Love and Polish cuisine (continuation)
Amelia was greedy for love, affection and sex - she was still a young woman, full of vigour and energy. She needed passionate kisses and spontaneous, joyful and long lovemaking. Who knows, if at that time she hadn't been almost dying of acute stomachache, she might have spent the rest of the night with the guy called Peter.
"He is quite handsome, though too overconfident and behaves like a jerk at times...But on the other hand, does it matter in bed???" - such thoughts appeared in Amelia's mind.However, after a while she said reluctantly a bit,
"Peter, I like you - but I can't see a good reason, why I should have sex with you now... Can't you understand I don't feel comfortable with my stomachache? What I need now is sleep not sex. Think about it, think about me, not only about yourself....if you can do it."
Of course, Pete couldn't do it, he simply wanted Amelia very much, her feelings or pain - it didn't matter, at all. That's why he kept on tempting her long minutes, cherishing the hope that she would give up and jump with him to her warm bed...
No woman had rejected his offer or invitation - for a long time he had been working with pleasure to get an opinion of a nice playboy...and now he didn't want to lose the battle with a delicate and attractive Amelia!!!
But he lost it and left her home together with other guests...Amelia went to bed alone and hoped Pete would understand and forgive her soon.
Next day she felt much better physically and emotionally. She even ate something delicious for breakfast - it must have been a sandwich with cottage cheese, I suppose.
Some time later when Amelia was as sound as a fish (as we say in Poland), she thinking for a while about this supper and Pete's behaviour once again... she drank a glass of mead, after she whispered to herself , "Your health".
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
LOVE & POLISH CUISINE
Love and Polish cuisine...
Amelia has never been a perfect cook. But she managed to learn some recipes, thanks to them she could attract attention of a few male hearts. When she came back from high school, she used to fry placki ziemniaczane (look at some info below) or cook pierogi (with cabbage and mushrooms, strawberries or minced meat), these have been her favorite dishes. Sometimes she preferred more international cuisines: Italian or Mexican, but it doesn't make sense to write about it more. In the USA, Canada, Austalia or Great Britain you have more international restaurants than Amelia in her small Poland, therefore you must know various national cuisines much better than her...Am I right?
Amelia still remembers one evening, during which she prepared a supper for her three friends. She couldn't eat at all, as she was really ill at that time.While the guests were devouring Italian pasta with special sauce, Amelia felt horrible - she wasn't able to look at them, she couldn't stand the smell of food. All the time she asked the guests in her thoughts, "Finish it, stop talking and leave me alone, please". In fact, I should explain, the guests were invited for the supper,but they stayed at Amelia's home long hours. They didn't pay attention to the young woman, who was so weak and looked pale. And she was trying to be a nice host, who behaves according to the Polish rule (expessed in the proverb): "When the guest comes to your home, the God accompanies him". It sounds strange, doesn't it?
The food must have been really delicious, as one of the guest, Peter, was so delighted that he started to pay attention to Amelia's charms. After a while, he whispered some compliments to her ear and even suggested that they should make love together, as sex is the best remedy for all sorts of illnesses...
If you wanna know, what happened later - read the next post, please. Now I suggest you read some info connected with a very tasty drink...
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead)
Amelia has never been a perfect cook. But she managed to learn some recipes, thanks to them she could attract attention of a few male hearts. When she came back from high school, she used to fry placki ziemniaczane (look at some info below) or cook pierogi (with cabbage and mushrooms, strawberries or minced meat), these have been her favorite dishes. Sometimes she preferred more international cuisines: Italian or Mexican, but it doesn't make sense to write about it more. In the USA, Canada, Austalia or Great Britain you have more international restaurants than Amelia in her small Poland, therefore you must know various national cuisines much better than her...Am I right?
Amelia still remembers one evening, during which she prepared a supper for her three friends. She couldn't eat at all, as she was really ill at that time.While the guests were devouring Italian pasta with special sauce, Amelia felt horrible - she wasn't able to look at them, she couldn't stand the smell of food. All the time she asked the guests in her thoughts, "Finish it, stop talking and leave me alone, please". In fact, I should explain, the guests were invited for the supper,but they stayed at Amelia's home long hours. They didn't pay attention to the young woman, who was so weak and looked pale. And she was trying to be a nice host, who behaves according to the Polish rule (expessed in the proverb): "When the guest comes to your home, the God accompanies him". It sounds strange, doesn't it?
