Your home is where your heart is...

(I love you, Mummy!)

VOLVER

He tardado mucho tiempo con mi primera nota en castellano, pero así persona meticulosa, he esperado para el tema y la ocasión especial, que vale la pena mis esfuerzos; Y ahora vienen! Dentro de unas horas dejaré el país más curioso del mundo, mi querida España.

Sin embargo tengo el presentimiento que todavía volveré aqui.

Por qué?

Porque he conocido a gente inolvidable, he probado hacer cosas que siempre quise revisar, he catado la comida deliciosa, he comprobado que estoy bien con mi cuerpo femenino que pude poner de relieve aquí, me he dado la buena vida como siempre había soñado. Y, lo mejor, he probado mi suerte.

Pero ya era hora para volver a casa, a Polonia, a mi vida regular. Pues, me prometo que hasta ahora disfrutaré de mi vida en la manera española ^^. (tienes que vivir aqui para entender lo que significa ^^).

Pues, agradezco de todo corazón a ellos, quienes han tenido paciencia para enseñarme español y España, quienes me regalaron la amistad, coridialidad y los recuerdos valiosos.

Eye of the Tiger

[cheetos]

- knock knock!
- who's there?
- the tom!
- tom who?
- Tomfool:)

I carry the sun in a golden cup, the moon in a silver bag

Quick update: I'm still in Palma de Mallorca, undertaking a second part of the language course, but to be honest, the previous one was much better (when it comes to classmates and the general atmosphere. Do not want to be prejudiced against nobody, but the great majority of my coursemates are Germans). The weather broke a bit (just 25 degrees, and actually now it is raining cats and dogs!) So, instead of 'tourist-like', I'm leading more 'Spanish-like' lifestyle now. On next Thursday I have an exam, and then on Friday, in the very morning I'm leaving (flying sic!) So 6 days left, but to be honest, I've already started packing! Started, hmm. well, I'm almost done! Weird a bit, but I just can't wait to go. It's not that I miss home terribly or something, I just long for the next school year, I'm awfully curious what it will bring. And so far, it promises well.
Now I've realized that within last 3 years I've moved 9 times (!). Like a gadabout!
So yeap, since October I'm staying in a dorm in Warsaw, so excited but a bit diffident as well. Good thing is that I already know my roommate; she seems to be lovely and witty, so sure she will not let me get bored. And it's near to a pretty square, perfect for jogging (yes, Jaja runs! I'd missed my spinning so much than I had to find a substitute)

'the-Carla-Bruni-mood': http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=tEJrR9PgZ-M

Gnashing my teeth, grrrr!!!

I hate USOS ( =the University System of Students' On-line Service). It’s a shit! It’s a website through which supposedly one should EASILY register on elected courses and EASILY arrange his study program. BUT what a crap, doesn't work. And in the secretary' office my so called "index" (which is a student's book of registration of courses- the most important document for a student!) has been lost!
I am pissed off.
Well, the University of Warsaw welcome back. Should get used to it!

The Twisted Tale of the World's Most Famous Cat

"I'm astounded by people who want to 'know' the universe when it's hard enough to find your way around Chinatown."

As Woody Allen said, the talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't have.

He's smart.

[hə`ləu `AfrIkE]

Uff, it's so warm and humid in here, the heat-wave came from the South, the air is so thick, atmosphere extremely close, and one has an impression that the air is compressed! I can barely move! It’s 4 p.m., ambient temperature reaches 36 degrees (!) and gosh I'm afraid that my blood going to boil. Fell so oddly, like a flat balloon!

Hello Africa!

