Culture shock? - no way!

¡Hola a todos!

I disappeared for a moment. I had so much to do this vacation that I neglected my little blog.

Well, guys...I left my cosy home in Poland and moved out. For five months I'll be studying in Oviedo - a lovely city in northern Spain.

Oviedo

I have to confess that at first I wanted to go to the south of Spain cause I am a "beachy" girl that loves heat and the sea. And the north? I didn't know what to expect. I had this stereotype of  a beautiful, green, rainy and cold place in my head. But I couldn't have chosen better! The city is beyond amazing. It's located in a valley, bounded by the moutains. The weather by far is great. We have september and the temperatures are still very high.

On our spare time we take the bus to Gijón or Salinas (just 20 minutes from our place) and go to the beach. The view at the ocean is breathtaking!


We arrived two weeks ago, right at the beggining of the festival San Mateo. Day by day we are learing something new about the spanish culture. Believe me,.. it's like throwing yourself in at the deep end! But do we have a culture shock? Never ever! We enjoy every second of this experience. People are really open, kind and helpful. Here, life has it's own rythm. If you are stressed and depressed Spain would be a great therepy!

There's so much to write about, but I won't do it now. Every little thing needs it's own post so...

Besos desde Oviedo y hasta luego :*

Here, some inspirations:

Oviedo

streets of Gijón

beach of Salinas

* photos are taken by me or via my pinterest

Home...

Today I realized that it's my last weekend here.
I am moving out.
After six years...the time has finally come.
I'm packing all of my things, all of the memories I collected while I was here. I am coming back to my hometown for vacation and then leaving to another country.
It's time to start something new. I'm so excited.

Movement.
It's highly needed. It helps you grow.

Where is your home?
They say that home is where your heart is.

Totally agreed.

Ideal house?
Well, I always dreamed of having  a house by the sea. White walls. Sheer curtains. Big bed. Full of light. Cozy. Serene.

Here, some inspiration:

All the inspirations via my pinterest

Summer babe

perfect tee

Summer. I crave it. I can't wait for it.

I am one of these summer babes. Born on the beach.

Sandy feet, salty hair, sunkissed skin.

Here...a dose of inspiration:

scalloped bikini

floral Dolce & Gabbana

light makeup

jumpsuit - alternative for a dress

birkenstocks are back

purrrrfect sunglasses

all via my pinterest

the wind

One breath.

Leaves are waking up

from their fragile naps.

You take them wherever you want.

I’m jealous

of their infinite lightness.

You touch my face

you stroke my hair

and get into the places

where dreams are hiding.

Yes.

Now

I’m like the leaf

Sway me...

Create your future

   Can you imagine your life in 10 years from now? Or at least one year...can you? Do you know what would you like to do? To be? Do you have a goal that you're trying to achieve?

Everything begins from a thought, from a simple image in your mind and it's up to you to make it real.

   How about ME?  Well...let's go back in time for a second.

   Five years ago I was completely different person that I am now. Why? Cause I was locked...locked inside my head, didn't want to let anyone inside. I was shy. I was afraid of everything arround me. I was hiding. I had dreams too but I tied them well. Everything was falling apart. My life was falling apart. I didn't want it anymore. I couldn't stand it. I felt like I was drowning in a dirty mud of negativity and darkness. I thought I was lost for good...

   But then somebody got me out and said: "-Hey! Look at this world, it's beautiful and you can explore it!". So simple... but it helped me. This person may not know how huge impact she had on me that time... but thanks to her I started my life again... from scratch. Sounds a bit pathethic, right? It's just how I see it and always will.

Since then step by step I've learned how to express myself. It was hard at the beggining but with time I got better and better.

   I realesed my dreams, my hostages. I started doing things I always wanted to do, unforgettable, crazy ones (but those stories in another time) and I opened my mind.  

Then...again appeared situations that wanted me to fail, to let me down and to stifle this freshness and joy I had. I tried to stay strong but lost my goal somewhere on the way. I made some decisions just to please others and I forgot about myself. This state lasted for a while...but somewhere inside I felt that something was wrong, everyone around me felt this too. That was a proper time for big changes.

   I began again. More violently. I silenced all the bad thoughts and burried them deep so they can't get out.

Now. I believe that all I had experienced was for a reason. I am strong. I live. I am happy. I enjoy every little thing I have. I am thankful. Thankful to have such an amazing people around me. Thankful that I got those little talents that I can use to achieve my goals. Thankful that I am able to create my future.

   Right now I am in a process of making my dreams come true and changing my life. By now it's going very well ( I am studying two new languages which was my dream since I finished high school and I finally...yes finally decided to make it real ).

- And how about YOU?

This is just beggining...

Finally... I decided and here I am!

My name is Basia.

I am very sensitive creature.

If I could I would live on the beach.

I love windy summer days.

I live in Poland. 
But was born in Greece.

I can't imagine life without music.

My imagination is as big as the ocean.

I love the sea and the sound of waves.

I sing often.

Everywhere.

My eyesight is quite poor.

I like to describe scents.

Warm countries are my countries.
If I love I can give all.

I write short stories...and hide them in the drawer.

If it's possible I travel a lot... and far.

Also by hitchhiking.

I can be multitasking.

I like DIY.

I finished polish philology (almost finished)

Coca-cola with ice cubes is my great weakness.

I started iberian philology with journalism.
And this is IT.

I love my family above all.

Without my friends I wouldn't be the person I am.

I love taking pictures.

I am very curious.

I am looking for my place...

I can't wait to share a piece of my world with you and you and... you