Career Development

It is never enough. Whatever goals you set,there are still more ambitious ones. And in the end there are only 24 hours a day.

What occured me sometime ago is, actually, it all does not matter. If you look at older people most of them are respected and have achieved a lot. Day by day, brick by brick.

Homesick

How do you realize that you are missing something? I mean missing emotionally important people, places, experiences?

With me it goes like this - usually there is nothing for a long period of time - no sadness, no nothing. I've been living outside my home country (Uzbekistan, not Pakistan, Ukzbekistan, Uzbekkia and whatever else some people try to come up) for the last 4 years; separated from my family - for two; saying good-bye to some people and meeting new ones - all the time. And yet, somehow there has not been any really big and sour feeling.

And then, suddenly, I just want to go back. Or things remind me my past chaotically.
And then ... well then I'll do my best and visit Uzbekistan this year ;)

Jokes in Auschwitz: VC2

Flying

Jan 2 and I am on my first intercontinental flight. Helsinki - London (England) –Toronto – London (Ontario).
A new country, a new school. An exchange for 1 semester
Honestly, it’s quite weird to finally come to a country the language of which I’ve been studying since I was 7. Hm, just out of curiosity, are there more people in Heathrow right now than in Helsinki ;)? Probably not, but still, you can breathe a huge difference.
I wonder, how much time it will take me to stop saying “kiitos” and “anteeksi” automatically  And get used to Canadian English?
So, if you happen to come to Canada, just let me know!!!
P.S.: Yesterday heard that Russia stopped supplying gas to Ukraine. Politics, politics… Let’s see what happens.
P.P.S.: It’s funny to look at people in the airport. Everyone has a small world limited to him and his friends. It all seems to be chaotic. And still, very well managed. Reminds the world. Here is a kid. Apparently, a several-hour waiting time is not for him :) He started with crying, then shouting, then, after realizing that the airport won’t stop functioning just to observe him, he decided to entertain himself. First took his ex-snowwhite hoodie, put it on his head and starting walking around. After continuous pledges from his mother, two falls and then finally losing his hoodie to his temper-losing Mummy, he decided to get to know with everyone. We are already acquaintances :) But, I guess his calmer peer is a better mate. Some travel alone, some travel with friends, some with families, some with the loved ones. There are tourists, business people, students, anyone.

Years 2008 and 2009

I will remember this year for:
• Salsa. A great social event (thanks Heini and other organizers). Lots of great people. And…
• … meeting Tuomas (see above :)). Too many words and emotions to be writing here. Anyway, I guess, you know what I mean :) Having started with people dear to me, I need to continue with…
• …visiting my family. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen too often these days. And still, they are all very special. Which connects me to…
• …the trip to Ukraine. It was a great time seeing the dearest and nearest again. Thank you Mummy and Daddy for arrangements, Vika for being a sweet little sis (not so little any more, though), my “Break-through” for a great time we spent together, Sveta for the crazy one day trip to L’viv! And that was followed by…
• … a fascinating semester at school. Old friends, new friends. Thesis (seriously, it was fun, though I’m still happy to have finished it finally :)). Lots of courses. Sleepless nights. Anyway, I am now very-very close to my Bachelor’s degree. Yahoo! And that was combined with…
• … work. I’ve been working for Synocus, a Finnish consulting agency. Absolutely loved it. Great corporate culture, interesting job. Of coz, there have been challenging and boring times, but that is everywhere. This all reminds me about another organization, where you “don’t work part-time, nor do you full-time, you work…. all the time”…
• … AIESEC. I am finally a full and complete alumna. Surprisingly, no regrets. Now I can say that I’ve done everything I wanted and even too much. And gave as much as I could. It’s a great place to be, but I should have moved on half a year ago. Still, thanks a lot to my last Executive Board and Talent Management Team, SUCCESS Organizing Committee Team and LC KY. And, definitely, one thing I am incredibly grateful the organization for is …
• …. my friends. Actually, not only through AIESEC. I won’t be putting a list of “my best friends”. And still, guys, I do remember those wonderful moments which we’ve spent together. Even when being at distance. Travelling with you all around Europe (the Baltic trip, facilitating in Norway (thanks Mashka ;), holiday in Paris (Anyuta, you are super cool :)), them visiting Hki (Inochka and Nastyuha) and more and more). And the best part is that there are even more amazing people out there. Looking forward ;) One of the beautiful things connected with knowing people is…
• … travelling. I have already mentioned some of the incredible trips I’ve had. And there was one more, which definitely stands out. Trip to Lapland. Now I am a certified elf ;) So, you can invite me for visits. I bring luck ;) First time skying. Visiting the fanciest restaurant so far in my life. Visiting a raindeer farm. Seriously, they are sooo cute. Lots of other activities. And, most importantly, enjoying being close to someone very-very special. Thank you Tuomas! And, one more thing is…
• … Finnish. Now, I can finally read newspapers and understand the spoken language. Can even speak if needed :)
And my New Year resolution is…
• to get a driver’s license… too much talked about, not it’s time to act :)