Lenka
15 Aug 2023
Lenka
13 Aug 2023
News / What should Poland do with the problem of Belarus? [1800]
8s it a follow up from the original Achaja trilogy? Is it any good? Especially compared to the original books?
Pomnik Cesarzowej Achai
8s it a follow up from the original Achaja trilogy? Is it any good? Especially compared to the original books?
Lenka
11 Aug 2023
News / Russian criticism of Poland - Soviet war memorial removal [332]
And they were better? They were in line with all that. And let's not forget that before they fell apart with Germans they attackedus too.
crush nazis and banderists.
And they were better? They were in line with all that. And let's not forget that before they fell apart with Germans they attackedus too.
Lenka
9 Aug 2023
Life / In Poland on holiday - need help with bad case of homesickness [108]
I wouldn't to be honest. If anything I would say it helpdesk with this. In Poland lawyers and factory worker's kids were in the same school, lived in the same building etc and I think most people saw that there is nothing special in it and with hard work you can change your future.
gradual recovery from having been a communist country
I wouldn't to be honest. If anything I would say it helpdesk with this. In Poland lawyers and factory worker's kids were in the same school, lived in the same building etc and I think most people saw that there is nothing special in it and with hard work you can change your future.
Lenka
9 Aug 2023
Life / In Poland on holiday - need help with bad case of homesickness [108]
No, it had more personal touch to it :) I was never bothered that much about money beside being able to have a roof over my head and enough to survive without a big struggle.
That is big part of my feelings atm. It seems Poland is constantlyimproving, I see so much work done, things progressing etc. Even the people I talk to seem more interested in improving themselves....
It's so motivating.
it was a seemingly well calculated decision based on the fact that you could not envision Poland affording you the same life
No, it had more personal touch to it :) I was never bothered that much about money beside being able to have a roof over my head and enough to survive without a big struggle.
you don't notice anything for a long time and then it hits you... wow! things are so different! and for the better!
That is big part of my feelings atm. It seems Poland is constantlyimproving, I see so much work done, things progressing etc. Even the people I talk to seem more interested in improving themselves....
It's so motivating.
Lenka
8 Aug 2023
USA, Canada / Netflix's The Witcher TV series [39]
Yes, but definitely not a sweetie...
True Yennefer is an attractive, intelligent mature woman.
Yes, but definitely not a sweetie...
Lenka
8 Aug 2023
Life / In Poland on holiday - need help with bad case of homesickness [108]
I know I'm not getting younger but I'm not 40 yet. What will it be when I'm 50?
I think that is a lie emigrees often tell themselves :) By the time you get there you are either too old and weak, too connected to the new place ( especially grown up kids) or disconnected from your homeland.
Maybe it's because you're getting older.
I know I'm not getting younger but I'm not 40 yet. What will it be when I'm 50?
but you could retire back to Poland.
I think that is a lie emigrees often tell themselves :) By the time you get there you are either too old and weak, too connected to the new place ( especially grown up kids) or disconnected from your homeland.
Lenka
8 Aug 2023
Life / In Poland on holiday - need help with bad case of homesickness [108]
Uk has one of the most amazing building in the world. True.
But the average streets in towns is a different matter. Not to mention cleaner and better kept ( of course I compare only from my limited experience)
I'm sure that it's just a phase, that is why I was talking about homesickness but I feel that if I won a lottery I would move back in a blank of an eye.
The UK has one of the most diverse and stunning architectural heritages in the world.
Uk has one of the most amazing building in the world. True.
But the average streets in towns is a different matter. Not to mention cleaner and better kept ( of course I compare only from my limited experience)
I'm sure that it's just a phase, that is why I was talking about homesickness but I feel that if I won a lottery I would move back in a blank of an eye.
Lenka
8 Aug 2023
Life / In Poland on holiday - need help with bad case of homesickness [108]
I'm not alone neither in UK nor in Poland.
Because it's not only about me. Plus as I'm not as wealthy as some of PFers so getting a place, work etc would be a big risk.
I do not share your bare legs aversion so I don't mind. I do mind jogging bottoms for every occasion including job interview.
I can agree only about the street crossing and shop assistants.
And no, I'm not like that every time I visit. This is first time.
