Friday, August 10, 2007
City in the Jungle
Yangoon - the capital of Myanmar - ex Burma...
Absolutely green, fresh, juicy, tropical city - full of palms, birds, lakes and very humble and respectful people.
Thanks to my job - one week after my trip to Nepal - I got the chance to visit Myanmar. We were accomodated in the hotel next to the King's Lake and there was amazing view directly from my room.
I have to admit - there is nothing more beautyful than greenery and fresh air - specially if you come from desert :)
We were travelling around the city with local people - visited Golden Pagoda and couple of local places with handkraft - wood.
I was enjoying Thai food :) and sweet chilli every day :) and every morning I woke up earlier just to have chance to walk through the garden, looking at squirrels and birds, enjoying morning nature. I met several monks, who were taking care of the garden and park around the lake and it made the picture of Yangoon just perfect :)
I will upload pictures ASAP :)
Absolutely green, fresh, juicy, tropical city - full of palms, birds, lakes and very humble and respectful people.
Thanks to my job - one week after my trip to Nepal - I got the chance to visit Myanmar. We were accomodated in the hotel next to the King's Lake and there was amazing view directly from my room.
I have to admit - there is nothing more beautyful than greenery and fresh air - specially if you come from desert :)
We were travelling around the city with local people - visited Golden Pagoda and couple of local places with handkraft - wood.
I was enjoying Thai food :) and sweet chilli every day :) and every morning I woke up earlier just to have chance to walk through the garden, looking at squirrels and birds, enjoying morning nature. I met several monks, who were taking care of the garden and park around the lake and it made the picture of Yangoon just perfect :)
I will upload pictures ASAP :)
Mount Everest
It is a little bit more than one month, when I posted my last post :)
Since that time maaaaaany things have happened:
I went for 1 week to Nepal - Katmandu and without any planning I attended trip to Himalayas on the board of small plane - Air Budda :)
It took off around 5 in the morning and within 30 minutes I had chance to see Mount Everest just couple of meters far away from me...
I can't describe that feeling...you know, I would have NEVER EVER thought that I will be there and see it...the TOP of the WORDL...
This made me think, how many weird coincedences had to happened to bring me here and see this icy beauty in the light of morning sun...I didn't plan it - and at the same time, there are so many people they dream about this, searching for money and vacation just to get there...and I got it just like that...without any special effort...going from the 5 star hotel by privat 4x4 on the airport, sit into the little plain and ... just wait to see it...
I even though that actually I don't deserve it...seriously - I found this unfair, that I'm experiencing something so amazing withou ANY effort.
You know - you are trying so many times so hard to get something and you are facing so many difficulties to move just a little little bit towards you goal...and at the same time, some things falls into your hands just like that...
When I told my mum, she was thinking I'm making fun of her :) and I ended up saying - eeh, trip was nothing speciall - just saw Everest :) but I guess everybody knows, that this was awesome experience...
Unfortunately I didn't have that much chance to "feel the country"...I mean going through Katmandu, eat local food and observe peoples life...I was travelling with other people from our company and they didn't feel comfortable and I coudn't go alone.
There was one incident, what made me feel really stupid...Our guide wanted to take us to local restaurant.If you see the country, you just can't expect luxury of Dubai and you have to set you expectation pretty low, but Nepali people are so humble and ground to earth, that you actually don't need fancy place to eat to really enjoy it. So, we entered local restaurant,run by family.They saw us and immediately started to prepare table. Place was dark, but coisy and small. Water was already on the way, but my collegues just turned and left without saying anything. I was surprised and looked on faces of the family members. All of them were so shocked - you can see how much they don't know what happened. They were standing - frozen -in the middle of welcome, eyes with question what did THEY DO WRONG...probably somebody did something HORRIBLE. They were really afraid...I was left there - having no idea what to say...I was able to wisper something like :sukria and was trying to smile with kind of apology on my face...but inside I was really embarrased by behaviour of "my people". This is big des-respect of local habits and culture and I guess nobody has right to behave like that in other country. I was very upset because of this...
I felt sorry for this family and at the same time it help me to make picture about character of some people I was travelling with.
Just to think about that again and again to see in from of me faces of these poor people - make me feel stupid...
