Today a slightly different approach... I'm opening the podium to all of my readers, both my regular commenters as well as all the lurkers out there. Ask me anything!
Is there something you'd like to know about me, always been curious about? What's my favourite dish? My biggest fear? Pet peeve?
And a happy Sunday to everyone :-D
Okay, I´ll ask something psychological then.
ReplyDeleteAre you seeking something similar ( something you have had ), or something different ( what you never had ) in your relationship with Mr. C?
What and why?
Wow, what an interesting question! I've been giving it some thought for the last 20 minutes... Basically Mr. C is my first and only "real" boyfriend. We started dating 9 years ago which is a relatively young age to find a life partner. The definite upside of this is that as we grew individually we also grew as a couple, our ideas, points of view started merging together.
DeleteWe have extremely different personalities, I'm very analytical, have a critical approach to things and I need a well structured plan for everything. Mr. C is able to think in many directions at once, he's great at multi-tasking but bad at organizing and making strategies. He's also very private, doesn't show emotions in public but he loves to laugh and he's very social.
To an outsider our relationship may seem confusing, we're very devoted to one another but we rarely hug or kiss in public.
We make it a point to be polite and respectful to one another at all times and we rarely argue. We probably sound like a couple of weirdos right now ;-)
So to summarise I've always wanted a relationship where I can feel safe (in the sense that I can be myself, show my fear, anxiety...), respected, appreciated and have a clear and similar vision of the future.
Thank you for your thorough reply. Your " story " sounds very similar to that of mine. My hb is also social ( much more than I am ). Maybe the only difference I noticed, is that we quarrel, as you two don´t. I find it very difficult to hold my quick temper, and at some point my hb reacts. There is a big bang, and soon all is over, settled and we are able to go on with life.
DeleteI think that you two will have a long good life together: ).
I would just like to be nosy (or show my complete ignorance of Slovenian culture) and ask how you learnt to write so well - is English your first language? Is writing part of your job?
ReplyDeleteAllison, Slovenia is a tiny country, there's only 2 million of us.
DeleteWe place a high priority on being fluent in foreign languages. I've studied English since I was 8 as part of extra curricular activities. These days it's customary to have kindergarten kids learn English, which in my opinion is a bit severe.
Writing is not part of my job, or to clarify I never studied any creative writing or taken any other classes. I never kept a personal diary either.
It takes me approximately 30 to 40 minutes to write a post and I usually do it in sessions. It doesn't get easier with time, but I have learned so much about my own creative process.
Apart from Slovenia which country would you like
ReplyDeleteto live in, and why? Ida
Language barrier aside, Sweden definitely :-) I find their way of life and value system inspiring.
DeleteAnd like many other people I dream of spending at least some time in the South of France. I absolutely fell in love with Provence.
Long time lurker, first time commenter and also fellow Slovenian here. Just wanted to say hi and let you know how much I enjoy your blog! As for the question: how much of your shopping for clothes, accessories, etc. would you say you do online? And which is your favourite place to shop online? I find the shops in Slovenia very uninspiring, to say the least. Petra
ReplyDeleteLong time lurker P :-D
Deleteall my bags, almost all my shoes cca 90% are bought on-line. My favourite sites are YOOX, ASOS and Vegetarian Shoes (planning to visit their site real soon)
And so we don't deceive the rest of the readers, long time lurker P is a dear, dear friend.
Hehe, you genuinely must have confused me with someone else, but maybe that just means that we should become friends! ;) Petra
DeleteI was so sure! It's really too funny...
DeleteI often wonder what people from other countries and cultures think of Americans. What are some stereotypes of Americans that you have heard?
ReplyDeleteKelly, I try not to (the operative word is try) listen to stereotypes though some aspects are invariably true. I've had some first hand experience with Americans. The most starking difference between our people is the level of self-confidence Americans have, even when proven wrong. You're also more positive and focus on the good stuff.
DeleteI guess my main problem ,if I could call it that is that Americans tend to get wrapped up in their own way of life and completely ignore the fact that some things, some cultures have different standards.
I'll never forget the summer I spent at Syracuse University and a friend of mine from Croatia was asked if they have cars and written alphabet where she comes from. Priceless :-)
Thanks for your answer! Yes, we can be extremely ignorant. I don't think Americans (in general) travel as much as some other cultures so we are in our own little bubble. I've done a little bit of traveling outside of our country. After I have visited a place it's amazing how much more my ears are open to any news or events I may come across whereas, in the past, I never would have taken notice. I think part of the problem is that we are such a huge country that only borders two other countries. In other parts of the world (like Europe) countries are much smaller so it's easier to experience other cultures and languages. Also, I think it's embarrassing that most Americans only speak one language - English. We did not have exposure to other languages growing up. I hope that this will change for future generations.
DeleteKelly, it's funny how you see the different cultures in Europe - to me they are much alike (the British, the French, the Czech ...). Some drink more beer, others prefer wine, but in the end it's not sooo different.
DeleteHi coffeeaddict!
ReplyDeleteSorry, no questions. We had several nice talks by commenting and commenting back, on Slovenian minorities in Austria, on your English skills ... I guess all my questions have been answered so far.
The topic is a really nice idea though! Phantastic for lurking. te heh.
Paula, the post remains open... if at any time you have a question just fire away :-D
DeleteMetscan beat me to it! I was going to ask how you met Mr. C and what makes your relationship work. It sounds like you are similar to me and Mr. C is similar to Martin.
ReplyDeleteI am also curious about your country but I've already asked you some questions about it. I do love it when you travel around Slovenia and write about the places.
The first time I met Mr. C was at a friends house. We were baking Christmas cookies when he showed up uninvited helped himself to some cookies and asked if he could borrow some of my CDs I had brought along (it was way back when we still carried CD books around). I thought he was cheeky but in the sweetest way.
DeleteRoad trips will continue when it gets warmer :-)