tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post3604197401459073125..comments2024-01-09T22:37:49.538-08:00Comments on The Road to Poland: Guest Post: Martinoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-8848055912228425632013-03-12T10:58:38.658-07:002013-03-12T10:58:38.658-07:00Agree with all of the above. And there is a lot to...Agree with all of the above. And there is a lot to be said about the "zoom out effect." Maybe even particularly for Poles who (as a nation), after a period of severe restriction, have embraced mobility in such large numbers... Hmmm, blog post?Marcinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392503954892609117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-9878528355515016052013-03-12T10:54:55.532-07:002013-03-12T10:54:55.532-07:00Thank you, Martina - your comments are always welc...Thank you, Martina - your comments are always welcome (the longer the better)! <br /><br />Good luck teaching the kids Polish (or any other language). It is, indeed, hard work but definitely worth it, in my opinion!Marcinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392503954892609117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-55804071999057466942013-03-12T10:51:03.629-07:002013-03-12T10:51:03.629-07:00I'm like a chameleon (my eyes sometimes wobble...I'm like a chameleon (my eyes sometimes wobble and I'll eat just about anything that flies close to my face).Marcinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392503954892609117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-81768644359210301292013-03-12T10:48:38.597-07:002013-03-12T10:48:38.597-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Marcinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392503954892609117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-82135050943216301302013-03-11T13:54:54.152-07:002013-03-11T13:54:54.152-07:00*giggle*
*giggle*<br /><br />oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-34702883369688679692013-03-11T13:53:40.685-07:002013-03-11T13:53:40.685-07:00So am I! He has so many great stories from his chi...So am I! He has so many great stories from his childhood. He rolls his eyes, but I really want him to write them up.oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-89674001580327735642013-03-11T13:51:52.331-07:002013-03-11T13:51:52.331-07:00Olivia here
I am looking in to the Jagiellonian c...Olivia here <br />I am looking in to the Jagiellonian courses actually. It's hard to find a good time that fits our schedule...<br /><br />Yes, the food! I completely understand and agree. <br /><br />I think it's also when you start raising kids. It just becomes more apparent that you now have something to give to another person and what is it that you want to give them, impart to them? You know? Just my thoughts.<br /><br />oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-22275660916947825662013-03-11T08:48:45.210-07:002013-03-11T08:48:45.210-07:00Hi Olivia, cześć Marcin:
I've been reading you...Hi Olivia, cześć Marcin:<br />I've been reading your blog from the beginning :) I really like Olivia's sense of humor and honesty. I would like to thank you for sharing your experience with us, readers.<br />My husband and I, we grew up in Poland. His family moved to States when he was 15 years old boy. It is his 21st year here. I came as an adult, after I graduated. We started our family in US and raising our son here but we are planning to go back to Kraków in 2-3 years. The reason is, although we both have good jobs, speak the language,and take advantage of all opportunities this country has to offer, we don't feel like our roots are here. Something is missing.<br />What I really want to say is that for some people (including me) moving away from the homeland makes to realize and appreciate many things which you don't see until you zoom out far enough. And long enough. There is no perfect place to live. Each country has its problems and absurd. Medical system in US is one of them. <br />I'm looking forward to read your next posts - comparing other practical "stuff". <br />I realize that for you Olivia it is a challenge to adjust but I think I will see "now I really feel like I'm home" sentence written by you here one day :D<br />I can so relate with your struggles - I went the same "path" in US. Even this little things like missing particular flavor in food :)<br /><br />One big step is local language. I don't know if you've heard about The Center for Polish Language Culture by Jagiellonian University http://www.polishstudies.uj.edu.pl/en_US. They offer variety of polish language classes and report great results in short time. <br /><br />Good luck to you guys! <br />Agata aga.tahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826961301657391478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-61067865214760242152013-03-10T12:44:03.499-07:002013-03-10T12:44:03.499-07:00Thank you for the kind words. My courage and deter...Thank you for the kind words. My courage and determination are fair weather friends these days but we keep in touch. ;)oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-19811669204462310182013-03-10T12:39:14.799-07:002013-03-10T12:39:14.799-07:00He is Texan! Make no mistake.He is Texan! Make no mistake.oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-85905143686668414192013-03-10T08:11:32.166-07:002013-03-10T08:11:32.166-07:00Sure, please also do not be fooled by my complaint...Sure, please also do not be fooled by my complaints ;). Among my worries and pains, I still love Poland for many reasons. <br />xgdanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-79413021227422978312013-03-09T20:19:36.571-08:002013-03-09T20:19:36.571-08:00Interesting to read about your background and &quo...Interesting to read about your