Unsung Heroes - Readers. FROM YYZ TO AAZ.
77We met over Russian animation. Augustine liked the Hedgehog and the Hedgehog liked Augustine and who can blame them? They both are so cute.
“Spasibo” said Hedgehog. They both spoke Russian until I came to correct their spelling. The brute.
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- Spasibo said the Hedgehog
Hedgehog in the Fog is an endearing tale of friendship between a young hedgehog and a young bear cub. I invite you to visit his hub to learn more about this beautiful story.
August
- What is his name?
- His name is Agostino.
- So, his name is August.
- Agostino.
- It’s the same.
- No, it’s not. His name is Agostino.
- Whatever his name is, you should see how your face lights up when you talk about him.
I did like him, maybe I still do, but he is no longer around. Not after our last exchange of e-mails heavily infused with f-words. No, it is not what you think. It never is. I called him “Mein Lieber A.” and I have two stories, but as usual those stories are more about me than him.
- Mein Lieber A. An Entity in Cyberspace
I am good at falling in love with being in love. The first attempt to have a good look what do I love? A person or infatuation itself? - Mein Lieber A. Going to the Moon
Mein Lieber A. was my favourite character for two years. It is an online relationship (romance?) We have exchanged e-mails and met a few times. No, it is not love, it is only a story. A lesson...
Then came Augustine
I did not like the name at the beginning, it was too unusual. The same could be said about the name I chose for my son. [I did not publish that story, so the name has not been revealed yet. Yes, the one he did not get.]
Augustine… Agostino, Avgousteen, August… the transition from disliking to liking was painless. After all, I have been infatuated with Mein Lieber A. for almost two years. The least that I could get from a man who could not commit (to anything!) was to get used to his name. Both Augusts are entities in cyberspace, but very different. None of them were born in August, however. They are winter boys.
But my little darling (Mein Lieber D.), my little Leo Cub, Daniel, was born… in August. Of course, it is my favourite month.
- It is so strange that I came to love your name. Who would have thought?
- Not I. I'm glad you like it. I like Svetlana also. Although it's common to you, in our neck of the woods it's exotic enough.
Fool Moon
I associate my love with my foolishness and I blame it all on the Fool Moon. Someone has to be blamed. The moon is perfect for romantic nonsense.
Our exchange on the “Mein Lieber A.” stories [translation: “mein Lieber” means “my dear/darling/beloved” in German]. Funny enough, Augustine lived in Germany and at some point even spoke the language. German was my first foreign language. I guess we learned, spoke and forgot it at the same time given we are practically the same age.
- Stimulating minds cultivate stimulating conversations. The interaction between the both of you is like watching an electronic cascade in action. You will eventually find another heavenly body to orbit around. Or does he orbit around you? Brilliant!
- No, Augustine, he doesn't. That is why I say I love him dearly, but his love is limited to friendship. This would be even better if he was not so detached.
I do accept things the way they are. If I can find a person who has everything that I need (he doesn't), that would be a miracle. You just reminded me - people have to be on the same intellectual level, otherwise a relationship is not sustainable.
Thank you for your comment; it gave me some boost in self-confidence that is plummeting right now.
[Note: apparently my self-esteem does nothing but plummets down all the time and my HP friends try to convince me how great I am. I am great, but not enough. Not yet.]
I guess I found another heavenly body to orbit around after all – and it is another entity in cyberspace. Rather entities – my friends on HP and, of course, my 42 lovers. Oh, I wish.
What is with August? A promise.
- Kallini, longing for acceptance is a universal need, even by animals. I formally accept you as a friend and author. You are cordially invited to share your wit, wisdom, primal screams, and your 42 reasons for looking for love in all the wrong places.
- Do you think there is a place where love can be wrong?
- HubPages?
- Good point. It is not a dating site, not that I have been looking for love here. I don’t look for love at all. Maybe that is the problem. The only thing I know he must be … something 42.
- Maybe number 43 is the one; or is it number 84?
- I don't even remember when I "picked my number" before or after I read Pelevin's "Numbers". Probably after. It is an absolutely hilarious novel about a guy who had his lucky number 34 and the antipodal unlucky number 43. Thank you for accepting and inviting... And some screaming is coming from the realm of fiction. Numbers are numbers, but I guess, now is your month.
- If it's my month, then I surely need to be productive. We'll see what I get for my awesomeness.
- You will get something from me. Of course, knowing me, it may come as soon as your birthday, but it is not the time but the effort that counts.
To promise is easy, but to deliver? What did I have in mind when I said “You will get something from me”?
A story? A song?
Agustine sings "Mentirosa" (She Liar).
I have to deliver. I promised. I don't like being called a liar. Here it is, even if it is not perfect.
Happy Birthday! It is not his birthday.
There is another classical Russian animation "Crocodile Gena and Cheburashka" – they are two toys who were so lonely, had no friends, but finally found each other through writing on the wall - rather heart-felt.
When you were talking about an anniversary coming up, were you talking about your upcoming 42nd birthday?
The song is "Happy Birthday Song" - it is as popular as "Happy Birthday to you".
The word "eskimo" refers to the type of ice-cream.
Now I wonder if you are a Taurus or a Gemini ...
That is how the abuse began – I keep torturing Augustine with music.
- How thoughtful you are to send me a birthday song! But, no, my birthday is in December. I'm a Sagittarian. I wonder, where do I stand now that you know my sign, a fire sign? And you? When is your birthday? If it has passed already, then happy rozhdeniya! [Correction: “S Dnyom Rozhdyeniya!”, but close enough].
- My birthday is on Halloween. I don't think Scorpios and Sagittarians are very compatible - but we are NOT going to get married - to tell you our best possible relationship, I need your date of birth (don't worry, I am not going to advertise it).
- I looked up compatibility:
1) Strengths: visionary, energetic, diverse;
2) Weaknesses: problematic, tense, incompatible [told you!]
Best: Work
Worst: Love
It's not a death sentence - "love affairs are unlikely to go deep. But marriages and family and business or career matchups can be engrossing and highly productive."
[Note: in “42 Marriage Proposals” I was wondering why the universe keeps sending me the right men and I end up with none? This is not a love story. It is just a story.]
- Men are Buses. 42 Marriage Proposals.
Men are Buses series. Part 3. Dedicated to the amazing discovery that the Universe sends me the right men all along. Why does it leave me in the dark? Or is it the time for the LIGHT OF DAWN?
For my birthday.
- So, on your birthday, a scarlet flower or amphetamines? [Note: I need to write a hub about what brought that about. For now, just take it as a personal reference.]
- I think you would have enjoyed the book immensely - if there is one modern Russian writer worth reading it is Victor Pelevin. I don't like flowers anymore, especially not for my birthday - they create nothing but bad memories. Even the last birthday was a double disappointment as far as flowers went. Then there were napkin roses... Oh, where do I start? Drugs? I have to be on drugs to maintain my sanity, so I probably fit in that category of people who create modern discourse…However, if you send me flowers ... but you are too far for that... of course you can arrange the delivery - are you that romantic?
- Where there's a will there’s a way. No flowers then, how about a singing telegram?
- He said so 42 minutes ago. A song on FB will do.
- I'm still learning.
- I wonder what…
Dance. Two Solitudes. Moskau, Moskau...
- For you to be ready for Halloween - my birthday - just dance like them, especially this toe - heel movement, you will look like a Russian, nobody will be able to tell the difference. Show business.
- I LOVE THIS BAND! I'm serious. I will learn the dance. The dance of Genghis Khan.
- They imitate Russian dance. Genghis Khan was Mongolian. But I checked some other songs - Mexican & Pistolero - I wanted to share, but I did not want to impose…
- Impossible. Share!
- Ironically (maybe not - it is a catchy tune), it was popular in Moscow and Russia, but the texts that Russians attached to it - there were always hostile as if the West was to attack "Moscow, Moscow, we'll bomb you..." I think people at all times are just crazy.
