Lisbonporto

Lisbonporto

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  • Cities and countries I have visited

    I worked in Germany and Czech Rep long term.Twice. As a translator for Radio Free Europe. And as an English and Russian teacher in the Czech Rep. Five years
    In Germany two years. Different times. But I traveled to many countries. I also visited French Canada often. Bermuda once. The US east coast mostly. I am US citizen,btw. Live in New England. Near Boston,MA. Was born in the Ukraine. Immograted to the US in 1976. Consider my self international and a citizen of the world.

  • My proudest accomplishments

    I don't like to brag or boast. Proud of my adult children. Proud of my life choices. Proud of my volunteering and Community involvement. IAM an advocate and an activist.

  • My interests in other cultures

    Everything! Particularly culture and local customs. Their tradition and society. I love to learn local dialect, and make friends with people around me.

  • A personal challenge

    Going off to teach in Europe on my own. Making it on my own after divorce. Trying to move on going on after death of my Mother- a victim of covid - 19.

  • I'm an expert at...

    Nothing..lol my motto -don't think- just do it!

    I do what needs to be done! That's all

  • Favourite books/authors/films

    Classics, non fiction, historical novels, biographies. Classy magazines on Gardening,and home Design, and Decor.

  • Living abroad for one year

    Europe.

    Or down under. Never been in that part of the globe. Exciting!

  • I always enjoy talking about...

    Culture, Arts, Travel, Languages, meeting interesting people, and just life...

    Daily chores too

  • Making the world a better place

    The world will always remain a mistery and a challenge.
    But it's vast and beautiful. And we need to protect it and cherish this amazing planet of ours!
    Mindfulness, Accountability, Compassion.

  • Personal skills

    Oh, hard question...lol
    Ability to be an empath. It's a gift. Extra sensitive, extra observant, extra mindful, ability to read someone. My thoughtful Ness and spiritually.
    Sense energy level.

  • Childhood pleasures

    Don't remember it's been a while... lol

  • I recently learnt...

    Learning to use my new smart phone...lol
    And how to deal with Covid-19 situation

    Surviving the zoom world.
    I am not fond of high tech And gadgets.


  • 10 years from now

    Dead...lol

    Just joking. Take a heart.. people. However, at my age there is a grain of Truth in it.🙂🙂


  • I'm excited about...

    Possible project as an Czech/English Interpreter.

    For a famous Opera Singer in the EU. Czech leg of the tour. Near after Covid-19 future.
    For the time being it's just in planning stages. Interviews, Application, protocol and red tape.

    A chance of a life time! Can only hope and pray, hope and pray.

  • Something uncommon about me

    Who Iam. And I am who I am.

  • It is better now

    Everything has improved!

    I feel very fortunate, very privileged to be a different generation.
    I have achieved what my Mother in particular, hadn't and couldn't.
    I am very greatful.

  • I wish people knew more about...

    How the modern world works.

  • It was better before

    Slower pace of life. Gentle ways. Safety. Less stress. More trust. Solid friendships
    Financial stability. Cost of life.
    .

  • As a child, I wish...

    Being appreciated more for who I am. An individual. With my own personally, and being special just the way I was
    Without being constantly compared to my peers,

  • A career without obstacles

    Civil Service. To work in the Consulate or Embassey always appealed to me.
    Too bad it didn't happen.

  • My parents and me

    Generation Gap. Old world verses New World.
    Different mentality.

  • My feeling about the future

    Absolutely. No question about it. We must. It's the only way to survive.

  • My opinion on human nature

    Both. Some are good. Some are selfish. We should add sinful...🙂🙂

  • I feel concerned about...

    Global warming. Climate change. Pollution. Gasses.

    Wiped out ecology. Disturbance of a natural equilibrium.

    Unknown viruses.

  • A trick or piece of advice

    Be true to your self. Go with your heart. No compromise.

  • Life regrets

    Of course. Who doesn't?!
    Unfortunately, can't repair the damage. Sometimes you can

  • Improving the school system

    Critical thinking. Life skills. Surviving of the fittest.

    Kindness.Compassion.

  • Over or underrated

    Consumerism of Christmas is overrated.
    Values and expectations are underrated.

  • Something to tell the world!

    Here I come!
    It's as freely as it comes. It's late evening, i was shoveling snow half day and this questionnaire was tidious.
    Like a thesis or dissertation or something..lol

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