free day off

I
took a free day off. And so did most of the people in Poland. Tomorrow
is All Saints’ day and nobody wanted to go to work only for one day…

My best pal
from studies, Sylwek, visited me yesterday. He even stayed with my
family to have dinner. My Mum liked him from the very beginning.. she
even felt a bit sorry for him ’cause Sylwek’s mum died a year ago.
Funny, we started to be friends over 5 years ago and only yesterday he
was at my home for the first time!!

Sylwek brought
me all parts of "Lord of the Rings" on DVD. Now I can watch!! But first
I’m going to read… and then compare the movie with the book. My
experience tells me that books used to be more interesting than movies
– maybe this time it will be different? I’ve watched only first part
but I don’t quite remember it. I’ve watched it in Rovaniemi in Finland
together with my friend-family. They were reading subtitles in Finnish
and I was watching the original English version. Not all was
understandable for me, now I have the Polish version.

I bought a
webcam!! Now I can see my friends from abroad, not only to type and
hear. I am so excited I can see my Chinese friend… and to be seen,
also. I’m very satissfied with having the webcam although after 2 days I
had some problems with drivers – as always!! Hopefully I won’t screw
anything…

There is
something worth mention. I don’t like this feeling but I’m starting to
dislike my work. Maybe it’s because I have even more to do everyday
or… maybe I’m  beginning to be afraid I will stuck there forever
and I won’t be able to change it? I can’t explain it. I worry ’cause I
always wanted to do what I like… not to be made to go to work.

Agnieszka
passed her master exam. I knew it, I kept my fingers crossed. We met
that evening, I bought her a yellow rose and we drank a glass of wine.
Then we went to the cinema… but I was so tired that… I fell asleep
during the movie. For the first time such thing had happened to me!!
And I don’t remember what this movie was about… Agnieszka went home,
and I think we will not meet for a long time. She doesn’t want to live in Toruń… even because of me 
That’s sad but I have to
get used to if I want to move out of Poland. On her side, she doesn’t
have to accept my decision of going there. But she accepts it so
strongly!! I want to go, no matter what. Something’s
pushing me away. It’s very exciting and tempting.

celice

Hitlist, October 31st

1. 1 (5) Robbie Williams – Tripping
2. 2 (4) A-Ha – Celice
3. 6 (13) James Blunt – You’re Beautiful
4. 11 (4) Room 5 – Make Luv
5. 3 (5) T.A.T.U. – All About Us
6. 5 (6) Depeche Mode – Precious
7. – (1) Pharrell feat. Gwen Stefani – Can I Have It Like That
8. 4 (19) Daniel Powter – Bad Day
9. 7 (7) Negative – Frozen To Lose It All
10. 10 (3) The Bravery – An Honest Mistake
11. 16 (3) Rammstein – Benzin
12. 12 (2) Sugababes – Push The Button
13. 14 (9) Oasis – The Importance Of Being Idle
14. 20 (2) Rob Thomas – This Is How A Heart Breaks
15. 17 (8) Nightwish – Sleeping Sun
16. 9 (11) The Rasmus – No Fear
17. – (1) The Rasmus – Sail Away
18. 8 (6) Juanes – La Camisa Negra
19. – (1) The Black Eyed Peas – My Humps
20. 13 (12) Gorillaz – Dare
    

happy

I’m
extremely happy. Yes, I am not afraid to say that. Soon I’m going to
China, the final decision has been done. I even told that to my
parents; first they didn’t want to believe that… But I said that I
have to ’cause I would always regret that I didn’t do it if I don’t go.
When to travel if not now?? I don’t have any special obligations –
exept my work of course… I have signed the contract which finnishes
at the end of March and I’m gonna to fill this obligation. After all
I’m responsible person, aren’t I? I can’t wait I will get the airplane
ticket to China… I can’t wait I am in China!! God, I’m so excited!!
Life is to make your dreams come true, isn’t it?
I had a quite great party today. My sister-in-law had a nameday two
days ago and today we celebrated it with the whole family. There is a
custom in Poland that we celebrate namedays – each day has it’s own
patron saint… For example my nameday is on 25th of July, it’s a Saint
Christopher’s Day. Actually there doesn’t should be the "saint" – names
which are not saint are also pointed to the stated day. On Thursday
there was Iwona’s day, so there was another occasion to have party.
It’s smart, isn’t it?
By the way, soon I’m having a birthday, on 24th of November. I am still
wondering if I should organize a party or to spend this evening only
with the very special person. It’d be so great…
Yes, I’m happy. My life is brilliant.

thinking

Guess
what I’m thinking about… still about the same thing as for the past
few days – or even more ’cause it’s been already two weeks time since
this critical event. And I’m closer…!

I don’t want to bore anyone, so for now I’m finnishing with this topic.  For sure I will write about… OK, about China – a lot in the future!

Agnieszka has
the master exam on Tuesday. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for her
luck. After graduation there will be big changes in her (and also mine)
life… She told me last week that she would like to go to France for a
longer time. And it’s not funny, I don’t like this idea. On the other
side she doesn’t have to accept my crazy ideas for life… Hard times
for us are coming, I tell you.

It’s been raining almost all the day. Sunny autumn has gone. The trees are almost naked.

