Today is my nameday, the feast of St. Lucy. Saint Lucy came from a wealthy Sicilian family and was born in the end of 3rd century. Rejecting marriage and worldly goods (she’d benevolently give away all the family’s wealth and devote herself to help the presecuted Christians), she vowed to remain a virgin, which angered her suitor, … More St. Lucia’s Day
Some time ago I was really excited to attend one of the summer festivals in Iceland. I chose Secret Solstice, the one that takes place during summer solstice, which means the sun is on 72 hours with only minutes separating the sunsets from sunrises. Still being lucky with the sun, I could enjoy the shows … More A Lesson on Tolerance
As you could see in my previous post, Icelandic nature and landscapes had a huge impact on me. I was totally inspired by the views. However, the thing with this trip wasn’t only about the places there. It was much more than that. I think the most important and inspirational aspect of this journey were … More Inspiration #1 (nice)Land of ice and fire PART TWO
It often happens to me that I somehow manage to be in the right places with the right people. But even when I felt really comfortable at some places, there always was something disturbing, which deterring me from fully experiencing the place. The only time when everything was perfectly perfect was during my long-dreamt travel … More Inspitarion #1: (nice)Land of ice and fire PART ONE
“Without music, life would be a mistake.” Friedrich Nietzsche #2 MUSIC Well, most surely music is the only thing that is with me at all times. I listen to music almost everywhere and while I’m doing different things like working, cleanng, cooking, chatting, doing nothing… On the radio, music player or simply floating there in … More Inspiration #2 Soundtrack of our lives
Films play a big role in our lives. Just like with the books, we can live the lives of the characters, feel their emotions and learn on their mistakes. We can remember important quotes, scenes and remember them for long. It’s the same with me. I love watching the same films again and again, paying attention … More Inspiration #3: Stranger than Paradise
Books, books, books.
Science fiction, satire, drama, action and adventure, romance, mystery, horror, guides, travel, children’s, religious, science, historical, poetry, comics, art, cookbooks, diaries, journals, series, trilogies, biographies, autobiographies, fantasy… All the books. … More Inspiration #4: Show me your bookshelf and I'll tell what type of person you are
PEOPLE and PLACES It’s how I see this. People make places and places make people. They’re inseparable. They influence on each other so much that they become one. At least in my opinion. Don’t you have it the same that when you go somewhere, the impression about this particular place is strongly based on the experience … More Inspirations 6 & 5
Seems like Alice hasn’t been the inspiration only for me. I’ve come across an article about an Italian charity that helps rescue animals from labs or cases of mistreatment. They’ve come up with an idea to have a special photo-shoot inspired by L. Carroll’s novel. The animals like mice, rats, rabbits and guinea pigs once badly … More From labs to Wonderland
7. YOGA AND MEDITATION I’m not an expert in yoga, however, it’s been almost 2 years since I started it. With me, there’s always the same problem. Flash in the pan. A lot of optimism at the beginning and after 2 weeks a total disinterest. I was a bit afraid that it was going to be the … More Inspiration #7
