krysia
4 Sep 2009
krysia
28 Aug 2009
Life / Polish Nursery Rhymes [253]
Koci, Koci, łapci
Pojedziemy do Babci
Babcia się ogoli
A Dziadek popierdoli
Koci, Koci, łapci
Pojedziemy do Babci
Babcia się ogoli
A Dziadek popierdoli
krysia
20 Aug 2009
krysia
20 Aug 2009
USA, Canada / Cigarettes reach nine dollars a pack in New York [109]
second hand smoke kills more children than a pathfinder
second hand smoke kills more children than a pathfinder
krysia
20 Aug 2009
Language / Polish sayings [237]
It means: "One, who doesn't drink, brings more"
"Donosi" also means "bringing more"
"Kocham cię, ale ty mnie nie kochasz"
Kto nie pije ten donosi"?Always make me laugh...so Polish!!! Which means: those who don't drink an alcohol inform for sure! :):)
It means: "One, who doesn't drink, brings more"
"Donosi" also means "bringing more"
coham cię ty ale ty nie coham cię jak (I lov you but you do not love me
"Kocham cię, ale ty mnie nie kochasz"
krysia
19 Aug 2009
USA, Canada / To move back to Poland from the USA or not to move back....that is the question [119]
Whatever makes you happy, but you won't last there long once you start working with the Polish people and see how dishonest they are and how good they are at bribing. Buy a car in Poland. You'd be lucky if you make it home in one piece, and don't forget to set the alarm at night and put a club on the steering wheel . Appreciate what you have. Grass is always greener on the other side but I recommend you go there for that once in a lifetime experience, but don't burn any bridges behind you.
And don't attack Michal about his opinions. Everyone sees Poland in their own way and how they experienced it, but some are afraid to apeak their mind.
Of course I realize the cost of living and average income are much lower but you can't put a price on happiness
Whatever makes you happy, but you won't last there long once you start working with the Polish people and see how dishonest they are and how good they are at bribing. Buy a car in Poland. You'd be lucky if you make it home in one piece, and don't forget to set the alarm at night and put a club on the steering wheel . Appreciate what you have. Grass is always greener on the other side but I recommend you go there for that once in a lifetime experience, but don't burn any bridges behind you.
And don't attack Michal about his opinions. Everyone sees Poland in their own way and how they experienced it, but some are afraid to apeak their mind.
krysia
3 Aug 2009
Life / The Polish Wedding - What is it Like in Poland? [338]
That's because they drink so much at Polish weddings and think it has more meaning. A wedding shouldn't be about everyone getting drunk and talk about for days how wonderful it was when at the same time they don't remember a thing. In America the weddings are usually over at 11:00 or 12:00 and everyone goes home in a decent and respectable state of mind and that has more meaning and class than making drunks out of yourself.
i felt like the wedding had more meaning than any of the weddings that i've been to in north america
That's because they drink so much at Polish weddings and think it has more meaning. A wedding shouldn't be about everyone getting drunk and talk about for days how wonderful it was when at the same time they don't remember a thing. In America the weddings are usually over at 11:00 or 12:00 and everyone goes home in a decent and respectable state of mind and that has more meaning and class than making drunks out of yourself.
krysia
31 Jul 2009
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]
Looks like puke
Polish sausage pizza in every Polish home!!
Looks like puke
krysia
28 Jul 2009
Love / WHAT TRAITS DO POLISH MEN LOOK FOR IN A FEMALE? [34]
One that would put ketchup on her pizza and eat it? Maybe?
WHAT TRAITS TO POLISH MEN LOOK FOR IN A FEMALE?
One that would put ketchup on her pizza and eat it? Maybe?
krysia
16 Jul 2009
Genealogy / Easy way to find out which Polish coat of arm/Clan you belong to. [105]
Found two different herbs of my ancestors.
It was one of oldest coats of arms. In the middle ages it was one of the richest and took second place in the country after the king's family.
Olszewski is there, with the big "W" and this is what it says:
Najstarszy wizerunek herbu pochodzi 1343 na pieczęci Dobiesława, sędziego kaliskiego. Wcześniejsze wystąpienia m.in. kasztelana kruszwickiego Lupusa z 1212r. mają inną formę. Nazwa Abdank może wywodzić się (wg legendy) od słowa "dziękuję" (Hab Dank) wypowiedzianego przez cesarza gdy protoplasta Skarbek wrzucił do jego skrzyń ze złotem swój pierścień.
Found two different herbs of my ancestors.
It was one of oldest coats of arms. In the middle ages it was one of the richest and took second place in the country after the king's family.
Olszewski is there, with the big "W" and this is what it says:
Najstarszy wizerunek herbu pochodzi 1343 na pieczęci Dobiesława, sędziego kaliskiego. Wcześniejsze wystąpienia m.in. kasztelana kruszwickiego Lupusa z 1212r. mają inną formę. Nazwa Abdank może wywodzić się (wg legendy) od słowa "dziękuję" (Hab Dank) wypowiedzianego przez cesarza gdy protoplasta Skarbek wrzucił do jego skrzyń ze złotem swój pierścień.
