Kyiv Autumn Vibes (One random autumn day)
Autumn in Kyiv is usually a bit of a dreary affair. Honestly, if the weather forecast promises a sunny day, you can bet your bottom dollar it'll be cloudy. And if they promise a non-rainy cloudy day? It's going to rain, possibly several times!
For me, this year's autumn has been particularly lonely. I really miss my husband. But the good news is that I've had some lovely neighbours move in over the last few months – they're actually my colleagues! They used to live in the next building until it was badly damaged by shelling this summer. I live on the 3rd floor and they're up on the 5th.
Now, I pop over to see them sometimes. I treat them to something tasty occasionally, and they do the same for me. It really reminds me of my early childhood when all the neighbours were close friends.
Finding the Light ✨
The truly sunny days are rare. When one does turn up, I drop absolutely everything and head out for a walk in the park. Luckily, my district is absolutely full of them!
Three times a week, I also go to a ballet, stretching, and Pilates studio. No, I'm not dreaming of becoming a ballerina-capuchina, but after searching for about ten years, I've finally found a place that teaches Pilates professionally.I am rally into Pilates 😊 Plus, the studio itself is so incredibly bright and cosy. I'm definitely craving light and warmth right now.
Powering Through 💡
After the latest massive Russian shelling attacks, the daily power cuts (both scheduled and emergency) have returned across Ukraine. I'm also trying to avoid driving after dark now that the power cuts are back – it's just so uncomfortable and a right pain.
When the power's out, I can still get some reading done with my new wireless portable lamp. It's really energy efficient.
The Russian war on Ukrainian territory will soon have lasted four long years. Could any of us have imagined back in 2022 that it would go on for this long? So much has changed during this time – our attitude towards ourselves, our future, and the people around us. One thing, however, remains constant: I continue to support our military, and I believe that Russia must pay for its crimes. And they will pay.
I would really like to attend this year's HiveBeeCon. Unfortunately, my company is sending everyone on unpaid leave the last week of November, and then 2 weeks in December. So I can't afford the extra days off. Too bad.
Anyway, I believe this is not the end of my story.
Thanks for stopping by and see you around 🙂
Yours,
@Zirochka 💛💙
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BEER.It is really hard to believe the ward has been going so long. What lovely fall colors, way to get out when the sun is shining. That is fun that you are into Pilates. I like yoga, have not tried Pilates.
I tried yoga classes once, but it was a bad experience. We have a lot of trainers these days, but it's not easy to find true professionals.
Having good neighbours especially your colleagues nearby is such a blessing. You can all look after one another and give Nick some comfort that you're not totally on your own.
Enjoy your pilates classes, I hope it will give you at least that hour of peace and calm and not have not worry about anything else.
Take care!💛💙
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Autumn is crisp and the light would peep between our fingers if we stroll around trees in autumn season. The photos perfectly captured the autumn season and I guess every place has its own version of autumn season. In some inside lines of our folks here, autumn is the season of our soul. That is how our saying goes. It is nice you had some ballet class and stretching. I laughed about the Ballerina Cappucina. I get that joke. I always laugh when someone says it with the other words. You know what I mean. LOL. I had a good read.❤️
The season of our soul - what a beautiful saying ❤️❤️❤️ Autumn has various versions, indeed. Thatnk you for your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed my writing 😉😊
I spent a year in Kyiv in 2015, and your photos bring back fond memories of walks along the Kniep. The country and the city must have changed, unfortunately.
Life in any city does not stand still. Unfortunately, our cities have changed for the worse since the Russian invasion.
This is just terrible.
Радий знову читати ваш допис. Осінні фото неймовірні і своєю яскравістю передають, що осінь теж красива пора року. Цікаве фото з книжкою, прям, як ілюстрація. Але мене більше зацікавило фото з білосніжною залою для занять балетом.
Не те, щоб я захотів займатись ;-), а наскільки фото передало просторовість.
Ви молодець, що почали займатись пілатесом, бо зараз з цим темпом життя, особливо, коли стаєш старше, не встигаєш звичайну розминку зробити.
А щодо сусідів, то ви нагадали часи, коли мої батьки дружили сім'ями з сусідами, потім, коли батьки розвелися і ми переїхали, навіть залишився зв'язок з тими сусідами. На новому місці, з сусідами, що в під'їзді, теж були нормальні відносини і заходили в гості. А ось мої діти (це вже два інших місця), то лише з кимось у дворі гуляли, але по гостям ми вже не ходили.
Та й взагалі, навіть з друзями не те, що рідко зустрічаємось, а навіть зізванюватись стали рідше. Сумно. Але життя триває і навіть ті маленькі хвилини спілкування (будь з ким) приносять трохи спокій в наші душі і ми тоді можемо сказати, що все в нас вийде
Wonderful to hear you are managing, having a friendly neighbourhood makes a massive difference. Shocked at how prolonged this war has become also thought a resolution would have been met by now.
Autumn colours are stunning where you live, take care and enjoy your Pilates now you found a place to settle.
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It's horrible that the fighting has gone on this long. I really hope there's an end to it soon. I'm glad you have neighbors you can visit with, I'm sure that helps tremendously. I'll be heading out to meet a friend for lunch at Moscow on the Hill tomorrow—despite the name they have a lot of Ukrainian dishes on the menu too. I'll be ordering some vareniki for sure. I hope you're having a good week!
Thank you for stopping by and for your comment, and sorry for my late reply.
To be honest, I don't like the idea of selling Ukrainian products under the Muscovite banner. It is not despite the banner. They are trying to convince the world that Ukraine is Russia.
Vareniki is Ukrainian national food though )) I'm going to make vareniki with sauerkraut tomorrow.
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You're welcome! I think the family that owns this restaurant is actually Ukrainian but they branded the restaurant as Russian in the early 1990s because they felt it was more recognizable to Americans. I see what you're saying though. It's one of those decisions that didn't age well. That sounds so good. My Mom told me this morning that her Mother made vareniki for the family when they were growing up. I just found this recipe for Ukrainian cabbage soup that I plan on trying.
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How is Ukraine holding UK up?!
And you??
Thank you for your concern, my friend. I survived the recent massive shelling of Kyiv. Yesterday was the first day when the electricity was not cut off even once. It can be difficult, sometimes sad. But we are holding on.
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OMG sister.
They don't stop, huh?
I don't follow news. Only people I like. So was only informed via your updates.
Not many words that can say much about the years you've alo had to endure because politics and finance :|
But we the liddle people do what we can.
Sending massive hugs from ZA.
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cryptobrewmaster , he stopped a year ago
I should check the list more often. Thank you.