Hey-hey,
Although everyone is eagerly waiting for news whether Miss Butterfly will or will not fill in a position at the household of those busy businessmen, whose industry is so close to the heart of many of us, I think I will just grab the opportunity and fill you in with the recent happenings of my small little world.
You guys often accused me of being mean – despite I am the kindest person you could ever meet. But talking about meanness, let me just introduce my Amsterdam friend by telling you a short story. I went to Amsterdam last week as I got an interview there at noon last Friday. I arrived at the place 15 minutes early, took a seat near to the reception and spent some time just looking around. The name of the building of the firm’s offices is Atrium, and – not too surprisingly – it is an atrium: there is a square inside the building where all the windows of the offices look. The reception is located in this square as well, so I could see the office of the firm (Optiver) and also spotted my friend pretending to work. He saw me too, waved, stood up and walked away – the naïve part of me thought he might come and greet me. None of that happened, but within 2 minutes he returned with some sheets of paper and started to glue them up to the window and in a minute there were 5 pages, bearing one letter each, so that the five of them read: “NO JOB”. Naturally this did not go unnoticed, and soon 5-8 people gathered behind the window laughing… Thanks to my friend, I got laughed at in an interview even before getting 30meters close to my interviewers! This must be a record, innit? :)
Fortunately my friend was not involved in the interviewing process from that point on, so I did not have to fear of meeting mean people; once I realised this I came to the strange conclusion that eventually it pays off having mean friends… :)
So the rest of the interview was quite OK, although it took more than 4 hours. We covered every minute of my life, I had to answer all the question which are only asked in such occasions (“why did you think at the age of 12 it would be good for you to change school? I fucking didn’t, my parents did.”), and after recalling all the childhood drama and finding the reasons why I did something in 1998 when I did not know what I was doing everybody seemed satisfied. Most of the interviews were quite laid-back though and enjoyable as well. I mean the interviewers were really nice and open and made me feel I had as much right to ask questions as they had, so we had conversations rather than that one-way communication you often find on interviews.
And it seems I could somehow delude them all as in two hours they called me and offered the position, which I gladly accepted. This is a really nice firm that cares more of its employees than I have ever seen elsewhere, so I expect it will be fun joining them. I’m starting only in September, which is good news too, and will have a month long probation period…
So I am really glad about the firm, but at the same time I am sad we are not going to Dublin together… but how about Amsterdam? After the probation period I will rent a flat where you are ever welcome, so if you think that Amsterdam fit into your plans in any way pls just let me know, I’d be quite glad to see you around.
And what’s up with you? Where do you stand with looking for jobs/finding the meaning of life/showing your tattoo to your family?
7/23/2010
7/13/2010
whattodo...whattodo
Let me just start with the information that I have more Guru today than I can ever confess to anybody.
This heat is really terrible. I thought I would happily move to a hot country, like Spain, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico (daydreaming for some minutes)...but i'm not sure anymore because I cannot do anything in this weather. I went to the library with my cousin today 9(!) in the morning and in that early hour it was already unbearably hot, and it is still although it's 10 pm. I'm thinking about going out wearing only my bikinis :)
But if everything goes well I'm going to our beautiful sea, Balaton on Thursday or on Friday. I can't wait for it...lying on the beach all day, swimming, sunbathing, coming home with the skincolour of a latin chica :) I've been watching a fabolous mexican series lately so my spanish is improving rapidly.
But tomorrow the street festival in Veszprém (25 kms from my home town) is starting and we are going to two concerts. Quimby and Parov Stelar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRtHYiWmsoA ....do you still remember?). So it's going to be really cool.
On Saturday Zsanett and Gergő came to pick up their things which we had brought home by car. They were here only for 3 hours but still it was a great feeling to see them again. I miss you guys a lot..I'll be honest with you, sometimes I feel really sad and helpless without you.