(Yeah, I've known that finally I'll find something on Mallorca to complain about ^^)

Curiosity Killed The Cat

Matter of Taste

Somebody asked me today how does my home taste like. And even though she wanted to know what we usually eat for dinner, it made me think for a little while. So there is an answer: my home has a flavor of my mom’s yeast cake and stewed cherries. And homemade smoked sausages. Oh, and “the doves” obviously (but just from time to time, for Very Special Occasions!).
I do not know much about yours’ homes, but as for me your countries taste as well, Australia with Kate’s damper, the US with a bread pudding with raspberries, Spain with amazing egg & potatoes omelet and lemon thingy, Denmark with this fishy something in the shape of crockets, Germany- potatoes salad, Lithuania with smoked pigs’ ears, Portugal- spinach, Romania- boiled cabbage, Italy- Pasta (quite obvious, but one Sardinian girl showed me that there are at least 239 ways of preparing and 154 ways of consuming it!), England- doughnuts ( yes, in plural, one is not sufficient!).


(Jaja, the gourmet)

I'm a Lady

It's so fabulous to be myself. I just simply love it. And I want to say it loudly: I like my body, I adore my (lack of ^^) voice, all asymmetries I hold, every single kilogram (btw, I'll never use the phrase "redundant kilograms" again!), the way I'm walking and smiling.
It may look like a really trivial post, some kind of self-admiration, but guys, why not?!
Honestly, I've never done it before, so please do not consider the post as a manifestation of vanity, but as a first step in constructing my self-confidence (which actually I've never possessed).
Just wanted to give a try to the self-glorification, coz...
I AM A LADY.

(xoxo for Julia)

Like a bird!

As far as I'm not keen on flying (oh it makes me feel so uncomfortable, there just two things I enjoy: when stewardesses show the safety code and the feeling in my stomach when a plane rises up, butterflies!) I decided to broaden my knowledge about planes and all this stuff. and.. and it's so exciting! today I've spent 3 hours serching the Internet for pictures, facts and curious details related to air liners. Do you know that the process of designing one machine takes at least 5 years? and that there are more than 1000 tests conducted before the plane is allowed to be mass-produced? and there are detailed inspections every few months? and... and... but even bird sometimes falls down.

10 things I like about Mallorca

1. Sunny nights! (yes, its possible!)

2. the countryside: soil is bloody-red! and specific "molinos" (windmills)

3. People! "Hola guapa" ^^( yeah, it feeds my vanity!) and the "mañana" (= tomorrow) attitude.

4. there are more than 17 shades of green colour

5. the open-air cinema, every night, 10 p.m., Parc de la Mar

6. Tapas, tapas, tapas! (= characteristic Spanish snacks)

7. Narrow streets and the way Spaniards are driving. Crazy!

8. Small houses in the sand colour with blue-and-green-and-yellow shutters.

9. Cats, cats, cats, everywhere.

10. An uncommon combination of sea and mountains, which run into one another.

I taste better

Long time no see, huh? At least I have a good excuse, Spain is incredibly absorbing and so different from what I've experienced so far that it's really hard to focus. I'm curious about every following day, every new person I'm going to meet, and every new Spanish word I'm going to memorize.

I think that my life in here is more... distinct and flavorful and at the same time is soul-stirring. In other words, it tastes better... I TASTE BETTER.

The ‘Goodbye-yummy-thingummy’

My internship is over, that’s a pity. but to make a bitter good bye day more pleasant, I prepared The ‘Goodbye-yummy-thingummy’! (Jagoda’s trade mark by the way!)

Some have asked me for the recipe. Here you are!

3 cups of vanilla crème cheese, a’la junket (like Danio)

2 tablespoons of powder sugar

2 cups of (sweet) cream (30 % fat)

Lemon jelly (2 packs)

1. Put biscuits on the bottom of the square dish

2. Attemper jelly in two cups of warm water. Let it set.

3. Mix the crème cheese with sugar.

4. Using a food mixer, whip the cream (must be stiff!!)

5. Using a tablespoon blend jelly, cheese and cream. Gently!

6. Spill the mixture on the biscuits and immediately put it into the fridge.

7. When it becomes dense put chopped fruits (strawberries, blueberries, bananas) on the top.

* 8. U can flood it with jelly!

Preparing it took me hmmm 19 minutes. It’s really easy! Btw, my explanatory skills are really weak, as you probably see above. And it doesn’t matter if it is English or Polish!! ^^ so be patient and do not hesitate to ask for specification.

