If you had to choose only one piece of furniture you could have, I can bet it would be a bed. I guess this is not only one of the most essential things at home, but also the most useful piece of furniture and the most often occupated place in the house. You can do everything in bed, and that eliminates the need for other stuff: desks, tables, chairs etc... Obviously you can sleep in it, but also you can just lay and think, you can watch tv, read, study, play games, listen to music, eat, talk to people, choose what you'll be wearing today, give your friend a shoulder to cry on when they are upset, cry into your pillow when you are down, jump on it when you are happy, stay there when you are ill, have a pillow fight...
That's why today is the big day - instead of sleeping on the floor (which was quite comfortable and healthy anyway), from now on we will be having a real bed! It should be delivered today, and I just can't wait :)
Wednesday 29 July 2009
Tuesday 28 July 2009
Being practical, or just an opportunist?
A couple of days ago I read an article in Times about one of the latest decisions of the Church of England. From now on, unmarried couples who have a little baby and want to baptise it, can do it together with the ceremony of getting married. It's time saving, it's money saving, it definitely makes happy those, who do not think about a wedding until they find out that they will have a baby and want to baptise it.
And so what? Isn't this practical and useful change something that is totally against one of the core rules of the Church? How can people get married in Church while they are already having a baby? Should they confess their sins and, as required to be forgiven, regret all of them, including giving life to their newborn? Wouldn't that be a lie? That just doesn't make sense to me.
There are many voices of critism quoted in this article about the new liturgy. But, on the other hand, there is also a response from one of the priests, that he used to provide that kind of service before and there is nothing suprising in these changes...
Well, as usual, there are many perspectives to look from... Obviously, religion must acknowledge social changes, they are undeniable. And one of the most effective ways of gathering adherents is by answering people's needs, every kind of them. But I guess that there are some limits, and if they are crossed, the fundaments of religion, which are its truths and beliefs, can be dangerously interrupted.
It is difficult to decide what is more important in the end - the beliefs and rules, or the people. Changing rules can prove that religion is weak and dependant on people, but indeed, without people, religion would not exist.
More responses to the article appeared on the next days, written by those concerned whether it makes sense to baptise a little baby, when parents are not truly Christian (meaning: active believers and church-goers), as they most probably won't take care of religious education of the child. There are voices that maybe it would be better for a young person to make a mature, informed decision about their religious adhension later in life.
It is worth thinking about how social life changes and how the image of religion changes as well. I have so many examples in my head after readings for my last essay about Evangelicalism! :)
And so what? Isn't this practical and useful change something that is totally against one of the core rules of the Church? How can people get married in Church while they are already having a baby? Should they confess their sins and, as required to be forgiven, regret all of them, including giving life to their newborn? Wouldn't that be a lie? That just doesn't make sense to me.
There are many voices of critism quoted in this article about the new liturgy. But, on the other hand, there is also a response from one of the priests, that he used to provide that kind of service before and there is nothing suprising in these changes...
Well, as usual, there are many perspectives to look from... Obviously, religion must acknowledge social changes, they are undeniable. And one of the most effective ways of gathering adherents is by answering people's needs, every kind of them. But I guess that there are some limits, and if they are crossed, the fundaments of religion, which are its truths and beliefs, can be dangerously interrupted.
It is difficult to decide what is more important in the end - the beliefs and rules, or the people. Changing rules can prove that religion is weak and dependant on people, but indeed, without people, religion would not exist.
More responses to the article appeared on the next days, written by those concerned whether it makes sense to baptise a little baby, when parents are not truly Christian (meaning: active believers and church-goers), as they most probably won't take care of religious education of the child. There are voices that maybe it would be better for a young person to make a mature, informed decision about their religious adhension later in life.
It is worth thinking about how social life changes and how the image of religion changes as well. I have so many examples in my head after readings for my last essay about Evangelicalism! :)
Monday 27 July 2009
Relief...
This is one of my favourite sentences:
(I was struggling a lot to translate it properly, I hope I did it)
A soul wouldn't have known the rainbow,
if eyes had not known tears.
And this picture I took myself. This is one of the most beautiful places on earth I have seen so far...
(I was struggling a lot to translate it properly, I hope I did it)
if eyes had not known tears.