But I got very happy on Sunday evening because both of you sent me smssss (what's the plural of sms?). I don't know if you knew about each others' but it made my day as Sunday was the worst day I've had for a long time. I don't know what happened. After Zsani and Gergő left I really felt as if nothing changed and I'm still that person who so desperately wanted to leave her old life behind...it's a hard feeling to describe but I feel much better today. Maybe the number of chocolate I've had helped a bit:)
And I cut off my hair (not all of it) as well as a symbol of change:). It's shorter now and I think it looks great. I'll try to take photos with my cousin tomorrow during the concert so you could see my new hair and my new butterfly.
Yesterday my mom saw the other half of it on my cousin and she said she would be really angry if I had one. I didn't tell her anything but I'm really sick of this hiding. So she has to face with the fact soon that I'm not her twelve-year-old, little, innocent daughter anymore.
And as you could have predicted I need your help and advice again. I've talked with a girl who wanted to go to the Netherlands as an au-pair. I saw a link on a forum the other day, I registered but than she told me that she registered on an other page as the first one is an agency and I would "only" get 300-340 euros but they would pay for languages courses, my insurance, food etc. My parents also think that it's really not much money. So I registered on the other one as well, no agency people can contact directly. And then a canadian couple sent me an e-mail. They've got no kids, they need a housekeeper, someone to do what they can't because of their busy lifestyle. They seem really fair, they told me about their business, which is some kind of escort company..you know what they do. They said it's totally legal and follows the law and I won't be part of it. I sent you their e-mails because I really don't know what to do (again).
The better would be to go to somewhere in Europe that's what my parents also say, and the best in the netherlands as my brother will be there in case something's not right and maybe I could look for other jobs in Amsterdam as a waitress or something to earn more money. Two dutch families already tried to contact me but they have 3 and 4 children. And you know me...I love kids, could play with one or maybe two, but I'm not sure if I could handle 3 children under the age of 10. Now my heart tells me that I could because I want to go so much and earn some money for the university. Because now it's 80% that I have to intermit (?) in university...you know another gap year.
But now if this canadian job is what they say is than it would be a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I've already looking for people in Vancouver so I can contact with them if anything goes wrong. But I really don't know.
After reading the e-mail..what do you guy think? Should I do it? Of course I need to know much more about them before I go but if you have some comments, please tell me your opinions.
XOXO :)
Mira
This heat is really terrible. I thought I would happily move to a hot country, like Spain, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico (daydreaming for some minutes)...but i'm not sure anymore because I cannot do anything in this weather. I went to the library with my cousin today 9(!) in the morning and in that early hour it was already unbearably hot, and it is still although it's 10 pm. I'm thinking about going out wearing only my bikinis :)
But if everything goes well I'm going to our beautiful sea, Balaton on Thursday or on Friday. I can't wait for it...lying on the beach all day, swimming, sunbathing, coming home with the skincolour of a latin chica :) I've been watching a fabolous mexican series lately so my spanish is improving rapidly.
But tomorrow the street festival in Veszprém (25 kms from my home town) is starting and we are going to two concerts. Quimby and Parov Stelar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRtHYiWmsoA ....do you still remember?). So it's going to be really cool.
On Saturday Zsanett and Gergő came to pick up their things which we had brought home by car. They were here only for 3 hours but still it was a great feeling to see them again. I miss you guys a lot..I'll be honest with you, sometimes I feel really sad and helpless without you.
But I got very happy on Sunday evening because both of you sent me smssss (what's the plural of sms?). I don't know if you knew about each others' but it made my day as Sunday was the worst day I've had for a long time. I don't know what happened. After Zsani and Gergő left I really felt as if nothing changed and I'm still that person who so desperately wanted to leave her old life behind...it's a hard feeling to describe but I feel much better today. Maybe the number of chocolate I've had helped a bit:)
And I cut off my hair (not all of it) as well as a symbol of change:). It's shorter now and I think it looks great. I'll try to take photos with my cousin tomorrow during the concert so you could see my new hair and my new butterfly.