Lyrics: in German and English
Genghis Khan
- Get a good sitting position and don't eat anything, I don't want you to choke on something… Genghis Khan is spinning in his grave... Apparently, the best word that was offered to me by the translator was "buffoonery", we call it "balagan" in Russian, but I would assume it is not a Russian word. Few are. I meant to tell you - you were asking me what I liked besides dancing and writing - I love languages & linguistics. It's obvious - I missed my calling. Now - this Genghis Khan is in my head - I can't even sleep.
- OM…G! Thank you for the warning, I wasn't eating. Thank GOD. So, the guy dancing is Genghis Khan? I know what I want to be for Halloween. You should write a hub about these ridiculous videos!
- Oh, well "Always laughing louder" - it is difficult to sing it, especially in German, I stumble on most words - too fast-paced - it is funny - "he fathered seven children in one night" - but it is true, I read that he managed to be an ancestor to too many people ... Now, Lady Gaga does not look so ridiculous - it is always a show - I don't know if you read my opinion on Gaga. Does not matter. Of course, Genghis Khan was not a clown.
- Interpretation of Lady Gaga's "Alejandro", "Alejandro - The Russian Spy"
I read some responses to the video and some are just hilarious. I just look at this as pure entertainment, a spectacle. There is no deeper meaning. Not for me. The pain of living without your true love. Please.
Malo, descarado, bandolero, brujo (He – bad, shameless, bandit, charmer)
- So, you’re on a mission to get me to dance I see.
- No, I am not trying anything, ...
- Well, it's working...
- Why are you not sleeping?
- Why aren’t you?
- Long story - I came from dancing night ... plus some other distractions.
- Too much good music to go to sleep. So, anything spectacular you can mention publicly?
- Dancing, yes, I danced tango more or less a full dance twice - it was nice, also I loved hustle. My Cha Cha was terrible today. The rest - no - I don't want to "drop" names ... nothing indecent though. Did you like the song?
- Of course, you’re expanding my musical palette. My dancing leaves a lot to be desired. I really need to learn so I can round out my Latin image.
- Well, it is all a problem (an opportunity) of motivation. If you really want it, you'll do it, but if not - then don't sweat it - you don't have to. I was worrying - maybe I am bombarding you with too many songs - but I love music - dancing or not and I love up-beat music, too. I wish I could sing. A. is a good singer. I am not.
- Impossible! Please share.
- I am off to bed, I will give you a less "up-beat" song - my favourite Bachata, and good night. Talk to you later.
- Dobri Nochi...
I have a headache (from love, of course).
If you learn any dance, learn Bachata. After the Russian toe-heel shenanigans.
By the way, the singer allows his love to insult him and maltreat him, but begs not to leave him...
You can dance to that?
- You can dance to that? Very, very fast. I think you’re more Hispanic than I, but so are most people.
- It is called Merengue style - 1,2 beat or 1,2,3,4 - beat - of course, I can dance to that - I love Merengue - you should see me turn.
- You should post a video once you have one, if you take request.
- Not happening. I like dancing, not looking at myself. The horror!!! The horror!
In my best hub “Am I beautiful? Just say yes.” All the people who did not see me said I was beautiful. The secret to my beauty is to remain unseen.
- Creating a Vision - Am I Beautiful? Just Say Yes
How to get over my insecurities? You don't know? Neither do I. Am I beautiful? Am I powerful? Does it matter? For what? Questions, questions, questions.
What a pain!!! Que Dolor!!!
A woman in a closet. My favourite songs in the 80s. Yes, I am that old.
Products of our environment.
“We are products of our environment. I fought the inclination to join the military, because I didn't want to be like my father. However, there is a streak within me that feels at peace within a martial environment. I hate it.
I wish that I wasn't so comfortable with it, because I wasn't born that way. I was made that way. I never had my father’s tendencies, and I believe he was disappointed with that. He grew up rough and tough, and I think he wanted me to be the same way.
I was too sweet as a child, and he was not going to have any of that. SO, as an adult in the appropriate setting I can be aggressive, yet quiet and introspective. I can immerse myself in poetry, yet my tongue can possess poison. I can be playful and humorous, yet at times I'm morose. I am a complete and utter mess.”
I bet you anything that no one else will give Augustine a description like that. But I am inclined to think that it is closer to who he is than any accolades so generously sent his way. I am not against accolades, but I prefer to see a real person. I don’t think anyone will go to such extent as I (fainting from self-admiration) either to write Augustine’s story.
Is it even his story? My story? Our story? I don’t know and I don’t think it matters. What was my motivation? As if I ever tell you. I might write ad nauseum about myself and remain a mystery for everybody. I am the other woman. Not like anybody else. [Fainting again].
- Basic training at Fort Leonard Wood
I was trained as a soldier since I was little. My father joined the military around the time I was a toddler. The military afforded him the opportunity to gain his G.E.D., ...to become a majorly overt/passive aggressive terror at home.
“You were describing yourself and most of what you said was true for me. I almost felt you were talking about me. The description fits. We do share a lot of qualities. Or so it seems.
Maybe we are twins?
There is such a thing as "irony of repetition" - we repeat the mold we were growing in. There are about twelve (?) life - traps - one of them is Entitlement (narcissism is part of that).
Mine is dependency. I long for acceptance and mistake apathy for rejection.”
- Echo and Narcissus meet
Soft porn said Twilight Lawns. Ian, hubpages thought that very same thing! Are you sure your not a moderator here? The Greek Gods were a lecherous bunch, but I did clean it up a bit. - Narcissus weeps
"Bravo! Bravo! Rated up across the board. I love the way you put this whole thing together with wit, charm and wonderfully inventive descriptions. You made me laugh and cry and feel for the awful predicament that Echo created." Happyboomernurse
The best match.
epigramman: “[…] that was the most entertaining dialogue I've ever read at the hub - and between two great minds and better than Ali-Frazier 4 - this is what makes HubPages (at times) so special - the two of you engaging in this banter.”
A.A. Zavala: “The best tennis match you've seen? Impossible.”
epigramman: “Yes, it's the best tennis match I've seen all year!!!”
kallini2010: “What was the score? 15:Love?”
Both epigramman and A.A. Zavala ignore kallini2010.
A.A. Zavala: “I was thinking, (maybe I wasn't), but I sense an opportunity here Epi. We could start a cult, you’re the leader, and I can be the vice cult leader. There are perks; you can wear flowing robes and have a harem. The tax free donations could be a boon, and you could release your 5 epigrams daily as a daily verse and affirmation. If things went well we could open a spa and amusement park. Just a thought...”
kallini2010: Maybe it is not our best exchange - but I guess there is not any place for me in your cult. By the way, would you rather win or lose? Take 15? Or "Love"?
A.A. Zavala: “I guess it depends on the prize and taxes involved. Your place in the cult depends on our dear leader Epigramman. I'm sure he will find a place for you in our organization. Possibly as an enforcer?
kallini2010: “No, Augustine - I have to sit on top of the CN Tower (Toronto main landmark) - Epigramman sent me there once we met. Epigramman cannot be a leader - he is a social butterfly. Imagine a Flying Bull in a Flowing Robe with butterfly wings... Oh, yes, he is a Bull (don't forget that). For the leader you need someone more grounded. Let Epi be your inspiration or artistic director. By the way, you don't have a choice - I always lose. I will take Love any day.”
A.A. Zavala: “Looks like you’re winning. I won a couple of months ago from an experiment I ran in college called "Altruism in the College Population". Funny though, I won, but received praise as my reward. Mmm, money or more traffic may have been nicer? Outstanding hub.”
kallini2010: “Which one?”
A.A. Zavala: “The one that you promised to write.”
kallini2010: “About Narcissus? Well, my version may be too weird. Don’t you think it was slightly insane?”
A.A. Zavala: “Are you kidding me?! I've loved your ideas so far, and not because you’re a Russian dancer. You state what's on your mind, and I find it amusing. I especially love reading the retorts and responses. Share, please! I think it will be funny and humorous. Yes, a funny/light hub from Kallini. I welcome it.”
kallini2010: “Will do. Bonne nuit, Dobri Nochi, Guten nacht, Good night!”
A lullaby for a cub bear Oumka - one of the best Russian cartoon characters.
