Whoop - de - doo!

Of Birthdays and Holidays...

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:24:35 GMT

First off: why is it that there are SO many ppl who are born in December and January?? Don't get me wrong I'm not some greedy rat. I love giving presents to people that I love. I usually know just what to get them and I get really excited about the whole thing. Now, if you're born sometime in the middle of December and I come up with a cool present for you, how do you expect to come up with something else for you for New Year's!? And how do you want me to pay for it? And how do you expect me to do this with 5 other ppl??? I'm literally broke. I love you guys, but damn!

But no matter! This weekend was great! It was the birthday of TWO important people, and I don't think I've ever had that much fun) On Saturday I first went to a friend's from U party, which she celebrated in a Cuban bar with Salsa dancing and the whole thing)) And AFTER that I went to the b-day of a colleague from work (yes, THAT one. The one, that I've mentioned a couple of entries back) We were at his friend's place and I don't think I had ever drank that much in my life, the funny thing is that it had no effect on me whatsoever. No dancing nekkid on the table, no nothing))) I did have a great time nonetheless. We even had a snow-ball fight INSIDE the apartment, and once the we ran out of snow on the windowsills the guys started throwing ramen at each other. Serg (the birthday-boy ^___^) ended up with his hair full of mushroom noodles and his shirt and pants stuffed with potato powder (courtesy of the two present girls, of course---ehem). Not that everyone else was any different. Needless to say that the apartment was a mess, but we were good and cleaned it up before continuing ~~drinking~~ the party. All in all it was great. I'm leaving out some very naughty stuff, 'cause I can still hardly believe it happened. I realy don't remember having that much fun in a long time, so hurray for b-days! Even if they are in December)))

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:51:33 GMT

Well the semester is ending and that means that I need to start going to class, if I don't wanna fail everything, which, basically, sucks. It's been very nice these three months, when I'd visit that gawd-awful place like once a week, if that... I know it's not very nice of me, but I really DO hate that place. Every time I go there I just get depressed. Our language teachers, well saying that I pity them is saying nothing. They're just plain incompetent, and I'm not dwelling on that any further, 'cause If I do it'll be a long-ass rant. Our economics teachers (that includes Marketing, Merchandising, Prices and so on) are all a hundred years old. "Well, that's awesome!" You'd say, "They've got lotsa experience!" Yes. They do. In FREACKING SOVIET UNION. There wasn't such THING as marketing then. No. such. thing. Those people teach me things that, thank you very much, I can get to myself with minimum logic. But whatcha gonna do... gotta go there.

On a much lighter note, it's almost December, which means a LOT of b-days and holidays coming up! It might get a bit tight for my wallet, but I love the giving presents part! Thankfully, this year I almost don't have those I-don't-really-know-you-but-I-gotta-give-you-a-present people. So basically, it's only those people, who matter) AND! It's gonna snow it a while, which is Yay!

Also, it's 7.40 am here, and I've already been awake for two hours. Why you ask? Because I had to do my homework early, since I have to go to the Spanish embassy today. Huh? Cause we're going skiing (actually, I'm going snowboarding, but my parent's aren't quite as hip ^___^) to Andorra!!! Oh yeah! I SO miss Europe! Finally, I get some escape from here))))

OhMiGOD!!!!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:05:18 GMT

You have absolutely NO idea just how fucking excited I am right now! They've released the Prince of Persia Trailer and I've been squeeling for an hour or so!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Next summer will FUCKIN ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!! Prince of freakin PERSIA!!!!!! AND The Last Airbender!!!!!! Both of them! I think, when they release the Airbender Trailed I'm just gonna need a couple of Valium here XD! When I see both movies I'm just gonna lie on the road and die happy, 'cause there'll be nothing else left to learn in this life. Just fucking happy!

In tandem with latest post...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:07:51 GMT

Continuing on the topic of work, I´m so tired of the constant flow of newbies in our coffeehouse. You see, ours is one of the three (out of 21) that has the qualifications to teach newcomers. If anyone new comes for a post higher than barista, they spend a couple of months learning in our coffeehouse. And it's ok. As long as we don't end up with 4 newbies and one 'old' on the shift. And shifts like these have been happening regularly. If anyone's been to a Starbucks (and I'm guessing everyone has) you know that there has to be a minimum of 3 people working to be able to at least function. Otherwise you just end up with suicidal thoughts. Well, trust me, it's MUCH worse when there are five people working and out of them only ONE or TWO know what they're doing.

