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December 31 hits 2006Hits 2006
friendsI met Adrian, my best friend from highschool and one of my best friends ever. So good to talk to him! This is real friendship, and I'm sure it will last for whole our lives. No matter what happens.
We drank together, we memorized the past, we talked about the future, we laughed.
Frierndship is gorgeous. Friends are my heroes.
"It's not easy love, but you've got friends you can trust,
Friends will be friends, When you're in need of love they give you care and attention, Friends will be friends, When you're through with life and all hope is lost, Hold out your hand cos friends will be friends right till the end" [Queen, Friends Will Be Friends]
I went to Toruń, my university city. Oh, there's magic in this city. I love to come back there. I've lived there for some time and although I decided to move out, it will always remain as a dear place in my heart. My mind is full of memories.
My year 2006 ends in a beautiful way. How about yours? December 29 no senseSome people are jealous, malicious and mean. Small. There's no sense to pay attention to them. Anyway, my mind is full of thoughts. I don't like this day, it was dark and sad and needless. Damn.
Actually I'm not surprised why so many people can't live here and choose emigration. For many of them it is a mind emigration...
This is serious. Empty streets everywhere.
I'd fade away here. I'm going home to China soon. December 27 earthquakeChristmas is over. Oh, I've eaten so much and I'm even more tired (of eating) than before Christmas! Crazy 3 days.
There was a strong earthquake near southern Taiwan. I guess there are not many victims but the connection with this part of China is cut off. I have no connection with Hangzhou... It's so strange to see that no-one is online in messenger.
"A strong earthquake off Taiwan's southern coast damaged undersea cables, cutting off phone and Internet service Wednesday to parts of China, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and the United States, companies said. Repairing the cables harmed by Tuesday's 6,7-magnitude quake could take three weeks but quality will improve day by day" (according to AP).
I'm getting anxious. December 25 9 crimes"Leave me out with the waste
This is not what I do It's the wrong kind of place To be cheating on you It's the wrong time She's pulling me through It's a small crime And I've got no excuse" [Damien Rice, 9 Crimes, 9]
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December 25th, 2006
December 24 wishesAnia came to Poland! She moved to Ireland 3 months ago, she's a babysitter in Irish family... But for Christmas she will stay at home here. We met yesterday, I gave her Chinese gift (a mask to hung on the door or on the wall). She also gave me a gift (Irish beer and a cup). We ate pizza together, talked much. Pizza is much cheaper in Poland than in China. I like it but in China it would be a waste of money... OK, I can eat it from time to time, not very often.
Actually I can afford it but I still remember the time when I had to save money for everything. That has taught me to respect money that I earn.
Today is Christmas Eve. I want to wish a peaceful time for everyone. Have a hope for future and keep a positive faith.
Magic is in the air if you only wish to notice it.
Never fade away.
Always be a shining light.
Be a hero.
You're beautiful. December 21 sweetSmall talk this morning:
- Merry Christmas!
- Merry Christmas! Thank you!
- Have a good vacation. We are all expecting you come back soon.
- I'll be back soon. In 3 weeks time.
- Oh, IT IS TOO LONG! YOU KNOW, MANY STUDENTS ARE MISSING YOU VERY MUCH!
- That's sweet...
 I'm touched. louderLife is hunting for a happiness. Somebody asked me today on MSN: "are you happy now?"... I didn't answer, I had something else to do at the moment - and when I came back to answer, he was offline, didn't wait for my answer. So am I happy now?
Maybe it's not the point to be happy, but the point is to look for happiness. To be happy, to feel happiness - you may think that you don't need any more. Routine: is that what we want? I guess stabilization is not the right choice for me.
"Louder, louder
And we'll run for our lives I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say.." Wanting more. Desire for excitement. Disagreement for boredom. Run!
You could be happy.
December 20 words out of contextWasting time.
Going to rain.
Missing Hong Kong.
Sweet dreams.
Guess who's back.
What's happening with Houqing?
Teaching German.
Anxious.
No hopes for snow.
Polish Windows XP Home Edition.
Kill the time. December 19 slowerLife is slower, much slower. Not much happens, there are moments of silence and boredom. Christmas is very near. All the gifts has been already bought, only the Christmas tree is still not dressed up. We have the custom in Poland to dress up the Christmas tree in every home - not only in public buildings and in the streets. How is China? I often think about my friends who stayed there.
I met Adrian, my best highschool friend. It was nice to meet him after 9 months. So long time but we are still bosom friends. We've had long breaks... when I was in Finland, and when he was in the army, and now when I moved to China.. but for our friendship it doesn't matter!
I bought some books yesterday. I'm going to read them in China. I can't buy any Polish books there so I have to take them from Poland. I love reading, and if I only have time, I read. Of course when I'm not too tired.
I'm going to Toruń (Tuolun in Chinese!) soon. Maybe this week. I planned to do it this week but I just realized that Christmas is so near! Perhaps it would be better to visit my university city after. But on the other side the days pass on by so quickly. I'll be back to China in a while!