Yesterday my mom saw the other half of it on my cousin and she said she would be really angry if I had one. I didn't tell her anything but I'm really sick of this hiding. So she has to face with the fact soon that I'm not her twelve-year-old, little, innocent daughter anymore.
And as you could have predicted I need your help and advice again. I've talked with a girl who wanted to go to the Netherlands as an au-pair. I saw a link on a forum the other day, I registered but than she told me that she registered on an other page as the first one is an agency and I would "only" get 300-340 euros but they would pay for languages courses, my insurance, food etc. My parents also think that it's really not much money. So I registered on the other one as well, no agency people can contact directly. And then a canadian couple sent me an e-mail. They've got no kids, they need a housekeeper, someone to do what they can't because of their busy lifestyle. They seem really fair, they told me about their business, which is some kind of escort company..you know what they do. They said it's totally legal and follows the law and I won't be part of it. I sent you their e-mails because I really don't know what to do (again).
The better would be to go to somewhere in Europe that's what my parents also say, and the best in the netherlands as my brother will be there in case something's not right and maybe I could look for other jobs in Amsterdam as a waitress or something to earn more money. Two dutch families already tried to contact me but they have 3 and 4 children. And you know me...I love kids, could play with one or maybe two, but I'm not sure if I could handle 3 children under the age of 10. Now my heart tells me that I could because I want to go so much and earn some money for the university. Because now it's 80% that I have to intermit (?) in university...you know another gap year.
But now if this canadian job is what they say is than it would be a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I've already looking for people in Vancouver so I can contact with them if anything goes wrong. But I really don't know.
After reading the e-mail..what do you guy think? Should I do it? Of course I need to know much more about them before I go but if you have some comments, please tell me your opinions.
XOXO :)
Mira
7/12/2010
Viva Espana!
Hi lads,
As the world championship is over we have to turn to other matters but before doing so let me just express how delighted i was with last night’s result; it’s not just that the Spanish deserved to win because of their superior style and quality but recently I recognised in myself an ever-growing feeling towards some of the Dutch players – a feeling I have only seen on a MP video expressed by John Cleese regarding Communists. So, although I would not believe a 170cms tall, thin, pale guy will ever make me happy after 116minutes of struggling, it was exactly what happened. Cheers Andres, Viva Espana!
As I said we have to turn our attention to other matters and some of you may have guessed right that I am talking about my hometown’s team playing tomorrow evening in the qualifiers of the Champions League in a town so-called Talinn – it’s somewhere in Latvia or Lithuania (or was it Russia?). Anyway, those of you who did not like the world cup should watch the game – you will instantly understand why we waited for the WC for years.
Not much else is going on around these parts – I am just trying to survive in this unbelievable heat, preparing for the interview by reading seriously looking books and watching movies to get used to listening to English (ahh, after 15 years I am still waiting for the breakthrough in the next 2-3 days… now that’s what I call optimism), and playing tennis occasionally with some friends.
I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying the summer as much as you can!
By the way, I heard something about Mira yesterday – a sms coming from her number claimed she had some new ideas she would like to share with us. I can't wait to hear them! However, the same text message said that she “was so excited about the final she could hardly eat”. Knowing Mira, it’s something rather hard to believe, so there may have been an impostor using her phone. Hope we will find out soon.
All the best,
Gabor
Ps: and why haven’t we seen a picture of the butterfly yet?
As the world championship is over we have to turn to other matters but before doing so let me just express how delighted i was with last night’s result; it’s not just that the Spanish deserved to win because of their superior style and quality but recently I recognised in myself an ever-growing feeling towards some of the Dutch players – a feeling I have only seen on a MP video expressed by John Cleese regarding Communists. So, although I would not believe a 170cms tall, thin, pale guy will ever make me happy after 116minutes of struggling, it was exactly what happened. Cheers Andres, Viva Espana!
