Or I will go hitchhiking somewhere? I've never done this before. It seems to be quite risky. But maybe it's time to make a go of something new? With a friend beside me it's not so terrifying. I must consider that ;)
środa, 29 maja 2013
How about.. going hitchhiking?
I went down with flu (end-of-term examinations routine) and now I'm lying in my bed pretending to study a little but it doesn't work actually. In about a month I'm enjoying my summer break and right now it is much more interesting for me to focus on my summer itineraries than on "morphosyntaxe". I want to make this summer vacation unforgettable. I've decided that I want a bit more adventure in my life. And that means I'm going away this summer with my friends :) That goes without saying as for I identify 'adventure' with travelling. I was thinking about visiting my friend Janka who lives in Masuria and encouraging her to spend some time with me under canvas. Actually she invited me to her place some time ago and as for she never goes back on her word so maybe...
Or I will go hitchhiking somewhere? I've never done this before. It seems to be quite risky. But maybe it's time to make a go of something new? With a friend beside me it's not so terrifying. I must consider that ;)
Or I will go hitchhiking somewhere? I've never done this before. It seems to be quite risky. But maybe it's time to make a go of something new? With a friend beside me it's not so terrifying. I must consider that ;)
piątek, 24 maja 2013
To be like her
Once upon a time there lived a young girl in pristine woods of Virginia...
She was an Indian, like many others but her history became out of the ordinary. Matoaka, the daughter of mamanatowick Powhatan, the paramount chief of Tsenacomoco, today is known all over the world, although we prefer to use her childhood nickname - Pocahontas.
I found out who she was thanks to the Disney movie from 1995. In my personal opinion this is the best Disney production ever. Moving, with a though-provoking ending and beautiful soundtrack including such pieces like for example famous "Farewell"...
As a child I was climbing trees and hiding in bushes pretending to be Pocahontas. In her native languge Pocahontas meant 'playful one' and today I think this expression suited my childish character too. I was enchanted by her mysterious life in woods, so different from my own. When I grew up I started to think about her not only as an inspiring "Disney heroine". The more I have found out about her, the more I have looked up to her. She was saving people's lives, starting with a pale stranger, called captain John Smith. She had a great impact on the negotiations between the English and her tribe. Thanks to her Powhatan prisoners were released. She also managed to persuade her father to sent food to the starving settlers. She was such a courageous and strong woman. She went through many difficult experiences like being captured and held for ransom. For me, it's incredible how open-minded she was. Although she was thrown to the unknown she learned the English language, religion and customs.
We know quite a lot of facts about Pocahontas' life, but still there are many gaps in her history. Famous "love story" has inspired many writers and directors up to nowadays, but we can only assume whether she was truly in love with the English man. We often mention the name of John Smith, but probably it was John Rolfe who played the role of Romeo in Pocahontas' life. It is true that her father and ex-husband Kocoum were against the marriage with Rolfe, so they were struggling to get married. Still, we don't know nothing about her feelings. From settler's writings we know that John Rolfe did love Pocahontas, but what about her? There is a slight possibility that she chose to marry him and convert to Christianity to guarantee the peace..
These doubts make me feel even more respectful towards Pocahontas. We will never find out whether it is true, but it's quite likely that Pocahontas became a sign of peace by sacrificing her own happiness..
As for inspired movies.. Here's my favorite feature film interpretation of the legend, The New World: :)
She was an Indian, like many others but her history became out of the ordinary. Matoaka, the daughter of mamanatowick Powhatan, the paramount chief of Tsenacomoco, today is known all over the world, although we prefer to use her childhood nickname - Pocahontas.
I found out who she was thanks to the Disney movie from 1995. In my personal opinion this is the best Disney production ever. Moving, with a though-provoking ending and beautiful soundtrack including such pieces like for example famous "Farewell"...
As a child I was climbing trees and hiding in bushes pretending to be Pocahontas. In her native languge Pocahontas meant 'playful one' and today I think this expression suited my childish character too. I was enchanted by her mysterious life in woods, so different from my own. When I grew up I started to think about her not only as an inspiring "Disney heroine". The more I have found out about her, the more I have looked up to her. She was saving people's lives, starting with a pale stranger, called captain John Smith. She had a great impact on the negotiations between the English and her tribe. Thanks to her Powhatan prisoners were released. She also managed to persuade her father to sent food to the starving settlers. She was such a courageous and strong woman. She went through many difficult experiences like being captured and held for ransom. For me, it's incredible how open-minded she was. Although she was thrown to the unknown she learned the English language, religion and customs.
We know quite a lot of facts about Pocahontas' life, but still there are many gaps in her history. Famous "love story" has inspired many writers and directors up to nowadays, but we can only assume whether she was truly in love with the English man. We often mention the name of John Smith, but probably it was John Rolfe who played the role of Romeo in Pocahontas' life. It is true that her father and ex-husband Kocoum were against the marriage with Rolfe, so they were struggling to get married. Still, we don't know nothing about her feelings. From settler's writings we know that John Rolfe did love Pocahontas, but what about her? There is a slight possibility that she chose to marry him and convert to Christianity to guarantee the peace..
These doubts make me feel even more respectful towards Pocahontas. We will never find out whether it is true, but it's quite likely that Pocahontas became a sign of peace by sacrificing her own happiness..
As for inspired movies.. Here's my favorite feature film interpretation of the legend, The New World: :)
poniedziałek, 20 maja 2013
Mobile Phone
Nowadays mobile phones offer so many gadgets that is hard to call them just phones. I'm an excellent example, I don't use my phone as it is supposed to be used - I'm constantly unavailable. This of course cause many, many argues between me and my friends. I absolutely understand them - it must be annoying. The problem is that I'm not emotionally attached to my mobile. I hate being available which is connected with keeping it mobile in a back-pocket, charging it and taking care about silent profiles..
As for me, a mobile phone is at first an alarm clock, MP3 player and a camera. I have about 3000 photos on my memory card. I like browsing them - it's like reading a diary. They keep my best memories safe.. like for example summer days in Wisełka ;)
As for me, a mobile phone is at first an alarm clock, MP3 player and a camera. I have about 3000 photos on my memory card. I like browsing them - it's like reading a diary. They keep my best memories safe.. like for example summer days in Wisełka ;)
The morning on the beach..
..and the sleeping bag full of sand.
Pink sneakers with ticks included
..hours of roaming around..
..and eating chocolate! ;)
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