Sunday, January 22

More of Cork and Sunday thoughts


In a catholic nation there's a lot of churches

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral


 The foam of River Lee reminds me slightly of a pint of Murphy's


 UCC


Didn't know it was a name of a tree


The decline and fall of the Roman Cork Empire


When speaking of decline and fall. Saturday night was a cinema night, to be more precise - "Haywire." What a kick-ass movie! Steven Soderbergh actually made it only for the lead actress (well  for some cash dollars too), who happens to be a champion of mixed martial arts.Gina Carano as Mallory Kane, is a thick skinned lady. She swiped and fought men like Antonio Banderas, Michael Fassbender, Channing Tatum and Ewan McGregor, and of course - won them all. Personally, I liked the authentic approach most of all. Gina showed the audience how a real woman fights, and looks for that matter. Her thighs and shoulders are as muscular as they should be if you're world champion of MMA. No skinny models could ever do the things she did. Gina is a living Modesty Blaise. Hell yeah!



Mutated Pine tree


Very typical home establishment around here


UCC Science department


Swan lake river and kayaks


Houses on the hill always remind me of Harry Potter 


Less ordinary? Seriously? I mean really?


Irish contemporary art


 Seriously? I mean really?


I strongly disapprove. Freedom of speech my ass, go and get a job


These poor bastards have been living in tents for the last 99 days. And for what? For the sake of protest against world economy, politics, abuse? Please, enough already. They can't make the world a better place simply by living in tents, begging money for food and by the unselfish act for the sake of others less privileged. Bullshit. They chuckle every time they feel the fake complaisance.  

Royal Blue or Electric as we know it

In the middle of winters second month, January, the weather is sunny, warm and windy. It's pretty much as the beginning of spring season in the Nordics. It's no doubt my warmest winter so far. Ladies still wear ballerinas and no stockings whatsoever. Have to admit, though I miss snow, this is not to bad.


My bridge-crossing view got less breathtaking since my move from Budapest 

My Sunday is so far quite pleasant. Waking up before the others, I enjoyed oatmeal porridge of my special recipe, compulsory berocca and coffee. Refilled by energy, I went for a long walk, taking snapshots of everything and nothing. Feeling slightly asocial, I sneaked out to Nosh for lunch and free wi-fi. Sunday is all about doing things you like.

We finally got the Internet connection installed. The modem should be delivered on Tuesday. And then, my friends, I'll be returning to year 2012. 


The local pub - Sober lane

Three monkeys are just around the corner. Small from outside and surprisingly ample inside. And the beer serving cutie is a definite plus.


Today the presidential election is held in Finland. I feel like a disloyal patriot for not being able to vote. I would have to go to Dublin for that, and unfortunately I miscalculated the Dublin trip by one week. I'm actually going next weekend but then it's too late. However, my vote goes to the one and only - Sauli Niinistö.


Grr. Waiter just announced that they are closing.
Gotta go.
Alright, later guys.
Happy Sunday to you all.



Sunday, January 15

Happy New Year!

Hey Ho Folks!

Yes, I'm still alive.
Still no Internet in the house.

This afternoon I had finally time to drag my ass to a nice coffee shop for some caffeine and wi-fi.
So how have you been?
Hopefully your New Year started as marvelously as mine.

Some pics  from the magical evening...


Adorable Mademoiselle N. Mister Y. and Yours truly 


Group Hug at the restaurant 


Cash is King!
Literately!

 Happy time!


 Mister V. contributed with his pleasant presence


Happy girl in Cork


We live safely behind locked gate 
 
So to keep long story short,
I have been very, very busy lately.
Feeling rather irritated because of the lack of time for social media.
 Though I have totally plausible reason for that. 
The reason is WORK.
  • Thank you my precious Julie for sending me Fazer chocolate. You have no idea how happy that beautiful blue color and its content made me. And just for the record, I find it rather rude and ungrateful NOT thanking for sending a Christmas card or a letter. It is unbelievably easy to write a simple Thank you...So you, my dear sir, may consider yourself as ancient history. End of story.
  • I have a new hobby. Pole dancing. After each class, I feel like my body parts are falling off. Specially my arms. Still, I find the pain very acceptable and I am loving it, the dance I mean. Best exercise ever, ever!!!
  •  Christmas was spent quietly. Our third musketeer went abroad for the holiday, so myself and Mr Y stayed in Cork. Y was cooking Christmas Eve and I made a humble dinner on Christmas Day. Somewhere in between sleeping and eating, we managed to watch Nightmare before Christmas, From Hell and The ninth gate. Mmm, that Johnny is remarkable!
  • My Blackberry is broken. Which means, I am semi reachable on the phone. Additionally my laptop is sacking. And without Internet at home, it feels like 1995. I have to make arrangements face 2 face with people, where and when to meet. Grr.   
  •  Today I am suppose to go ice skating. Haven't done that for a while. Very intriguing indeed!
  •  Well to summarize the past month - I have made new friends, found a new hobby, bought new shoes, yes more shoes, feeling happy living in the house with W and Y, I am actually liking my job never-minding the hectic rhythm, and I am very grateful towards my colleagues! Praise the Irish people, and all the other nationalities of course!

Happy Sunday to you all.
Hopefully next week we will have Internet.
Lenatchka, our skype session is on.

Over and out!