As I said we have to turn our attention to other matters and some of you may have guessed right that I am talking about my hometown’s team playing tomorrow evening in the qualifiers of the Champions League in a town so-called Talinn – it’s somewhere in Latvia or Lithuania (or was it Russia?). Anyway, those of you who did not like the world cup should watch the game – you will instantly understand why we waited for the WC for years.
Not much else is going on around these parts – I am just trying to survive in this unbelievable heat, preparing for the interview by reading seriously looking books and watching movies to get used to listening to English (ahh, after 15 years I am still waiting for the breakthrough in the next 2-3 days… now that’s what I call optimism), and playing tennis occasionally with some friends.
I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying the summer as much as you can!
By the way, I heard something about Mira yesterday – a sms coming from her number claimed she had some new ideas she would like to share with us. I can't wait to hear them! However, the same text message said that she “was so excited about the final she could hardly eat”. Knowing Mira, it’s something rather hard to believe, so there may have been an impostor using her phone. Hope we will find out soon.
All the best,
Gabor
Ps: and why haven’t we seen a picture of the butterfly yet?
7/04/2010
4 days away
At the beginning of week I emptied cocoa drink's powder can (which best before date was April 2002 :D ) and I had no reason to stay at parents house any more. I lifted my briefcase (of course I haven't unpack it to be ready to fly a way in any moment if some opportunity calls) to car and went to traveling.
I went to Tallinn at first where I spent few days doing... different stuff like socializing etc. Friday evening I went to Estonian western part to visit a friend. We went swimming, sauna and in adventure park. :) Nice vacation. Even the tumor in my neck has got smaller. Also weather is great here - hot and dry and water, even in sea, is warm.
But every time I drive to gas station I want to cry! Like everything else the gas is so expensive and I need money! Let's wait and what comes out. :)
I went to Tallinn at first where I spent few days doing... different stuff like socializing etc. Friday evening I went to Estonian western part to visit a friend. We went swimming, sauna and in adventure park. :) Nice vacation. Even the tumor in my neck has got smaller. Also weather is great here - hot and dry and water, even in sea, is warm.
But every time I drive to gas station I want to cry! Like everything else the gas is so expensive and I need money! Let's wait and what comes out. :)
7/03/2010
Human
I'm listening to the Killers and as I didn't have any idea which title i should give to my post i decided to choose the title of the song I'm listening at the moment. Although I'm not the biggest fan of the band I like some of their songs. Human is one of them.
Gábor,...I read your sceptical and cynical comment about Law of Attrection. And I did not like it :P It's a very famous technique used successfully by millions (including me). Once we meet again I'll tell you more about it and I'm sure sooner or later you will try this posotive-thinking method consciously. Just wait for the moment.
I'm using it right now as well, trying to get out of this city. I applied for jobs as animators. I know the description of it is "someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people" and I'm not the most energetic person you can meet but if i got the job in Spain, Ciprus or Greece I would do my best.
My mom told me to apply for stewardess jobs but I haven't decided what to do about it. Speaking English is enough but I should sign the contract for 3 years. However I would not like to begin to study something in 3 years.
So as you can see I really don't know what to do. Now I'm looking for jobs in the neighbourhood but it's really difficult although my professional CV.
Let's stay positive. I want to be an animator in Spain.
Other things...my tattoo is finished and looks great. It hurt a little bit and in this unbearable heat it's really difficult to hide it from my parents but I believe it's worth everything. Maybe I'll tell my parents in the next days so don't be surprised if you don't hear from me :)
I was lying on the beach of the Hungarian sea, namely Balaton with my cousin all day. We took a swim only two times because I had to be careful about my butterfly.
I watched Cars the day before yesterday and I think it's crap (sorry) but I feet like watching it was a waste of time. It's the worst Pixar movie although I haven't seen Toy story 3 yet.