Afterword:
I called him Carlos, Don Carlos, it was a beginning of my Autobiography. He suggested writing it and I wrote something. Not a love story, if you still have a nagging suspicion it is a love story, I have to remind you, it is not. I wrote a dialogue.
I promise you the best match is yet to come. The last song for today is tango. Tango is a dance for two when both are dancing their solitude.
Ironically, she, Lola, the name that I took as a pseudonym, says:
"Tonight, I don’t pretend at all.
The only thing I want is
to make you happy.
They say, when you dance
you are never alone."
Lola is short for Dolores - Pain, Suffering, Sorrow.
My apologies for any misspellings, mistakes and caresslessness. I was rushing. What do you want from Russians? Brutes.
“You are the greatest writer and hubber of all time here.
… you have enough writing talent to top the CN Tower.”
~Epigramman
“You are a writer, and an exceptional one.” ~Twilight Lawns
“kallini2010, even if you never post a word on the Internet, you should write. Write about running on a beach, or being a revolutionary, or drinking with friends in a cantina in Mexico, or your favorite songs that uplift your spirit.
The writing helps work out pieces of the thoughts that whirl around in our heads. Bit by bit you clear your mind and can better focus on laughing, merriment and joy. Write.”
~Mckbirdbks
In my own opinion: I have no identity, I defy an easy definition, even though a lot of people try. One thing is clear, I am quite insane. But if you wonder how this hub was born and especially why, blame it all on MCK. He is one of my favourite characters on HP (all my regular readers are my favourite characters, each in his/her own special way).
On a second (42nd?) thought
You can pick and choose whom to blame:
See results without votingAbout flying Bulls
- Toronto Takes Off As El Toro
A lyrical essay justifying the new nickname for Toronto - El Toro. The essay reminds of a tango put in writing, a tango performed by a Scorpio woman and all the Tauruses in her life, including the city Toro(nto).
It was foggy this morning.
I was determined to finish writing today. I had to publish in August, not in September, October, November... Time is always a flowing concept for me.
I did finish. It was almost 5 a.m. I had no idea what it was like outside, in my little "prison" there are no windows, there is no light of dawn, no light of day, only artificial lighting. But when I finally left my room, I looked out of the window and I saw ... THE FOG.
The only thing that is missing is a Hedgehog. Or Augustine?
""Ach! du lieber Augustin,
Alles ist weg, weg, weg!"*
"Ah! dear Augustine!
All is gone, gone, gone!"
P.S. kallini2010
"You know that "Hedgehog in the Fog" even became an idiom - even though most of the time it means "clueless", but in a good, kind, compassionate way. It is very lyrical ...
just as your poem ... Maybe the secret is in its simplicity and kindness...
I saw a film recently that was even called "A Hedgehog came out of the fog..."
Certain things become classical... like the story by Hans Christian Andersen "The Swineherd". Daniel loves the story, I call it "A story about a stupid Princess." Or is it about me?
YYZ & AAZ Stories
- Autobiography in 42 Chapters. The Passion for the Forbidden Dance.
Some people are strange: degreed as an engineer, turned to Buddhism to find peace, studied psychology to dissect the mind, and studio trained in Tango to demonstrate her passion for the forbidden dance. - Autobiography in 42 Chapters. What's Wrong with Now?
Chapter 2: Don Carlos calls Dolores and asks her to send a script about Narcissus. Will she? - Narcissus and Echo. Never Together, Never Apart
A phantasmagorical detour in the story of Narcissus and Echo. A never ending story of love, life and the search for the meaning. Of...? You decide. - Unsung Heroes - Readers. Twilight Lawns. "Life is Tricky with Enchanting Pathos." Part 1 of 42.
A new chapter in the Book of Life - "Autobiography in 42 Chapters". Svetlana is flying to Rome. The story is dedicated to Twilight Lawns and it has more significance than appears on the surface.
Fog in Toronto. August 27th, 2011
Fog in Toronto. April 27th, 2011
- More moody photos of fog in Toronto
Toronto just keeps getting bouts of crazy fog this spring, and at the risk of boring everyone, I'm determined to keep posting photos of it all. The latest batch came through during the late afternoon yesterday and made for some cool-looking shots.
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Thank you, Sunnie, I wish I could say - it is a Sunny Day... but as I just discovered... it is quite foggy in Toronto, it is a heavy fog...
I have not been out chasing hedgehogs yet... But once at our "datcha" (more or less a cottage, not quite, but there is no other description)there was a hedgehog family - a mother and the little ones (cubs?) They kept coming to drink milk - they were so cute!
I was surprised that you discovered this hub so quickly. I agree that we are in a company of outstanding people, but let's wait and see what "the birthday boy" would say. I know, I know - it is not his birthday...
I hope Augustine likes it - that was the idea.
Xavier has started school already? We, Canadians, start after the Labour Day - the first Tuesday in September. This year it is September 6th. I fail to understand the logic.
In Russia, the day was always September the 1st for all schools, universities and such. I always thought of it as the New Year.
I wish Xavier all the best in school, we cannot like all our teachers. I hope Ian is not listening. I ended up hating school. I fear the new school year...
I am sure the non..birthday boy will love this so much.. It seems here that the schools start earlier and earlier.every year...Being this is my first year in retirement..it feels funny not to be there..but I am so happy i did..I saw some of my students at the bus stop yesterday by my house..they waved and I slowed down, rolled the window down to say good morning...I would normally beat the bus to school, open the nurse office, stand by my door and welcome them off the bus but knew I no longer was going to see their little faces..was kind of sad..
.I saw a baby hedgehog once and you are right they are so cute..Have a good day..can't wait to see the comments too..they always bring a smile..
That is funny: "Non-Birthday Boy"... now it is official.
I am rather apprehensive of the reaction...
I have not done/written anything for the whole month and this one was done in a rather haphazard manner, which I don't like.
Sunnie, nothing is forever, the only constant thing is change (I am sorry it is such a cliche! but true).
Just enjoy the best life has to offer no matter what is your position, status... Regretting not having what you used to have does not let you embrace TODAY.
I am going to embrace Today right now and fall off to bed. And I should get out today - if not dancing, but maybe for something fun.
Have a nice day,
So...true...I am going to embrace the day too..off to mop the floors...hahaha seriously..after that..spending the day with hubby and Xavier..the chickens are up and watching them chase eachother in the yard..such a nice sight..Take care,
Hugs,
Sunnie
You are funny - off to to mop the floors! Life.
Good morning exotic Svetlana. Your mind is full of love. Your heart is full of passion. Your pen is full
of elegance. You have expressed such admiration here. The meritorious praise for A.A. is commendable. I read this earlier but had hoped that A.A. would have seen it and commented first.
I will gladly take the blame for this Hub. I will put this award in my 'Accomplishments' scrapbook. Along with the honorable mention.
"I am great, but not enough. Not yet." No rush - whenever you're ready!
"...my 42 lovers. Oh, I wish." - Really?
"We'll see what I get for my awesomeness." 42 Lovers - You wished for it ...
The crocodile singing with the accordion was too much! Hilarious!
" Now I wonder if you are a Taurus or a Gemini ..." - I'm a Gemini, of course!
Hmmm ... "Pistolero" - That's what my buddy's father called my buddy: Pistolero. He's from El Salvador and my buddy's getting on the fattso side, developing some kind of saddle-bags by his hips so, his father said he looks like he has guns on his sides like a Pistolero!
"Get a good sitting position and don't eat anything, I don't want you to choke on something ..." How about coffee? Can I continue with it? Is it safe? I'll take my chances ...
"My Cha Cha was terrible today" - How about La Charanga:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7Wqehy5NN0
"The secret to my beauty is to remain unseen." - I will disagree here because I can. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity.
"you have enough writing talent to top the CN Tower" - luckily, I do not live down-town, the CN Tower would hurt ... please leave the giant dildo where it is Kallini.
"It was foggy this morning." - It was awesome! Since I live by the lake, it is extra-foggy here. I went to have a smoke on the balcony at about four thirty - ya, I don't sleep much ...