Since that time maaaaaany things have happened:
I went for 1 week to Nepal - Katmandu and without any planning I attended trip to Himalayas on the board of small plane - Air Budda :)
It took off around 5 in the morning and within 30 minutes I had chance to see Mount Everest just couple of meters far away from me...
I can't describe that feeling...you know, I would have NEVER EVER thought that I will be there and see it...the TOP of the WORDL...
This made me think, how many weird coincedences had to happened to bring me here and see this icy beauty in the light of morning sun...I didn't plan it - and at the same time, there are so many people they dream about this, searching for money and vacation just to get there...and I got it just like that...without any special effort...going from the 5 star hotel by privat 4x4 on the airport, sit into the little plain and ... just wait to see it...
I even though that actually I don't deserve it...seriously - I found this unfair, that I'm experiencing something so amazing withou ANY effort.
You know - you are trying so many times so hard to get something and you are facing so many difficulties to move just a little little bit towards you goal...and at the same time, some things falls into your hands just like that...
When I told my mum, she was thinking I'm making fun of her :) and I ended up saying - eeh, trip was nothing speciall - just saw Everest :) but I guess everybody knows, that this was awesome experience...
Unfortunately I didn't have that much chance to "feel the country"...I mean going through Katmandu, eat local food and observe peoples life...I was travelling with other people from our company and they didn't feel comfortable and I coudn't go alone.
There was one incident, what made me feel really stupid...Our guide wanted to take us to local restaurant.If you see the country, you just can't expect luxury of Dubai and you have to set you expectation pretty low, but Nepali people are so humble and ground to earth, that you actually don't need fancy place to eat to really enjoy it. So, we entered local restaurant,run by family.They saw us and immediately started to prepare table. Place was dark, but coisy and small. Water was already on the way, but my collegues just turned and left without saying anything. I was surprised and looked on faces of the family members. All of them were so shocked - you can see how much they don't know what happened. They were standing - frozen -in the middle of welcome, eyes with question what did THEY DO WRONG...probably somebody did something HORRIBLE. They were really afraid...I was left there - having no idea what to say...I was able to wisper something like :sukria and was trying to smile with kind of apology on my face...but inside I was really embarrased by behaviour of "my people". This is big des-respect of local habits and culture and I guess nobody has right to behave like that in other country. I was very upset because of this...
I felt sorry for this family and at the same time it help me to make picture about character of some people I was travelling with.
Just to think about that again and again to see in from of me faces of these poor people - make me feel stupid...
Friday, July 06, 2007
Upsssss
time is flying...
I'm really sorry I was not able to update my blog for such a long time...
The thing is, that our company blocked this web, so I can't log in and therefore I can't give you updates regulary...
Just to make it fast and easy :)
I'm doing fine, my husband and all 2 kids are also fine :) :) :)
No - seriously :) I'm very happy in my life in these days there is only one thing I'm not happy at all and it is my job. Actually my boss :) to be exact.
But since she was out of office for 2 weeks, I had BLAST :) and now I have to survive only one week and then I WILL be out of the country also :)
I'm quite excited, because there are 2 business trips planned - 4 days in Nepal - Kathmandu and 5 days in Burma-Yangoon :)
Well, I know it will be more about airport -> hotel -> interivews -> hotel -> airport, but I believe, I will be able to at least look around of the hotel area :) to get a little bit of "smell" of that place :)
I'm really looking forward to get out of desert to green area, mountains and some nature :)
AAAAAAAAAAND
I'm planning to go home :) for vacation - 14 amazing days :)
Planned timing is to leave Dubai on 22.8. and come back on 5.9. just before Ramadan starts :) so I should get back to work in easy mood :)
Talking about work - I'm looking for job - new job and new boss :) and also higher responsibilities.
It is time to move on with my career and since I'm planning to go home in 2 years, I should really make a move :)
Regarding my social life - there is nothing I can complain about - I'm meeting my friends, having fun and enjoying beach :)
Recently I had just amazing time with closer friends on Music Festival. The top of the evening was Laurin Hill, but unfotunately she got strong cold and her amazing voice was gone.
She was singing anyway - even she was hardly able to speak.
Many people left, but I was happy we stayed and enjoyed special atmosphere...all of us were singing with her and had space enough to dance and the music just got you :)
I believe - being there - with special people around - listening to her and seeing her effort - feeling free and happy - this will stay in my mind forever.
