In Romanian, the logic is absolute. Any time you buy something with money, well… you buy it with money. Ex: Am cumparat cartea lui Sam cu doar 30 de lei! However in English, as odd as it sounds, and as infrequently as it is used here, one always pays for things (with money). Ex: I bought an awesome book for only 30 lei Ex: I … Continue reading E4R: For a Fistful of Dollars
A long time ago I used to be a DJ, first on the radio and then later at parties. Somewhere along the line I learned the rule of “3 up, 1 down”. You play three upbeat, high energy songs that people like to dance to and then follow it with one slower song. This allows people a chance to sit down, relax slightly and then … Continue reading True Stories: The Au Pairs
Whew, back at home and back in the saddle. I’m a little tired from all my recent peregrinations but I’ve put some coffee on and ready to get back to my online life. I haven’t left the city of Cluj in these past few days but I’ve rarely been home. It’s been quite an interesting adventure, as I am sure I will recount around the … Continue reading Motivation
I will be offline for a few days taking care of some personal stuff. If you’re the kind of person who likes to worry, please don’t. If you need anything while I’m “gone” (including books), please do not hesitate to contact my colleague Iuliana at 0743-604-996 or email her. — You know the other day I was hoping this country is going to get an … Continue reading Heads Up
Marcy! Thanks for all the kind messages of support after yesterday’s post from my mailbag. It’s always good to know (some) people are out there and are so kind. I’m going to resist my usual inclination and keep this as short as I can. 1) I’m cam greu de ucis and I promise you a few harsh words aren’t going to bowl me over. I … Continue reading This That and a Little Bit of the Other
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