Friday 24 July 2009
Congratulations!
There are reasons to be happy, there are reasons to be proud - of myself, finally! :)))
I just received the results of my last essay, about Evangelical and Pentecostal Christanity. I was creating it in pain and didn't hope for much, and what did I get? 88%! This is my best result so far! Great motivation for the next essay, which I should start writing very soon...
And that is not all! Lately at work, I was chosen to train my skills in the area which wasn't known by me quite well - answering customers' complaints. So far, I have done just one response like this, in December last year. So now, for a week, I was responsible for answering all the complaints coming in. I had to write about 10 letters, from which 5 had to be checked by quality analysts (due to the level of importance of these complaints). Later I found out from my manager that I received a very flattering feedback. Apparently I have improved very fast and very well. I don't know whether I have just discovered brand new skills in me, or whether I just learn so fast, that doesn't matter really, both are great! Now my nickname is "queen of complaints" :)
Although for those who don't know what and why, that may sound quite negative ;)
I just received the results of my last essay, about Evangelical and Pentecostal Christanity. I was creating it in pain and didn't hope for much, and what did I get? 88%! This is my best result so far! Great motivation for the next essay, which I should start writing very soon...
And that is not all! Lately at work, I was chosen to train my skills in the area which wasn't known by me quite well - answering customers' complaints. So far, I have done just one response like this, in December last year. So now, for a week, I was responsible for answering all the complaints coming in. I had to write about 10 letters, from which 5 had to be checked by quality analysts (due to the level of importance of these complaints). Later I found out from my manager that I received a very flattering feedback. Apparently I have improved very fast and very well. I don't know whether I have just discovered brand new skills in me, or whether I just learn so fast, that doesn't matter really, both are great! Now my nickname is "queen of complaints" :)
Although for those who don't know what and why, that may sound quite negative ;)
Monday 20 July 2009
Smile
This is one of the sweet sweet songs, which remind me of "good old times", when I was not even born yet! :)
But seriously - I love the lyrics of it, they are cheering and thrilling somehow. "Smile" was written by Charlie Chaplin and performed by many artists. What's funny, the first time I heard this song was in a movie, "My Girl 2". There, a 13-year-old girl Vada, whose mother died when she was just born, is watching for the first time an old movie tape, where her mom, young and beautiful, sings this song. Very moving.
"Smile"
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile.
And I even found this piece of the movie:
But seriously - I love the lyrics of it, they are cheering and thrilling somehow. "Smile" was written by Charlie Chaplin and performed by many artists. What's funny, the first time I heard this song was in a movie, "My Girl 2". There, a 13-year-old girl Vada, whose mother died when she was just born, is watching for the first time an old movie tape, where her mom, young and beautiful, sings this song. Very moving.
"Smile"
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile.
And I even found this piece of the movie:
Friday 17 July 2009
Today - philosophy
Friday evening, and I ended up tidying the whole flat :) Well, at least I will spend the weekend without the feeling of guilt that I should clean here and there...
And now I am reading about Jung. Not for the first time, but again from a different perspective, so I can discover new things about his ideas.
I read online that one of the greatest Polish philosophers died today...
Leszek Kołakowski was 82 years old, he died today in the afternoon, in Oxford... I like his books a lot, I love his sense of humour and the simplicity with which he explains philosophical theories and ideas. He was one of the finest humanists and intellectuals of XXI century. What a terrible loss in the times where there is so few authorities...
I hope that, after stepping from one "timeness" into another (this is how he described death), he is happy and peaceful.
Leszek Kołakowski (1927-2009)
Interesting short interview with Leszek Kołakowski about religion here.
And now I am reading about Jung. Not for the first time, but again from a different perspective, so I can discover new things about his ideas.
I read online that one of the greatest Polish philosophers died today...
Leszek Kołakowski was 82 years old, he died today in the afternoon, in Oxford... I like his books a lot, I love his sense of humour and the simplicity with which he explains philosophical theories and ideas. He was one of the finest humanists and intellectuals of XXI century. What a terrible loss in the times where there is so few authorities...
I hope that, after stepping from one "timeness" into another (this is how he described death), he is happy and peaceful.