I had really nice time...
Now I feel a little bit guilty, because some of my friends are going through very difficult time...and I can't help them, I can't be with them...I just know what is happening. So, how come, I can have such a nice days and time, when they can't...
They are not worse or better than me, so we should be on the same line...
It is just couple of days ago - when I was discussing this with Ana...
We were talking about life - playing "fair play" game or not and based on what kind of rules.
I just don't know where I got this from, that life is fair. Maybe from my childhood, when I believed in fairy tales and magic :) That I was brought up in a way to believe, that bad things will get back to me and good things will be recognized and rewarded.
But this is not happening!
And I still believe in it...I still believe in balance in life and some kind of higher justice...
But it is getting harder and harder...
Let's see, how long it will last in me...
I'm really sorry I was not able to update my blog for such a long time...
The thing is, that our company blocked this web, so I can't log in and therefore I can't give you updates regulary...
Just to make it fast and easy :)
I'm doing fine, my husband and all 2 kids are also fine :) :) :)
No - seriously :) I'm very happy in my life in these days there is only one thing I'm not happy at all and it is my job. Actually my boss :) to be exact.
But since she was out of office for 2 weeks, I had BLAST :) and now I have to survive only one week and then I WILL be out of the country also :)
I'm quite excited, because there are 2 business trips planned - 4 days in Nepal - Kathmandu and 5 days in Burma-Yangoon :)
Well, I know it will be more about airport -> hotel -> interivews -> hotel -> airport, but I believe, I will be able to at least look around of the hotel area :) to get a little bit of "smell" of that place :)
I'm really looking forward to get out of desert to green area, mountains and some nature :)
AAAAAAAAAAND
I'm planning to go home :) for vacation - 14 amazing days :)
Planned timing is to leave Dubai on 22.8. and come back on 5.9. just before Ramadan starts :) so I should get back to work in easy mood :)
Talking about work - I'm looking for job - new job and new boss :) and also higher responsibilities.
It is time to move on with my career and since I'm planning to go home in 2 years, I should really make a move :)
Regarding my social life - there is nothing I can complain about - I'm meeting my friends, having fun and enjoying beach :)
Recently I had just amazing time with closer friends on Music Festival. The top of the evening was Laurin Hill, but unfotunately she got strong cold and her amazing voice was gone.
She was singing anyway - even she was hardly able to speak.
Many people left, but I was happy we stayed and enjoyed special atmosphere...all of us were singing with her and had space enough to dance and the music just got you :)
I believe - being there - with special people around - listening to her and seeing her effort - feeling free and happy - this will stay in my mind forever.
I had really nice time...
Now I feel a little bit guilty, because some of my friends are going through very difficult time...and I can't help them, I can't be with them...I just know what is happening. So, how come, I can have such a nice days and time, when they can't...
They are not worse or better than me, so we should be on the same line...
It is just couple of days ago - when I was discussing this with Ana...
We were talking about life - playing "fair play" game or not and based on what kind of rules.
I just don't know where I got this from, that life is fair. Maybe from my childhood, when I believed in fairy tales and magic :) That I was brought up in a way to believe, that bad things will get back to me and good things will be recognized and rewarded.
But this is not happening!
And I still believe in it...I still believe in balance in life and some kind of higher justice...
But it is getting harder and harder...
Let's see, how long it will last in me...
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Reason, Season ect.
Hello my friends,
I just got email today from one person, I met 6 months ago...just for couple of days...
His name is Mark, he is funky Filipino guy - young, crazy and working for our company in KSA. He was admin support for recruitment trip in Indonesia and we had really fun...
Just 3 days - and we became close friends...very easily...haven't seen each other since than...just sending emails and sms time to time.
At the same time, I had to say buy to VERY close friend from the office. Gigi - Turkish girl with temperament, brain and heart on the right place - funny, smart, professional, honest and brave.
We join company together - the same day, the same position. I learnt a lot from her - talking about work, but also as person.
We went together through good times and bad times and spent together more time than her with her husband :) (thanks to our long working hours :) )
Now she is gone...back in her home country-to take rest, relax, enjoy family atmosphere and generally to get better...
I lost my soul-mate...good colleague...kind of older sister...