Last week I
bought the earphone. Thanks to that I can talk through Internet and
it’s amazing feeling. You can feel people who are very far away just
like they sit right next to you. If I go… it’d be useful in not-losing
contact with friends and family!! Now I want to buy a webcam – to make
possible that people could see me, not only hear me.  Technology is
fantastic; let’s not be afraid of using it!!

tripping

Hitlist, October 24th

1. 1 (4) Robbie Williams – Tripping
2. 4 (3) A-Ha – Celice
3. 7 (4) T.A.T.U. – All About Us
4. 3 (18) Daniel Powter – Bad Day
5. 5 (5) Depeche Mode – Precious
6. 13 (12) James Blunt – You’re Beautiful
7. 2 (6) Negative – Frozen To Lose It All
8. 11 (5) Juanes – La Camisa Negra
9. 10 (10) The Rasmus – No Fear
10. 8 (2) The Bravery – An Honest Mistake
11. 14 (3) Room 5 – Make Luv
12. – (1) Sugababes – Push The Button
13. 15 (11) Gorillaz – Dare
14. 6 (8) Oasis – The Importance Of Being Idle
15. 12 (3) Franz Ferdinand – Do You Want To
16. 20 (2) Rammstein – Benzin
17. 9 (7) Nightwish – Sleeping Sun
18. 19 (4) The Game – Dreams
19. 16 (6) HIM – Wings Of A Butterfly
20. – (1) Rob Thomas – This Is How A Heart Breaks
    

my Chinese freind

Please,
meet my Chinese friend – Calvin. I attached some photos, he allowed!!
It’s because of him I’m thinking of going to China …
I like him very much and I have known this since our first meeting.
Magic is in the air [it’s starting to be my favourite expression to
describe friendships].
China is so far away… and I’m not scared so terribly. Well, maybe a little. But life is to put dreams into reality, isn’t it?
Thank you, Calvin !

is it possible?

Is it possible that I’m going to China?

I would like to do it so much!

I can’t think about anything else but China…

That would be the greatest adventure of my life – ever!

[Funny; I was thinking the same before trip to Finland…]

frozen to lose it all

The
weather today just sucks. It’s raining all the time, it’s cold (only
about 10 degrees) and terribly grey… I’ve been nowhere because of the
weather. Boring day. Incredible, I want to go to work, ’cause at least
something’s happening there… I need the blue sky.
The soundtrack for today is Daniel Powter’s "Bad Day" (although it’s one of the most optimistic songs… ever! ).

Hitlist, October 17th

1. 7 (3) Robbie Williams – Tripping
2. 15 (5) Negative – Frozen To Lose It All
3. 1 (17) Daniel Powter – Bad Day
4. 10 (2) A-Ha – Celice
5. 8 (4) Depeche Mode – Precious
6. 2 (7) Oasis – The Importance Of Being Idle
7. 3 (3) T.A.T.U. – All About Us
8. – (1) The Bravery – An Honest Mistake
9. 4 (6) Nightwish – Sleeping Sun
10. 11 (9) The Rasmus – No Fear
11. 5 (4) Juanes – La Camisa Negra
12. 13 (2) Franz Ferdinand – Do You Want To
13. 6 (11) James Blunt – You’re Beautiful
14. 19 (2) Room 5 – Make Luv
15. 9 (10) Gorillaz – Dare
16. 12 (5) HIM – Wings Of A Butterfly
17. 17 (6) Gwen Stefani – Cool
18. 16 (2) Rihanna – Pon De Replay
19. 20 (3) The Game – Dreams
20. – (1) Rammstein – Benzin
    

meeting people

Almost
whole Saturday I spent in Internet. I know it’s not very healthy –
especially for me, I have quite weak eyesight – but it was worthy. I’ve
been talking to Calvin, my friend from China. What a talk!! We’ve been
talking about… life, culture, differences and similarities between
Poland and China, friendships and relationships. The magic was in the
air, ’cause long years of knowing each other were not necessary. I feel
I have another older brother… and I will treat Calvin as a friend
even if we don’t meet anymore. Although I hope to see him. It’s not a
problem at present, is it? A couple of thousands km, pfffff… I could
manage, certainly!
And the last week was totally crazy. I even had some kind of
breakdown… but my boss turned to be fantastic person who is willing
to help. The thing was we didn’t manage to send the package by train to
our customer. But I went to the other town where I caught this damn
train – and it was boss’ idea. Only he remained with cool mind,
everybody else were just shouting and running like crazy. I’m very glad
I can work in his company …

[I’m reading it again and starting to be afraid I’m a perfect material to be used by others!]

Not all was bad last week. Actually it was a great week, with so many
things I’ve done. I met Mirela in Toruń (!) – by accident!!, although
she doesn’t come to Toruń so often like before vacation. I met
Agnieszka (the special girl), we went to a nice pub to have a glass of wine… Pity she
came only for one night but she promised she comes back to Toruń next
week. I keep that in mind!!
And today’s chat with Calvin… awesome. I would like my friends here
could get to know with him and see how nice and wise he is. Meeting
people is easy, staying in touch with them – more difficult. I’m that
kind of person that I care about my friends… hope somebody cares
about me, too.

China, China…

I feel sad today… And I know exactly why. This week we had great guests in the company, they came from Hangzhou, from China! For me it was the first business meeting; I met Calvin face-to face, so far we’ve talked only through messenger. And they all were so very nice and friendly. Pity they have to come back home so soon, the’ve been in Toruń only for two days. Hopefully, maybe someday I will go to China? I love travelling, I love meeting new people and I hate saying goodbye…
Some Muslim have written a comment to one of my previous entries here. Hey "Peace" – I would like to know you! Your comment was a nice surprise for me; and it was a sign that somebody is reading what I write . I’ve been learning Arabic for a while so we have something in common, don’t we?

?اسمي كشيشثوف, ما اسمك