Thanks for the ride again! 'twas fun, as always. Cheers!
...well you always take me on an amazing and hubsensational journey and you make my hubs look anemic
and undernourished by comparison - lol - but different strokes for different folks they say, and your 'brush' strokes my divine Miss S are so artfully displayed on this canvas of yours ....I always feel like I just got off from a thrilling ride from an amusement park (CNE)
and my heart is pounding and my head is reeling .....
lake erie time ontario canada with bossa nova playing on a perfect late summer's day by the lake - oh yes, the lake , must take a dip now. 3:12pm Saturday
Thank you, Mike.
I have noticed earlier that the feedback indicated at least two votes and I was wondering who it could be. To read this "masterpiece", a reader must know at least me or AAZ (the number who qualify today is infinitesimally small).
I hope Augustine likes it, that was the idea.
Why YYZ?
Y? Y? Z? - The meaning of YYZ:
1) YYZ is the Toronto Airport Code.
2) It is a nice parallel to AAZ.
3) Y? as in Why? Why? Z? - Z stands for Zero
Remember my point is always Zero.
15:Love is equivalent to 15:0.
I never tire of these games.
But, seriously, I have told everybody that I wanted to write "The House of Mirrors" - the article about my readers and not only. The Narcissus theme fits in nicely. But it takes me forever!!!
Did you like Augustine singing "Mentirosa Mentirosa"?
All the songs were carefully selected. I hope you enjoyed them.
The first time I heard the song - Capricorn Armando was singing it to me with the attempt to translate it in Russian. In public. He has a nice voice and I don't mind. I can take everything but his Russian.
Do you see how complicated everything becomes? Now I just learned that our Augustine is Mr. Sexy Voice. (I have a problem with the term "sexy", however). His voice is very nice, deep and beautiful and most people prefer lower voices to high ones (I hate squealing female tones!)
What I cannot do - combine AAZ's writings, his photo and his voice - they seem to come from completely different images in my head.
Coming back to lying: I don't want any of my dear readers think that I singled out Augustine. Everyone is very special and I will make an individual hub for all my friends (the number is less than ten).
But with Augustine, it is more complicated - the dialogue I mentioned was written before this hub. And there are at least two other hubs that are inspired and influenced by him. One of them - part of the Narcissus saga - it has already have an outline. Let alone my August promise.
So,
when I said blame...
Mike, if you are willing to take blame, please don't forget to vote for yourself. I have already cast my vote for my magnificent (exotic?) insanity.
Your feedback is a prize in itself. You are truly an inspiration!!!
I have had an eventful start to the weekend. I was attempting to go out of town, until the check engine light came on. $900 later, and I finally arrived at my destination. Tired, hungry, and with a lighter wallet. Owning a sports sedan is not what it's cracked up to be. I finally came on to check the hubs, and found a reason to feel better today.
I think the most interesting people on the hubs are the ones who are passionate about something, anything. I have favorites, and they know who they are. However, I love being challenged and dare I say pushed when it comes to certain discussions. When I answered your hub about North Korea and read the comment. I was intrigued. Learning about your background, I was interested. And knowing about your life and what you do to maintain your sanity, I was fascinated.
I don't know what to say. You have a photographic memory, and can recall minute details. That's important in dealing with people you enjoy and like. I'm honored and touched that you consider me as highly as you do. I have tendencies, and to some they can find it tiresome. But it's our idiocracies that make us unique. Your sharp mind and with coupled with your dancing prowess make you interesting. Your faithfulness and friendship make you truly unique. Thank you Svetlana.
Dear Mr. Happy! Am I ever so happy to see you again!
You always make me laugh. I love your feedback. Augustine was talking about Epigramman feeding his female audience sugar cubes... I certainly love the way you construct your comments - little "happy" sugar cubes in all the rainbow colours.
With you, I always know that you actually have read what I wrote.
Do you know Augustine? Maybe it is time to get acquainted. Just a thought...
Did I have 42 lovers? Do I want to have 42 lovers? Not telling. Once I find a man who is a good lover and has a brain to match - I hope my search will be over. I am the marrying kind, I cannot make one single step without creating a bond, a relationship. Maybe that is why I am so stuck with the Capricorn Armando.
You should hear and see his reaction to my "Oh, yes, I had 42 lovers." Poor guy!!! But I cannot live without laughing - another requirement! Sense of humour. A good dancer would be nice as well. Thank you for the song - yes, I can dance that. It was a delight.
Did you watch "I want to marry you!!!"
Remember our conversation about relationships?
Yes, I remember that you are a Gemini, you revealed that secret in the fan mail you left me at the very beginning of my journey on HP. Yes, I remember your birthday. And now that you told everyone that we actually met my claim about the secret of my beauty became unfounded. Or maybe your vision was slightly blurred? Mine certainly was. Oh, the indulgence in red wine...
Every time someone tells me "This is the best Italian in Toronto", I have an impulse to say - "You have not been to the best Italian restaurant in Toronto yet!" But I don't remember neither name, nor the place. I remember the Pusateri across, however. Thank you for such wonderful evening and idyllic memory!
"Pistolero" - that is funny. Do you remember this band? Most of their clips are hilarious.
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1) Pistolero
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRZJvPP5qI4&feature
Augustine wanted to be Genghis Khan for the Halloween. I should dress as a Mexican Pimp he told me about - a poncho and a cheesy Sombrero.
Pistolero, bandolero, mentiroso...
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2) The Rocking Son of Genghis Khan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzhhRj4UAO8&feature
I never knew where "Kasatchok" sprang from. I only learned it recently. I wanted to write an article about it - still nothing but a plan...
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Remember "Modern Talking"? Another German band, but they sang mostly in German.
"Don't drink or eat..." - that line was inspired by you, Mr. Happy. Remember how you splashed the screen when you read about Lady Gaga's d--k size? Ever since, I try keeping in mind that when people read anything on the computer, they might eat or drink and I don't anyone to choke.
Thank you for confirming that heavy fog enveloped Toronto today - I agree, the sight was magnificent. What were the chances? I was writing about the classical hero "The Hedgehog in the Fog" and it happened to be a foggy day. Must be a sign. Who do we have now? Virgos? My perfect match.
And the last thing:
The CN tower - in my draft, there were musings on the male symbols - inspired by the CN Tower reference. I left it for another time. I agree - sitting on it might be painful.
Not my favourite...
Thank you, Mr. Happy, for your thoughtful and cheerful feedback. After I had a chance to know you better, I have to admit - your nickname suits you - you make me happy.
This is what I thought the second I saw the "Modern Time" comment and this song is so You! I love it!
Here you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNvUS-6PTbs
If You're happy I'm happy.
All the very best! : )
Dear Colin:
I don't like CNE rides - majority of them are painful. I had to suffer (suffrir) enough when I took Daniel on his birthday there.
Que dolor! Que dolor!
I prefer Canada Wonderland.
I only hope that you like my writing - that is all. It is not a competition. I am totally against the idea - everyone does his/her personal best at any given moment and we are here to share and enjoy each other's differences and strengths and weaknesses not to strive to sit on the highest perch - the CN Tower itself.
Mr. Happy was very gallant and asked me to climb down. I agree.
I hope you enjoyed my selection of songs.
What about the Cult, though?
Would you rather be the President or the Artistic Director? Maybe Public Relations Director?
I am not joining your harem, however. I'd rather enroll in a guerrilla camp of "Rebels without Cause".
Lola/Dolores
Bird & Drug Store Intersection (Hunting Dept. # 42)
Dear Augustine:
I am sorry to hear that your week-end did not turn out to be the way you planned it.
But count your blessings:
You have:
1) a job/career;
2) money;
3) a car;
4) popularity;
5) sexy voice;
6) ME!!!!!!!!
Please read the comment that I wrote for Mck. I was apprehensive of your reaction. I realize that putting you in a spotlight without warning has created some awkwardness. But there is nothing less appealing than spoiling a surprise.
You did not see it coming, did you?
Well, unless you took "my promise" seriously.
But I knew you could take it.