I told her - I'm not saying bye bye, because I'm going to visit you...and I'm really going :) to Turkey :)
Well, I don't know when, but it will be soon :) that's what I know :)
At the same time - I have still good friends here in Dubai and was in contact with my family recently...and all this lead me to think a little bit about following email I received (from Mark):
People come into your life for a reason, a seasonor a lifetime.
When you know which one it is, youwill know what to do for that person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usuallyto meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a god send and they are. They are therefor the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die.Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season!
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons,things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down will probably will.... You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder everytime.... You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.... You'll fight with your best friend and you'll blame a new love for things an old one did.... You'll cry coz time is passing to fast and you'll eventually lose someone you love.
So take too many pics, laugh too much, take time to look up at the stars, sing loudly, feel the cold wind, smile a lot, and love like you've never been hurt coz every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back....
I just got email today from one person, I met 6 months ago...just for couple of days...
His name is Mark, he is funky Filipino guy - young, crazy and working for our company in KSA. He was admin support for recruitment trip in Indonesia and we had really fun...
Just 3 days - and we became close friends...very easily...haven't seen each other since than...just sending emails and sms time to time.
At the same time, I had to say buy to VERY close friend from the office. Gigi - Turkish girl with temperament, brain and heart on the right place - funny, smart, professional, honest and brave.
We join company together - the same day, the same position. I learnt a lot from her - talking about work, but also as person.
We went together through good times and bad times and spent together more time than her with her husband :) (thanks to our long working hours :) )
Now she is gone...back in her home country-to take rest, relax, enjoy family atmosphere and generally to get better...
I lost my soul-mate...good colleague...kind of older sister...
I told her - I'm not saying bye bye, because I'm going to visit you...and I'm really going :) to Turkey :)
Well, I don't know when, but it will be soon :) that's what I know :)
At the same time - I have still good friends here in Dubai and was in contact with my family recently...and all this lead me to think a little bit about following email I received (from Mark):
People come into your life for a reason, a seasonor a lifetime.
When you know which one it is, youwill know what to do for that person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usuallyto meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a god send and they are. They are therefor the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die.Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season!
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons,things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down will probably will.... You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder everytime.... You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.... You'll fight with your best friend and you'll blame a new love for things an old one did.... You'll cry coz time is passing to fast and you'll eventually lose someone you love.
So take too many pics, laugh too much, take time to look up at the stars, sing loudly, feel the cold wind, smile a lot, and love like you've never been hurt coz every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back....
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Being SILENT...
Have you ever experienced a moment in your life when you just ran out of words and you go...
S i l e n t???
Let me assist you in recalling...
...the moment when you left your home for the first time and you look back at your parents who are worried that their son/daughter are leaving them yet happy that their child took the first step towards independence.
... ...the moment when the girl/boy you like most.. smiled back at you!
You don't say anything... you just smile back...
... the moment when you get better marks than you expected... those "numb" moments of ecstasy n surprise "is that true?"...
... the moment when you are parting with your old friend(s) and the train has just started... and you are standing on the door of the wagon... waving "bye-bye" with your heart beating fast...
... the moment after the HR manager has just called you and told you," You are through! Congrats!"
... the moment when you sit alone in your room after having told everyone that you cleared that exam you prepared for 6 months!!
Let me assist you in recalling...
...the moment when you left your home for the first time and you look back at your parents who are worried that their son/daughter are leaving them yet happy that their child took the first step towards independence.
... ...the moment when the girl/boy you like most.. smiled back at you!
You don't say anything... you just smile back...
... the moment when you get better marks than you expected... those "numb" moments of ecstasy n surprise "is that true?"...
... the moment when you are parting with your old friend(s) and the train has just started... and you are standing on the door of the wagon... waving "bye-bye" with your heart beating fast...
... the moment after the HR manager has just called you and told you," You are through! Congrats!"
... the moment when you sit alone in your room after having told everyone that you cleared that exam you prepared for 6 months!!
You can go on remembering your "special" moments!
I had always wondered why I never said anything to myself at those moments... as if it was "understood"... happiness, joy, pain... all feelings just flowed ceaselessly in the 'years' that passed in those flash moments!
They say... the best way to communicate is through "silence".