Please cut down on your quotes
sense of aloneness is always getting to me after the first three days
I'm not alone neither in UK nor in Poland.
Why not?
Because it's not only about me. Plus as I'm not as wealthy as some of PFers so getting a place, work etc would be a big risk.
this time of year most men go the shops in shorts
I do not share your bare legs aversion so I don't mind. I do mind jogging bottoms for every occasion including job interview.
when I'm back in the UK
I can agree only about the street crossing and shop assistants.
And no, I'm not like that every time I visit. This is first time.
Please cut down on your quotes
Lenka
8 Aug 2023
Life / In Poland on holiday - need help with bad case of homesickness [108]
I'm in Poland on holiday and I'm suffering the worst case of homesicness since I moved.
Everything seems better. It's cleaner, pavementa are wider, I can see new investments everywhere, kids still go on their own around streets without being in danger or being a threat themselves. Guys are capable of wearing jeans to the store instead of jogging bottoms etc.
I know not everything is so sweet but I'm having a bad case of 'what have I done, I should have never left.
If I don't fix it I will be one unhappy bunny in two weeks.
I'm in Poland on holiday and I'm suffering the worst case of homesicness since I moved.
Everything seems better. It's cleaner, pavementa are wider, I can see new investments everywhere, kids still go on their own around streets without being in danger or being a threat themselves. Guys are capable of wearing jeans to the store instead of jogging bottoms etc.
I know not everything is so sweet but I'm having a bad case of 'what have I done, I should have never left.
If I don't fix it I will be one unhappy bunny in two weeks.
Lenka
5 Aug 2023
Lenka
29 Jul 2023
Travel / Changing trains in Poznan [29]
They do. It's called skomunikowanie. But it does depend on the situation. Like the number of travelers, how big the delay is, what other options there are etc
trains don't wait
They do. It's called skomunikowanie. But it does depend on the situation. Like the number of travelers, how big the delay is, what other options there are etc
Lenka
28 Jul 2023
Travel / Changing trains in Poznan [29]
Less than 50/50. Due to the distance 5 minutes delay is nothing. Add not knowing the train station (my assumption here) and you have a very risky change over. Even for local trains I would like to have 10+ minutes for a change.
It is true though that you can inform the crew about the change and they will try to hold the second train.
Less than 50/50. Due to the distance 5 minutes delay is nothing. Add not knowing the train station (my assumption here) and you have a very risky change over. Even for local trains I would like to have 10+ minutes for a change.
It is true though that you can inform the crew about the change and they will try to hold the second train.
Lenka
28 Jul 2023
Lenka
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
There also was the trucks prostitution.
My mum knew a prostitute that catered mostly to sailors. She always says what a nice underwear she had.
Sorry dude, nobody is interestedin your island.
There used to be
There also was the trucks prostitution.
My mum knew a prostitute that catered mostly to sailors. She always says what a nice underwear she had.
On my island,
Sorry dude, nobody is interestedin your island.
Lenka
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
You present yourself as a man of science and you want us to prove negative?
Sorry but there is no paper/book/ article :
'The history of women that didn't prostitute themselves'
'The fascinating story of women NOT selling themselves to survive'
I asked her for her "sources" and she refused and so I'm
supposed to reveal mine??
supposed to reveal mine??
You present yourself as a man of science and you want us to prove negative?
Sorry but there is no paper/book/ article :
'The history of women that didn't prostitute themselves'
'The fascinating story of women NOT selling themselves to survive'
Lenka
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
Not stopped as such but had to figure out new ways.
In my primary school we had acrobatic classes. Kids that got into the acrobatic club were receiving 10 extra hours of PE a week in school plus 5 x 1.5 hour long practices in a club for free.
Cultural clubs were accesses for peanuts etc.
civic life was tied up in prl institutions and the when the prl stopped...
Not stopped as such but had to figure out new ways.
In my primary school we had acrobatic classes. Kids that got into the acrobatic club were receiving 10 extra hours of PE a week in school plus 5 x 1.5 hour long practices in a club for free.
Cultural clubs were accesses for peanuts etc.