For the last two months we haven't had a single normal shift. It's either the army of stupid-ass newbies, or the pipes blowing up, or a power shut down, or something, or EVERYTHING. Really, it's freakin' impossible. Why is it that these new people, that come are SO slow! I remember that when I first came people stopped babying me in like a week. And not only me, all the newcomers that we had were pretty quick to catch on, what's happening now?! Worst thing - they're not only slow, but freakin lazy, too. If in two months you haven't had the grace to learn how to do something, the least you could do is to try! When I tell you to clean something it doesn't mean to rub it a bit with your palm, you moron. If you spill 700 ml of scalding latte on an Armani suit don't run away to the back to cry, APOLOGIZE to the guest!

So yeah, it's been a little hectic, lately, and many of our previous workers have either left or been transferred into new coffee places. Fortunately at least some remain.

People are stupid.

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:59:27 GMT

Dear Starbucks guests,

I would like to thank you for NOT shoving your money in my face when you're standing 10th in line to the cash register and I'm just trying to figure out what are you getting for a drink. Do you really think that all those people in front of you are just standing there for the kicks of it? I'd be nice if you remembered how our system works, what with you coming here EVERY FUCKING DAY!

And also, we have like 10 different sandwiches, an telling me that you want "the" sandwich does NOT narrow it down for me. Neither does "that thing with the thing", BTW. When a foreigner has learned Russian letters and can read "Berry Danish", I do not believe that for you, a person who was BORN in Moscow, is such a feat to name "that sweet stuff" that you want. And, now that I'm on the subject, coming to a coffee-place and telling me that you want coffee is nothing short of brilliant.

I would like to suggest that you re-watch the Sesame Street episodes, that explain the difference between left and right, because "the sugar is to your left", is not some metaphor for "the sugar is to your right", or "please, keep turning randomly in circles until you spill your coffee THROUGH the lid".

Not ever yours,

The barista at Moscow-City Starbucks.

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:55:55 GMT

This summer was quite hot and sunny, something not very usual for Moscow. Normally, we get about 2-3 weeks of really good weather, and the rest is meh. In every other sense this summer was quite sucky, what with half of my friends being in US and the other barely talking to me, because mainly they are my ex's friends (who, incidentally, has not spoken to me in 3 months - something that I can relate to, but every now and then I get an sms from him in the middle of the night saying that he misses me and that he wants to see me. How about calling when the Metro is working???), and my best friend is working like crazy, so I get to see her once or twice a week.
Sure, I have people I can spend time with, but not ALL the time - and I have lotsa free time... Which wouldn't have been so bad if the weather weren't so good. Cause when the weather is that good you want to party and have fun--- not alone! Don't get me wrong, I'm very self-suficient. And I can always find tons of things to do, but when it's sunny it's a crime sitting at home! As the result I think I walked SO much this summer. No really, I've been all over Moscow, and it's freakin enormous! I've also started joggin which is awesome, cause even though I'm not losing any weigh (not my aim, in any case) my whole body feels much better.

Finally, today we get some rain. I missed it) Feels really nice and fresh. There are still three weeks left before Uni starts. We'll see how it goes.

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:12:48 GMT

Ok, what the hell is up with people's ego's? Aren't they big enough?

I'm really tired of people on DA who put !simple! stock images and ask you to credit they when you use them as reference! What the hell is that about?! I get when it's an artistic photo made by a professional -those btw don't ask you to credit them if you use their work for reference - and even then. It's hardly necessary. It's not like I'm copying it. "Oh may I, please, use the photo of your hand with poorly clipped fingernails to draw?"

Don't get me wrong, I'm very respectful to other people's work, and if it were an artist whose picture I was using, trust me I'd tell them. But some body part that's not even on a decent background? No-no. I am grateful to this person, because he/she has saved me the trouble of going for my photo camera, but come on! Why do you even need me telling you that I'm using this??

Exams all over...

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:05:08 GMT

Two words: Marketing sucks.