Love. Joy. Grief. Surprise. Anger. Hope. Expectations. Support.
Can you imagine the importance of a silent moment in a song?? When Bryan Adams stops for a while along with music, before he goes on in his husky voice...
... Please forgive me. I can't stop loving you!
Ever had those moments when you thought you were tired enough that you reach for your bed after dinner... but find yourself wide awake looking at the roof of your room silently...
But you sure are 'thinking'.... those moments of self-talk are the most important in our lives. Those moments when we listen to our own hearts!
Those promises... those decisions... those are the moments when we make our destinies!
Next time you go silent... listen carefully to what your heart is saying... listen to its joy...listen to its pain.. listen to its fears... listen to its desires..
Don't make it shut up and go off to sleep...
LISTEN TO THAT VOICE and ACCEPT EVERYTHING IT SAYS!
That voice alone can lead you to the abode of peace that your sleep lacks... peace that awaits you!
Be in touch with your true self... be silent once a day, every day!
Silence Speaks More Than Ur Words
I had always wondered why I never said anything to myself at those moments... as if it was "understood"... happiness, joy, pain... all feelings just flowed ceaselessly in the 'years' that passed in those flash moments!
They say... the best way to communicate is through "silence".
Love. Joy. Grief. Surprise. Anger. Hope. Expectations. Support.
Can you imagine the importance of a silent moment in a song?? When Bryan Adams stops for a while along with music, before he goes on in his husky voice...
... Please forgive me. I can't stop loving you!
Ever had those moments when you thought you were tired enough that you reach for your bed after dinner... but find yourself wide awake looking at the roof of your room silently...
But you sure are 'thinking'.... those moments of self-talk are the most important in our lives. Those moments when we listen to our own hearts!
Those promises... those decisions... those are the moments when we make our destinies!
Next time you go silent... listen carefully to what your heart is saying... listen to its joy...listen to its pain.. listen to its fears... listen to its desires..
Don't make it shut up and go off to sleep...
LISTEN TO THAT VOICE and ACCEPT EVERYTHING IT SAYS!
That voice alone can lead you to the abode of peace that your sleep lacks... peace that awaits you!
Be in touch with your true self... be silent once a day, every day!
Silence Speaks More Than Ur Words
Monday, April 23, 2007
GOOD NEWS !
Fist of all I'm back from Jordan :)
I'm back in one piece, full of amazing memories and 2 CDs of pictures :)
Next blog post will be about my vacation :)
Second - our company revised working hours and we got shorter working time in the office!!!
Isn't it amazing to come back from vacation and go home earlier?
Isn't it amazing to come back from vacation and go home earlier?
Third - I'm going home in summer :)
well - if for good or vacation, this is not sure yet, but I'm going home...so far it seems it will be only for vacation, because there are some positive perspectives in our company. But since I'm here for 2 years, I already know - you actually never know :)
Fourth - that will be too much for one post, wouldn't be? :)
:)
What about your good news?
Picture of the Month
Reflection
Upss...another month is gone :)
Everything happened so fast!
Evicka was here for 4 days - veeeeeeeery intensive 4 days :) We almost didn't sleep and were visiting everything possible, so she will have colorful portfolio of memories:
We started in the Mosque - with presentation about islam, than we went to Jumeirah beach for short walk and visited Madinat Jumeirah (really nice shopping mall). Than we were observing crazy construction of palm islands and Dubai Marina area, took picture of Ski place in Mall of Emirates (the biggest shopping Mall on the world) and to complete nice trip, we got stuck for more than hour in que in Deira City Centre - waiting for taxi to get home :)
Day after was more relaxed - sleeping, walking around the creek, we enjoyed nice hour on the boat to see historical part of Dubai & museum & gold & spice souq. Evening was in "Easter mood", since there were parents of friend of mine - from Slovakia and we were eating and drinking home, central European food and of course following necessary "easter beating" and "water pouring" :)
Well - to enjoy UAE in all possible ways, we managed thanks to my another friend to get out of Dubai and went to Fujairah - mountains, beach, historical places and mniameee food and great evening in sheesha place next to the creek was the best end of the day.
The last day with Evicka was full of new things for me - we went to Al Ain, emirate full of green gardens and flowers - thanks to good visibility we had amazing view from mountains all around. And to make the last day perfect - we were cooking for dinner "bramboraky" with some filling of chicken&mashrooms&vegetable.