December 18 set the fire to the third bar"After I have travelled so far
We'd set the fire to the third bar We'd share each other like an island Until exhausted, close our eyelids And dreaming, pick up from The last place we left off Your soft skin is weeping A joy you can't keep in I'm miles from where you are, I lay down on the cold ground And I, I pray that something picks me up and sets me down in your warm arms" [Snow Patrol, Set The Fire To The Third Bar, Eyes Open]
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December 18th, 2006
December 15 differenceI have terrible problems with sleeping. In the afternoons I'm very sleepy, I can't help closing my eyes, and I wake up at about 4 am - everyday, since I've been at home. Not very convenient to live like this. I'm still functioning according to Chinese time. The difference is 7 hours forward for China.
I feel cold in Poland. The temperature is about 10 degrees, but the wind makes everybody feel freezing and complaining.
I go to the office everyday although I don't have to. But I realised that... actually it's boring here. Many of my friends moved to different places, many of them are busy and many of them would like to see me in the evening - but I can't, because I'm falling asleep at 6 pm!! So weird!
I miss mmmy students and friends from China. I got used to everyday teaching and I feel that it's missing. I have too much free time! Of course I can take rest but how long can I do it? I'm reading books, watching movies, watching TV, eating... I'm getting tired. Haha, getting tired by taking rest! Everything is so different than in China. I guess I'm localized to China now... looking forward to come back.
Is it disgrateful that I don't feel comfortable in my homecountry? December 14 lovelight"What am I supposed to do
To keep from goin under? Now you're making holes in my heart
And yes it's starting to show I've been holding back Is it any wonder? Since you walked right into my life And interrupted my flow And I wanna know Baby when you're with me Who do you think you're fooling? Making me feel so sure Turnin your lovelight down again" [Robbie Williams, Lovelight, Rudebox]
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December 11th, 2006
December 13 at homeI'm in Poland, at home. The journey was so long, longer than I expected. Finally it's over!
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I miss China.
I was in the office today. So nice to see those old faces again!! It seems that I'm a kind of hero for them, they often say that I must have been very brave to go to China. For me it is not a bravery - it is making my dreams come true. This is the motto of my life! December 11 last dayToday is my last day in Hangzhou this year. In 1,5 hours I'm going to Shanghai, and tomorrow morning I'll have a plane to Poland. So exciting!! After 17 hours of trip I will see my homecountry, hometown, family and friends. The weather in Hangzhou is terrible now. Raining heavily and very cold. Maybe China is crying because I'm leaving it? December 10 straightforwardIt's cold. The suitcase is almost packed. I'm sad to leave China. I'm happy to go home. Paradox. Today it's the last day in my schools. Students want me to promise that I will come back. That's so touching and straightforward. I will come back. I want it.
Please take a look at the newest photos. My dear friends, my dear students! I will miss you very much!
See you soon. December 09 problemsFor the last few days I had terrible problems with MSN Space. I couldn't write anything! Grr... I hate it.
So, I'm extremely sorry for silence, I hope I can write more later.
I'm going home next week!! And this is the most important news. December 04 hoppipollaI'd like to visit Iceland. Icelandic language is so mysterious. Just take a look at "Hoppipolla" ("Hoping Into Puddles"). Strongly recommended to listen!
"Brosandi
Hendumst í hringi Höldumst í hendur Allur heimurinn óskýr nema þú stendur Rennblautur Allur rennvotur Engin gúmmístígvél Hlaupandi í okkur? Vill springa út úr skel Vindur í og útilykt? af hárinu þínu Ég lamdi eins fast og ég get með nefinu mínu Hoppa í poll Í engum stígvélum Allur rennvotur (rennblautur) Í engum stígvélum Og ég fæ blóðnasir En ég stend alltaf upp (Hopelandish)" [Sigur Ros, Hoppipolla, Takk]
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December 4th, 2006
December 02 cold, busy, happy, businessCold Saturday.
I'm thinking about wearing a warmer coat. The winter approaches! This night the temperatures may drop even below 0 degrees! In Poland it's normal but not in Hangzhou. I still remember about terribly burning summer sun...
Busy Saturday.
I taught 5 students. 1 hour (with a boy... my god, I don't remember his name!), then 1,5 hours (together with Andy we were watching "Lost" - great TV-series on DVD), then 1 hour (with Annie), then 1 hour (with new student, her name is so delicious - Strawberry) and finally 1,5 hour with Chen Chen.
Happy Saturday.
Oliver helped me to download some Jay Chou's music-videos! Aaaa... I can watch "霍元甲" now!! It is one of the best songs I heard this year. Jay Chou - discovery of 2006!
Business Saturday.
I posted an inquiry in the website which helps to find suppliers from China. So many salespersons replied! Oh, I didn't have time to answers all emails, I'll do it on Monday. Doing business in China is so challenging and fruitful! December 01 shoppingIn a few days I will go home for Christmas holiday. I'm going to stay there for one month... I think I deserve for the whole month holiday after quite hard work in China for several months. Usually, when somebody is going far away, he buys some gifts for family and friends. I also did it. Yesterday I spent so much money to buy many things. What are they? Surprise! But I hope everybody will be delighted. Ben helped me a lot in the shopping; it was so good to go with him because doing shopping alone is not nice. With somebody there is always much more fun. Actually I can't believe that I'm going home so soon. I'm a little bit anxious that so many things might have changed, too many... I guess I've also changed. For some people the changes will be too dramatic to accept. Travels always shape the personality of traveller... it's a part of life-long education. Neverending story. Finally it stopped raining and sun came out! Catch sunlight and you'll be alright. |
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