Gratitude

Today, I wanted to express my gratitude. With constant flow of information nowadays, this eternal virtue took shape of an bent cliché phrase, or many phrases.

Never the less, it is the Internet where I have encountered so much sincere courtesy, kindness and geniality. Most of the time from complete strangers.

Although I have started this blog in 2008 I was very timid in my beginnings. It is people from my virtual circle that have inspired me to cary on and here I am, still learning along the way!

I am utterly grateful for every click, every comment and every reply that I receive. One might find it silly, but for me the virtue of virtual kindness is very important.

Last week, I received and award, six to be exact, from a wonderful blogger, The Harried Cook. I was humbled to say the least. You can find them on my +1 Award page.

Now to sharing 7 things about myself:

1. I am proud of my ancestry [Circassian] but wish our cuisine was more omnifarious
2. My favorite flavor combination is sweet and sour. I don't take one without another.
3. I always envied people who know how to play musical instruments, but never learn to play on anything but my parent's nerves :)
4. I am forever curious, never nosy [well, maybe sometimes]
5. My first DIY experience was a set of earrings made out of paperclips when I was 11 years old :)
6. I still love to bend wire and bang on metal! [maybe this could be considered a musical talent?]
7. I use smily faces way too often :) [here it comes again!] but it is only because I really do smile a lot :)

Now to the winners:

1. The Harried Cook Marsha
2. Roberta, with way More Thyme Than Dough
3. Kate, cooking from Kate from Scratch
4. Nadia, who cooks delicious meals just For The Love Of Yum
5. Michelle, with thoughtful words of Encouragement for Moms
6. Olga, squeezing juice from Mango & Tomato
7. Kulsum, on her tasteful Journey Kitchen

I want to thank you for stopping by my humble blog and leaving your comments! Passing on love and awards!

Spring is on its way (let's hope)

It was a beautiful day today. Early spring was in the air, I spent most of it outside soaking up sun rays, one by one... This picture was taken last year, but today's blue sky and cheerful chirping of the birds reminded me of it. Soon, the guests will arrive in our town!

Spring,

I've been waiting

For your tender kiss

Between my brows

That sets them free as two wings,

Sending a rush

Of blush

Down my skin.

Spring!

Help me wash away

Winter's fling

That paralyzed my will

With windy shrill.

Help me ban this renegade

And let me serenade

With birds

That fly back

On your wings.

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Tomorrow, the big meld down begins!

Пестики- тычинки

Принято считать, что женщинам, никогда не угодить, и что они очень требовательны. Однако, встретив мужчину своей мечты, женщина, как правило, успокаивается. Но у мужчин это не так—у них постоянная потребность как минимум в четырёх женщинах; и не нужно быть Фрейдом, чтобы понять, что всё это идёт из детства!

В младенчестве его окружает мать; это женщина, которая с рождения заботится, кормит и ухаживает, печётся об удобстве и благополучии, полностью посвящая своё существование своему чаду.

В начальной школе появляется учительница; это наставница, которая в нужную минуту, когда он сам в растерянности, скажет, что делать, как правильно решить задачу, наградит за отлично выполненную работу и накажет за плохое поведение;

В ранней юности—это подружка. Это женщина, с которой можно поделиться любыми секретами, планами и просто поболтать о насущном. Она всегда разделит его интересы, поддержит и даст дельный совет.

Ну а в юности—это женщина соблазнительница, воплощающая в себе всё его фантазии; она безпредрассудочна и креативна в интимных отношениях.

Один пестик, несколько тычинок!

Не удивительно, что во многих культурах практикуется многожёнство. Получается женщина, став женой, должна как минимум выполнять функцию четырёх; а если ей не удаётся, то муж будет искать на стороне! А ещё говорят, что мы, женщины, требовательны!

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It is believed that women are hard to please, and they are very demanding. Nevertheless, having met the man of her dreams, she is usually satisfied with her choice. However, men have a constant need for at least four women, and you don not have to be Freud to understand that all this comes from his childhood!

Being an infant he is surrounded by mother—a woman that from birth provides, feeds and cares, making sure of his comfort and well being, fully devoting her existence to his needs.

During elementary school, he has a teacher. This woman is his mentor that when the moment is right will tell him what to do, point him in the right direction, reward him for his efforts and punish him for his misbehavior.

In early adolescence, it is his sweet girlfriend. She is the one he can confide all his secrets, dreams and just have a profound conversation. She always shares his interest, supports him, and gives him a practical advice.

And of course in his youth, it is a beautiful seductress, an embodiment of all his wild fantasies; she is unprecedented and creative in intimate relationships.

It is not surprising that some cultures practice polygamy. It seems that once woman becomes a wife, she has at least four roles to fulfill; if not, he will start looking outside. And they say we, women, are demanding!

Говорим по Рунглийски

Давно определили, что человеческое приспособленчество не имеет пределов. Рано или поздно мы все адаптируемся к новым обстоятельствам. Приехав в США и пытаясь сохранить хотябы одну частичку культуры страны бывшего проживания, мы разговариваем на своём языке, зачастую не замечая, как интегрируется его схема. Проще говоря, бывшие Россияне и жители Союзных республик в Америке адаптировали новый диалект. Я нахожу это явление весьма забавным!

Предлагаю вашему вниманию примеры слов, характерные новому Американско-Русскому диалекту. Может комуто они уже [до боли] знакомы!

юзать to use использовать
раскашить [чек] to chash a check обналичить чек

из последнего: каша cash наличные деньги
двубедренная квартира two bedroom apartment двухкомнатная квартира

кастомер customer клиент

иншура insurance страховка

чаржить to charge предъявлять к оплате

проспелать to spell продиктовать по буквам

to be continued...

©2008 Sharizat Yagan