Christmas time, New Year´s Eve and what I had the chance to experience (:

Like a true blogger, I kinda have the urge to write something that I think (and hope) I have learned this year. Maybe because it's the end of the year, the right time to make New Year's resolutions (that'll last for maybe two weeks, if at all, but we shall see, bwhahaha). Maybe because I believe every one of us has different stories to tell, and these are mine.

SO. 2011. I don't really approve of those general statements such as ''It's been a great year'' or ''It's been a crappy year''. I do not believe in generalization. 

Personally, I got to experience many new things. And life is a constant change, right? I like changes. 

• A week before my birthday (which is in March) I went to Italy with my mother and sister. We were accomodated in a cute little hotel in the hearth of a town called Bormio. There was no snow down there, but the higher you went, the more it snowed (thankfuly). While I would have liked to ride a snowboard, I couldn't, so I was skiing. But it was a satisfaction; the slopes were great and the weather was considerably good most of the time. One thing you definitely have to try when in Italy (and skiing or snowboarding): Bombardino. Yumm! Really warms you up. And it is worth to go shopping in a near-by town Livigno. I love you, Italy! 
• As I am a big fan of many bands and good music, I like to attend concerts; but there aren't that many good concerts here. Anyhow, I was happy enough to attend three great concerts this year; and all of them were truly amazing! First one was the concert of my favourite band Epica in one of the clubs in our city called Majestic Music Club.
  The second one took place in the same club and it was a concert of band named Kamelot. The gig was enthralling. To see the third one we had to travel to Prague and it was situated in a small club or bar or whatever it is. We met the band (Theatres Des Vampires) before the concert! 
• At the beginning of June we set out to explore a bit of the country of Spain. And we were lucky enough to visit Monaco, too, and see its harbour with all the expensive yachts and also the famous casino Monte Carlo. In Spain, we lived in a hotel called Don Juan in the city of Lloret de Mar. I must say Barcelona is a really beautiful city with lots of historical buildings and parks and shops and restaurants and bars and cafes and everything.
• The dearest of all those experiences occured on last Thursday in June. One of my dreams came true- my dear mama bought us airline tickets to Florida! Sure, I did know it in advance; nevertheless, it was the best day of the whole year. I've been dreaming of travelling to USA since I was ten years old, so voila, there I was, a ''little alien I was a legal alien, I was a Slovak woman in Miami'' and I was sincerely the happiest girl in the world. And I'm feeling sorry for my friends and family because they have to listen to my neverending babble about what I've seen in the U.S. and why I love the country so much.
• During summer vacation, me, my sister and our friend Suza, we packed a tent, sleeping bags and warm clcothes, took the train and enjoyed two days full of music and rhytms and fun. It was the second time of a festival named Grape, located on a small airport that is normally used for army purposes. 
• My sister turned 20 in November and she celebrated it twice (like a boss!); once with friends and the second time with family. Both parties were super cool. With friends, we celebrated from twilight till dawn (literally). The second celebration was a pre-New Year's Eve celebration (it was on the 30.12.) and it was a sweet little family reunion, first one in years that I enjoyed to the fullest. I was said that I don't seem to be the right type for medicine and that I should rather go for management or whatever. And my five-year-old cousin and three-year-old daughter of our friends were so cute while playing the hide-and-seek! It is so nice to watch the kids to play and form friendships so easily. Seems like I want to have kids in the future, after all... 

It is important to count your blessings. Life isn't easy; I know I know. But it is worth living. And positive thinking helps a lot.. I did not use to believe that but I do now.

Life, short poem

I don't love life for what it is
Mostly for what it's not
I love the feel of summer breeze
Whilst walking the winter's nights
Perishing the darkness though it's not a light
Slow dancing through battlefield, yeah, it's a fight.


I love every smile noone can see
Every kind word that stays restrained
Even lie flowing around, a silent plea
It's one-way journey, no chance to stop
Slow burning of a candle
You've got one shot
Take it, or fall

We should be thankful- What was said countless times and it is still not enough

I know. This is something that we hear almost everyday, in every media, by many people (who probably know what they're talking about). But (and here it comes!):
WE SHOULD BE SO DARN THANKFUL FOR WHAT WE HAVE. 

Even when we can't afford the newest and coolest iPhone model or brand new designer clothes, travel wherever and whenever we want, eat in luxurious restaurants and live in a three-story high contemporary glass house with an ocean view. Even when our salary is not as big as we'd like it to be. Even when the rent is too high.
YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT.
Because, still, there is something we have and others do not. It's a place called home, and we're probably surrounded by people called family. Sure, some of us do not feel very comfortable at home, or we argue a lot with the members of our family. I realize that- nothing is perfect, just as it never was or will be. But what would it be like without them? What if there was noone who would hear you out, help you or with whom you could talk about your problems? And I don't mean just our consanguineous family, but also the one we choose- our friends, lovers, boyfriends, girlfriends... Because no matter how many people will let you down, there's always someone you can count on. Sure, even the greatest friendships and relationships end sometimes, our beloved ones lie to us, disappoint us. But that's just life- and it doesn't mean it's not worth trying all over again, or, that they didn't have an appropriate reason. By which I don't mean that it's okay to lie.

Anyway, what I was starting to talk about was gratitude. For life, for being alive and experiencing everything that is given to us, for everything that we can undertake here.
For health, because that is one of the most important things in life. And we should cherish it as well.
Because there are people who have only one wish: They wish to be healthy.
Recently, I was watching a TV programme that was held by one charity that helps families, especially kids, in need. There were so many sorrowful yet beautiful stories; and as I was watching (and crying a bit, I must admit) I realized that those kids are braver and have more courage than most of us. They do not whine about their hard destiny that they had not chosen, but still their smile stays on their faces.
I think there is some lesson to be learned.

Everyday, yes, everyday there is something to be thankful for. Yes, of course, some days can be worse than others, but still. Mostly it is not as bad as it seems.

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