Happiness!!!

This is the tough issue that has occupied my mind over the last few days. Did you ever wonder what happiness is? What is it that makes you really happy and how long does it last?

When I was about 15 years old I met a guy who was doing civil army in the dorm where I was living. He reminded me of Jesus, at least in his appearance, and sometimes in the things that he was doing or saying. He didn’t watch TV or pay attention to his wardrobe, or what he will eat. It is really weird for today’s western society. He was pretty interested in eastern philosophy and he was doing yoga at home. He fascinated me. He had all the qualities that I appreciate - calm, honest, religious, wise, caring.
I thought he looked very satisfied and happy, so I asked him once if yoga made him happy? He answered that happiness is just momentary; it is not a permanent condition and it is not something that you can buy (yoga courses).

I agree with him even though I would like to be happy more of the time. Last few days I was sad - bothered by thousands of worries and I struggle to find things that can make me happy, help to resolve my problems or forget them.

Looking for happiness is what brings me here in the first place!

Another friend of mine who lived about ten years as a volunteer without earning any wages told me once that you can be happy only if you put God first, caring for others second and your self third. That made me think God is already my priority and I know that I most enjoy helping others. So that gave birth to the idea about the things that I am doing now.

I don’t know where things have gone wrong but I am sure that they will be better again. Tomorrow I am going do some shopping. They said that shopping cheers every girl! And I am also looking forward to this weekend when I will go with other people of my age from church to somewhere in Kent.

Sorry guys if I bring you into depression but I won’t write just about the bright side.

Hello everybody!!!

I know what you’re thinking! Horrible template!! It is true! But I am not very good with computers and technology in general so until somebody takes pity on me and helps me to change, I’m afraid you together with me have to stand this.

Anyway, I should tell you how I got idea to get a blog.
I like literature, I even tried to study it but I was never good at writing, so I would never think about this before.

The bloke in this photo mentioned to me this crazy but tempting idea. So here I am! And if you have any complaints send it to his account!
By the way – next to him you can see his lovely wife Annette. And they are my host family during my stay in England, which will last for about 11 months. Lucky them!!!


Meet the Duffy’s!

The head of the family is Martin. He is a doctor in maths, but he works as a stock broker. As long as he deals with numbers it is OK. A quiet, smart, competitive and incredibly funny guy! His other passion but numbers are chess and table tennis. There we have something in common!

You wouldn’t believe how much he likes chess! In ancient times when computers were far in the future he used to play chess with unknown people via letters. So in each letter he wrote one single move and sent it, than he waited for answer, then he’d send the next move…. If you still remember how slow post was, than you know that one game would last for ages. Literally!!!

Table tennis!? Another weak spot! Usually this patient man becomes inpatient and competitive as I mention before. Expressions like it is important to play, spend time together etc., are useless. This man likes to win!

His better half and neck of the house (move head in direction she wants) is Annette.
She is a proper British wife – polite, classy, fussy, always smiling, hospitable…

She’s a French teacher! What else to say!?
Annette likes relaxing, nature, reading and Lensbury club where she goes when she needs think or be alone and sometimes for gym.

Altogether a really lovely family! And, I would say, quite brave people when they dare to accomodate themselves and receive a totally stranger in their house. I wish more families were like this! Hope they won’t regret me being here.

Lots of my time is spent hanging out with them. Especially evenings chatting while we drink camomile tea.
I just never understand why they go so early to bed (between 11 and 12pm).