Korean English

If someone had asked me before leaving: Do Koreans speak English, certainly I would say that's for sure.. How wrong I was...

Korea reportedly has the highest degree of educating their society. It puts a huge emphasis on learning from an early age. Children, first in kindergarten, then in school and at the end: in high school, spend several hours learning there.. During my trip I was a witness of children in uniforms coming out of the school building about 7 p.m.! Yeah. The whole swarms of young people poured out on the streets. Although it's worth noting that the Asian streets are bustling and vibrant to very late hours at night. The city quiets down about 1 p.m./2 p.m., in contrast to our reality... There 7 p.m. is time for dinner, you can rest for a moment.

Going back to English, I have to admit that I was disappointed. Of course I don't mean something big, but the Koreans are rarely able to say anything in a language other than their mother tongue.  Sometimes it made our communication complicated, but in the end everything ended well. Despite the lack of familiarity of English Koreans gain many thanks to the extraordinary openness and willingness to help. With their help, often with their phones and electronic maps, we reached our destination. Korean streets are not so obvious ... :)

No kimchi no Korea

This year I visited South Korea. Country full of contrasts and surprises. Asia is great in many ways, but a it's long time to write. Now I can say: I will always associate Korea with a few things. Kimchi, pale pale and great mountains. Traveling in Korea is quite easy and safe. I think that this country is so underestimated, entirely groundlessly. Maybe or rather definitely because of the proximity of North Korea. But this small oblivion has got some advantages! Despite the fact that tourism is very well developed (although I know that this state of affairs is quite fresh, previously, before Korea has taken steps to develop this sector of the economy, it wasn't so hospitable) tourists from Europe we've met can be counted on the fingers. During almost three weeks it was maybe 35? Maybe...We felt very strange but also exotic. Korea has plenty to show and everyone will find something for everyone. For me it was: mountains, ancient civilizations, temples, and of course food. But if someone dreams of modern architecture diamonds, seeing the best players in matches of StarCraft or ... taekwondo also ll be happy. 

But returning to kimchi,what is that?Kimchi originally existed in ancient Korea--nearly 3,000 years ago. It's a dish and without it Korean cannot imagine a meal. It's not a korean meal unless there's kimchi and banchan on the table. Banchan is meant to create balance in the meal in terms of saltiness, spiceness etc. It's sade dish. The number of banchan varies greatly, from minimum 3 to... .Kimchi is the most important, basic banchan. It's a fermented dish typically  (like our cucumbers :) )consisting of vegetables, red chili peppers, and a seafood-based sauce, which is then put in a stoneware pot to ferment in the sun. The most frequent ingredient is cabbage. I liked very much these little side dishes, which complement incredibly the flavors.

Refugees few words

Refugees few words

That what happens on Polish streets for several weeks makes me scared. We hear: Muslims threaten us, so we do not let them. This violence and vulgarity bring to mind Germany before the War. That's what says professor Michał Buchowski- cultural anthropologist (University Adam Mickiewicz in Poznan). I agree with him.

When it comes to the number of refugees it's hard to compare Poland with others contries in Europe like Germany, Italy or Great Britain where newcomers constitue from 10 to 20 percent of population. In our contry is 1 percent what gives 380 000 people. It's quite big number next to 12 000 refugees which Poland could adopt.

People who fear of refugees, they often argue with statement that only men escape and it's suspicious. They don't know that refuge is full of torment. I can't imagine women with their children waden through the wire. Men escape because they are stronger and resistant. And certainly more than the fair sex. Few can decide to travel by miserable boat with dozens of people.

I don't understand my compatriots. All this fundamentalist slogans are awful and I'm ashamed for them. Poland still has a lot to learn in terms of tolerance. We are completely ethnically homogeneous country and each equality is seen as worse. Times are changing and Poland is becoming an attractive country. Also for refugees. We must take this into account.

Strawberries

Strawberries: full of good

Strawberries contain potassium, vitamin K and magnesium which are important for bone health.
They have alco anti-aging properties. Strawberries are filled with biotin, which helps build strong hair and nails. They also contain the antioxidant ellagic acid, which protects the elastic fibers in our skin to prevent sagging. Recently, studies show freeze-dried strawberry powder may help prevent human oesophageal cancer.
If you’re not already a fan of strawberries, you should be.:) But probably, I don't know any person who doesn't like this delicious.

I prepare today strawberries crumble. :)

The Age of Adaline

After miraculously ''remaining'' 29 years old for almost 80 years, Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret.
But a charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) change her life. Adaline regains her passion and desire to love. Everything turn for the better... By the time...Things get complicated when a weekend with his parents (Harrison Ford!!!) threatens to uncover the truth.

Generally I expected more. The story recall a less complicated version The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Obvious logical questions are ignored. However, issues regarding her immortality were very strangely explained. Pseudo-scientific explanation didn't fit completely into the film. However, cast deserves attention. Blake Lively is hipnotic, even I don't know whether the reason is her beauty or her acting? In film we can also see Harrison Ford, already mature, but probably even better.
I am also sensitive to beautiful costumes and I wasn't disappointed :)

In total: the film medium, but if you want spend a time agreeably, not see the movie ambitious and demanding reflection, The Age of Adaline is perfect.

Duda

Why Poland voted on Duda? If you want to read an interesting interview on this topic, in the new Newsweek edition, journalist Aleksandra Pawlicka asks philosopher and publicist Agata Bielik-Robson, which I really appreciate, about that. She raises a very important matter. The fact that someone fought for freedom of our country, no longer counts today, especially in the opinion of young people. She uses the term ''combatant'' in the contexte of Komorowski. The argument of fight for Poland doesn't convince young voters. But why? What's important for the young generation? What motives guided them in choosing the president? All of this you can found in this conservation.

Water

Drinking water is very important, that's what everyone know. But in practice who drink 2 liters of water? And whether two liters is enough? How much water should you drink each day? In truth, that depends on many factors, inter alia your health, how active you are and where you live.
There's no ideal solution. Water constitute 60 percent of your body weight. We are made up of water. All processes depend on water.

-water flushes toxins out of vital organs
-carries nutrients to your cells
-provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.

Lack of water can lead to very negative consequences. Dehydration can drain your energy and make us tired. That's why we need to remember to drink regularly. Of course water it's not just drinks and water, food also contains water. 8 glasses of water is daily total, but it's about all fluids you consume.

Summer is coming, then we're most prone to sweating and losing water. Drinking the right amount of water we will feel better and healthier.