I am bit embarrassed that more than two months passed since last blog. But last two months have been quite tough.
My grandma passed away on April 1st. She died in sleep at the age of 92 but it still came as a shock. We all expected that given her upbeat attitude she would live few years longer. I’ll miss buying underwear for her. The last time I saw her she was chatting up a waiter. Her funeral was a surprise for us – the family. We expected a small one with only family members and few close friends attending. It turned out to be a large one. Her five girlfriends with whom she walked almost daily around Sljeme came. Distant relatives from Slovenia I never met before arrived. Friends from work – although she stopped working 42 years ago. She had a hard life but nevertheless she knew how to live it and share it with others. It was eye opening to see how many people she touched in her life.
While at home for the funeral I saw my dad who is not getting better. My mum tries everything to hold him on. We all pray and hope he will manage to pull out.
As Tibet was closed due to March unrest my trip planned for first two weeks in May was cancelled. There was an idea to go to Sikkim but I was told at the last moment I need a visa which I could not arrange on a short notice. So I decided to go home instead. It was good to spend time with my family. For photos taken in my parents’ garden please check: http://picasaweb.google.nl/gordie26/VugrovecMay2008. I also went for a few days to Holland. This was my second trip to Holland in two weeks as I also needed (to finally) arrange my working visa at the end of April. In last two months I travelled a lot.
At work we are slowly sorting out the mess. I had two audits and an inspection. Based on their reports we now start to put things in order. But it remains hard work with almost no time for private life and socializing.
My stuff from Seoul arrived on April 12th but due to lack of time my flat is still messy. It takes time for things to find a new fitting place.
Since cold and depressing March now in May Kiev turned into a blooming garden. Countless elegant chestnut trees decorate most of Kiev streets at the moment. With such generous help from nature Kiev looks dramatically improved.
I still have not found a puppy but I am working on it and hopefully will find one soon.
My grandma passed away on April 1st. She died in sleep at the age of 92 but it still came as a shock. We all expected that given her upbeat attitude she would live few years longer. I’ll miss buying underwear for her. The last time I saw her she was chatting up a waiter. Her funeral was a surprise for us – the family. We expected a small one with only family members and few close friends attending. It turned out to be a large one. Her five girlfriends with whom she walked almost daily around Sljeme came. Distant relatives from Slovenia I never met before arrived. Friends from work – although she stopped working 42 years ago. She had a hard life but nevertheless she knew how to live it and share it with others. It was eye opening to see how many people she touched in her life.
While at home for the funeral I saw my dad who is not getting better. My mum tries everything to hold him on. We all pray and hope he will manage to pull out.
As Tibet was closed due to March unrest my trip planned for first two weeks in May was cancelled. There was an idea to go to Sikkim but I was told at the last moment I need a visa which I could not arrange on a short notice. So I decided to go home instead. It was good to spend time with my family. For photos taken in my parents’ garden please check: http://picasaweb.google.nl/gordie26/VugrovecMay2008. I also went for a few days to Holland. This was my second trip to Holland in two weeks as I also needed (to finally) arrange my working visa at the end of April. In last two months I travelled a lot.
At work we are slowly sorting out the mess. I had two audits and an inspection. Based on their reports we now start to put things in order. But it remains hard work with almost no time for private life and socializing.
My stuff from Seoul arrived on April 12th but due to lack of time my flat is still messy. It takes time for things to find a new fitting place.
Since cold and depressing March now in May Kiev turned into a blooming garden. Countless elegant chestnut trees decorate most of Kiev streets at the moment. With such generous help from nature Kiev looks dramatically improved.
I still have not found a puppy but I am working on it and hopefully will find one soon.