But the fact, that Evicka was here was not only about running around UAE and feeding our stomachs...for me it was about feeling home...able to talk in my mother language...
Since we haven't seen each other almost 2 years - it was reflection on my UAE experience, on my life generally.
We were talking a lot about us, about our friends and people we know and of course also about our future. We were laughing together, we were crying together, we had fun and serious conversation...
And the most important was, it was like Evicka never left...like we haven't seen each other just for a while...
Yep, we are older, more mature and each of us had to cope with different things in different ways, but still - we are the same in our hearts...and thanks to her connection with other friends, I had impression we are here all of us - not only me and her.
I'm really happy Evicka was here and she left piece of her here - I don't think she "again" forgot something :) I mean, she brought here for me a little bit of home (beside bottle of Fernet and Studentska pecet) :)
Hmm - she actually forgot here her sweatshirt, but we were able to get it back on time :)
Thank you, Evi :) REALLY THANKS and let's go to China together!
Chico
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Btw...
There are people in our office, who are investing cca 1 hour per day into discussion about diet.
Woah! That's drives me crazy...I personally believe, that these people really don't have to be worried about their shapes, since they have probably the same weight as me, but are 3 heads taller...Second thing is, that if I understand it well - only talking doesn't help :)
Since this topic seems to be never-ending and other people in the office are getting annoyed by this, somebody sent to those people following email (I swear, that it was not me!!! and if I know WHO was it, I would kiss this person :))))
HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSIONQ :
Q:I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true?
A :Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.
Q : Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
A :You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafyvegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.
Q :Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A :No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!
Q :How can I calculate my body / fat ratio?
A :Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.
Q :What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?
A :Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good!
Q :Aren't fried foods bad for you?
A :YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!!... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?
Q :Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?
A :Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.
Q :Is chocolate bad for me?
A :Are you crazy?HELLO. Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It's the best feel-good food around!
Q :Is swimming good for your figure?
A :If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.
Q :Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
A :Hey! 'Round' is a shape!
Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have hadabout food and diets.And remember: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, What a Ride"
What's going on...
Yaaaaaj, long time, right?
Btw. how are you enjoying March, guys? Spring is coming, love is all around...Easter holidays are knocking on the door...
I miss a little bit observing melting snow and little green pieces of plants trying to fight with rest of winter...you can smell fresh cold air on your face, but sun is warm already...tickling you on your nose :)
I used to enjoy spring 2x per year :) because my university town was a little bit warmer than my home village. So I was able to breath spring atmoshpere in Karvina first and when it was almost over, it went to Sobotin and had one more chance to enjoy "wake up" of Mother Nature again :) (btw. I'm not sure if "Mother Nature" exist in english, so I'm sorry if it looks weird)
Here in Dubai you can't feel it...well, it is getting warmer and warmer. It is already 25 C at 7:15 in the morning (I'm checking this when I'm walking to the office). But since I'm still able to walk - it is cool :)
In my country - we have something like "Spring cleaning" - it means BIG cleaning everywhere - house, personal life, life style...it is symbol of being ready for new life...Yep - kind of milestone for somebody, who is into New Years Resolution.
So, I was cleaning also trying to organize myself and make some plans...
1. I arranged visa for my friend Evicka :) and she is COMIIIIIIING!!!! first weekend in April! I just can't wait that day :)
2. I booked my ticket to Jordan! - I'm going to spend there one amazing week! Travelling around and meeting other friends, visiting PETRA (my dream since childhood), Aqabba, of course Amman and Jerash :) and I have to check, how much dead is Dead See :)
3. I signed in to Kick Box classes and I have to say, that our trainer is really cool :), tough guy, who helps us to get fit. I'm seriosly enjoying these classes - it is the best way how to relax - forget about everything, being focused only on the spot and kicking and boxing and sweating :) music is loud and keeps you in rythm - simply AWESOME! :)
4. I went also with my friends into BellyDancing class - it is actually more about fitness and dancing. Ehhh - I think I'm good dancer, but all these moves are so funny and new to me, that I look like piece of wood :) I was wondering HOW our teacher can MOVE with THIS part of her body ?!!! And I was laughing so much whole class :) Really good relaxation :)
5. Regarding some recent social activities - my life was in last 2 months...interesting :) - going out with my landlords (Global Village market) - arranging B-Day surprises for my friends (Nadine was the BEST!), visiting friends and trying to get more concrete picture about my carreer :) and I also celebrated St.Patric's Day - Irish tradition - everything was green, Irish music all around, smiling people with beer - well, life is great in such a moment :)
Actually on this place I discovered something :) I took picture of friend of mine, just to show him, how do I see him from my point of view (I mean thanks to my size...) and he did the same for me...have a look - this is really funny :)))
Btw. how are you enjoying March, guys? Spring is coming, love is all around...Easter holidays are knocking on the door...
