Egypt

The true is that I needed holiday and especially hot weather. Egypt was a great choice. First visit to Africa, first contact with arabic spoken country and I was extremly surprised how similar developing countries are. We took a trip to Luxor and Cairo and went snorkling on Giftun Island.

Seeing Marquito in Spain

I saw Marquito in Spain for a weekend, as usually it was a wonderful encounter and I wish to see him more often! It is the plesant feeling of safety and family I have every time when talking to him and I know he will be very successful in anything he does very soon.

Although our travelling plans didn't work out I would wish to be in touch..

Tatras Mountains

Climbing with my father was exciting although I realized I am lazy as an office rat and he had too much energy to keep climbing every day and drinking every night. After such a holiday I feel like taking few days off to properly recover :)

Frankfurt am Main

I visited Frankfurt, the Germany's financial centre twice last month. It was another of these interviews where you actually have enough time to stay at the place for a while and make a proper sightseeing. I stayed over the weekend, visited few places, met some people and chilled out. Overall, it was nice but compared to London far too small to settle down ...

Scotland

This was one of the best weekends in UK so far. With Jenny, we spent Friday in Edinburgh, sightseeing the whole Royal Mile from the Castle, St Giles Cathedral, to the Scottish Parliament and The Palace of Holyroodhouse. The fact that it was quite chilly and rainy most of the time couldnt have changed the beauty of the place. We bought plenty of souvenirs and booked a tour for the next day to the Highlands. At night we stayed at Ankits, enjoying Indian food and glass of good white wine, talking about his marriage.

Saturday, early in the morning we took the 12 hours Timberbush Tours to Loch Ness, long but definitely worthy. Our driver, Patrick, was talking the whole day about the history and local legends, showing us every castle and lake on the way, he also played typical music and of course, wore a kilt and knife behind his right sock. I haven't checked what was under the kilt but Patrick reassured that us every Scot wears under his kilt just shoes and socks =)

On the way we saw the Stirling Castle, Rob Roy Country, Loch Lochie, Glencoe, Great Glen, Fort William, fresh water lakes full of salmons and the highest UK mountain Ben Nevis. We stopped at Loch Ness for two hours sightseeing the Urquhart Castle and taking the Cruise. It was just amazing and we played like kids, especially while it was the first time Jenny was on such a cruise. At the way back we saw Inverness (capital of Highlands) and Pitlochry. Arriving to Edinburgh around 8 p.m. we decided to stay at home and watch Transformers, recommended by Ankit.

Overall, I loved every single fact about Scotland, its atmosphere, history, culture, people, pride, humour, nature, their own money (I got a 1 pound note!!!), even the cold weather. And I was bit jealous of Ankit making such a good deal with RBS, staying in Edinburgh for 6 months, not too long to get bored, but too long to enjoy the place! I should think about something similar.

Cambridge

It was a lovely sunny warm weekend we spent in Cambridge with my dear friend and current flatmate Jenny. We took a guided punt trip and walked through the town the whole day. I especially enjoyed Jenny's company and her positive proactive thinking which was very inspiring.

Spain

Here I was in Spain again, it was the same as always and still sooo different.
I understand why are people travelling from UK to Spain for weekends. It is so refreshing after busy city week to relax in the nature, on the beach. The weather was not that nice, but I had a great time and enjoyed every single second.

loyalty sucks

During the past week I received few long awaited offers and suddenly I wonder if I'm still interested. It is like pursuing a dream; once you can have it it is not a dream any more and huge part of its attractiveness is gone.

I remember the words .. will us, remaining, ever forget and forgive what happened last week .. I saw more tears and fear than I wanted, I saw great people saying good bye. .. few glasses of wine trying to forget such a failure .. Keep going in such an environment, keep planning your future and celebrate your own happiness? Suddenly, I can't and I am not sure it's right to accept, though I already know the answer.

In wider context it's just another kick from the destiny reminding me the time passes quickly and I'd better start moving!

Portugal

It was a great sunny warm weekend outside of London.

We fully enjoyed Portugal and all what this favorite chill out place of British people offers. Again I tasted my favourite octopus, this time fried but still in so typical olive oil. Great walks, fancy restaurants, boat trip, wine tasting, fantastic view and of course the beach.

London reunion

Was nice meeting some old friends from AIESEC Prague times here in London :o)

It's strange that few of them are living here but there is never much time to really see each other.

Day without computer

I arrived to work, logged myself on the computer and started a normal day. Suddenly, all systems stopped working.. I restarted my computer and found out my account was disabled. I called IT, was asked some questions about my contract type and was told they have to check what's going on.

It would be just fine if we were not living in financial crises and my company hadn't announced 20% cut of workforce as soon as possible...

I asked my boss if there was something he forgot to told me..there was not. So I had a nice morning, long breakfast and time for newspaper. In the afternoon my account was re-enabled by the US office. Well, sometimes some communication processes do not work as they should, so IT was not informed about my extension which was signed in October last year!

Prague

As always and still so so different! I just do not belong to the Uni any more! For the last time (probably) I went there because I needed to (to pick up my second diploma from the secretary).

I couldn't avoid the strange feeling I am not part of it any more. If I remember how much I was looking forward to this situation ...

The rest was great: friends, family, snow, city, country, food, alcohol and fun.. But I do not really have other reason than parents to go back again since all my girls are already elsewhere.

Brussels

Was a great weekend, flying to Brussels, meeting there with Jana, drinking in a pub called "London", staying at Jirka's, sight seeing, waisting time in coffee shops, and again drinking, chatting, drinking, chatting .. This reminds me of those great old times ... :o)

Travel plans

I just realized that during the past 4 years I've lived in 5 different countries. I am tired of moving. I decided this year I will be doing just short term visits. Here are some plans:

January - Brussels, February - Prague, March - girls in London

April - Portugal, May - Armenia and Jerevan

...

let's see how it will go :o) I have to admitt - I STILL haven't done sightseeing here in London, I know probably less than an average tourist :o))

2008 and 2009

I was thinking about all the things that happened in 2008. Overall, it was a good year, I came back from Ireland, spent some time in Spain, finished both my degrees which made me officially an engineer and CEMS MIM besides the fact I should now probably feel as a "fresh" graduate. I visited Amsterdam and Haag for the first time in my life and then... I moved to London making it already the 5th country I've been really living in during the past 4 years! I met lots of great people and I realized how incredible support I have in my closest ones.

and that was not all: I spent the best semestr in my life, I learnt lots of things I already forgot, I started to party again, I bought a dress and a skirt so short that I haven't wear such thing since 1999 !!!, I had a "scary" correct vision surgery, and I fit my skinny jeans again :o)

There were good as well as bad times and I am sure there will be both in 2009 but what is important is to remember just the good ones and try to fix or forget the bad ones. Thus, I am not gonna make any resolutions this year!

!!! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST YEAR EVER, GREAT 2009 TO EVERYONE !!!