Entry 15052013 // Back to class...

This last week has been quite a busy week. To start off, last Thursday, I had my driving exam (the practical) which I failed. But not because I didn't know but because I wasn't concentrating on the actual driving. I was distracted by other things that were going on in my life and therefore wasn't able to concentrate properly on the actual exam. (I wonder how many exams I have failed like this in my life?)

On Saturday, it was my birthday. Was supposed to be a good day for me, but waking up at 5 in the morning to go to work isn't a good start in my book. With the addition that I failed my exam on Thursday and that I would've liked to spend my birthday with some close friends (couldn't as they live far away), I was feeling a bit down the whole weekend.

Monday 13th, started my Crafting an Effective Writer course. Hopefully that will make me a better writer and I'll be able to write the books that I have in mind to write and finish. Not to mention, get them published.

Yesterday, we had quite some number of Polish clients coming to the hotel, which also got me thinking if I should really start learning Polish. I mean, I have friends who are Polish and have been saying and thinking about learning the language - maybe I should give that some more thought... maybe start it over the weekend. (Going to check how much some courses can be - could learn Russian, but Polish seems more fun).

On Friday, will have another go at my driver's exam. And this time, if nothing goes wrong, I'm pretty sure that I'll pass. And that will officially start the countdown for me getting a car. I have some ideas as to what kind of car I want. I mean, there are some really nice ones that I'd like to have but are out of my economic range at this moment. (Like the car in the picture: Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR).

Well, I think my course video has loaded, so I will be going back to that. Will post updates soon. Ciao or as they say in polish: pozegnanie!

Entry 04052013

It might seem from some of my recent posts that I am becoming an animal lover. Truth be told, I have always liked animals. But recently, thanks to a close and dear friend, I have become more aware of the sad reality and also the shocking and disgusting methods some humans use to kill animals, from injuring them so that they are unable to defend themselves to burning them alive.

One of my fears, which I have had from the first time that I've been to the zoo and saw lions and

tigers in captivity, is to be a captive like them. And although you can say that I am free to do what I want, I am still restrained by social and cultural laws and rules, but mainly by the most powerful and ugly reality... money. It is the one thing that we have invented we has backfired on us. It is the basis of the greed that exists in this world and without it, you cannot do anything.

Anyvay, my point is: I always liked animals and still do. And if it were up to me, unnecessary killings would be stopped and illegal and with severe sanctions and punishments.

Entry 03052013 // Our heritage.

We live in a world where we fantasize about dragons, unicorns and other mythical and legendary creatures. But we forget that there are still majestic, beautiful and incredible creatures on this planet that we live on. But sadly there are those among us who would hunt these creatures for different reasons, one of these, the most sad and pathetic being money.


One of the major flaws of being human, which is also what separates us from other living creatures, is our ability to think (or so they say... a gift as well as a curse). Sadly we just think of ourselves. Because of this some of us prefer to live in greed while others prefer to live in ignorance. And although there are those who fight and try to save animals, there are those who would hunt them till extinction for their own benefit.

A list could be made of the reasons and excuses while another of animals that are extinct or on the verge of extinction, but that is not the point of this post. The reason of this post is because is most of us wish to have a dragon or see unicorns or a real sphinx, that we take for granted the creatures that are still alive. But the sad truth is that although most of do not realize this, but if things continue this way, some of these animals are going to be extinct, such as elephants, tigers and whales and more... it is not about whether we should eat meat or not. But between hunting, exploitation and natural diseases many animal species are on the brink of being added to the extinction list or just available to see in the zoo. 

It is understandable that ivory is a rare material but killing to the brink of extinction animals such as rhinos or elephants? Killing tigers and seals for their fur/skin? Overfishing in the oceans? Shark for fins? It is important to note that some animals are making a comeback like American Bison or foxes in the United Kingdom. But it is more important to know that there is an exploitation of other animals in other parts of the world, and that many are being hunted and killed for some things that can be lived without. Also to be taken into account that some governments are taking measures into protecting animals but on the other side are not doing anything to stop the killing of others (example: China protecting Pandas yet has not done much to stop ivory trade). There should be more support, not only national but also international, to protect these animals. Animals such as tigers, lions and others have been hunted and killed for "invading" human territory when the truth is that it is the humans who have invaded animal territory. First it was to protect human interests like cattle, but now it's just for fur or other materials which aren't necessary for the day to day living.

I believe that both humans and animals can live together in harmony (I know it sounds clichéd but why not?). If we are better/superior than them, should we not be able to come up with a way to not kill/exterminate other species? I am not saying that the world should become vegetarian but I believe we could do without ivory or fur, have more controlled fishing policies etc. We have the power, we have the technology. What we lack is the will to get it done. And just because some people wish to sell their heritage for greed, does not mean that we should take advantage or allow them to exploit this heritage. We live in a global world, with multinationals and global marketing, therefore it is no longer just their heritage but OUR HERITAGE. And we deserve to see that this abuse is stopped, not only so that we can enjoy the beauty/majesty of these wonderful creatures but future generations too.