Итоги 2011
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Это мой первый полный год, который я прожил в Америке. И, надо сказать, прожил я его интересно и ярко! Главные позитивные моменты уходящего года:
1. Я и Натали получили вид на жительство в Канаде. Скорее всего, нам не предстоит им воспользоваться, но этот запасной вариант согревает душу в те холодные моменты когда мы читаем кризисные новости из Беларуси.
2. Мое увлечение музыкой приносит первые плоды - Аве Мария Гюно и Шуберта, Let It Be from Beatles.
3. Хорошо прокачался в алгоритмах и хитрых вопросах в процессе подготовки к интервью.
4. Натали успешно закончила университет и сдала на водительские права, в чем тоже есть небольшая доля моих усилий.
5. Мы хорошо обустроились в Саннивейле, обзавелись всем необходимым, сделали домашний кинотеатр, наполнил дом уютом!
6. Яркие путешествия: Канада (Торонто, Ниагара, Оттава, Монреаль), Лас Вегас (мюзикл Призрак Оперы), Йосемити, озеро Тахо (летом). Самое экстремальное приключение - рафтинг по Американ Ривер. Самое приятное - прогулка на водном мотоцикле по Тахо.
7. Новые друзья! Вася из Москвы, Лариса и Мартин.
8. MaxType PRO Typing Tutor 3.0: freeware! :)
Со светлыми мыслями, и с уверенностью в завтрашнем дне мы вступаем в новый 2012 год! Пусть он принесет нам только хорошее, мы за ценой - не постоим!
пятница, 30 декабря 2011 г.
пятница, 11 марта 2011 г.
Cheryl Burke Dance
Today I finally visited local dance school - Cheryl Burke. It is situated in a close distance to the office where I'm lucky to work ;) I discovered a lot of differences comparing conditions of dance lessons Belarus and in California.
At first, the building. In Belarus dance teachers usually are just individuals, they can't afford to buy or even rent a building. What we have in California - is a separate pretty decorated and highlighted building with much space inside. Everything is equipped in the best manner - perfect dancing floor, mirrors everywhere. Amazing built-in disco-style sound with perfect acoustics. Everything looks professionally. The second great difference was... people who visit this place. Dancers Minsk - mostly students, 20 to 30 years old. Age range here is 25-60+ :) Almost no students! Where are they all?
Cheryl Burke school presents every visitor with a free one-on-one lesson with personal instructor. I was introduced to Yana. She's a young pretty and cheerful woman. Moreover she speaks russian (and I was shocked to hear 'Privet!' from her ;)). For 40 minutes we've been dancing cha-cha, hustle, waltz. I haven't forgotten everything, and this inspires me to continue my personal growth as an occasional dancer. Let's rock!
I've decided to join group Cha-cha classes. That's an inspiration I've been looking for!
At first, the building. In Belarus dance teachers usually are just individuals, they can't afford to buy or even rent a building. What we have in California - is a separate pretty decorated and highlighted building with much space inside. Everything is equipped in the best manner - perfect dancing floor, mirrors everywhere. Amazing built-in disco-style sound with perfect acoustics. Everything looks professionally. The second great difference was... people who visit this place. Dancers Minsk - mostly students, 20 to 30 years old. Age range here is 25-60+ :) Almost no students! Where are they all?
Cheryl Burke school presents every visitor with a free one-on-one lesson with personal instructor. I was introduced to Yana. She's a young pretty and cheerful woman. Moreover she speaks russian (and I was shocked to hear 'Privet!' from her ;)). For 40 minutes we've been dancing cha-cha, hustle, waltz. I haven't forgotten everything, and this inspires me to continue my personal growth as an occasional dancer. Let's rock!
I've decided to join group Cha-cha classes. That's an inspiration I've been looking for!
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