SEE YOU SOON, SANDRO!!

On Sunday, my partner and EVS volunteer, Sandro, left Poland. He completed his project in Glogów and he has already returned to his original country. It has been two fantastic months living with him, so we wish the best in this new stage he begins now! 

Good luck, Sandro! We will miss you, you and "Koshkita" (his lovely cat).

GŁOGOWSKIE DNI MŁODZIEŻY (YOUTH DAY IN GLOGÓW)

The past 26 and  27 of September, was held in Glogów, the festival of Youth "GŁOGOWSKIE DNI MŁODZIEŻY". In these two days, there were performances by youth groups that showed what they do best: sing, BitBox, film, photography, playing instruments, medieval exhibition, etc...

In the afternoon, we had Photography Workshop, Latte Frappe  (with a renowned cartoonist) and at night, three concerts: Wolna Strefa Rytmu, The Mandats and Reflection. It was a great day!

                                                               Photography Workshop

                                                     Photography Workshop (Yes, It´s me!!)

                                                                Photography Workshop

                                                               Photography Workshop

                                                                   Wolna Strefa Rytmu

                                                                       The Mandats

                                                                       The Mandats

                                                                        The Mandats

                                                                              Fans!!

                                                                          Inflection

                                                Inflection

The next day, the activity began in the afternoon. Among these activities, mine: Salsa Workshop. Attended by about 15 persons to move their hips and it was amazing. People from Glogów dance very well! 

Then, we traveled to Peru in the Latte Frappe with the movie "Transandino"...

Another great days! Thanks to Szansa, to all the volunteers and all you attended!

LET´S DREAMING, LET´S DO IT!!

This weekend has been long and I have had much time to think. I am in another country far away from mine, and it looks as if I had been always here. I had not a hard time adjusting to my new lifestyle, it seems as if it had been designed especially for me. Here, I think, that i am myself, I can express myself freely, doing what I always wanted and most importantly, I am happy here. Sometimes I find myself alone in the midst of many people, but I think it is necessar to find yourself. I have matured, I know what I want and I have faced many problems in my life, so now I have no fear of anything. Well, I think I have fear of one thing: to be alone. But not to be alone for a day in my flat, but to be alone in life. I have had always this fear ... is a challenge I have to face.

On the other hand, I am seeing myself stronger, more eager to fight, to achieve my goals, always ready to enjoy the small joys of life, I am eager to want to learn from everything and everyone, I am more able to achieve my dreams. This experience is giving me the opportunity to become who I really want to be. I still get up and going to bed thanking, because every day that passes is meaningful to me. Your dreams are waiting for you to fulfill!! 

AFTERNOON IN BUKWICA WITH "Dolina Miłosci"

After two weeks engaged in a lot of activities (Glogoff Stretz Jam, On arrival training course in Warsaw ...) I rejoined Monika and children of Dolina Miłosci . That afternoon, we were in the activity room because the weather was not  so good. Here we create a mural with dry leaves of trees and  I decided to include a few words in Spanish for children to be familiar with them. That day, Spain and Poland, were a little closer together. Later, they organized a snack, which the children participated in it elaboration. These children always surprise me, are very polite! I love them! Always is a pleasure to be with all of you in Bukwica! ;)

FEELINGS II

Ok. Now I have the answer to one of the questions I had in the previous post. Is language a barrier to love? Right now I know that is a big problem and do not understand is a hindrance. But what I learned is that if one person wants to be with you, he/ she will not care if he/she understand you or not. Simply, that person will be satisfied with seeing your eyes or your smile and / or will try to do everything possible to communicate with you.

Today I lost. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Such is life. But as good a friend told me:  you always learn. And today I learned that language is not a barrier to love. Also, I think I am more mature about matters of love. Yes, I am little sad, but I know that everything happens for a reason and that if I did not get lucky this time, it is because he was not for me, or because something better is waiting for me. So ... my dear friends ... remember: love breaks all barriers, including those of language. Love is the international language!

Now, I am still in love: in love with kids, in love with my work, in love with my friends, in love with my new life, in love with my family, in love with Poland!! ;) 

FEELINGS...

I think it is time to analyze after a month and a half living in Poland. How time flies! In one month and a half, I had fun, I have met new places and new people, I have experienced new sensations, new feelings, I was in love and out of love ... In one month and a half I have lived more than a year. And I do not want that this experience end. Really, right now, I do not wish to return to Spain. I am very happy here. People do not understand why, they tell me that I must wait for winter, that I had little time here and everything is new to me, that the quality of life in Spain is better ... But I do not think so. I believe that in life, each person seeks his place in the world. I do not know if my place is here in Poland but I know  that Spain is not my place. Actually, I can say I have never been as happy as I am now and I do not want to end. 

And you will ask me ... There is nothing to not like me? Well, there is just something I do not like: I hate to be the prize of anyone and I do not like anyone use me because I am novelty. I do not want people to approach me as if I were an exotic object and, as time goes by, people forget me. It is something that I understand and that I can expect to happen. Will be with me the person that really love me. That I have it clear. So it is not a problem for me. I am learning what the others think about me I care less. Is important the image that others have of you but you should not change to please others. I have always imported provide a good image of me to others and I have suffered a lot for it. Now  I try not to worry so much about this. But I do care what people think of me in my work. I am an energetic girl, curious, I like to go out, meet people, have fun ... but that does not mean that I am crazy, irresponsible or reckless. I know how to behave at all time and I do not want  that in my work people will have a image of me wrong. I will take advantage of this experience to learn and offer the best of me. With effort and hope I get to grow as a  good person and a good professional.

About love ...

I think it is interesting to analyze the theme of love in EVS experience. Right now, I am in a time when suddenly, all my safety and confidence is gone, because I really like a person and  I do not know his feelings to me. I have had experience with other boys but I do not feel the same way I feel now. But ... What can I expect from a relationship with a person that I can not communicate fluently? Is language a barrier to love? What about age? Is an impediment age difference? I am 28 years old, although most people here think I am much younger. Really, I see only chance of having a relationship with younger guys than me because the society in Glogów is very conservative and the girls and boys with my age are already engaged / married and / or have children.  I am not looking for a relationship because I have not come to Poland for this, but I think about this. What should I expect then? Am I too old? Should I settle for a superficial love? Should I focus on my work and forget about the men? Probably yes ... 

Many issues  I will surely be able to answer in the next posts ... Or not ... ;)

ARRIVAL TRAINING IN WARSAW!! (9-15. 09. 2013)

Last week was held the "Arrival training" in Warsaw. For a week we lived there volunteers from different countries (Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, Italy, Germany, France, Belgium, Ukraine and Spain) .. We learned about the EVS (European Voluntary Service), we learned about other cultures, trainers have taught us more about the culture of Poland, etc.. The weather was not very nice and I missed  go out to explore the city but it was a very funny week  and I have met many interesting people. I can say that every day can be amazing if you want! If you want, you can!!