I miss a little bit observing melting snow and little green pieces of plants trying to fight with rest of winter...you can smell fresh cold air on your face, but sun is warm already...tickling you on your nose :)
I used to enjoy spring 2x per year :) because my university town was a little bit warmer than my home village. So I was able to breath spring atmoshpere in Karvina first and when it was almost over, it went to Sobotin and had one more chance to enjoy "wake up" of Mother Nature again :) (btw. I'm not sure if "Mother Nature" exist in english, so I'm sorry if it looks weird)
Here in Dubai you can't feel it...well, it is getting warmer and warmer. It is already 25 C at 7:15 in the morning (I'm checking this when I'm walking to the office). But since I'm still able to walk - it is cool :)
In my country - we have something like "Spring cleaning" - it means BIG cleaning everywhere - house, personal life, life style...it is symbol of being ready for new life...Yep - kind of milestone for somebody, who is into New Years Resolution.
So, I was cleaning also trying to organize myself and make some plans...
1. I arranged visa for my friend Evicka :) and she is COMIIIIIIING!!!! first weekend in April! I just can't wait that day :)
2. I booked my ticket to Jordan! - I'm going to spend there one amazing week! Travelling around and meeting other friends, visiting PETRA (my dream since childhood), Aqabba, of course Amman and Jerash :) and I have to check, how much dead is Dead See :)
3. I signed in to Kick Box classes and I have to say, that our trainer is really cool :), tough guy, who helps us to get fit. I'm seriosly enjoying these classes - it is the best way how to relax - forget about everything, being focused only on the spot and kicking and boxing and sweating :) music is loud and keeps you in rythm - simply AWESOME! :)
4. I went also with my friends into BellyDancing class - it is actually more about fitness and dancing. Ehhh - I think I'm good dancer, but all these moves are so funny and new to me, that I look like piece of wood :) I was wondering HOW our teacher can MOVE with THIS part of her body ?!!! And I was laughing so much whole class :) Really good relaxation :)
5. Regarding some recent social activities - my life was in last 2 months...interesting :) - going out with my landlords (Global Village market) - arranging B-Day surprises for my friends (Nadine was the BEST!), visiting friends and trying to get more concrete picture about my carreer :) and I also celebrated St.Patric's Day - Irish tradition - everything was green, Irish music all around, smiling people with beer - well, life is great in such a moment :)
Actually on this place I discovered something :) I took picture of friend of mine, just to show him, how do I see him from my point of view (I mean thanks to my size...) and he did the same for me...have a look - this is really funny :)))
Sunday, February 04, 2007
I miss you, guys :)
Well, this is not about my czech friends :)
This is about "my" trainees...
Carl Ross Dean, Canadian trainee number 1 at our LC, become so much part of our lifes...
Carl, I miss your: "but I'm Canadian and everybody loves me" :)
Always full of positive energy, big guy with big smile and big heart...
Guilherme,
Brasilian who learnt how to speak czech - sometimes we made fun of him and were telling him, that he is actually not important...he is just number in our database :o)"Klaro, staci jen malo a budeme par..." I will never forget his favourite song and pictures from family rice plantage :)
Nicolas Gagne Cote - Canadian musician, who created own CD during his internship and was using blanket from dorms instead of sleeping bag :o) and getting everywhere on in-line skates.
When we saw each other last time, he told me, that he is not crying, that it is raining...
I know it was not raining and it was one of the most beautiful morning walks I have ever had in Karvina :)
They are coming this year to Europe...wanted to meet...I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it, so I'm thinking of them and miss them :)
That's it.
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