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.