in one rubbish bag.
4.pyjamas. You weren't allowed to come without a fancy pyjamas. I have to say that (luckily) the dress code has changed. You should pack up a T-shirt and panties (the clean ones). If you're
insta girl the dress code is still the same (if you haven't read my post about insta girls, please do it now, because I will never stop hating on them xd). Think about buying silky, satin shorts with peach lace trim. Whatever it is.

Sunday 2 April 2017

Gary Oldman

Is it possible to be in love with two people at once? Yep, It has happened to me. When I was 14 I was having two relationships with Sirius Black and Gary Oldman. Unfortunately, both (relationships) were imaginary.

As you may know, Sirius Black is Harry Potter's godfather, the wrongfully accused godfather. His fearlessness was inspiring. He risked himself so many times to protect all his friends. Surprisingly, Sirius never had a family of his own. The feeling of losing a loved one was one of the accompanied his life. In other words, his story is one of the most dramatic that I've ever heard. I remember the moment when I heard aboutSiriuss Black. He borrowed his flying motorbike to Hagrid. J.K. Rowling created a unique character that shows us how to get through rough time. His death ripped my heart out. Nevertheless, Gary Oldman is still alive so I hope that somebody will write a script for him about Sirius' life :)

Gary Oldman dropped out of school when he was 16. When he was 7 his father, who was an alcoholic, abandoned his family. Gary Oldman is also a recovering alcoholic. When I read an article about this, I was completely shocked... He played so many eccentric characters, for example, Dracula.

Sunday 26 March 2017

Being au pair - the horror begins in June!

I've heard about many organizations that support young people. Considering all my knowledge about it, I made a huge mistake. I become an au pair. I went to Spain to... I have no idea. To waste my time.

What does the agency always lie say?

1. You will become an extended part of a new family. If every domestic help were treated as a family member, the world would be more beautiful.

2. Host family offers room and board. I was sleeping in a children's bed. I'm so skinny (and short) that they should have offered me a crib.

3. You are taking on new responsibilities, but you will spend time with a wonderful family. Seriously? Once host mum told me that I'm straight-laced and the only hope for me was to have a casual sex.

4. If you're keen on studying foreign languages - it's a perfect job for you. My dream was to speak Spanish fluently. Host kids didn't have a smattering of English so host mum called the agency to change the contract. So I had to speak English all the time.

It was an unforgettable experience, but I didn't develop life skills or make friends with many people. I just explored Spain and taking care of children almost leads me to a crime :D

Sunday 12 March 2017

Being a hipster: unwritten rules

Do you think that wearing a ragged shirt and faded jeans make you more hipster? Nope. Nowadays everybody can be a hipster. If I were a hipster, I would be upset about the fake hipster epidemic. It spreads faster than avian flu. I thought that being a hipster is just wearing old clothes (but unique). 

Strangely, hipster's clothes are trendsetting, but from... well-known designers. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but... They should stay away from the social mainstream. I read in a magazine that the real hipsters loved jazz, listened to poetry, read books and they couldn't afford to buy high fashion clothes. Where are they? They didn't change their lifestyle, they just have died xd
 
These days, hipsters are a media-construed product. How many times have you heard "Be a hipster. It's so cool! Burn your formal cocktail dress and buy a vintage one". Alternatively, you can send me that dress. I will give you my address. First of all, look for over-sized glasses and have fun with people that look like you, but think that they're so original.
 
 

Sunday 5 March 2017

Being eccentric

Last week I saw an interview with Helena Bonham Carter. She's one of the most inspiring actresses. In general, the conversation that she had with the journalist was a little bit dull, but... I realized (pretty quickly) that he didn't read Harry Potter. When you're setting up an interview, you should do a detailed research unless you dream of being considerate a complete fool! Such behavior was a complete disrespect not because I adore her, but they paid him for doing his job. When she began to repeat “aristocratic”, I was savoring each word. It's worth saying that she comes from a noble line. Tim Burton, her former partner, as you know, is a film director. His movies, the mysterious, gloomy or just ghoulish creations of the mind have enchanted me. She also was very judicious with how she has planned her career.


Burton was living with Helena in two adjoining houses. What a great idea! OK, I should use a synonym of great. Surprisingly, they split up without a public announcement. Finally, she broke the silence. She explained that sometimes we aren't meant to be forever together. My favorite eccentric couple...


Sunday 29 January 2017

Polish instagram girls

It makes me laugh when someone says "you don't need money to be stylish". The truth is that a credit card is the key that opens many doors. My facebook is inundated with photos of Instagram girls(I'm asking: why?! what have I done to be punished?!). More and more girls are becoming prettier, more stylish and  just"cooler" (and I'm in stuck in the middle of nowhere criticizing them and eating junk food). Insta girls are the new phenomena(/horror).

Some ruls that you have to follow if you want be a Polish insta girl:

1. You should build a solid wardrobe. You don't have to be a slave to fashion, but get a pricey swag to.. get on a trend. For example, buy some black string and put it around your neck. High fashion is an easy ride.

2. Post sexually-charged photos. My friend told me that in tinder world they have only a second to decide if you're a "babe" or a "troll".

3. Look gorgeous at the profile photo(yep, with a slap on your face). Obviously, lack of pores and spots is required. Use black-and-white filter to be more mysterious.