The food must have been really delicious, as one of the guest, Peter, was so delighted that he started to pay attention to Amelia's charms. After a while, he whispered some compliments to her ear and even suggested that they should make love together, as sex is the best remedy for all sorts of illnesses...
If you wanna know, what happened later - read the next post, please. Now I suggest you read some info connected with a very tasty drink...
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead)
Monday, April 13, 2009
Catholic priest (father Rydzyk) and politics
It's an article from "Warsaw Voice", which Amelia read several months ago.
News
Fr. Rydzyk Slams Gov't
19 December 2007
Controversial Redemptorist priest Father Tadeusz Rydzyk, founder of the ultra-Catholic Radio Maryja station and television station Trwam, has lashed out at the government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whom he accused of "a plan to destroy Radio Maryja."
Rydzyk's statement followed the environment ministry's decision to revise an agreement under which Lux Veritatis, a foundation owned by Rydzyk, had secured 15 million euros worth of European Union co-financing under the previous government of Jarosław Kaczyński. The funds are intended for the foundation's geothermal research in Toruń.
Rydzyk also lambasted a plan by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education to audit a social sciences and media college in Toruń that is a part of Rydzyk's media corporation.
Rydzyk appealed to Radio Maryja listeners to write letters of protest to Tusk. A similar appeal in 1999 ended in a spectacular success for Rydzyk: 7 million people supported Radio Maryja's bid to extend its broadcasting license at the time.
Law and Justice (PiS) politicians linked with Radio Maryja, including senator Ryszard Bender and deputy Anna Sobecka, have expressed their support for Rydzyk. "Radio Maryja's continued existence is threatened under the new government," they wrote in a statement, and said they would take part in a street protest in Warsaw "to defend the station."
News
Fr. Rydzyk Slams Gov't
19 December 2007
Controversial Redemptorist priest Father Tadeusz Rydzyk, founder of the ultra-Catholic Radio Maryja station and television station Trwam, has lashed out at the government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whom he accused of "a plan to destroy Radio Maryja."
Rydzyk's statement followed the environment ministry's decision to revise an agreement under which Lux Veritatis, a foundation owned by Rydzyk, had secured 15 million euros worth of European Union co-financing under the previous government of Jarosław Kaczyński. The funds are intended for the foundation's geothermal research in Toruń.
Rydzyk also lambasted a plan by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education to audit a social sciences and media college in Toruń that is a part of Rydzyk's media corporation.
Rydzyk appealed to Radio Maryja listeners to write letters of protest to Tusk. A similar appeal in 1999 ended in a spectacular success for Rydzyk: 7 million people supported Radio Maryja's bid to extend its broadcasting license at the time.
Law and Justice (PiS) politicians linked with Radio Maryja, including senator Ryszard Bender and deputy Anna Sobecka, have expressed their support for Rydzyk. "Radio Maryja's continued existence is threatened under the new government," they wrote in a statement, and said they would take part in a street protest in Warsaw "to defend the station."
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Amelia' reflections on spirituality, love and politics...
It was July 1996, it must have been 1 p.m., but Amelia was still lying in bed - she had the splitting headache and felt melancholic. One of her best male friends, called Arkadius, was going to marry a stupid blonde deprived of brain cells. Why did he choose her?
"What a shame.. and what a pain," Amelia thought, "I had lost him, lost my illusions and love".
She tried to convince herself that his fiancee probably was better in bed or maybe she wasn't such a silly girl, as it seemed. No doubt, Amelia disliked her rival and felt the great despair.She didn't go to church to see the wedding ceremony, because she wouldn't be able to listen to the words of the Catholic priest - which united the couple until the end of their lives.Amelia couldn't help thinking that this marriage will be a disaster, that was another reason why she wasn't at the ceremony. (By the way, she was right - Arkadius was very unhappy then...).