Actually not so much marketing as it's analytical side. Had I known that in my Uni's Marketing stood for never ending statistics, I'd've never EVER gone there. But here I am busting my ass over something that I don't only fail to understand but also loath with all my might. Oh well. Whatcha gonna do. At least it will all be over on Wednesday. That is, until the next semester starts. AND I've reached the equator now. 2.5 years done, 2.5 years to go. That is, if I don't send it all to rot in hell.

On a lighter note, I'm really happy now for some reason. The last two months I've been on the verge of tears every second. I hated my Uni, I hated my life, I REALLY wanted just to get out of here and move to Spain... or somewhere. But somehow it just ended. That was lucky 'cause I really didn't think I could stand it anymore. The weird thing is that it ended once the exams started. So strange. I've been under so much pressure before them with all this sh*tload of homework that we had, but now that I have an exam in less than 12 hours on a subject that I can only vaguely understand I'm really... not fussed. I've come to terms with the fact that these exams won't be very lucky for me. A "pass" is what I'm hoping for with all my might, and I know that my parents will be pretty disappointed. Well it's not my fault that no one in the family ever got a mark less than a 4 in their lives. We can't all be geniuses) I'm lazy, and I'm proud of it! Yes, I am. Besides... Statistics? REALLY not my thing. I'm no friends with math at all. So anyway, I've got to the point where I don't care anymore. Luckily, my parents aren't paying for my education, so I don't have to feel guilty. I'll finish the Uni the best I can, but since I know, that won't be my thing in life, I can relax and enjoy myself. Yes.

That doesn't mean that that bitch of the English teacher we have can put me a four just because she doesn't like me. Nope. You can fail me at maths, but English is a battle that I won't lose. Not to a stupid old hag that had supposedly lived in England for two years, and still can't pronounce half the words right. I'll kick your ass on Wednesday!

Fist day of the rest of your life...

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:26:59 GMT

It's somewhat strange. This feeling of being a grown up. So strange. I mean at some point you know that you're not really a child anymore, but it doesn't really hit you until, well... it does. You just find yourself in some situation, and you cope with it - or maybe not - and you realize that this is a grown up situation. That this is a choice that you have made, and this choice WILL affect your life. And you FEEL it. Not like 'if you don't go to school you'll never get a job' feel it, but like 'this is it, I just made a choice that I won't be able to take back' feel it. It doesn't really has to be a bad thing. It's just something, maybe not even major, but you just start realizing the consequences of what you do or do not do.

Actually this whole rant is inspired by the fact that Anton (my boyfriend) can't practice any kind of sport anymore. He has a heart condition, that my turn really nasty if he overworks himself. For him it means giving up dance. He once had to give up American Football for the same reason, but the doctors said that it was ok to dance. Apparently it was not. Nothing happened. I mean, he's not hurting or anything. He's not anywhere near being in a dangerous situation. He just can't do sport anymore. It's so strange. Your whole life changes. Your routine, your spendings... even your wardrobe! Thankfully for him it wasn't like this was his carrier, or his only hobby, but it WAS a great part of his life. An enormous part of his life! It's so strange to realize that at 20 you already have restrictions. At 20 you already know, that you won't be doing something for the REST OF YOUR LIFE!

That's what being an adult probably means - when things affect the rest of your life. When you even use this phrase, it means that you're growing up. I'm not pretending that I'm all wise and that I already know what life's is all about. I know that I'm much better off that many on this planet, and that little problem is nothing compared to what many people have been through, but yeah... It's all about comparison. For me, stumbling upon this situation was sort of revealing. It's really strange. I remember that my 18th b-day was the day I sunk into depression b/c I really didn't want to become an adult. I still don't. 'The rest of my life' sounds way too scary.

Unfortunately I don't get a say in this, either... go figure.

Battles and school

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:11:07 GMT

So a couple of days ago I finally participated in a dancing battle) I'm very happy with the result even though I didn't win. I got to the semifinals though, which was nice, of course) Now watching the video I see some mistakes (If i don't do something with my hands, I'll kill myself!!), but overall I finally can say that I've made progress over the year, that I am a dancer without feeling ashamed.

