I never buy electronic wares for their looks. All I want is functionality — sometimes I realize only at home how beautiful things I bought, when they start glowing beautifully in the dark.
I few months ago I needed a new mouse. I barely had few minutes to dash into the shop, choose a mouse that [...]
Mum flew back to the US on Monday. As usual, I volunteered to see her off, so I could take the car back to the city. I also took the opportunity to take some pictures of the airport.
I like airports, just like railway and bus stations: I love the feeling of travelling. I like seeing [...]
Yesterday I helped Mum preparing a small family party. My eldest cousin, Gábor and his family was invited; Gábor’s parents also popped in later. I baked scones with sheep curds. It is a common cake in Hungary made in a variety of ways. My favorite recipe comes from the cookbook written by the wife of a very [...]
Although I love movies, I have never been in a movie club before. Then I really became interested when I have read that one of my favorite museums is initiating one with the title Dystopias on the screen. We decided to attend it regularly.
The first show was on Wednesday. They played Dr. Strangelove or: [...]
Today morning, seeing how beautiful the weather was, we decided to go for a walk. We had our usual weekend breakfast at the park, and then headed to the Castle District. It is one of the most spectacular districts of Budapest, beside being also one of the oldest parts of the city. Originally only the castle and [...]
I like cooking; I started at the age of 11, when I burned a few rolls to charcoal in far too much overheated oil. Maybe I even have some inherited inclination towards cooking: my grandmother was a fabulous and very experienced (although not a professional) cook; my father loves experimenting in the kitchen, and has [...]
I hate insects. Quite passionately. I am not scared of them like V., who needs professional assistance for dealing with every single spider or bee, but I become annoyed of them very easily. The drawback of living in a relatively green environment is that an alarmingly large number of animal treats our flat as their [...]
I had to make a complaint at a Vodafone office, so I went in and asked for the office manager. After a few minutes, Pinocchio came forward from the back office in a red Vodafone shirt. Although I was quite angry, I could hardly bear not to laugh, and became relaxed in an instant. I [...]
