Well
Happy New Year again, with no fear, depression and intimidation but with happiness and joy, personal freedom and prosperity for all! Difficult years ahead in terms of politics, economies, austerity measures, bankrupts, debts etc etc. The world around us is changing so fast sometimes I can't even catch up, everything is liquid; I 'm scared sometimes to think I am just another passive viewer.. I like viewing things from different angles, different perspectives, talk to different people and understand their views.. It is nice when people getting together, all sorts of people. Because when people getting connected, ideas are more profound. Ideas created collectively are the most drastic of all!
I have recently listened to a new Jens Buchert release, cool chill music, (Melange Electrique the best track) and the message I found along the album info was very catchy. It is a nice short message which I believe can be the message of the new year.. Read it below and share it!
"..it is time for a change, time to reflect deeply, time to rethink, time to remember. we now have the chance to form a higher state of consciousness. less anger, less fear, more happy, more connected, more in tune and more faithful; to feel soulfulness in every day, in every hour, in every minute, in every moment.we can get a mental ability to sympathize with the people, animals and the nature around us.we are all children of god - a wonderful creative and peaceful power. we must respect and protect the manifestations of this power on our planet and in our minds. you can discover and realize them in every being like a child, an animal, a flower, a leaf, a tree and in the essence of music. try to make a small step into this new direction. the intention of “aeon in motion” is to reflect and carry a part of this in the form of music."
Jens Buchert - Aeon in Motion, Jebu Records, 2010
A form of togetherness is also when partying! :) This NYe was exactly this! Partying to celebrate the new year with hope and positive attitude as well as the birthday of our good friend Tseke. We converted the basement of their new home into a proper dancefloor! Good music, nice people and mood.. 10am to sleep at the first day of the year.. Just the way it should be!
Megara NYE_Home clubbing
Megara NYE_The Hosts - Tseke (Kostas) and Tattiana
Megara NYE_Posing with bro (Chris)
The next few days, didn't do much, stayed mostly at home with parents and seen few close friends.. The weather reminded bit of the english so spending time in front of the fireplace was just perfect.. We did find time to go for a short trip to Nafplio old town. It is a lovely place to visit for a day trip and I remember it since we were going there on high school journeys.. Lot's of memories! On our way we did our cultural/archeological visit to Mycenae, a site dated 1500BC from the late Bronze age. All of us were in good mood, only to arrive and find out we couldn't enter the citadel because it was closing for the day... grrr We lost no further time and continued to Nafplio, had a nice walk around, had dinner and did some souv shopping in a relaxed mode.
Greek Mad Max
Mycenae_Ancient citadel
Nafplio_Palamidi castle view from main square
Nafplio_The first high school (gymnasium) of modern Greece
Nafplio_Free Tibet message
Time flew so fast, didn't realise I was back on the plane to London. Got 8 kg of food and supplies in my suitcase and here I am now writing from my room in Enfield. Arrived 10 in the evening last Monday and next day work. Feeling good considering I had a good break and got some rest and now fully back on track. Working in the office, on site at schools and also finalising my air con portfolio and ceng.
Last week we drove to Manchester with friend and housemate Byron to watch ManU - Liverpool, an FA Cup fixture. It was a good experience however the match wasn't that great, not too many chances, nothing too spectacular other than Old Trafford stadium itself. For the history, ManU won 1-0 with a penalty on the 1st minute(!).
On the way to Manchester
Old Trafford_Gerrard receives red card
Old Trafford_Byron's quite unhappy of the match quality
A new trip is getting prepared for the long easter brake, hopefully things will go as planned and go.. it is a must see place on this world and I can't wait for the days to pass to leave the continent and the island behind.. Won't reveal it yet, I'd like to have it confirmed first.
All the best of the best 2 all
Nektarios~