Finally back
I know I haven’t been writing for a long time and for that I am truly sorry. However, I was extremely busy with school, extra classes and more learning… I’ve just finished high school and got into the university which I’ve been always dreaming of. I guess it’s finally time to have some rest and write for you, guyz.
There are pleeeenty of topics to write about. Euro 2012, summer, holidays… I also think that going outside with video camera would be a good idea. I could show you my city or even cook something! Whataya think about it?
Keep calm and don’t be so serious
Marlena
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Curse words
What is one of the first things you do, when you come to a foreign country? You try to learn some language. It’s obvious. But even if you would really like to learn some useful phrases, people always would love to teach all the curse words they know. Why is it so much fun? ;)
As you may probably know, Poles use curse words a lot. I gotta admit, that it’s not very polite, but in some cases it does indeed help to express our feelings. You see, curse words in Polish play a very important role. Examples? Children: please, cover your eyes or just leave. I don’t want to be the one, who teaches you such words. What would your parents think about Poles? It’s not exactly my purpose.
So, let’s start with ‘kurwa’. It basically means a whore, but we also use it the way, that Americans use the word fuck. You know: when you screw something up or you’re just simply surprised.
Maybe sometimes I should also write posts with the curse words of the day? Let me know, what you think about it. I totally understand that some of you might not enjoy such things. It would be really helpful, if you’d share your opinion.
I realize, that some people in here overuse curse words. It mostly refers to young men. Fans of soccer and alcohol. Jeez, when you overhear some of their brilliant conversations. ‘What the *beep* and *beep* was that *beep* *beepin’* doing?’
I do not want you guyz to think, that Poles only drink alcohol and curse. It refers to smaller groups of the society and I’d like you to remember about it. Da fuck.
Keep calm and don’t be so serious
Marlena
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Busy Saturday, lazy Sunday
How does a typical week in Poland look like? It’s as normal and boring as in any other country.
School and work start mostly at 8a.m. and end about 3-6p.m. By the way, I’m not sure if you know it, but in Poland we do not use ‘a.m.’ or ‘p.m.’. For example instead of saying ‘7p.m.’, we say… 19.
So, after work, people eat, watch TV and do all the boring stuff. But then comes Friday. I guess I’ve written enough about Friday parties. People just have fun, go out and meet their friends. I know, that it’s not enough said. A lot of things might happen, when it’s time to party!
Saturday is a cleanup day. I guess it’s our tradition to clean our houses that day. You can see your neighbors cleaning their windows and hear them vacuuming through the wall.
Sunday is, as I already called it – the lazy day. People go to the church, have a family dinner and just spend time together. First days of autumn in Poland are beautiful and simply perfect for having a walk. Golden leaves fall from the trees, Sun shines and it’s still warm enough to go out. But you can drink hot chocolate in the evening anyway;) Autumn Sundays are really beautiful and the atmosphere is just indescribable.
Keep calm and don’t be so serious
Marlena
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Polish word of the day: before
You’re probably thinking: wait, that’s an English word. Yes, but we also use it in Polish. It’s pronounced a bit differently and its meaning is a totally another story.
I see that you liked my previous post, so I guess you will like this one as well. Why? As you may know, alcohol in club is a bit expensive and if you want to get drunk there, it will eat into your savings. That’s why we’ve invented the ‘before’. It’s a sort of a party that usually takes place in somebody’s house, one or two hours before going to the club. Only to get wasted and spend less money for the alcohol.
Sometimes after the ‘before’ people don’t even want to go the club (maybe ‘cause they’re drunk?). They stay home and have those amazing drunk talks. You know just what I mean;) Then they try to get sober and deal with the hangover. How lovely…
I don’t actually know if there is something like this in other countries. Maybe in Russia, but I’m pretty sure, that the ‘before’ was invented by Poles. Sometimes I’m so proud of my ancestors…
Keep calm and don’t be so serious
Marlena
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Time to party!
A very pleasant topic I must say.