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krysia
2 Jul 2009
Life / Smoking vs. Grilling on Balconies / High Rises in Poland [66]
Just do it. Open the minds of some people to new experiences.
Grilling is becoming more and more popular in Poland so start grilling on the balcony and it might catch on!
Just do it. Open the minds of some people to new experiences.
Grilling is becoming more and more popular in Poland so start grilling on the balcony and it might catch on!
krysia
29 Jun 2009
Travel / Poland wildlife and similar wild life where you live. [243]
Why should some animals be killed because you don't like them and others not because you do like them? Why kill animals? What did they do to you? They want to live like everyone else.
If you want to hunt animals so badly, go hunt some woodticks and mosquitos. Nobody would miss them. :)
I love hunting and fishing .... but im against hunting of certain animals ...
Why should some animals be killed because you don't like them and others not because you do like them? Why kill animals? What did they do to you? They want to live like everyone else.
If you want to hunt animals so badly, go hunt some woodticks and mosquitos. Nobody would miss them. :)
krysia
11 Jun 2009
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
I was in Okęcie Airport in Warszawa once, waiting for my luggage. Lol.
The Poles were pushing, standing next to the carousel, sticking out their elbows and complaining the whole time.
"oh, it's moving too slow", or "oh, it's moving too fast".
They had the biggest darn bags I've ever seen. Coming from Chicago, they were bringing their whole posessions to Poland.
I've been in other countries and people are more civilized in airports than the Poles.
I was in Okęcie Airport in Warszawa once, waiting for my luggage. Lol.
The Poles were pushing, standing next to the carousel, sticking out their elbows and complaining the whole time.
"oh, it's moving too slow", or "oh, it's moving too fast".
They had the biggest darn bags I've ever seen. Coming from Chicago, they were bringing their whole posessions to Poland.
I've been in other countries and people are more civilized in airports than the Poles.
krysia
9 Jun 2009
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
He wasn't talking about you. He was talking about kurwa
No, I'm not dishin'-
He wasn't talking about you. He was talking about kurwa
krysia
8 Jun 2009
krysia
8 Jun 2009
krysia
7 Jun 2009
Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]
Yes, I've seen that too. Country people don't get around much but In larger cities people won't mess with you. You will make new friends.
Little places are even worse. In Warsaw or Krakow people got used to foreigners but eslewhere they are still something very new and eventually worrying for natives.
Yes, I've seen that too. Country people don't get around much but In larger cities people won't mess with you. You will make new friends.
krysia
7 Jun 2009
Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]
That's right. There are many students from different countries and nationalities studying in Poland. You don't have to worry about that. The only time you have to be careful is when you go out at night and when the Poles had too much to drink, then they might start some fights, but in general, you will be treated with respect.
That's right. There are many students from different countries and nationalities studying in Poland. You don't have to worry about that. The only time you have to be careful is when you go out at night and when the Poles had too much to drink, then they might start some fights, but in general, you will be treated with respect.
krysia
6 Jun 2009
krysia
29 May 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
I hate wooden floors everywhere. I'm used to carpets in hospitals, schools and churches and in Poland everything has to have wooden floors. Wood is expensive in Poland, yet it's a status symbol to show they can afford wooden floors. When Poles build homes here in the US, they most often make the floor out of wood. It is such a pain to keep clean and you can hear everone clip clop.
I hate wooden floors everywhere. I'm used to carpets in hospitals, schools and churches and in Poland everything has to have wooden floors. Wood is expensive in Poland, yet it's a status symbol to show they can afford wooden floors. When Poles build homes here in the US, they most often make the floor out of wood. It is such a pain to keep clean and you can hear everone clip clop.
krysia
27 May 2009
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
"Mak" is a poppy or "Mąka" - flour
"Mak" is a poppy or "Mąka" - flour
krysia
26 May 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
And some blacks who keep reminding the world that they were slaves at one time
And some blacks who keep reminding the world that they were slaves at one time
krysia
24 May 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
That's the problem. They dwell in the past. They keep reliving the negative effects of war. There is nothing they can do about it now, it's over. So smile more.
I have to say that I agree with the statements that some Polish people just seem so negative and don't smile. But, given the history of Poland,
That's the problem. They dwell in the past. They keep reliving the negative effects of war. There is nothing they can do about it now, it's over. So smile more.
krysia
29 Apr 2009
Life / Customs - First Holy Communion in Poland [42]
Apr 29, 09, 18:44 - Thread attached on merging:
First Holy Communion in Poland
First Holy Communion. It is a BIG thing in Poland.
