It’s Fridaaaayyyy! So how did it go, you ask? Hm? Well…. Slow work day, yet again, though I did get two responses! Quite exciting! And while both were unable to attend, one of them was interested in the results of the conference and more information, so I was pretty happy with that. Really, at work I set up another blog, dedicated to my art. I have so much free time at work, I still feel guilty. After work, though, I went home, got some a scoop of raspberry and a scoop of some sort of nut ice cream on the way home, at home, I got ready, and went out to Rynek at night, with every intention to meet people.
Well… that mission sort of failed… I’m not all that outgoing, especially on my own, and especially with no forced environment. Sort of just out there and about, well… it’s really intimidating, and I don’t really know how to start up a conversation with a random person. I’m just not that kind of person. And while yes, I was intending on going to a club or two, well, honestly, every one that I passed made me cringe, and I just didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of going in. Honestly, what kind of people would I meet in there? Would I really actually want to keep in touch with them and be friends? I mean, I know that sounds bad, but at the same time, I dunno. I guess I’m just uneasy about the entire scene, even though I would love it if I were with some friends already. I mean, I do love parties, and especially sort of dance parties that aren’t grind intensive, and just full of great dancing music. But… on my own… I feel incredibly… vulnerable I guess. I’m tiny. I’m weak. I’ve got a disability. Anyways… on the plus side!
It was absolutely gorgeous. (: The fountain was all lit up, I noticed that the four flags were no longer all Polish, but one was the EU, one was Solidarność, one was Wrocław, and the final was Polish. It was really nifty to see they had changed them, and I have to wonder why. Not only that, but there were a ton of street performers out. In fact, one guy was singing, and he had a wonderful repertoire and voice. Wonderwall, September, and a ton of others in that genre, which was really my favorites. <3 I gave him some money for it, and stuck around for quite a while listening. (I really should’ve talked to him more besides that, but again, irrational shyness.) There were other street musicians and acrobatic sort of acts. I came in on a guy trying to get people to come in by drawing arrows towards him on the crowd with a bottle of water and getting in people’s ways as they walked through his “stage.” Quite amusing, actually. Like, he literally stood in front of them and didn’t move out of their way. Then another group I watched was two girls and two guys, involved the crowd, played violin, accordion, clarinet, and some sort of metal bongo, I think. One girl did some sort of dance routine with some fans, and then the boys did a fire juggling act, one on top of the other’s shoulders. The boys had squeaky voices as well. Like, they had some sort of squeaker in their mouths to sound like they had inaudibly high-pitched voices, which was cute. Also, there was a man and woman pair doing acrobatics, standing on each other and what not. That was nifty. Then there was another pair who was from Austria, who were really wonderful in including the crowd. A guy and a girl, the parts I saw were quite comedic and included the guy on a unicycle and five crowd volunteers holding up a rope for the girl to stand on, and they were juggling between each other. Pretty impressive, and just great performance and stage presence. Oh! And there were jugs of soapy water/bubble water set up, with two sticks attached to a string to allow people to make giant bubbles by the fountain. It was pretty nifty.
Ah yes, and I had dinner there as well. Some sort of pork. It was quite good, and I’ll be honest. The only reason the restaurant got my interest was because of the fact that the singer was singing in front of their restaurant, and I wanted to listen to him. Then some elderly people came to sit down, so they made him move away. So disappointing. Though, he was still in listening distance.
