Genesis

Posted on March 18, 2012

I’m all moved in to my own apartment . It’s lovely! Very spacious. Two rooms (well 3 if you count the bathroom….actually, 4, if you count the big closet!). And I especially like the location. Right in the center of Katowice. Close to work (10 min. walk for me) and lots of shops and restaurants nearby. And several bus ( Read more... )

Serendipity

Posted on February 27, 2012

I was just considering again how perfectly everything has come together. Previously I wrote about what a miracle it was that I made a friend with whom I am able to stay for two weeks until the “perfect” apartment is ready for me to move in. But really, the greater miracle (actually, they’re codependent) is the ( Read more... )

Lost!!

Posted on February 22, 2012 (on Turtles Travels - new blog)

Getting lost in Katowice. It’s a part of my day to day life here : ) (well, for the past 2 days that I’ve had to find my way to and from work). luckily I’m still in a very happy, optimistic mode so even getting lost is quite a fun “adventure!” No seriously. I actually like every part ( Read more... )

o what a perfect day!

Posted on February 18, 2012

Freaking perfect first day in Poland! O man! It already started out great because I’d read in my guide book that Poles don’t smile at strangers - its considered a sign of stupidity - So I was thinking: “ok, guess I’ll be seen as the town idiot then 
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