In other news, me and my friends went to our school reunion today. It was actually nice to see all those people once again. It seemed as if nobody had changed in those two years that I haven't seen them. Well... Except a guy who lost, like I dunno, 55Ilbs?? I mean, I didn't even recognize him at first. But other than that everyone was pretty much the same. No changes in character, no changes in nothing. It surprised me that our teachers didn't even get older. Like those years never passed. The same freakin clothes, no new wrinkles, no more baldness or anything. Exactly the same. It was very nice when the woman, who works in our cafeteria recognized my voice without even seeing me. We entered the kitchen and said hello, and she yelled from behind the corner "Is that Daria?". So-so nice) I used to spend a buttload of money in the cafeteria, cause I was always hungry)

But to tell the truth, the real challenge was seeing the guy that I used to be in love with. He broke my heart and rather brutally so. I was very hung up on him for a longtime even after that. Now that I have a boyfriend I was really scared of seeing this guy. I hadn't talked to him in over a year and had no idea what my reaction would be. Usually, even after a long time of separation my heart would clench at the sight of him, but now... I was so relieved to feel, well... nothing. Nothing at all. I wasn't sad, I wasn't happy, my tummy wasn't doing flip-flops all around. He just was there, and I found myself making an effort to concentrate on him. After a while I gave up and just plainly forgot about him. So weird. But so awesome at the same time. When later on my dance class I saw my boyfriend I was SO happy that I could barely hold myself. That burden was finally lifted off my shoulders and I could say with my conscience absolutely clean that I love him. So happy.

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:30:50 GMT

So, here are some pics of my cousin! Yay!

Extreme cuteness awareness!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:58:50 GMT

I've got a cousin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH-YEAH!!! On September 6th my aunt gave birth to my very first cousin! I'm so psyched! She leaves in Holland, so unfortunately it'll be a while before I see the baby, but I'm so HAPPY for her! I don't have sisters or brothers and the one aunt, so basically I grew up alone. If you don't count N. who is ten years older but she always played with me, so I never saw her as an aunt but more like a sister. And now I have a little cousin. I even welled up when I was speaking to her today. Soooo happy! AND the baby was born on HER birthday!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:02:50 GMT

Summer has gone and passed...

Indeed, I was away for what? two months? I can surely say that this was probably the best Summer of my life so far. And even though nothing ever so major happened, the small things made it unforgettable.

Let's list something...
1 - My boyfriend, two of my friends and I went to Crimea for a dancing competition. Granted, we didn't pass the pre-selection but it was still an awesome experience.
2 - We spent a week on the sea side in Crimea after the competition, which was just what we needed to relax.
3 - Our dancing teacher has finally opened up to us. He used to be all sarcastic and kept to himself but now I can surely say that we've gained a friend.
4 - When we returned to Moscow my parents went to Norway for 10 days which gave me and Anton (boyfriend) plenty of time together...
5 -... which would have been all well and good it the darn pipes hadn't decided to clog. My parent's bathroom was literally drowning in shit and sewage was flowing of ever orifice in the house. I have to say that if it wasn't for Anton, I would've gone crazy for sure. He's stayed by side throughout all of the thing and helped me clean and buy stuff for the engineers and frankly just kept me from going nuts.

Tomorrow - well, today, actually - I'm going back to class... which sucks. But oh, well only three years left...

I'm FREEEEEEE!!!!

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:39:57 GMT

Oh my GOD! I can't believe it's over!!! I really am done with my exams!! For the love of Christ it's JULY! Finally!!! After fucking my brain for 6 months STRAIGHT the U has let me have two month of freedom! I'M SO HAPPY! This last week I was sure I would die. I didn't even care how I did on the exams as long as they were over. I'm so exhausted! I think my brain has never been that fucked up... BUT IT'S OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for the guy who'd left the flowers at my door, well, we're dating now. I couldn't be happier) Can't really say that it "in love" with his yet, but I feel so comfortable, I feel so secure and calm, that I'm beyond happiness now)) And also he keeps surprising me. Today after our dance-class (yes he dances too) he walked me home. He stopped in the middle of the way and handed me his bag. I stared at him, not understanding what was he doing. He said, "surprise time", and started climbing a tree. I kept staring dumbly at what he was doing... He hopped down with a sunflower in his hand!!!! I was so shocked that I could barely move! I love sunflowers! I've been wanting for ages for someone to give one to me!! I couldn't stop smiling the rest of the way...