At around 22:00, I decided that was enough for the night, cause I stood and walked quite a bit, especially with my boots. My heels were beginning to hurt, and I really didn’t want to ruin my legs still. So I headed back to the tram stop, literally watching the tram I needed pull away, and since the next tram was in quite some time, I picked another tram to go to another stop, but then I realized I only had one option there too. And since I was tired and lazy, I took it to the very end of the route, instead of stopping on Hallera. I didn’t want to walk the short distance to the bus stop on Hallera, cause I knew it was shorter at Krzyki. Although, the timing just didn’t work, because by the time I got to Kryzki, the last bus had left from there on my route as well… So when I saw the bus I normally go on drive up, I asked the driver if he was going another round, and found out no, and his new route wouldn’t include my stop. … So yes. I walked home from the tram stop. Again. Except my heels were already in pain this time. Gotta love what poor, lazy planning does to you (although, I did check before I left for the times, just in case… didn’t work out all that well, I guess). Although, it was a very pleasant night stroll. About 30 minutes, just from the tram to my apartment. I was a bit wary of a group I was walking in front of at first, but it ended up being fine, and it was just a nice, refreshing walk.
It’s nearly one now, and needless to say, I’m a bit tired from all the walking and standing around today… A bit disappointed in how I’m too shy to try and really talk to people, but I would say my Friday night in Rynek was not a waste at all, because it was very relaxing, and the street performers were well worth my time. (:
It's Saturdaaaaayy!!! I got a good amount of sleep, well relaxed, woke up this morning, got packed, and headed to the bus station to go to Strzelin. I took the tram to the stop I know closest to the bus stop, and walked the rest of the way there, because I honestly didn't feel like messing around too much with figuring out public transport and risking losing the next bus ride to Strzelin and having to wait for an hour at the bus stop. Got on the bus, sat across a woman who ended up actually asking my aunt if she knew where the prison in Strzelin was. I guess she felt comfortable enough in asking her since she saw me go to her? Ya know, just that comforting feeling of hey, that person seemed nice, and if she's visiting someone here, they'll likely know more about the town. So my uncle ended up offering to drive her to the prison, since it was apparently confusing to find. Which was a good thing. Not only was it miserably hot today, but it was confusing. He had to go ask some worker on the other side of the area where it was, and then when he got there, you had to walk past some railroad that you can't drive past on Saturdays. But yeah, as always, my uncle is a reliable, caring person who helps others, just like my dad. (: In that moment, I definitely saw the family relation, because my dad is always willing to put his stuff aside and help another out. The lady tried to pay him for gas, but he refused, too. I love my family. <3
Anyways, we spent all day in the house. First it was too hot, then it constantly threatened to rain. Besides, I needed to sit around, and it was very nice, really. We talked a lot about family, about what I prefer in Poland, about the negatives in Poland, the positives of America, the negatives. Just comparison. Lots of talking about family and how it's difficult for women to have a family and a career, as my cousin and my cousin-in-law(?) are finding out through the beginning of their families. It was really nice; like, I was talking all seriously about how I would raise kids, and what I see that bothers me in certain parenting, or what I like, and other old stories. Lots of stories about my cousins as kids, as me as a kid. It was really interesting. Just... very simple, but nice day, cause, it's always fun learning more about your family and what it was like. Besides that, I also skyped with my parents, mainly my mom, which was super awesome! We just talked about how things are going here. Then I got to Skype with Stephen, who I've so missed talking to and hanging out with so much this summer. Talked about our current internal debates about our futures, so meaningful. And then also with some of my Muffins!!! Oh gosh. I miss you guys, so much. After finishing our Skype call, wow, it really just hit me. I wanted to be there. I wanted to be joking around, talking about our medventure stories, all of that. Especially since I have no one here to hang out with. But it was really really nice talking to you guys, and I'm so glad those of you who could, did gather in Sam's room to Skype, amongst all sorts of other craziness.
Ah yes, objad and kolacje were delicious. My uncle and aunt knowing my love for pierogi, bought me pierogi, which were delicious. And the pork and potatoes for dinner were also delicious. Seriously. I'm going to be spoiled by Polish food. When I go back to America, I'm going to be incredibly saddened by the food... Not gonna lie. But yes, simple, relaxing, day. Very enjoyable, lots of chatting. I love spending time with my family. <3 Definitley realizing more and more the utmost importance of family for me.
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