Interesting short interview with Leszek Kołakowski about religion here.
Wednesday 15 July 2009
Baby is born!
And it happend!!! Today, exactly in half of July (as the doctor predicted), my friend gave a birth to her first baby! I was so lucky that I could already see some pictures and short videos of her little son! His name will be Jasio :)
I am extremely happy and as soon as possible, I am going to send my package for the newborn :) I have some pictures of the little presents I am sending, but will post them later - I want them to have a real surprise!
baby package:
I am extremely happy and as soon as possible, I am going to send my package for the newborn :) I have some pictures of the little presents I am sending, but will post them later - I want them to have a real surprise!
baby package:
Something funny :)
I didn't expect anything huge from "Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs". But this 3D cartoon story was not only amazing in the way it looked, but it was also enormously funny! If you need to jump into different reality for a while and have some healthy laughter, see this movie :)
Tuesday 14 July 2009
Summer songs
Every year there is at least one such song, which everyone is singing and playing during summer months... This one was a "summer song" a couple of years ago, but I love it, and - hopefully I will hear it live :)))
Monday 13 July 2009
Friday 10 July 2009
Tonight
So today's the important evening - we are having dinner out with my friend/boyfriend/fiance to talk things over and try to figure out some solutions for our future life together...
I feel weird today. Being tired is defintely not all. I have this slight feeling of sadness and depression upcoming :( Although I am sure we can sort things out, I somehow think that we have lost something, and it won't come back ever again. Something broke between us and I don't know if we can fix it, to make it as good as it was before, or even better. I feel like some feelings and thoughts which I was carrying for so long, are now slipping through my fingers and spread in the air like dust. And I am so afraid I won't be able to catch it, seeze it, and put all the little pieces into one "something" ever again. It is like I would have to start it all over again, from nothing to everything.
Maybe it's just some pain I still have in my heart... Myabe I need more hope and faith in us... Right now I don't really know what I really want for myself in life. Except this one sure thing that I want to be happy. Because who doesn't?
I hope this evening will clear my mind a bit and give me some perspectives to set my thoughts.
I feel weird today. Being tired is defintely not all. I have this slight feeling of sadness and depression upcoming :( Although I am sure we can sort things out, I somehow think that we have lost something, and it won't come back ever again. Something broke between us and I don't know if we can fix it, to make it as good as it was before, or even better. I feel like some feelings and thoughts which I was carrying for so long, are now slipping through my fingers and spread in the air like dust. And I am so afraid I won't be able to catch it, seeze it, and put all the little pieces into one "something" ever again. It is like I would have to start it all over again, from nothing to everything.
Maybe it's just some pain I still have in my heart... Myabe I need more hope and faith in us... Right now I don't really know what I really want for myself in life. Except this one sure thing that I want to be happy. Because who doesn't?
I hope this evening will clear my mind a bit and give me some perspectives to set my thoughts.
Thursday 9 July 2009
Battle for the Sun!
New Placebo's album is already in my hands and in my ears...
For the first few times of listening, these are my favourites:
Mi corazón, mi cenicero... "Ashtray Heart":
and... "Happy You're Gone":
As usual, Brian reveals to be a great poet and songwriter when it comes to describe difficult, broken, often sick relationships, caught into mutual dependence and emotional addiction, which inconspicuously turns initial happiness into pain...
For the first few times of listening, these are my favourites:
Mi corazón, mi cenicero... "Ashtray Heart":
and... "Happy You're Gone":
As usual, Brian reveals to be a great poet and songwriter when it comes to describe difficult, broken, often sick relationships, caught into mutual dependence and emotional addiction, which inconspicuously turns initial happiness into pain...
Wednesday 8 July 2009
The world is small
...and full of surprises. I know, this is a well-known truth, but how surprising is that: my mom goes to this gym (well, in our town we have only one), and the other day she met there a lady, with whom she started an interesting conversation about different things - mostly, I guess, it was about exercises, diets and healthy lifestyle in general :D
And then, it turns out that this lady was my literature teacher from high school! My Mom spotted her name on the list in the gym when she was leaving - and she has known her only by the name, from my stories told at home and from formal meetings for parents at school. So they never met on, let's say, informal grounds. And now, many years (because it's not just "a couple" anymore) since I left school, they seem to become colleagues! What a coincidence...