In the evening Amelia met her friends in the small pub in Olkusz and talked about the meaning of wedding ceremonies, divorces, contraceptives and abortion. As you know, Catholics can't make love before marriage, they mustn't take a divorce or even use condoms... They also talked about the essence of spirituality, God's care and other religious issues. After the exchange of different views, which sounded like a quarrel, Amelia asked Peter, one of her best friends, about the role of the Catholic church in politics.
"Well, I can't imagine our political life without some noble priests like Father Jankowski or Father Rydzyk", he said.
"You must be kidding, Peter", Amelia spoke up, " Can't you see that both of them aren't true patriots? They are full of hatred towards Jews, and you call them 'noble priests'???"
"Amelia, calm down a bit, don't you notice that Father Rydzyk takes care about moral values based on the Bible?" Peter replied, " He only preserves our Polish traditions, because Poland should be free from those, who want to buy our land - Jews, German people etc."
The discussion lasted for two hours and led to nowhere...Amelia wasn't able to understand, why educated people mix religion with politics. Why are they manipulated by politicians and some priests greedy for power? Why are they so blind and stupid...?
A few years later she read a very fascinating article, which opened her eyes. And now, my dear bloggers, you are also invited to read it...in next post.
It was published in Warsaw Voice.
It was July 1996, it must have been 1 p.m., but Amelia was still lying in bed - she had the splitting headache and felt melancholic. One of her best male friends, called Arkadius, was going to marry a stupid blonde deprived of brain cells. Why did he choose her?
"What a shame.. and what a pain," Amelia thought, "I had lost him, lost my illusions and love".
She tried to convince herself that his fiancee probably was better in bed or maybe she wasn't such a silly girl, as it seemed. No doubt, Amelia disliked her rival and felt the great despair.She didn't go to church to see the wedding ceremony, because she wouldn't be able to listen to the words of the Catholic priest - which united the couple until the end of their lives.Amelia couldn't help thinking that this marriage will be a disaster, that was another reason why she wasn't at the ceremony. (By the way, she was right - Arkadius was very unhappy then...).
In the evening Amelia met her friends in the small pub in Olkusz and talked about the meaning of wedding ceremonies, divorces, contraceptives and abortion. As you know, Catholics can't make love before marriage, they mustn't take a divorce or even use condoms... They also talked about the essence of spirituality, God's care and other religious issues. After the exchange of different views, which sounded like a quarrel, Amelia asked Peter, one of her best friends, about the role of the Catholic church in politics.
"Well, I can't imagine our political life without some noble priests like Father Jankowski or Father Rydzyk", he said.
"You must be kidding, Peter", Amelia spoke up, " Can't you see that both of them aren't true patriots? They are full of hatred towards Jews, and you call them 'noble priests'???"
"Amelia, calm down a bit, don't you notice that Father Rydzyk takes care about moral values based on the Bible?" Peter replied, " He only preserves our Polish traditions, because Poland should be free from those, who want to buy our land - Jews, German people etc."
The discussion lasted for two hours and led to nowhere...Amelia wasn't able to understand, why educated people mix religion with politics. Why are they manipulated by politicians and some priests greedy for power? Why are they so blind and stupid...?
A few years later she read a very fascinating article, which opened her eyes. And now, my dear bloggers, you are also invited to read it...in next post.
It was published in Warsaw Voice.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
A bit of love to Cracow
More history and a bit of love to Cracow.
No doubt, that in spite of her adventurous spirit Amelia often missed her hometown. A lot of memories from her childhood and adolescence came to her mind and she got nostalgic.
"I only I could return to Cracow for good and be a child once again...", she thought.
When she lived in Cracow, she was pretty sure as a kid, that it is the most beautiful city in the world, picturesque and full of life. Much later she visited Moscow, Tibilisi, Budapest, Paris, Luxemburg, Brussels and London. Then she understood that there are many wonderful, amazing places all over the world. But for her, Cracow was still an important city, full of attractions such as unique and historical monuments. Who hasn't heard about the Wawel Castle-where the Polish Kings and Queens lived? Many tourists from all over the world come to Poland to see the amazing churches being the pearls of medieval architecture, the Jagiellonian University, many museums and parks. Amelia wondered, how many people know that the city originated in the 9th century, so it's pretty old, isn't it?