It is a nice prelude for our "dialogue" (the first part of which you have already approved) - otherwise it would seem coming from nowhere.
It is not exactly about favouritism. I will never admit to who is the number one, two, ... 42. Every regular reader of mine is supposed to get something - I hope not to follow the same format - I hate repeating myself. The only thing is timing - it might come not soon enough and you will hold this honourable and lonely fort for too long.
I don't want to become a mentirosa either, but sometimes I get carried away. When I make a promise, I mean it, but then... I swerve...
Please don't feel embarrassed or read too much into it. You will never be able to know what I mean despite all my honesty. I love the fact that both of us suffer from "being honest, maybe too honest", but even our honesty can go only so far.
I don't remember if you read my "It's all in your head" - but I firmly believe that the only truth is silence.
We cannot express our thoughts, let alone feelings, for many reasons. But here are two major ones:
1) even the best of us are not so great with putting thoughts/feelings into words;
2) we never say everything we think - therefore our "expressions" are half-truths at best. Anything less than a complete truth is no longer the truth. Lies, lies...
"Mentirosa, Mentirosa" - does the singer looks like you? I think so...
Your tendencies? idiosyncrasies?
You cannot possibly be worse than I. I am just a plain pain the ass. (P.I.T.A. - a new abbreviation, my official title).
Besides, who is Augustine? Who is AAZ?
You don't have any identity just like the rest of us.
There are as many Augustines as there are people who know you.
You are not the same Augustine
1) at work;
2) at home;
3) in prison (God forbid!);
4) on a batterfield;
5) in the company of men;
6) in the company of women;
7) with children;
Shall I continue? Your HP persona is different than your real life image.
So, say what you want or say nothing. You know me - you can never guess what I want to hear - so no tailoring.
Tell me what is on your mind, that is all. That is better than any "thank you". I was told once that if a compliment is true, "no thank you" is required.
But this piece was not a compliment - it is an expression of my impressions.
I hope you enjoyed it. Believe me, nobody will know you better after this article than they knew you before. First of all, a lot still remains behind the scenes, and second of all (or rather first of all) - all things exist in perception.
It is another glimpse of me.
"Mom, you are weird!"
"I know, darling, I know."
"Are you going to be famous?"
"I already am."
??????????????????????????????????????????
(in 42 easy strokes!!!)
I hope you can enjoy the rest of your week-end.
Lola/Dolores
Mr. Happy, do you think it is me?
Thank you for the song - but it just proves what I told Augustine in the previous comment.
There are as many me(s) are there are perceptions of me by people who "know" me. I don't even know myself.
I like the song, too.
To improve on the Cha Cha Cha Front (in Russia, we used to use the word "front" a lot - on the Love Front - is love a battle?)
there is a Cha Cha song I love, hope you like it, too.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTrTAgMD_1M
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Kallini, you are perfectly right. The song is but a part of You but it is the part I see (or I like seeing).
"There are as many me(s) are there are perceptions of me by people who "know" me." Yes, I agree. Therefore, I should have said that the song fits perfectly a part of You.
And yes, the John Secada song was great! Cheers!
Remember the conversation about humor/emotion? How it's difficult to convey humor in script? The final phrase thank you was said in a solemn, heartfelt, touched tone/emotion that was to the 100th extreme. However, I will demonstrate my appreciation in a way you would enjoy.
You are wrong about me on the hubs though. I dont have a hub persona. The way I write is the way I talk and carry myself in real life. I'm the same at work also. Maybe that's why I limit my opportunities; I'm too honest for my own good. On the flip side, I create a work enviroment that is fun and enjoyable. I must enjoy what I do, and will create an enviroment in which it will be fun. However, on the battlefield I'm deadly serious. In a funny way.
Everything I say and do here on facebook is me. I do not resemble the "Mentirosa" singer. I possess the body of a 17 year old Apache indian boy, the mentality of a 41 year old going on 60, and the wit of someone who's been there and done that. You didn't know?
In my picture, I have a serious, aggressive look. That's why I don't like to take self shots or pose for pictures. I was a trained showdog, remember? Maybe when I visit Sunnie Day there will be opportunities for a gentler, softer me. I think I will look happy when I eat her peeps eggs. I already feel happy thinking about it.
.......greatest hub persona of the last 100 years.
lake erie time 9:39pm listening to the mighty righteous rockin' electric sound of the Chicago Blues - and I have no harem I have neighborhood dogs who play with the lamb chop tied around my homely neck.
I love the song, too! I mean Cha Cha...
I did not want to torment you with music, but the reason I remembered "Modern Talking" was that it was played at one of the dancing events and it was Hustle - I was so surprised and OVERJOYED. God, I am getting old - I like songs from my youth. I think the song was "Brother Louie" ("don't you see - you are no good?")
I think I am getting the hang of "The Mirror House/Reflections" idea now - the multiple identities and ...
I am glad that you agree. Did you like my poll? I think you can vote for the fog. (I am not suggesting anything. You can choose the Fool Moon if you want).
...Mister Z .... nice to see you here on this Saturday evening ........and there is nothing 'unsung' about you - you are a hero!!!!!!!
Did you tell Miss S about our mutual love of the Smiths?
My goodness I think I will play them right now.
lake erie time 9:42pm
liar, liar Breechclout on fire
diclaimer: comments here are fictional and not representative of anyone living or dead
Oh, I forgot to add how clever Fool Moon is.
"People have to be on the same intellectual level, otherwise a relationship is not sustainable."
I sincerely hope that's not the knell of the premature death of our HP relationship, incipient as it is, and therefore at the height of its vulnerability.
"Died Before It Had a Chance to Bloom" could be its recorded epitaph. (Cue 30seconds Scarlet Flowers imagery, Fool Moon soundtrack).
Or, "Gone Too Soon". (White letters, stark on a black screen, 30secs of silence, fade screen up to close on, "But Honest").
I've never been accused of being intellectual, and never had enough education to learn the art of artfulness. But I've always been honest enough to admit that I only know what I know.
Every time I finish reading one of your Hubs (twice; once for flow and flair, once for comprehension),I know more than I knew before.
I don't know whether "The Collected Hubs of kallini2010" is the road to intellectualism.
But it's a hell of a ride. I'm loving it.
Dear leader Epi, I haven't! I was listening to "This night has opened my eyes" last night though. Maggie-May said that the singer whined. Blasphemy! I'm heading out, but please consider Kallini's request in regards to the cult we're creating for you. I say you should be leader, I think she's offering you food and beverage. Say Leader! I can be your vice cult leader and warlord. I've already made out my business card...
PS, did it again! Just came back to hit some buttons - all of them.....
Augustine:
I agree that it is difficult to convey humour in writing. That is why I am apprehensive of my "scripts" - it is a new chapter. But I dropped all LOLs - the writing crutches. I'd rather crawl to excellency... Maybe at the beginning, my "funny" stuff would sound more stupid than funny, but walking on LOL-crutches I will never learn. I am ready to be ridiculous.
I did not mean at all, that your "Thank you" was not sincere or heart-felt.
You assumed that I felt ... (a projection) or I misunderstood what you were trying to express (my assumption). However, I am not comfortable with heart-felt expressions in the same manner I am not comfortable with "You are beautiful!" So, maybe I sensed your feeling correctly. Maybe I did not.
We don't have the luxury of normal human contact -
it is a crippled online thing.
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Mike has a very good point:
"diclaimer: comments here are fictional and not representative of anyone living or dead."
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On the other hand:
While I was trying to write you a lengthy reply (do I ever write any other kind?) I was checking our "discOUssion" with WOL on the Ian's hub -
I am crying here - dying from laughter - WOL is the man who should teach us all how to convey emotion and laughter.
So, the second part of my comment is coming... let me finish laughing.... falling off the chair...
Augustine:
editing the previous comment: delete "falling off the chair", even worse than LOL.
I think I did a better job with "A man of my dreams" - I hope, it was apparent that everything said was said jokingly.
I must admit that I cannot address everything you said in your comment, but I certainly want to. Therefore, I will do it later, maybe in a more disciplined manner - I have my notes.