background and "being Polish" - I am about the same age, born in Poland, moved to Germany when I was 10 where I eventually met my American husband and moved to the states about 10 years ago. I had a hard enough time with the am I Polish or German thing but after the American patriotism hit me in the forehead I just gave up on trying to determine what and who I am and presently go with the flow of just being a human being. (Besides Easter and Christmas maybe - too many good memories and traditions.) I tried to teach my children Polish but managed only a few phrases ( hard when you don't have nobody else to talk with), then reasoned that German might be more practical - and easier to teach. I just can't speak polish to them then turn around to speak English while I am still thinking polish and vice verse. BUT my parents are coming over for three months so maybe they will pick up more this time around. Sorry this is such a long post! Almost a blog. I do enjoy reading about your adventure back in Poland though so keep at it you two :)Martina S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13218845936441139552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-7854922298785334372013-03-09T18:59:18.514-08:002013-03-09T18:59:18.514-08:00Great intro! I can relate to your childhood. Look...Great intro! I can relate to your childhood. Looking forward to your comparison between the U.S. and Poland.Witeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-9852607855689435842013-03-09T16:13:40.739-08:002013-03-09T16:13:40.739-08:00Great post Martin. I never thought of you as Europ...Great post Martin. I never thought of you as European, always Texan like all of the rest of us. I guess I never knew how polish you are. Miss you guys!Melissa McCrarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-78404100207223565792013-03-09T13:23:17.165-08:002013-03-09T13:23:17.165-08:00I love the intro. Boys just like different things...I love the intro. Boys just like different things ;)<br /><br />I'm excited to read more!Dwija {House Unseen}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17887429052179249473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-52873117766421791212013-03-09T10:25:32.221-08:002013-03-09T10:25:32.221-08:00Glad that piece of writing was fruitful for you, A...Glad that piece of writing was fruitful for you, Anonymous. Happy spamming!<br /><br />P.P.S. What's a beauty dentist?Marcinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392503954892609117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-8110827894680385402013-03-09T10:22:51.667-08:002013-03-09T10:22:51.667-08:00You're welcome! And don't read too much in...You're welcome! And don't read too much into my wife's sense of humor - the States and Poland are both great in their own ways. But don't get me started on England...Marcinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392503954892609117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-23906074411846764792013-03-09T10:18:38.302-08:002013-03-09T10:18:38.302-08:00Thanks, glad you liked the post. Truth be told, th...Thanks, glad you liked the post. Truth be told, there are a few other reasons why we're here but I'll save those for another time.Marcinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392503954892609117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-85706036342178860412013-03-09T10:14:47.176-08:002013-03-09T10:14:47.176-08:00I am 32. Bounced around in the 80s, started high s...I am 32. 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Thanks for sharing. I would rather eat...Nice story. Thanks for sharing. I would rather eat pierogi and even burgers then throw them someone ;). I cant wait to reed why "Poland is far superior in every way" ;-). For 30years this country brings me down and makes upset, and I think I just would achieve more somewere else. I Think about going Texas, Raleigh(NC) or England (least but most likely - no visa required). This makes it interesting... hope to reed more soon :) ciaoxgdanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-14583738842398009552013-03-08T12:53:19.242-08:002013-03-08T12:53:19.242-08:00Great job Marcin! Your post certainly sheds more l...Great job Marcin! Your post certainly sheds more light on the origins of the idea of moving to Poland, which sometimes is hard to understand for someone who (1) is Polish and (2) started reading this blog mid-way rather than from the beginning. I'm a Pole living in the US and married to a New Yorker (I'm referring to the state, not the city). My husband and I have been considering moving to Poland to live when we retire, which would be a culture shock to both of us. It's always interesting to see how other people are managing. Olivia, I have been following your blog for several months now, and I really admire you for your courage and determination.anetacusehttp://syracuse.blox.plnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-45692969096186716992013-03-08T12:30:05.959-08:002013-03-08T12:30:05.959-08:00Love this post. As an American of Polish Decent, ...Love this post. As an American of Polish Decent, I need some context. Martin/Marcin, how old are you? If you don't wish to share, an approximate age range would help. I'm trying to determine what time period you were growing up in America and what technology and social forces you were exposed to (MTV versus Facebook for instance). Icarushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281923011888879081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-61646894273510198422013-03-08T12:06:14.848-08:002013-03-08T12:06:14.848-08:00Did anyone else notice the "word of the day&q...Did anyone else notice the "word of the day"? Hmmm? The stars are aligning...oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.com