Some parishes require that children attending their First Holy Communion wear an "Alba", which a decorative stylish cloth, making everyone look equal.
This has become a norm over the last few years because the richer Polish families display their children in the most elegant, expensive newest fashion in order to express how rich they are, competing against other less to do families with "Look what I got".
The girls are dressed in very expensive almost bride-like creations, look like models, some wear make-up and fabulous hairdos, hair gets permed and highlighted, their ears get pierced, the boys wear expensive wool suits. Even the parents dress extravagantly, some wearing fur coats.
Communion gifts are equally expensive, such as computers, bicycles, watches, gold rings and other toys. Spreading hatred and jelousy among the poorer parents and making them feel "ashamed".
The mentality behind this is to show how much money one has and for everyone to see, not what the occassion stands for.
And because of that, it got to the point that the "Alba"s are becoming more popular, leaving less stress on the families and enjoying the occasion.
Apr 29, 09, 18:44 - Thread attached on merging:
First Holy Communion in Poland
First Holy Communion. It is a BIG thing in Poland.
Some parishes require that children attending their First Holy Communion wear an "Alba", which a decorative stylish cloth, making everyone look equal.
This has become a norm over the last few years because the richer Polish families display their children in the most elegant, expensive newest fashion in order to express how rich they are, competing against other less to do families with "Look what I got".
The girls are dressed in very expensive almost bride-like creations, look like models, some wear make-up and fabulous hairdos, hair gets permed and highlighted, their ears get pierced, the boys wear expensive wool suits. Even the parents dress extravagantly, some wearing fur coats.
Communion gifts are equally expensive, such as computers, bicycles, watches, gold rings and other toys. Spreading hatred and jelousy among the poorer parents and making them feel "ashamed".
The mentality behind this is to show how much money one has and for everyone to see, not what the occassion stands for.
And because of that, it got to the point that the "Alba"s are becoming more popular, leaving less stress on the families and enjoying the occasion.
krysia
29 Apr 2009
Genealogy / I'm polish and have a darker complexion - WHY? [78]
I was a cute little blondie when little, now I'm a train wreck
I was a cute little blondie when little, now I'm a train wreck
krysia
23 Apr 2009
Life / Popular and Practical Cars in Poland [49]
But they do!
They don't like them in Poland because they cost too much, but when they come to America, that's all they buy! Some also say they never had air conditioning in their cars in Poland.
If you bring a car to Poland be careful so it doesn't get stolen.
Poles don,t like automatics too much
But they do!
They don't like them in Poland because they cost too much, but when they come to America, that's all they buy! Some also say they never had air conditioning in their cars in Poland.
If you bring a car to Poland be careful so it doesn't get stolen.
krysia
20 Apr 2009
Life / Exam for Drivers License in Poland; English? [99]
As long as you're a US citizen. Not so easy if someone came on a visa or is here illegally.
Yes, getting a license in the US is very easy
As long as you're a US citizen. Not so easy if someone came on a visa or is here illegally.
krysia
13 Apr 2009
Language / Polish was chosen the HARDEST LANGUAGE in the world to learn... :D [1558]
It's always the easiest to learn swear words. Lol.
It's always the easiest to learn swear words. Lol.
krysia
10 Apr 2009
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
That's because Niemczyk is not a degrading form like Niemczura. Like polonius said, the "ura" is a form meaning broken down, good for nothing, "czyk" is kinda cute and nice.
We don't know why a person was named Niemczura or for what reason, but that is what it means. It could have been a Polish woman who liked Germans and not liked in Poland or a German woman not liked in Poland.
And it does sound funny when a man's last name is Niemczura.
In fact, I know some ppl with surnames as "Niemczyk" and I didn't hear any complain about it.
That's because Niemczyk is not a degrading form like Niemczura. Like polonius said, the "ura" is a form meaning broken down, good for nothing, "czyk" is kinda cute and nice.
We don't know why a person was named Niemczura or for what reason, but that is what it means. It could have been a Polish woman who liked Germans and not liked in Poland or a German woman not liked in Poland.
And it does sound funny when a man's last name is Niemczura.
krysia
8 Apr 2009
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
Niemczura is a degrading name for a German woman.
Searching for Glowiaks in Poland
You could try a message board which serves the area you want. Look for message boards in the nearest big town. Pope John Paul came from Wadowice.
my name is Niemczura, and I've never had a satisfactory explanation of what it means. Sounds like you might be able to help me out?
Niemczura is a degrading name for a German woman.
Searching for Glowiaks in Poland
hi recently i have lost my grandfather Antonio Glowiak he was born in Poland 1917 and came from the same town as Pope John Paul and even went to the same school. I remember him telling me his father name was Janas and he was a cobbler, i would love to know more about his family or even just to let them know he has passed away.any help would be gratefully appreciated.
You could try a message board which serves the area you want. Look for message boards in the nearest big town. Pope John Paul came from Wadowice.