I just realized that you influenced creation of four of my hubs, "the work-in-progress material" (not counting this one) - five in total.
So, it is better for HP public to see you through my eyes (wide open eyes) and to get acquainted with Don Carlos (only a reflection of you) - if you want a different name, please let me know (must be Latin, though, I mean Hispanic).
Thank you, Colin, for your high praise.
I agree, now there is nothing unsung about Augustine – there are too many songs in the hub, including a song about St. Augustine – it is in Russian, but still I like it. It is a catchy tune. Every reader can pick his or her own favourite.
I like tango “Lola” –
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“Esta noche no pretendo nada,
Sólo quiero hacerte feliz.”
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“Tonight I do not pretend at all
I only want to make you happy.”
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Augustine:
"I do not resemble the "Mentirosa" singer."
Even though you may not resemble Mucho Macho -
I must confess I associate you with him - I like him -
he has a nice voice, a nice smile and he is charming -
and most important of all
he is so easy about "traicion" and his former
"nina - mentirosa - traicionera"
"My girlfriend left me (ha-ha-ha, whatever),
she betrayed me and she is not coming back
(ha-ha-ha, whatever)"
Then everybody goes on, dance and have sex on a beach... so all mentirosos and mentirosas in the world are still happy and singing and dancing...
bailando, cantando, logrando...tanto sin ti
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On the other hand, Olga Tanon, whose voice and performance I love!
She is singing about the same - Bandolero! Mentiroso!
"Pay, pay, pay!
Cry, cry, cry!
Now the whole world knows
that you are ..."
I wish I had low voice and her modulations instead of mine ...
She also has a song that is called: "El Mentiroso"
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqSQ3TiTGS8
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The most important point - your image - I did not say that you putting different masks in different situations, but you do play different roles -
it is pure psychology and sociology - status, role, behaviour appropriate for the situation.
When you said about certain tendencies and streaks in you that you dislike - we all have them, not necessarily act on them...
I had discovered that I have the strange sense of pleasure torturing those who are susceptible - it is a feeling of power and control - and even though I enjoy it - I hate myself for that - I try to remind myself how horrible it feels for the other person.
Of course, they can adjust their behaviour - but Daniel cannot - he is powerless against me and I have to watch out for my tendencies.
The topic of images is inexhaustible - it is a good beginning for my "House of Mirrors/Reflections".
I will never have a complete knowledge of you - your online presence is "half-picture", half-truth, therefore not true. Goes for everyone.
But even if we had to spend the rest of our lives together, even then... I will never know you enough.
I have known my ex since 1987 - do the math - do I sufficiently know him?
"I will never fall in love with anyone else."
"I can love only one woman in my life."
"I will not be able to live without you."
Who married first?
The worst thing I believed him.
Now we play games with Capricorn A. - you should see those eyes. I am telling you - he should be on a big screen.
Capricorn Armando pull away
pull a sleigh
mush, mush
sorry, have the room to myself, so I am listening to the music you carefully selected.
Mike, you are so funny!
I cannot pull away from Capricorn A. for many reasons.
"The Fool Moon":
one of the reasons I loved Mein Lieber A. whom I have seen only twice in my life and only once have had a chance to stare and drown in his beautiful deep eyes -
was precisely that - beautiful deep dark eyes - with the drowning effect - it is irresistible.
I don't see such eyes very often, but both Mein Lieber A. and Capricorn A. have them.
They both have beautiful voices and Capricorn A. sings - it is too much!
Mike, I am sorry it is taking me forever to respond to my comments, but I meant to ask you whether you liked
"Guarda che luna, guarda che mare"?
I thought of all songs so carefully selected by me for AAZ, you would pick that one ... It was one of the favourite songs of my father. In Russian, of course. I knew the words in Russian, but only recently I have found the original song on youtube and now I memorized the lyrics in Italian.
There is a French version, lyrics I cannot find, but there is something about the marriage in it...
[did you watch the clip "I want to marry you!!!"?]
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In English:
Look at that moon!
Look at that sea!
This night I shall stay without you.
Crazy with love,
I would want to die,
The moon looks at me from above.
One thing remains for me
to regret,
Because I have sinned in wanting you so much.
Now I live in my memories only
and the only thing I would like to tell you:
Look at that moon, look at that sea!
But look at that moon!
Look at that sea!
And this night I should have died, but I still live..
Now I live in my memories only
and the only thing I would like to tell you:
Look at that moon, look at that sea!
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In Italian:
Guarda che luna!
Guarda che mare!
Da questa notte senza te dovrò restare.
Folle d'amore,
Vorrei morire,
Mentre la luna di lassù mi sta a guardare.
Resta soltanto
Tutto il rimpianto,
Perché ho peccato nel desiderarti tanto.
Ora son solo a ricordare e vorrei poterti dire:
Guarda che luna, guarda che mare!
Ma guarda che luna!
Guarda che mare!
E questa notte vivando dovrei morire.
Ora son solo a ricordare e vorei poterti dire:
Guarda che luna, guarda che mare!
Guarda che luna, guarda che mare!
Guarda che luna!
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Dear WOL:
You should know how it (WOL) sounds in Russian or rather what it means - almost like a Taurus, but not quite. I have a thing with Tauruses - way too many to be amused.
Do you qualify for a relationship? Intellect has nothing to with it. Capricorn A. navigates quite well being well behind me on that Front/Battlefield and still wins. Well, I let him -
(how do you like it: "behind on Front" - yes, it is a difficult position, a strategic one - find a weak spot and strike when least expected).
To find out if our relationship is going to last or has a potential to last or whether you qualify for it at all:
1) Take a test:
http://kallini2010.hubpages.com/hub/Tolerance-Base
2) Read the Manual:
"How to make a woman (me) happy in 42 easy (easy?) steps"
1) make me laugh;
2) make me laugh;
.
.
.
.
42) make me laugh.
[Note: that test you have already passed and surpassed.]
3) you don't even have to suffer through reading my hubs, it is your voluntary punishment - some people only scan and leave a comment how great I am, how can you go wrong with it?
4) Techniques to use to make sure I will never forget you:
1) make me angry;
2) provoke me;
3) talk non-sense;
4) do silly things;
5) talk about subjects that make our people jump out of their pants (sex talk goes, it does not have to be autobiographical or graphical - a lot of people have no imagination and only use examples from their own limited experiences.) I on the other hand have unlimited experience. 42 is not the limit, it is just the number.
6) better yet, talk about things you know nothing about (yes, I know it is counter-intuitive, but works like a charm).
7) remember my name and number.
All you have to know about me:
1) I am weird;
2) I am insane;
3) I am unforgettable;
4) I love dancing;
5) I love music;
6) I love languages and drag words from all over into my speech and writing;
7) I don't like to make sense;
8) I am out of balance:
9) are you still listening? then you already qualify.
"Guarda che luna, guarda che mare"? is a very beautiful piece. Thank you for that. You make me realize that having my back turned to music was a big mistake. 'The will yoou marry me' video is priceless. We may have watched two soouls being scared forever. Yet laugh out loud funny.
There is so much going on in your comment section on this Hub, you have stirred the Hub pot, with amazing results.
"I cannot pull away from Capricorn A. for many reasons" I understand this, but a fortress would be nice. Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.
Augustine:
Re: Epigramman's Cult.
First of all, it was YOUR idea. Colin did not approve. Not yet. Not to my knowledge.
You boys can take whatever positions you want. I dislike management of any kind.
I am against all cults in general and this one in particular. I find them unhealthy.
I am not joining the cult and especially count me out of your HAREM. I don't qualify for it anyways.
But with all honesty, when did I offer food and beverage?
You were talking about some Petting Zoo that Colin has.
And even then you excluded me, which was very wise - I can bite. I do. I guess you keep forgetting I am a Bloody Scorpio and if one man should be aware it is Colin. It is not really his fault, it is all in the Stars!!! Even the city I live in was called the BULL - El Toro.
You don't want to see a Bullfight - because I am not a Bull and you know who usually loses? Not a matador/a.
I don't want that position either.
I'd rather have...