Ah, it's a great start of the summer))))))))))))))))))

PS - If anyone's interested, I made a video of our team for a friend's birthday.
(I'm the one is a blue-white Tee who appears closer to the end with a surprised face, my boyfriend is the guy on the first photo and our teacher is the one who appears in the second)

Alas, my love, you do me wrong...

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:13:25 GMT

Today was a crappy day.

I got a sat for my Spanish exam. I gave the bitch of my teacher a peace of my mind (thus the sat, probably). I had a crappy training, and to top it all my Mom and I got in another fight with slamming doors and the whole shebang... I guess Dad's right we ARE alike.

One thing brightened my mood, though; when I came home there were 5 rose tulips lying by my door. I think I almost teared up. They come from a guy who (obviously) likes me but unfortunately I'm not quite there yet. He's a very good friend, though, and maybe in time I may respond to his feelings, but the two months that I know him are not enough for me. Anyway, I told him yesterday, that we needed to talk, but I didn't know that he was going to show up today and wait for me at the porch. Turns out, he waited for me for a couple of hours! I came home later than usual and so he had already left by then... Now I even feel worse for turning him down, but the flowers really were what I needed! I'm looking at them now and the (as cheesy as it sounds) the world is much brighter!

I'm a sucker for romance! The knights, the shining armor, the starry nights, the surprises - all these things are the best way to win me over. (Except for roses, chocolate candies and plushies... there's a fine line between romance and cliche)))

Memes , green bunnies & cherries!

Mon, 26 May 2008 20:23:35 GMT

Okey-dokey...
Shall we?

"Please discuss the virtues of giving birth while standing on your head and singing karaoke." By emmet849 Oh, boy...

Why, those are multiple! Let's begin with... well... obviously the originality! I can bet my butt that no one's tried that before, so who's to say that's not the best way of doing it? Also, if you're singing and standing on your head at the same time you have other matters to worry about other than pain. I hear giving birth ain't the best of feelings, so, yeah, having a bit of distraction might be a good idea. Another point would be that... you know that they say that it's dangerous to listen to trance music for a long time because your heart starts going in sync with it? Well, I figure that contractions will go in sync with the beat too. That wouldn't so bad then, now would it?

"Please offer your opinion on this-where do socks go when they vanish from the dryer." By namiyo11. Heh, that'll be fun!

Well, as far as I'm concerned, it's a well known fact, that the dust bunnies steal them. The use them as sacks to collect more dust. Then they use their spit to wet the dust, thus creating an even mass. Out of this mass each bunny molds a new bunny... And that's how dust bunnies reproduce!!

Also a friend of mine found a DOS game that I used to play when I was 6 years old!! I was SO happy to be able to play it again! So many memories... ah.... it's called Jazz JackRabbit, and it's awesome!

Also, Mom's bought cherries! I looooove cherries!! we don't have them in winter (at least the good ones), but now that I ate almost apound of 'em, I can't seen to get enough!!! I want MORE)

Ooookaay, let's try it...

Fri, 23 May 2008 21:28:00 GMT

Everyone has things they blog about. Everyone has things they don't blog about. Challenge me out of my comfort zone by telling me something I don't blog about, but you'd like to hear about, and I'll write a post about it. Ask for anything: latest movie watched, last book read, political leanings, thoughts on lima beans, favorite type of underwear, graphic techniques, etc.

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:45:01 GMT

The one who seduced you and fucked you over and broke your heart in a million pieces and laughed about it:

- That would be Harry Potter. I remember reading the first book and being totally mesmerized by it. But the further the series went the less I enjoyed it. The epilogue of the last book reminded me of all the cheesy fanfics that I had ever come across. Even more I was freaked out by the fandom. Creepy.

The old flame you don't see very often any more but whom you still really enjoy getting together with for a few drinks and maybe a pleasant nostalgic romp in the sheets:

- FMA. I enjoy it enormously! I don't enjoy the fandom, b/c it's filled with yaoi Ed/Roy stuff which is absolutely bleeh for me, but I still follow the manga. It's one of those very rare series that manages to blend drama and comedy astonishingly well. And even though the ending of the anime disappointed me a bit, I still cry when I hear the original theme "Brothers." BTW it is sang by a Russian choir and it's much better than the English version, b/c there are TWO brothers singing, not only Ed.