Lenka
27 Jul 2023
Lenka
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
There were things that were better in PRL. Social life, kids clubs etc
I would say since everybody was poor such token were appreciated. How many deal were done for a coffee or bottle of vodka.
My dad bought a dig for a pack of tea.
there are Poles who feel nostalgic about PRL times, because, as they claim, "people were nicer back then
There were things that were better in PRL. Social life, kids clubs etc
Lots of examples of that kind of thing in the PRL people giving each other small tokens of appreciation
I would say since everybody was poor such token were appreciated. How many deal were done for a coffee or bottle of vodka.
My dad bought a dig for a pack of tea.
Lenka
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
You hit yourself in the foot with this analogy- neither Paulina nor me are old enough to be from that time (which You even tried to use against us saying we wouldn't know) so we are closer to the Germans of the 60's.
Not to mention we do have extensive proof about the issue.
You do not.
Germans who grew up right after the War and lived through Hitler. They denied that Nazi persecution of Jews was even at issue,
You hit yourself in the foot with this analogy- neither Paulina nor me are old enough to be from that time (which You even tried to use against us saying we wouldn't know) so we are closer to the Germans of the 60's.
Not to mention we do have extensive proof about the issue.
You do not.
Lenka
24 Jul 2023
History / Poles should apologise to Ukrainians first [487]
I really hope you are an only child if that is your perceptions of brotherly feelings.
To Russia, Ukrainians are brothers.
I really hope you are an only child if that is your perceptions of brotherly feelings.
Lenka
24 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
No, I refused it based on my experience of living in Poland among those women.
you refuse to admit the possibility of what I'm saying as the truth, simply because you are a contrarian.
No, I refused it based on my experience of living in Poland among those women.
Lenka
24 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
Even if Lyzko had such conversation it doesn't mean that the observation was correct. If my friend tells me that Germans host Martians in their bathrooms it doesn't make it true, does it?
Anecdotal claims, should not require "sources". In this sense Lyzko deserves as much latitude as others.
Even if Lyzko had such conversation it doesn't mean that the observation was correct. If my friend tells me that Germans host Martians in their bathrooms it doesn't make it true, does it?
Lenka
24 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
A common knowledge that nobody beside you (including Poles and foreigners with much greater knowledge about Poland then you) heard about it?
require sources to back up what was common knowledge,
A common knowledge that nobody beside you (including Poles and foreigners with much greater knowledge about Poland then you) heard about it?
Lenka
23 Jul 2023
News / Despicable Ukrainian lies [144]
I would guess that after years of fooling ourselves that Russia changed and is not a threat to other countries we were shocked into realising that they still want to attack neighbouring countries. All Ukraine really has to do is say 'It won't stop with us'.
How on Earth did these fruitcakes manage to convince countries like the US that "we are dying for yours and our freedom",
I would guess that after years of fooling ourselves that Russia changed and is not a threat to other countries we were shocked into realising that they still want to attack neighbouring countries. All Ukraine really has to do is say 'It won't stop with us'.
Lenka
23 Jul 2023
News / Polish Parliamentary Elections 2023 [933]
And that is part of Konfederacja problem. Going into coalition may really hurt tIheir image.
More and more people say that they are disillusioned towards "the system"
And that is part of Konfederacja problem. Going into coalition may really hurt tIheir image.
Lenka
20 Jul 2023
Travel / Starting 2024 Visa's will be required to visit Poland from the U.S.A. [21]
@Ironside
Poland is in Visa Waiver Programme now.
@Ironside
Poland is in Visa Waiver Programme now.
Lenka
15 Jul 2023
Travel / What do people think about German people in Poland? [25]
Same here.
But then I think I start to have a million case of Germanophilia.
I'd go for the German one....
Same here.
But then I think I start to have a million case of Germanophilia.
Lenka
12 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
Women are generally better at foreign language, car is easy to obtain and low income depends on skills.
foreign language, foreign accent, no friends, no car, low income
Women are generally better at foreign language, car is easy to obtain and low income depends on skills.
Lenka
10 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
How do you call this?
When did I ever mention that I believed Polish or other Eastern European women were ******??
How do you call this?
during Communism, these women quickly developed ways of "dealing with" recalcitrant authorities, usually in the form of bribery and the exchange of sexual favors to get what they wanted.