Food and beverage, artitstic director pay the same. Your right, you offered artistic director. Harem? It will fill itself. Cult has such a strong stigma. Maybe should change it to a social club instead. You could be the dance instructor, making sure that partner leds correctly or face severe punishment, possibly get dropped.
What is a good job for a Scorpio? Professional stinger?
Oh, I wish. Professional singer. Actually, it is Capricorn A.'s dream - he had a band in Mexico and he sings nicely.
He is the first person whose singing I don't mind. In my childhood, every time I visited my friend Sasha (a boy, Taurus #1, Corrida, ouch, untimely death of a relationship!!!), his parents asked him to play an accordion for me - it was torture for both of us. I could never say "No!!!" and everybody thought "Svetlana is such a nice girl". I was not.
I am thinking about becoming an English teacher - but I am so impatient and intolerant.
I am "I want to know everything!" and I want everybody move with me with the same speed, otherwise I fly solo...
I don't want to drop anyone. Being with me is punishment enough.
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From the conversation on FB:
- Great! I finished my first level Tango - but let me tell you something about sexy - I don't feel it is sexy at all - I am too busy with maintaining my balance at the moment and steps - but there is one move when a woman draws her leg knee up brushing against her partner leg in the direction of the groin - I am afraid that while I am learning - there are going to be victims! and it is even worse when I hit men in the face in Salsa - not intentionally and not too often, of course, but I always feel so terrible...
- hahaha, ...ur too funny
- It is funny, but true - wait until you are in that position! I tried to demonstrate it to a guy who did not dance Tango and all he did - covered his .... "treasure" and said "Don't Tango Me!"
So, Tango, can be the ultimate Punishment for bad leading or not ducking! Training for improving reaction time!!!
Mike: I am so glad you are enjoying the music.
Did I stir the pot?
The article has been featured, amazingly enough, but as I said, it is only of interest to those who know Augustine or me or both.
What do you mean by "a fortress would be nice"?
I don't want games. He does. When I am available, he loses interest. When I put up resistance - he has to win. Just like a child. When he is angry, he feels alive or is it his "Mexican culture"?
Mujeres. Women.
You have no choice but either to love them or leave them.
"I am thinking about becoming an English teacher....."
To me, that is the single most lucid thought in this entire piece. A true 'moment of clarity'. From you. About you. For you.
"...but I am so impatient and intolerant".
And that is exactly why you should do it. Patience and tolerance are not the methodology of great teachers. Does your dance teacher let you just move in step around the dance floor, while congratulating you for 'trying your best'? I doubt it. Moving in step isn't dancing.
And, as you ably demonstrate every time you write, communicating is more than just knowing the words. Who would settle for learning how to speak English, when they could instead learn how to make it sing?
English, taught from a dance teacher's perspective, would be a joy for both teacher and pupil. Taught with a Russian accent? There aren’t enough ‘f’ words to describe how magic that could be.
No kidding.
Hello. The music was excellent. The choregraphed video in Spanish with the dancers was cleverly done.
Glad to hear this Hub was ‘featured’ it gets additional exposure. The comment regarding the ‘fortress’ in relationships is a place that you can duck into for safety, refuge purposes. Sorry to be vague. (Though I am consistantly vague.)
The “love them or leave them” are the best choices. Most often they leave me. Historically speaking.
Thank you, WOL, you are very supportive.
I have "a pupil" - Capricorn Armando - in seven months he improved and he is a terrible case -
I speak very fast and most of the time refuse to slow down. I tell this Mexican bunch to relax and let it just go into their heads on its own - if I will be adjusting my speech, they will never learn. But they are nice boys...
What my dance teacher does? I did not have private lessons - I have aptitude, that it is the only reason for my "success" on the dance floor. Also, I try dancing with good partners (the same idea, I adjust to them, to their skill and their speed) - I am a good follower (it is very important), but my musicality if off - I rush, go ahead of the music. I need a good teacher myself.
But I agree, I like inspired teachers - I don't need to be spoon-fed, I need someone who can motivate and guide and criticize, "sugarfeeding" is not required.
I have improved writing on HP. I have aptitude for languages as well. I can make people laugh - I am very animated - you cannot see that.
I teach creativity. Oh, I wish...
Mike, I am glad you liked the music, I am afraid that most readers skip it which devalues the whole thing.
Raffaella Carra is Italian and a lot of songs have at least two versions - Italian and Spanish. In the 80s I had her tape and I believe it was in Italian - "Que Dolor!" was one of my favourite songs then. (It is about a woman whose husband brings women home when she is not around). What else is new?
Raffaella Carra is a very famous figure with a lot of talents, she started out as a dancer.
The tango I also love - it has both versions as well.
I have my fortress/prison - I stayed home today even though it would have been better for my sanity to go out. And maybe dance.
"Love them or leave them" I can accept, too. When it is time to leave, I will leave. I am quite clear on that point. Love is not enough.
I am about to release the dialogue that I mentioned in this hub ... I hope you guys will like it.
Mike:
I forgot to mention - we are the best writers on HP, we are constantly featured. Augustine's "Narcissus" and other articles, Nellieanna's, TL's, Epigramman's and yours...
If I forgot to mention anyone, it is only because it is hard to keep everything in mind - they all in different categories.
Wow! I know I've been away for awhile and I have not been participating in my beloved Hubville, but holy crap I feel like I just stumbled into Crazy-Ville, what the heck is going on??
Maggie-May:
Thank you for your visit. I know that you are friends with Augustine, but I don't know much else about you so I cannot answer your question.
The comment section might constitute a collection of hubs on its own, but all the conversations are between my readers and me. When I say my readers, it does not mean that I own them, it means that they know me sufficiently.
You don't have to know anything about me, it is quite enough to know Augustine for you to read and enjoy or not enjoy this piece. I keep in mind the principle of one of my favourite writers, Eich Maria Remarque:
It is not verbatim, but the idea. "When the work is complete, it does not require any explanations. Readers can take it anyway they want."
Another writer whose work was a great influence on me, Victor Pelevin, seems to follow the same rule. He does not give interviews and does not explain what was written and why and what it all means.
I don't have their talents, but I agree with this view.
I do give "interviews", but it seems that my comments section is more of a club of friends.
You are welcome to join it at any time, the only requirement is you have to suffer reading my writings and they are rather unconventional.
I hope you enjoyed at least this one.
Thank you again for your visit.
An escape plan is needed from your fortress/prison. Whether through the light step of dance, or soaring on the wings of the music you love, find time to fly. This is advice I can give, but not take. Your Hub is a magnificent creation.
“Love them and leave them”, is harsh, but it is a reality.
You assemble a fine list of writer’s in your second comment. Thanks for including me in that list.
.....I think we must all agree on one thing - that Miss Svetlana hosts the best hub parties around .....
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Thank you, Mike. I don't want sound as if I am complaining. Writing or rather composing or creating these collages make me happy - I don't notice time.
There are two definitions of happiness I can accept:
1) To be happy is to be understood.
1) Doing what you love and loving what you do (not exactly the same).
I find this hub creation process very educational. I learn a lot.
I wanted to finish these two hubs together, but now I agree with you, I need a plan.
To love is to accept "as is" and I like it - it is a decision. You accept a person until there is a deal-breaker. Then it is time to leave. But complaining and grumbling... The control is always in your hands. Nobody can make you anything.
"You make me sad. You make me happy. You make me angry. You are putting words in my mouth."
I do nothing of the kind. You are letting yourself being angry or happy. You break your own heart. As if it is breakable. It is when need is mistaken for love.
Being featured does not necessarily means more exposure or brings traffic. To be featured, the rating of the article must be at least 80. The articles that have a combination of different capsules have a higher chance of being featured. But the other important criterion is the reaction - the more comments, the higher is the probability of being chosen.
The least important component is .... CONTENT.
That is why after my star article "Am I Beautiful?" I did not get any more readers than I have now. Followers, yes, but not readers. I think I am consistent and I am improving. And, yes, all of us (you, TL, AAZ, Epi, Nellieanna, Sunnie Day) are featured all the time.