And then, it turns out that this lady was my literature teacher from high school! My Mom spotted her name on the list in the gym when she was leaving - and she has known her only by the name, from my stories told at home and from formal meetings for parents at school. So they never met on, let's say, informal grounds. And now, many years (because it's not just "a couple" anymore) since I left school, they seem to become colleagues! What a coincidence...
Tuesday 7 July 2009
This song...
...was hanging around me for a while and now... gotcha!
I've searched online what do people think about the lyrics and, suprisingly, there are many different interpretations...
Here are the lyrics:
I've been roaming around
Always looking down at all I see
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you, And all you know, And how you speak
Countless lovers under cover of the street
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope it's gonna make you notice
Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
I've been roaming around,
Always looking down at all I see
What do you think?
I've searched online what do people think about the lyrics and, suprisingly, there are many different interpretations...
Here are the lyrics:
I've been roaming around
Always looking down at all I see
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you, And all you know, And how you speak
Countless lovers under cover of the street
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope it's gonna make you notice
Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
I've been roaming around,
Always looking down at all I see
What do you think?
Sunday 5 July 2009
Wow
I just found out that I am not engaged to be married anymore.
It is not any objective truth statement. It's just an opinion.
The point is, that this opinion comes from my fiance. Or rather my ex-fiance, as he would probably like to be called like this from now on.
Good to know such things. What would I do without social networks and their messages?
It is not any objective truth statement. It's just an opinion.
The point is, that this opinion comes from my fiance. Or rather my ex-fiance, as he would probably like to be called like this from now on.
Good to know such things. What would I do without social networks and their messages?
Saturday 4 July 2009
U2 goes green for Iran
On the concert in Barcelona two days ago, during "Sunday Bloody Sunday"...
I wish I could do something that has such power of expression - to spread a positive and powerful message of unity and solidarity. But I can't. They can and huge thanks to them for that.
I wish I could do something that has such power of expression - to spread a positive and powerful message of unity and solidarity. But I can't. They can and huge thanks to them for that.
Friday 3 July 2009
Thursday 2 July 2009
Solutions
My solutions for bitterness in life, so far:
- the rest of the dried figs I bought the other day (delicious and healthier than other sweets)
- lots of sunshine (but what to do at nights?)
- a good movie - good enough to detach you from your life and put you into its own story, into its reality, in between characters and their lives and dilemmas...
I applied all three today, as I also saw a really good movie. I wouldn't say it's a candidate for Oscar, but it's definitely one of those you can't, you won't and you don't want to forget. Very moving. "My Sister's Keeper" by Nick Cassavetes, with Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin - this cute girl named Olive from "Little Miss Sunshine", who has grown up a bit and becomes a better actress every day. I am sure I will hear about her more.
- the rest of the dried figs I bought the other day (delicious and healthier than other sweets)
- lots of sunshine (but what to do at nights?)
- a good movie - good enough to detach you from your life and put you into its own story, into its reality, in between characters and their lives and dilemmas...
I applied all three today, as I also saw a really good movie. I wouldn't say it's a candidate for Oscar, but it's definitely one of those you can't, you won't and you don't want to forget. Very moving. "My Sister's Keeper" by Nick Cassavetes, with Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin - this cute girl named Olive from "Little Miss Sunshine", who has grown up a bit and becomes a better actress every day. I am sure I will hear about her more.
...
Sometimes life is so bitter that I need loads of sweets and sweetness... Any ideas?
I ate the rest of dried figs I had, but didn't help too much.
I ate the rest of dried figs I had, but didn't help too much.
Wednesday 1 July 2009
A nap
Talking about rest - today after work I spent one hour on the beach. This is the best form of relaxation for me: above me cleary blue, sunny sky, around me calming sound of the waves, on me - sunshine and cool breeze. A good nap and a bit of sunbathing refreshed my brain and made my attitude more positive. Now there are no excuses. I am writing my essay! :)
:)
My eyelashes have a day off today... I forgot to put my mascara on in the morning!! When I saw myself in the mirror at work, I was shocked! But okay, every piece of my body needs some rest ;)
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