Nowadays Cracow is one of the greatest and the largest cities in Poland (the population: about 800 thousand inhabitants) divided into 18 districts. It's the cultural capital of the state. No doubt, a very vital place in Europe...visited by thousands of tourists from other parts from Poland and from abroad. It's a unique city, arousing admiration among those, who can see it.
No wonder that Amelia has always loved Cracow very much and has regarded it as the most special in the whole world.
You're welcome to Cracow, dear bloggers. Amelia also recommends Wieliczka, a small town situated a few miles from the city, where you can visit a very old salt mine. If you wanted to see some photos of Cracow and Wieliczka, wait for the next post - some links will be included...
No doubt, that in spite of her adventurous spirit Amelia often missed her hometown. A lot of memories from her childhood and adolescence came to her mind and she got nostalgic.
"I only I could return to Cracow for good and be a child once again...", she thought.
When she lived in Cracow, she was pretty sure as a kid, that it is the most beautiful city in the world, picturesque and full of life. Much later she visited Moscow, Tibilisi, Budapest, Paris, Luxemburg, Brussels and London. Then she understood that there are many wonderful, amazing places all over the world. But for her, Cracow was still an important city, full of attractions such as unique and historical monuments. Who hasn't heard about the Wawel Castle-where the Polish Kings and Queens lived? Many tourists from all over the world come to Poland to see the amazing churches being the pearls of medieval architecture, the Jagiellonian University, many museums and parks. Amelia wondered, how many people know that the city originated in the 9th century, so it's pretty old, isn't it?
Nowadays Cracow is one of the greatest and the largest cities in Poland (the population: about 800 thousand inhabitants) divided into 18 districts. It's the cultural capital of the state. No doubt, a very vital place in Europe...visited by thousands of tourists from other parts from Poland and from abroad. It's a unique city, arousing admiration among those, who can see it.
No wonder that Amelia has always loved Cracow very much and has regarded it as the most special in the whole world.
You're welcome to Cracow, dear bloggers. Amelia also recommends Wieliczka, a small town situated a few miles from the city, where you can visit a very old salt mine. If you wanted to see some photos of Cracow and Wieliczka, wait for the next post - some links will be included...
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Silver town
As you may remember, Amelia worked not only in Nowy Sącz (it was a part-time job),but also in a high school in Olkusz ,a provincial town founded in 1299 by the Polish king Kazimierz the Great. This place used to be called a silver town, due to some silver mines situated a few miles from it. Undoubtedly at that time it must have been quite a rich place, but because of some events, like the wars and economic changes in Poland, the town has lost its position and hasn't developed economically very much. Nowadays, Olkusz is inhabited by 40 thousand people and many of them are unemployed...
When Amelia came there, it was September 1994. At that time the Republic of Poland was 5 years old, Poles seemed to be happy - they had lived in a free, democratic state for five years. The could work in international companies, go abroad, visit the whole world and express their political views without any problems. Unfortunately, some Poles weren't satisfied, there was a big rate of unemployment, what's more an issue of inflation became so threatening, that most people had an impression that money doesn't count, at all. You could earn millions of PLN, but you weren't a millionaire, in fact. Can you believe that all the money could be spent during a few days,as the prices of food, clothes etc, were very high?
In spite of the difficulties and obstacles, Amelia cherished the hope that the life in her country is gonna be better for her and the rest of Poles. She was patient and knew it was worth living in this small European country.
She saw many perspectives for herself, "I can live a wonderful life here, I needn't leave Poland .", she thought. Why was Amelia an optimist? Maybe it was a question of personality and upbringing? It doesn't matter...what really counts is the fact, that Amelia wanted the personal and professional success and she tried to achieve it in an honest way!!!
To be cotinued soon...
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Hi everyone!
I'd like to apologize, as I really need to say sorry to all my potential readers. As you have noticed, I haven't written a single word for a long time. The reason is simple - I moved to my mum's home just for winter and she doesn't have the Internet access, so I had to give up writing for a while. However it will change for better, in a few days we are going to have the Internet connection and I'll write again. I miss writing, reading and all of you.
Margie
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