Poles as well as Russians are known as alcoholics and vodka lovers. It is indeed true. Maybe we’re not all alcoholics, but we really do love alcohol. Aaaany occasion is a good for drinking. Aaaany reason is good. Well, no reason is not a problem either.
Birthday, name-day , football match, holiday… Holidays! It’s sort of our national tradition to drink during holidays. Especially during Christmas and New Years Eve. And New Year as well. Also Friday night itself is a good occasion to drink. And Saturday. Maybe also Sunday… Yeah, whole weekend is crazy. It’s not like everybody drinks then, but clubs are full of people and music is always on.
How does a typical party in Poland look like? It depends from the place. Club parties: people dancing, drinking, (sometimes puking – in bathrooms, don’t worry) and that’s pretty much it. People go to clubs just simply to dance and meet their friends. But parties at houses are another story. Maybe we don’t have red cups but our parties are really similar to those American ones. We drink. A lot. Everything. We dance, but not as much as in clubs. We sit, talk, drink again and when we finally get drunk we go do the dumb stuff. I’m not gonna write everything I saw during parties I’ve been to. Too much to write. For example running down the street naked and singing dirty songs at the same time just to wake up neighbors? When you’re drunk anything is hilarious. I have never done that, but I guess you won’t believe me anyway. I just like to watch my friends doing that stuff. I laugh my ass off and have great time. But I guess that’s the whole point, right?
Keep calm and don’t be so serious
Marlena
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Let’s start with something huge.
When you think about Poland you probably think about people drinking vodka and thieves. Well, that’s how stereotypes work, so I’m not mad. Let’s start with something huge, but smaller than these things. What am I talking about? Prepare for: SANDALS AND SOCKS!
Even though currently some fashion designers say it is fashionable I have only one question: what the hell?! Have you ever seen how it looks? This is a pure disaster. On feet.
So, do people in Poland actually wear sandals and socks at the same time? It’s hard to admit it in front of you guys, but yes. Some of them indeed wear them. With a passion. Stubborn as hell.
You just wanna scream something like ‘can’t you see yourself?’. That’s horrible.
They are mostly worn by old people (who live in village). And ONLY by men. I swear, I have never seen a single woman wearing s&s. Probably men just don’t give a damn about their… Umm, style. I get that they’re lazy, but isn’t it showing disrespect to other people? I mean, I do makeup not only because I don’t wanna look like a monster, but also to show people, that I actually care about our meeting, job or anything else.
It’s a terrible thing, that people think Poles can’t dress themselves nicely. For example in Poznań there are lots of awesome and world known shopping centers, like Stary Browar (Old Brewery), Malta or Plaza. You can read about them online. Maybe I’ll make a video about them. If you would like me to. Anyway, Polish people do know how to dress with a taste. Some dumbasses just keep ruining their reputation.
Keep calm and don’t be so serious
Marlena
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Beginnigs are hard
Hello guys ;) I’ve been thinking about starting this projects for a very long time. So why now? Well, I guess it’s all because of the end of summer holidays. It’s better to do anything, than waiting for the inevitable. So yes, I’m a student. It’s gonna be my last year in high school and I decided to do something more creative and fun than learning all those ‘exciting’ and ‘fascinating’ stuff.
What will be my project about? Mainly about Poland and how it doesn’t suck. Well, in some cases it does, but I assure you, that I’ll write about that later. So, I’m gonna write about maaany things, like stereotypes or how does an average day in here look like, but that’s not all. Haven’t you heard about polish cuisine? I’m pretty sure you have. If you haven’t, than you must’ve tasted it. It is awesome. I don’t know anybody who doesn’t like schabowy, bigos or pierogi. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you all know how to make them. I can’t imagine my life without them. That’s why I’ll make some films with ME cooking aaanything you wish. If you want I could also record a video of my city - Poznań. It’s one of the biggest…
Okay, okay. I guess it’s enough for now. Let me know, whether you like the idea of my project.
And there is one more thing: I hope I know English well enough, but I may make some mistakes. Don’t get upset, just let me know about it and I’ll immediately fix it.
Thanks for reading all of this btw. ;)
Keep calm and don’t be so serious
Marlena