Good luck and enjoy!!

Jaja, the cook!

Girls' Secret Power ^^

Fall in Love with Him

My relationship with Warsaw is really complicated. Love and hate. Have nothing and everything to do with it.I long for it or and flee from there. I'm stuck.

Warsaw is like a lover who accepts just a piece of me, this one which is called "the adulthood". But at the same time, he doesn't accept my background. He enchants me with his appearance, but when it comes to a deeper conversation, I'm disappointed.

We both are.

A very merry unbirthday to you

My Mom said that 22 years and 3 days ago the most unexpected and the most pleasing surprise happened to her; me and Iwonka (in this order!) appeared on the world. so here I am.
But today is an important day as well. It's my 8030 unbrithday. Indeed, every single day calls for a celebration.

Thank you, my beloved family, thank you Eleonorka, Irunka, Jessica, Julia, Nerius, Giampa, Jesper, Marysia, Kostas, Valerie, Cristina, Corrado, Mali, Dalia V., Massimiliano, Adam, Gosia, Mariaantonietta, Kate, Umbaldo, Julia and Malte, Randy, Luka, Anna, Veronika, Aunt Basia, Agata, Krzysio, Kamlocik, Agatoss vel. Pyda, Aga, Martusia and Maciek, Jens, Justynki (2x), Kasia, Agnieszka W., Michał, Weronika (hope I haven't forgotten about anyone) for warm thoughts and best wishes.. and for making me me.

Open Your Eyes

on my way to work today I had a brainwave. I became aware about the environment. It came to me that if every one of us makes a small difference, cleans after him or herself, bikes instead of driving, sorts out the garbage... and...and...so many things to do. and so many advantages to profit by it.
So guys, let's switch off the lights and open our eyes!

Tres Alegres Tigres... ^^

that's how my internship looks like ^^ (especially when boss is absent!)

Me, Myself & I

I wonder how Thomas' tabaco plant is doin... It's not that I miss him (absolutely not!) but... a bit of unaccountability.

My spanish is getting better.

Jess, as far as you are probably the only person who is reading my blog ^^ (do not think that I’m complying! The rule: quality> quantity!), anyway, My Sweet Friend, I think I’ve get addicted from you. And now I feel a bit lonely here. I’m still looking for… some kind of substitute of you.

I’m doing my best to set the relations with my fellows, however, I changed. I feel as if my Polish world was untouched; Maybe my mom changed her hairdo, my sister has gained some weight, some friends get engaged (!!), but all in all- it’s so stable. But I love it. It’s weird to be a stranger, it’s taught to fit this world, but it is the world I belong to... Here... My, Myself & I.

A Simple Pleasure

Have you ever thought how much pleasure a stupid checkers game can bring?

Especially with your beloved grandpa, who 3 months ago said that he would never play with you again, because he was too weak, coz he was dying?

It’s amazing.

My momma always said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

One year ago I was on my way to Sweden! it's how the biggest and the most exciting adventure of my life has started.. and then Horsens, Aalborg, Danmarksgade, Jernbanegade... and all this AMAZING unforgettable people on the way.
Now Im back to Poland, the circle closed. No, no, but its not a circle any more... it's more a spiral. Let it spin!

I really enjoy my new job, girls Im working with are great, I have a great ball. I have to conduct a social research, so interesting, so involving, so important.

Today is my Name Day. Its so beautiful to be a strawberry girl!

Great. I love myself.

Every beginning is just a sequel

Let's do it. Have no idea how. Actually, have no idea why as well.
I feel so... bitter-sweet (about the blog, leaving, home, exam, my danish flat, everything!)

but maybe that's why- let's do it.
for the sake of the blog I've (successfully!) tried to download Windows Movie Maker, yeah there will be a lot of klips now! I'm getting into things so easily. and so completely! So now McJaja becomes Jaja-Movie-Maker.

btw, what a stupid 'breaking-the-ice' post!