Today we were in Polish shop to find some little goodies, and - the most important - special spice, which my Mom uses when she prepares meat (my beloved's favourite "kotlety"). We were not sure what we should buy, so in the end we didn't choose anything (except from awesome bread made from rye flour and one of my favourite yoghurts).
So, when we came back, I had to call Mom and ask her what she uses exactly... Why is this so important? Because the "kotlety" we are going to make have to taste exactly the same like the ones at home. Taste matters ;)
Saturday, 10 October 2009
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Nothing lasts forever
This rule applies also to the weather conditions. After three days of rain and darkness - we have sunshine back! It's lovely, although quite cold, you cannot deny it's October...
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Music treat from Sweden
Nina Kinert is from Sweden and if it happened that you actually heard one of her songs, it was probably the one used as a musical background in one of tv commercials. Lovely song by the way.
This one, which I especially like, doesn't have the video, but it is worth listening. Enjoy...
This one, which I especially like, doesn't have the video, but it is worth listening. Enjoy...
Rain
Since the beginning of the week this piece of the world where I am living right now has not seen sunlight. Very depressing. Moreover, the rain is, in my opinion, taking revenge on the previous months, when it was rather absent. I think that if it's not going to stop soon, we will all drown here. My shoes already got too much water today!
I have to try hard to fight with the lack of sun. As for know, I concentrate on English tests for my exam, having naps in between ;)
I have to try hard to fight with the lack of sun. As for know, I concentrate on English tests for my exam, having naps in between ;)
Failing
On Monday I had a meeting with B., the manager of the other department, were I applied for the "fingers-crossed" job... And I didn't get it. I was expecting this, but was also a bit sad. One of my small dreams will have to wait a bit more for its chance to come true. But B. liked my application and generally appreciates my enthusiasm...
And in the afternoon I found out that, unintentionally of course, I caused a complaint and a breach of Data Protection Act :/
I'm a living failure :/
And in the afternoon I found out that, unintentionally of course, I caused a complaint and a breach of Data Protection Act :/
I'm a living failure :/
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Forgiven not forgotten
Wounds heal slowly...
Unfortunately these are the wounds that affect not the body, but most of all, the soul.
Words can hurt worse than a knife. And they leave long-lasting stains. The pain isn't easy to wash away, because it's pretty smart. We try really hard to overcome it, and after a while it seems to be gone. But it's hiding, to then out of sudden come back from the depth of our heart and remind us that it's still here...
It's difficult to forgive, when somebody hurts us badly. Yet, if we love, we are able to go on.
But it's much more difficult to forget. Sometimes I guess we don't even have control over it. Some words, just like other things - pictures, views, faces, situations, sounds, smells - stay in our memory for a long time.
Maybe these little "cracks" of pain, sadness or dissapointment could actually build up something positive in a relationship between two people? If they can learn something from their experience and try to change or find a solution not to hurt each other, then probably yes... Then these "cracks" could even bring people closer to each other. But ignorance most probably would lead to falling apart.
Unfortunately these are the wounds that affect not the body, but most of all, the soul.
Words can hurt worse than a knife. And they leave long-lasting stains. The pain isn't easy to wash away, because it's pretty smart. We try really hard to overcome it, and after a while it seems to be gone. But it's hiding, to then out of sudden come back from the depth of our heart and remind us that it's still here...
It's difficult to forgive, when somebody hurts us badly. Yet, if we love, we are able to go on.
But it's much more difficult to forget. Sometimes I guess we don't even have control over it. Some words, just like other things - pictures, views, faces, situations, sounds, smells - stay in our memory for a long time.
Maybe these little "cracks" of pain, sadness or dissapointment could actually build up something positive in a relationship between two people? If they can learn something from their experience and try to change or find a solution not to hurt each other, then probably yes... Then these "cracks" could even bring people closer to each other. But ignorance most probably would lead to falling apart.
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Interviews...
As a part of my coaching process, and because of my recent application for a "I-want-it-so-much-so-fingers-crossed" role, I have to do some research and prepare well for a theoretical job interview.
I found lots of questions, which appear quite often during interviews. My task is to write down my answers to them, in order to be not only well prepared in the future, but also to find out a bit more about myself, recognize my skills, my weaknesses, think about about examples of different kinds of situations, about which the interviewer might ask. And to gain self-confidence :)
It's a difficult and kind of a funny process. I have to find the balance between being extremely honest and the expectations of the interviewer about my answer, hehe.
For example, there is a question if I check my email and voicemail "while on vacation". Of course not. Only if I need to contact my family, or I am expecting a message from them. But, as the online advisor says, it is good to mention that in case of emergencies I would be avaiable, and able to help.
I wonder how many people actually say that kind of things during their interviews. If all of them do, maybe a different answer would be such a surprise that I would get extra points?
For stating that I would never answer a phone call from work during holiday? I don't think so ;)
I found lots of questions, which appear quite often during interviews. My task is to write down my answers to them, in order to be not only well prepared in the future, but also to find out a bit more about myself, recognize my skills, my weaknesses, think about about examples of different kinds of situations, about which the interviewer might ask. And to gain self-confidence :)
It's a difficult and kind of a funny process. I have to find the balance between being extremely honest and the expectations of the interviewer about my answer, hehe.
For example, there is a question if I check my email and voicemail "while on vacation". Of course not. Only if I need to contact my family, or I am expecting a message from them. But, as the online advisor says, it is good to mention that in case of emergencies I would be avaiable, and able to help.
I wonder how many people actually say that kind of things during their interviews. If all of them do, maybe a different answer would be such a surprise that I would get extra points?
For stating that I would never answer a phone call from work during holiday? I don't think so ;)
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