The mysterious dark gothy one with whom you used to sit up talking until 3 a.m. at weird coffeehouses and with whom you were quite smitten until you realized he really was fucking crazy:

- Peter Pan. At first I was enthralled by it, but then I noticed that everything followed the same course, Peter Pan alway returned to Wendy AND he was always grown up))

The one you spent a whole weekend in bed with and who drank up all your liquor, and whom you'd still really like to fuck again although you're relieved he doesn't actually live in town:

- Eureka 7. With all the comedy and drama of FMA and the romance that it lacks, Eureka it makes up one hell of a series. The only problem is that I had to watch it twice to actually get what happened in the last to episodes. I'm kind of glad that it is not very popular, because it makes it even more special.

The steady:

- InuYasha. Have followed it for three years and I'm unlikely to ever abandon it.

The ex:

-Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance. Yep, there were times when Drizzt was my one and only and Raistlin was my idol... Ah.. still nice to think of them once in a while...

The alluring stranger whom you've flirted with at parties but have never gotten really serious with:

- House MD. I haven't missed an episode but I don't have the urge to involve myself with the fandom.

The one you hang out with and have vague fantasies about maybe having a thing with but ultimately you're just good buddies 'cause the friendship is there but the chemistry ain't:

- Paradise Kiss. Love it. But it had to end. I may not have any fandom. The story is finished and trying to expand it would mean destroying it.

The one your friends keep introducing you to and who seems like a hell of a cool guy except it's never really gone anywhere:

-Naruto. Watch it when I'm bored, but I've never really got into it.

The one who's slept with all your friends, and you keep looking at him and thinking, "Him? How the hell did he land all these cool babes?":

- Yaoi in general. I still don't get the thrill of two guys getting on it. More so I don't understand why girls enjoy it. Makes no sense to me, but who am I to judge?

The one your friend has fallen for like a ton of bricks and whom she keeps babbling to you about on the phone for hours, and you'd be happy for her except you just know it's going to end badly:

Bleach. Tried watching it a couple of times but couldn't get past the fairies...)

I'll never learn...

Tue, 20 May 2008 21:39:24 GMT

And it's THAT time of the ~~year~~ semester again... Another huge report to be done by tomorrow that I've barely started... Hel--lo all-nighter(( The worst is that I have to get up early, i.e. not to go to sleep at all, and go to PE. *headdesk* Why do I NEVER do it in time!? Why do I alway do it the LAST friggin night? Oh, well...

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:49:03 GMT

It's really strange, I've been in such a good mood lately, even though I'm swarmed with stuff that I have to do in a very short term, or should have done long ago. My studies are really the last thing in my head now, which is something I should be ashamed of... No, well, I'm not a total disaster, I'm still above average, but damn! I really have to get a hold of myself. With the midterms coming to bite me in the ass, I can't be slacking off so much!

But it's spriiiiiiing in here, people! It's spring, and I have the best friends, and we're dancing, and I'm happy, and.. and...wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! Also I know I'll miss acouple of days in June, because it's a friend's b-day and we're going to the countryside for a couple of days to celebrate...

Bad! Bad, Maloy!!! Lols!

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:54:55 GMT

9 freakin am. Two PE classes. Statistics and two Economics.... Die. My. Brain.

Spring!

Sat, 03 May 2008 07:38:36 GMT

So hallo!

A lot happened since the last time I've been here!

For starters, Spring has finally reached Moscow!! This is the time when I'm reminded of why I love this city; it's SO green! There aren't many things that bloom in Moscow, but there a tons of trees all around and the scenery changes enormously whenever the gray dull city is dressed in green. Moscow is absolutely beautiful in spring!

Also, las Sunday I had my first dance battle. Of course we (the battle is done in pairs) didn't win, and to tell the truth we weren't even half as exited as we should have been; this resulting in not the best improvisations... But still it was more than worth the effort! We know our mistakes and we're working on 'em)))

Also the 1st of May is considered a holiday in Russia, so we had 3 days work-free and my parents went away. Right now my apartment is filled with sleeping bodies in all possible and impossible positions. (get your mind out of the gutter; there's only one guy and he ended up sleeping alone on the floor, for some reason. Lolz)) We had lots of fun last night. It was basically the first time that we hung out that way among the dance team. Really nice!

