Comment to Anka`a opinion Anka, that`s an ideal society you`re talking about, unfortunately you know the saying `When in Rome, do as Romans do`. That`s the way I saw things as well before returning and when I got back home the cruel reality hit me. You don`t know what`s on Rom tv. News that leave you feel empty and disgusted. People die in hospitals if they don`t put money ... Read morein the doctors`s pocket, THEY ARE LEFT TO DIE. I`m talking about emergency cases, old people going with heart problems and being sent back home because they don`t have money to pay up. Doctors that name the amount up-front, before the surgery. Shamelessly asking the price for the surgery...that is our country,trust me, you gotta play by their rules if you want to survive. We`re far from an ideal world and what I`ve seen in Romania in the last 6 months disgusted me profoundly. There is NO shame, no idea of righteousness, doing the right thing, thinking about the ones in pain and suffering, ill and in need.
And it`s not just that, it`s how you are treated, I mentioned appointments, lack of respect for one`s time. Each time I went to Bucharest the entire day was waisted there and always got back home late in the evening. Because of the endless queues and doctors showing up whenever, not according to schedule. How can you fight that?!
Be the change you want to see in the world! All I wanna say after reading ur note is that it confirms the old words that say SOCIETY CORRUPTS THE INDIVIDUAL.If u stay true to ur convictions and ways in which u guide ur conduct you will never reach such a point in which u contribute to spreading a plague such as bribery...Might seem overrated but is true..as long as you do not approve with it... Read more do not do it..do not fall into the trap of the society and just cause others do it u should do it..and blame it on the fact that I HAD TO,CAUSE THE SOCIETY IN WHICH I LIVE FROCED ME...I had been back home and had to deal with bribery too and I had refused to pay ..and trust me somehow ppl have responded to my refusal in the way I expected...meaning I got the papers I needed, got the medical check ups done without emptying my pocket and so on...I was of course outraged by their request but keeping my calm and my polite face I have refused..and guess what?!I did it my way and not theirs!
Be the change you want to see in the world!
Makes me sad All I can say is that it makes me sad too to see you are getting disheartened and 6 months of living back home made you feel like this. Have a quick read of the note in my profile - you might've seen it already - the one that says - WHY I NEVER HOPE TO LIVE IN ROMANIA AGAIN. same problems, same old, same old.....
Unfortunately things will never ... Read moreimprove though because even the young generation in Romania has adopted exactly the same style in terms of bribing, giving money to doctors and so an and they think it's normal, they prefer it and they would rather have it that way! NO FURTHER COMMENTS!
should I stay or should I go? Am in @ database again and hopefully going to teach English 4 Business in Spain, starting September. Passed the phone interview, but won`t know for sure till we get an offical match. Don`t want any other country, it`s either Spain or getting back to the Uk. That`s what I say for now, had ENOUGH of Romania. Sadly!
Hey there
So i see you look very happy to be back in London :). 6 months have passed and 6 are still to go :), ready to move out of Romania yet??? Nice to see you writing again . keep 'em comin' !!!
Alumbrados The thing with the alumbrados is kinda the same thing with the christmas presents in US. In Medellin we don't think about going shopping, we think about getting together as a family to enjoy the most beautiful time of the year. The alumbrados is just part of that tradition. I wouldn't call the alumbrados a waste of money; if that was the case presents are a wzaste of money. Medellin, takes very seriously christmas and getting families close, we see it as the best times of all.
mona! hey !! been a long time got something to cheer you up!!!
http://medellin-colombia.blogspot.com/
I guess other people also fell in love with Medellin!
Learning lesson Honestly I've been here for 1 month already, but I haven't visited Mini Europe yet..hehe..I hope I can post soon some things about my trip to Paris..it was a very romantic one..and sunny as well ;)
July the 20th I'm so sorry to hear about your little misshapp...
Today is the Colombian independance day, so look for that wild party nearby and it'll make you feel a whole lot better!!!!
(they have a killer party here in Miami, I'm sure they'll have one just like it in london!!!!)
well baby,tomorrow is friday ... and we're going out ... anything particular in mind or just a nice quiet evening at the police station? :))
love u angel!
Just right for your curriculum vitae I'm really sorry for the hard time you had, although it's funny. that's exactly what happens when we explore different cultures around the world, sometimes we find out that there are cultures way more civilizad than ours, some others are not that advanced. It makes us think that we have a lot to learn from each other. There's always something new to learn and to laugh about.
" A donde fueres, has lo que vieres"
XOXOXO
Gloria
:P Hey Mona, i am glad to see that you are a "posting maniac" 2 posts in 3 days:P. Hope you will get the shoes next time, and make some closeup pictures with the street entertainers :P
By the way...no pics with your BF so far???
Miss u, Danny
Fresh entrance :) Everytime I read your entrances I feel it's time for relaxation. I wish I could get the post in my mail. Can you add me to get the notice whenever u post sth? And keep on writing..what romance? I want some action, girl! What French?What Colombian? What is it with London, Babel Tower?Lots of kisses :)
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Comment to Anka`a opinion
Anka, that`s an ideal society you`re talking about, unfortunately you know the saying `When in Rome, do as Romans do`. That`s the way I saw things as well before returning and when I got back home the cruel reality hit me. You don`t know what`s on Rom tv. News that leave you feel empty and disgusted. People die in hospitals if they don`t put money ... Read morein the doctors`s pocket, THEY ARE LEFT TO DIE. I`m talking about emergency cases, old people going with heart problems and being sent back home because they don`t have money to pay up. Doctors that name the amount up-front, before the surgery. Shamelessly asking the price for the surgery...that is our country,trust me, you gotta play by their rules if you want to survive. We`re far from an ideal world and what I`ve seen in Romania in the last 6 months disgusted me profoundly. There is NO shame, no idea of righteousness, doing the right thing, thinking about the ones in pain and suffering, ill and in need. And it`s not just that, it`s how you are treated, I mentioned appointments, lack of respect for one`s time. Each time I went to Bucharest the entire day was waisted there and always got back home late in the evening. Because of the endless queues and doctors showing up whenever, not according to schedule. How can you fight that?!