4. Food porn. Post photos of your dinner. If you eat something totally normal, sprinkle it with chive o  kale. Make it more stylish xd

Girls, don't get me wrong: be yourself, but don't go to the pubs where I normally go xd

WAGS

WAGS - wife and girlfriends of sports stars.
I will define the abbreviation more precisely without being sarcastic. Wags are the elite of the hottest girls that you can imagine. They say that they have to represent his husbands the best they can...Hmm... They're like fruits.

Orange: orange skin
Watermelon: too sweet, nauseatingly sweet - you need to add some alcohol to bear the flavour. To bear the wag's behavior I recommend you a long drink or a shot -> if you know what I mean xd
Cherry: the stone that you take out is like a sample of wags brain. Microscopic, hard and useless.

Am I jealous? A wag always has a mansion with a back yard, front yard, vegetable garden, winter garden. That means... omg, so many fine gardeners :)
To conclude, as the fortune is increasing, their faces are getting prettier and the brain is... what brain?

Saturday 21 January 2017

La la la

I thought that it was totally outrageous that "La la land" had equaled the record of most Oscar nomination. They can break the record for most wins! So yesterday I went to the cinema to get permission to criticize "La la land".

I won't tell you anything about the plot, but I really enjoyed the movie. "La la land" shows that we don't have to be careful what we wish for, but we should make decisions carefully.
I will present you what people normally do in their life:

School/University:
You learn by heart so many stupid things, you look over your notes before the exam to be sure that you remember every word. Obviously, you live under pressure, because you can't retake an exam. What's more, you submit all the essays that you don't want to write. Consequently, you don't have time to take up a sport or split up with your crush (because you don't have a boyfriend, you're a geek xd).

Work:
You were a great student, but you won't receive fringe benefits, they will offer you minimum wage and make you redundant whenever they want to. You will be stuck behind a desk o glued to a computer screen.

Does it sound familiar? OK, not for everybody. Fortunately, I don't study journalism or couching, so there are sings of hope :D

"La la land" promotes the idea that dreams come true, but we should think "ok, this is the path to the victory, but will it make me happy"?

Sunday 8 January 2017

Chia seeds, goji berries and... KEBAB

    I don't reject the meatless cuisine, but asparagus taste better with parma ham. Ok, I'm a student, so I buy Biedronka's ham. It's tasteless, but a good ketchup can do the trick. Yesterday my friend took me out for a lunch. We went to a meat-free restaurant. I'm getting tired of vegan or vegetarian bars in Poznań. I felt an overwhelming desire to run away.  Won the power of friendship. The menu was a mystery for me. The waitress was really kind trying to explain me the ingredients of the dishes. I didn't follow her. As I had low expectations, the dish I ordered wasn't so bad. Moreover, the chopped kale contains an anti-cancer... something xd Another advantage - kebab bar was near to that restaurant.

    I agree that plants have all the proteins that our body needs. If you want to be a vegetarian or vegan, I respect you and I will support you with pleasure. But you can't think that being vegetarian makes you superior. I've met so many people that thinks that they are more... sensitive? If I were vegan I wouldn't tell it to everybody. I know that your diet reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease.

    The plan was to write short stories about all the strange things that happen to me (and practice narrative tenses). Unfortunately, something has changed and I have become less clumsy. My friend said bluntly that she didn't get that impression. She is too outspoken. We should talk to each other frankly. I let her read my blog entries... I would like to cite the words of my ex best friend: I'm frustrated with everything that surrounds me.

Sunday 1 January 2017

Why do I love Ireland?

Something has changed in my life since my first trip to Ireland. I substituted Polish butter with the Irish one. OK, I should be a little bit more serious.
Undoubtedly, Ireland is a wonder of nature. I'm pretty sure that sheep outnumber the Irish population. While I was trying to sleep in a bus, sheep seemed like a white specks in the distance. The view was stunning. I would like to say that the hotel in Dublin in which I was staying had a better view. Car parks also can be interesting architecturally.
The landscape in Cork seemed bleak. The night was foggy... and I've got a vivid imagination . Too many gloomy books. I have a strong willing to watch Burton's movies. Sweeney Todd for example. My mum doesn't let me watch that movie, because I always torture her with singing "Johanaaaaaaaa I feeeel youuuuu". I sing like a nightingale. Unfortunately, like a moribund nightingale.
My bucket list is vast as the Irish sea. I have always wanted to drink a beer in an Irish pub. After a long and tiresome search, I found a perfect place. I was in a sweat. I was afraid of buying beer in english. I was trying to overcome my fear, I was overcome with joy when I said correctly "a half PINT of Guinness". That was easy, but the next step was to buy a beer for my friend. I asked if he had a non-alcoholic beer. The typical Irish barman answered me "vvubbhsbdhse." In fact, I didn't understand what he said to me. I flushed and I didn't know what to say. The barman breathed a sigh of relief and explained me that " dsdhsavdkas" was the name of a non-alcoholic beer. He added that non-alcoholic beer is not a beer and it's better to avoid it. It soon became clear that I truly adore Irish pubs.

Johanna:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUvfFKHkKno

The best song ever (please be patient - it's worth waiting)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaEnaoydUUo

Another one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbyzgeee2mg