One of my friends suggested me a page where I can watch movies but I don't have to buy them. There hasn't been many movies uploaded yet but if you're intrested I'll let you know the link.
Ohh and the most important thing! I met Zsuzsi on Wednesday, she came to get back her things. It was a great although a little bit strange feeling to see her again in my environment. We talked a bit but unfortunatly her dad was in a hurry so we didn't have much time to talk. We found out that the both of us have been looking at pictures from Norgaards and listening to songs reminding us to the hojskole since we got home.
I cannot wait to see you and the other guys as well!
I'll go on looking for jobs. Can I go with you Gábor? :) I love Amsterdam!! :)
I'm eagerly waiting for my answer from Roskilde (29 of July) but in case they think I'm too qualified for them or my parents tell me to earn money for it I'd be happy to join you. And how sure are you that it's the job of your dreams? Because in Norgaards I could've never decided whether you wanted that job or not. But I think it's very great that they invited you to an interview.
And tell us about the wedding!! Did they like the newspaper?
And what about you Leho? What is your next step? Studying? Working?
Are you guys watching the Football World Cup? I felt so sorry for Ghana yesterday. It would've been nice to see an African team in the finals. So now I'm cheering for Spain. I liked them today. Who do you think will win?
Hope to hear from you soon!
Mira
Gábor,...I read your sceptical and cynical comment about Law of Attrection. And I did not like it :P It's a very famous technique used successfully by millions (including me). Once we meet again I'll tell you more about it and I'm sure sooner or later you will try this posotive-thinking method consciously. Just wait for the moment.
I'm using it right now as well, trying to get out of this city. I applied for jobs as animators. I know the description of it is "someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people" and I'm not the most energetic person you can meet but if i got the job in Spain, Ciprus or Greece I would do my best.
My mom told me to apply for stewardess jobs but I haven't decided what to do about it. Speaking English is enough but I should sign the contract for 3 years. However I would not like to begin to study something in 3 years.
So as you can see I really don't know what to do. Now I'm looking for jobs in the neighbourhood but it's really difficult although my professional CV.
Let's stay positive. I want to be an animator in Spain.
Other things...my tattoo is finished and looks great. It hurt a little bit and in this unbearable heat it's really difficult to hide it from my parents but I believe it's worth everything. Maybe I'll tell my parents in the next days so don't be surprised if you don't hear from me :)
I was lying on the beach of the Hungarian sea, namely Balaton with my cousin all day. We took a swim only two times because I had to be careful about my butterfly.
I watched Cars the day before yesterday and I think it's crap (sorry) but I feet like watching it was a waste of time. It's the worst Pixar movie although I haven't seen Toy story 3 yet.
One of my friends suggested me a page where I can watch movies but I don't have to buy them. There hasn't been many movies uploaded yet but if you're intrested I'll let you know the link.
Ohh and the most important thing! I met Zsuzsi on Wednesday, she came to get back her things. It was a great although a little bit strange feeling to see her again in my environment. We talked a bit but unfortunatly her dad was in a hurry so we didn't have much time to talk. We found out that the both of us have been looking at pictures from Norgaards and listening to songs reminding us to the hojskole since we got home.
I cannot wait to see you and the other guys as well!
I'll go on looking for jobs. Can I go with you Gábor? :) I love Amsterdam!! :)
I'm eagerly waiting for my answer from Roskilde (29 of July) but in case they think I'm too qualified for them or my parents tell me to earn money for it I'd be happy to join you. And how sure are you that it's the job of your dreams? Because in Norgaards I could've never decided whether you wanted that job or not. But I think it's very great that they invited you to an interview.
And tell us about the wedding!! Did they like the newspaper?
And what about you Leho? What is your next step? Studying? Working?
Are you guys watching the Football World Cup? I felt so sorry for Ghana yesterday. It would've been nice to see an African team in the finals. So now I'm cheering for Spain. I liked them today. Who do you think will win?
Hope to hear from you soon!
Mira
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