Icon meme.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:46:08 GMT

1. Actually it isn't from any show. This is Dezzi a characters, who belongs to the awesome Jubilations. He's very much of a pervert and also very much bisexual. Her gallery is filled with hilarious works where Dezzi is trying to seduce other members of her group.)) Check out her gallery! I personally prefer her older works.

2. Oh, c'mon! It's Sokka! Anything Sokka is Kewl! This one especially, because it reflects Sokka's character really well. The 'I know what your REAL feelings are' goofy Sokka)

3.Yes. FLCL is probably the best thing since ... evah! This icon is very good, because indeed the best word that explains the show (and it's used a lot there) is BIZZARRE.

Aaaaaan I'm back...

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:06:07 GMT

To life/internet again. Been busy. When real life starts happening there's no way to stop it. A shame.

A conclusion that I've come on the last few days: Spring + Dido + no boyfriend = sucks monkey ballz.

Even though there isn't time for this hypothetical boyfriend, it still sucks. All those couples that are like insects: once the sun is out after winter, they're freakin EVERYWHERE! Get. A. Room. Not metro. ROOOOM.

Plus, all this shit with the studies and the obligations, and the choices, and the responsibility.. I think, I preferred being a kid. Now like ever decision you make, is fucking crucial for your future. Almost no mistakes allowed. I envy those who have the courage to take risks. To put their future at stake for some pink idea. I haven't got the balls. Whenever I bared my ass to the world it got kicked. Always. Not once did it end up well. So now it's always about the right thing and not about what I really want. S.U.C.K.S

Stolen from Demi)

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:10:37 GMT

RULES:
1. Put Your iTunes, Windows Media Player, ETC on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
5.Put this on your journal.

1.If someone says, "Is this okay?" You say?
Yellowcard - One year six months
[It'll be be ok, once this time passes))) lol]

2.How would you describe yourself?
Snow Patrol - Wow
[Hee-hee! What? It's the winamp, not me who's saying it!]

3.What do you like in a boy?
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
[Yup, I do like romance..]

4.How do you feel today?
Sum 41 - We're all to blame
[*sigh* yes, indeed]

5.What is your life's purpose?
Staind - So Far Away
[Why, yes. I'm going to make life better!]

6.What is your motto?
Nickelback - Photograph
[oh, love that song! Many nice memories...]

7.What do your friends think of you?
Mago de Oz - El Que Quiera Que Entienda (Whoever wants to understand, shall understand)
[Probably true]

8.What do you think of your parents?
Janis Joplin - Cry Baby
[Not really, but they may be a bit whiny about some thing)))]

9.What do you think about very often?
Simon & Garfunkel - America
[Yes, yes I do)]

10.What is 2 + 2?
Lifehouse - Blind
[Indeed, maths sucks!]

11.What do you think of your best friend?
Treasure Planet - I'm still here (Jim's Theme)
[Applies to both of us..]

12.What do you think of the person you like?
The Beatles - Eight Days A Week
[Wow! Didn't that match!]

13.What is your life story?
Phil Collins - One Family
[Ah, always the anti-discrimination freak.]

14.What did you want to be when you grow up?
Hoobastank - losing my Grip
[Should hope not!]

15.What do you think of when you see the person you like?
Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want
[*sigh* the story of my life...]

16.What will you dance to at your wedding?
Belle & Sebastian - I Could Be Dreaming
[Niiice!]

17.What will they play at your funeral?
Blackmore's Night - Ghost of a Rose
[OMG! If that played on anyone's funeral I'd cry my eyes out!]

18.What is your hobby/interest?
All-American Rejects - Move Along
[If you don't know the actual lyrics, than the song is right on the spot!]

19.What is your biggest fear?
Hercules OST - I won't say I'm Love
[So true. Been there, done that. Thanks, but no thanks.]

20.What is your biggest secret?
Jennifer Sanders - Holding Out For A Hero
[A romantic to the core]

21.What do you think of your friends?
Yellowcard - Don't You Forget About Me
[Wow... just wow... I totally reminded me of the Breakfast Club. So true.. I'm almost crying]

22.What will you post this as?
Snow Patrol - Chocolate
[Yum!]