Watching the stars
July 24th, 2011
Almost one month to go until I’ll wake up in the morning and head for the train that will take us to Moscow. I was a little bit afraid after the agency announced me that they couldn’t find any more tickets for the Transsiberian but they managed to pull up some strings and get them in the end.
And in this happy mood, I’ve spent a great evening yesterday. I was waiting for my beloved bakewells (Andra, I will make you a statue for getting me some every time you come back home) in the train station and because I was half an hour early I stopped at McDonalds to get an ice tea and then went outside and sat at a table. Because the restaurant was full at some point a guy came and asked if he can share the table with me to eat his hamburger. I said yeah, sure. And we started to talk. He was a german tourist stopping in Bucharest on his way to Galati, to see some friends. He was here for 2 days only. And after half an hour of talking we left to show him the real old Bucharest. We had a long ride with the buses and then stopped in the end for a cold beer at Caru cu Bere restaurant. Then we went to the Parliament and just relaxed lying in the grass, watching the clouds, trying to discover the stars and talking about the differences between Germany and Romania. I have never lied in the grass, watching the stars, thinking of nothing. And that was the moment when I realized that it’s a month left and my biggest adventure will begin. And I kind of seen myself in a small village in China, lying in the grass, watching the stars, thinking of nothing but how good life is if you experience such simple things. Like watching the stars, lying in the grass !
Before I left, he hugged me and thanked me for the experience of seeing Bucharest the way tourists usually don’t. And it felt good to know I’ve made another tourist see some nice parts of this city.
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Boxes
July 6th, 2011
I love that place. It’s in the middle of the city, an old, fancy building, with big windows and a theater downstairs. I like to get there early and watch the people passing by, from above. I like to watch the building in front, see every balcony, discover different life styles. I’ve noticed the man living on the second floor, making his bed in his underwear. I’ve noticed the old lady at the third floor who comes to the window every day at the same hour. I’ve noticed the old blankets in the house near hear and the old things belonging to an elderly couple, I guess. I’ve noticed the abandoned apartment from the corner, with dead plants in the pots and dusty blinds at the windows.
It’s quiet and I feel away from everything…
And also the people who pass by on the tiny street. I see them too. And I see how the seller from the clothes store comes out, to smoke her cigarette. And how the clerk from the cheese store sits on the car in front of the shop. I see how people fight, how they smile, how they talk on their phones, how they eat kebabs or how they ride their bikes. And I imagine a story for every single one of them.
Today I just closed my eyes and listed to the city, from that window. And actually its rumors were not that bad.
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It’s happening !
June 22nd, 2011
… and somewhere in Moscow, my Transsiberian ticket waits for me ! It’s really happening !!!
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June 16th, 2011
Nobody should cry on their birthday.
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Love you forever ! SCORPIONS !!!
June 10th, 2011
Let’s fly away from here/ And scream if you like it / The world out there dissapears / Tell me, are you excited ?
I still shiver when I think of last night’s show. I waited for those moments since February, when I bought the ticket in the first three days after they’ve been on the market. The days past by and finally, the 9th of June arrived. I consider it the best gift ever, even if my birthday is only next week. Also a gift was the original Tshirt I bought realizing after that that all the money for the taxi were gone. But at that point, walking home wasn’t a tragic option. Anyhow, standing there, in the first row again (thank you Andrei !), made me realize how lucky I was. The third concert seen from the first row, the third time I was going to be rocked like a hurricane. The arena was full with people all ages. Most of them had Scorpions Tshirts, most of them were happy and excited to see the Scorps for the last time…
Beyond the point of no return / The fever’s rising ’till we crash and burn / There’s something in my veins that is thicker than blood / Nothing in the world, this is all we’ve got
And then the show started. And nothing else mattered anymore. The music started to flow into my veins, going straight into my heart and brain. It was just me and them, on that high stage. I sang, I shouted until my voice was gone. I can’t even tell how it was… I just know the emotions of 20.000 people singing together in one voice, I know how beside the fans inside there were a lot more outside and at the balconies of the buildings around the arena, I know that magic happened on that stage yesterday ! I’ve seen tears, I’ve seen amazeness, I’ve seen a common dream coming true ! I felt all this too ! And I know that on that stage there was the energy of five 20 years old youngsters !
Into the light out of the dark / A passion never known invades my heart / The universe is rocking like heaven and hell / If I’m coming back, hard to tell
Last night I’ve seen a legend ! And I’m so happy and proud to be their fan since such a long time ! I hope with all my heart that I will have another chance to see them again before they will retreat forever, in the end on 2012. I am proud to be a part of this legend. 9th of June 2011, Bucharest, Zone Arena. History was written once again, hearts were filled with joy once again, souls were invaded by warmth and love. 20.000 souls, like brothers !
So come on / If you wanna feel the sting !
Thank you Scorpions ! Thank you for everything ! Thank you for the music, thank you for the way you make me feel, thank you for giving me hope ! Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you ! I will always love you ! See you in 2012 !
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