The only friend whom I did not notice in that section is Mr. Happy. It is not his content - it is his formatting. I do believe that his content needs more exposure.
I read his latest "thoughts" and I was wondering, is it really true, that the situation in the USA is so bad? That people live in tents? I know you mentioned it, too, but it takes time for this information to sink in.
This is his article if you are curious:
http://mrhappy.hubpages.com/hub/On-Failed-Systems-
Thank you again for your support.
All this "happy" talk ... I had to return.
Before I forget, you asked if I have met Augustine I think. I have not.
Thank you very much for promoting my blogs - very kind of you. Indeed I have not been featured I don't think. Although, even if I were, it would not be a guarantee that I would notice.
What does "formatting" mean? And once again, thank you for the very nice words. I appreciate it!
I answered on my blog about the issue of homelessness ... in the States. Well, I didn't comment much but I put a link for a great blog though (photos and all, do read it if you get a chance - it is not that long).
All the very best Amiga.
I think you have once before pointed me to a featured Hub of mckbirdbks. If it is a benefit, it is a small benefit. I don’t no where to look for featured Hubs. So it is a small secret.
I just read Mr. Happy’s Hub that you recommended. Interesting, I see the same dissenters show up at his Hubs spouting their corporate rantings. The United States has entered a Depression, the powers that be just refuse to speak the word. The tent cities grow. Housing sales are at 50 year lows. The banks have loaned so much money (earning as it was just called) that their books are trash. Well, don’t get me started....
Colin:
I hate to be a party-pooper, but I refuse to take any number "ones". First of all, my number is always 42.
But, the most important point is that you tend to over-praise. Everyone. I have mentioned it before - it is not about who is the best, we are all the best according to your classification. We are not best or second-best or third-best, we are different and we are friends.
I simply enjoy the company of my friends and hope that they enjoy my work, even though I remain convinced that reading me is not unlike torture. My articles are too long.
As Mike (Miguel Alvarez) said:
"You demand attention! Your work cannot be scanned."
Damn right.
And did you see what Mr. Happy say about me topping CN Tower?
It is priceless:
"luckily, I do not live down-town, the CN Tower would hurt ... please leave the giant dildo where it is, Kallini."
Colin, please don't forget, that as far as pain in the ass goes, there is no more inconvenient sign as Scorpio. I am unyielding and antagonistic and I torture with tolerance.
I am against!!! I try to remain true to myself and speak my mind. Is there anyone worse than me? No. Augustine might be close, but I think I can top it. Easily.
Colin, I know you mean well, but I am over-sensitive to over-praise. Not not only I am a Scorpio, but as if it was not enough, I am a Dog in Chinese Horoscope. I cannot take anything that is not true. And what it is not true rubs me the wrong way, but I let it slide until the lightning goes off. Ka-boom! I know that this is very immature to take it until I can take it no longer - but I have not learned my lessons well enough. Not yet. So, if this seems like an explosion - maybe it is.
I cannot be the best and I don't want to be best. I am against competition, ranks and etc.
I did not see any single comment mentioning it to you. No single soul would say what I say. Everybody plays along - maybe it is a great game, but I fail to see the point.
In short, "mutual admiration societies" are not for me. No wonder I tend to keep "flying solo".
My apologies, Colin, I know that our relationship might seem "sweet and innocent" on the surface, but I have been with Tauruses for far too long, not to know when it all eventually leads - "Bullfight". Bulls are not to be provoked, but neither are matadors.
Sorry, Colin, I know are a great character, "sweet and innocent", but I had to say what I think. All my work is about "creativity" and "self-creation". Not about being the best. Does it even exist? The best?
Haha Mr. Mckbirdbks, "same dissenters" ... that is hilarious. Mr. Will is a good man, he just has a lot of hate in his heart (from his past I think), that's all. I wish someone would teach him to meditate, it would benefit him.
Thank you for reading my blog though. And yes, we are in a depression and we have been in one for while. I hear people talking about a "double-dip recession" and I wanna die laughing. Where do they come-up with these bloody terms? What is this, Seinfeld?
The capitalistic/corporate system is crumbling and those at the top are pretending it's just a "bump in the road". The United States Empire is on the collapse but why is it so unbelievable? Every Empire crumbled when it expanded too much: Egyptian, Roman, etc.
The time is here. I just wish that people will understand. We did it to ourselves.
All the best.
Svetlana, you may chose the accolades you wish to accept, but it's important to note that Colin praised you on you ability to draw talent out of woodwork. He is self deprecating, and holds others in high esteem to himself. He didn't praise the hub directly, but recognized your unique style. A style that is sweet to some, bitter to others.
Scorpios can be hell. We see that. However, I hope you don't stunt Colin's enthusiasm for offering unwavering praise and support for hubber's he follow's, even you. I know you demand objectivity, and will accept nothing but the truth. However, Colin is different. He's creative style is different, and his support is unwavering. He is one of the most supportive individuals you could hope to find. If you wish to throw lightning, maybe it would be more appropriate in a personal message? Just a thought...
"Mike, I am glad you liked the music, I am afraid that most readers skip it which devalues the whole thing." - Honestly, I often miss things that are more than words.
I think I have some sort of fetish with words: I love words, I look at each one and love every letter of it. I love letters too. So, my mind I think blocks-out everything else as advertisement (which are usually very boring and misleading) or extra stuff. If it isn't words, it isn't anything - that's kind of how my brain works. I am trying to change that. I listened to your videos on this one but then, I missed the poll. I was bound to miss something but thanks to your comment I went back and looked for it ... I blamed it all on my insanity thinking I was the only one to do so but I was wrong once again: there are more insane people out there besides myself.
Okay, I will probably be back here a few times - it seems to be the trend.
How is this blog not at 100? I guess that will come tomorrow or the day after ... I am still working on my patience ... what a drag ...
Mr. Happy:
I don't know how important it is for anyone to be featured, but I wanted to let people know - it is there.
I did not know about that section until "Am I Beautiful?" article's traffic skyrocketed - 100 views per day. It has about 2,000 viewings as of now. I thought "What the hell? Where does it come from?"
So, I checked. Now, if I see a spike in traffic, I check occasionally. Or if a comment comes from someone I don't know. You might agree that once we establish our "base", we have trouble reading what our friends publish and don't go search for extra material/trouble. I do check other articles sometimes, but not that often. Sometimes I stumble on something that sends me to a fury and I "respond"! But more often than not, I don't pay attention to anything that is beyond my circle.
I would not say that I was promoting you, Mr. Happy, I was introducing you. I believe that Augustine, Mckbirdbks, you and I share similar views and interests. Therefore it made sense to mention your name. I know that your work does not have that exposure.
I have not said anything that I do not think - I want my words to have weight. We have known each other for almost eight months, I know you have a good heart and a good sense of humour and a lot to share.
Formatting:
I know that you don't pay attention to it. Formatting is the same as formatting in Word or Excel or any program. It has to do with presentation. I do believe that beautiful pictures makes the same material more attractive. Music is up to you, but I like it.
Sometimes, music clips can be skipped, but sometimes they are crucial - like in the next hub "Autobiography in 42 chapters." Skip all music, but the last clip - it has the message and final touch. Without it - the article is as good as castrated. Good for a harem, but as I said I am not good candidate for harems.
To best format an article on HP, you might split your text in several text capsules, use links, even if no one ever will check them. But it is completely up to you. Besides, I believe you are not the one to succumb to peer pressure.
Mike:
Checking whether your article is featured or not is not that much of a mystery.
I left you explanations on your hub:
http://mckbirdbks.hubpages.com/hub/IShouldHaveDied
But the easiest way to remember is to check the category in which your work/article is published. If it is featured, it will appear in the same category.
You can always see it at the top of the page:
All Topics
Books, Literature, and Writing
Commercial and Creative Writing
Unsung Heroes - Readers. FROM YYZ TO AAZ
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"Don't get me started." - it is up to you whether you want to talk about it or not, and I respect your choice, but I find the topic interesting. Maybe because my life is too quiet at the moment. I have escaped the Soviet nightmare. Or so I thought.
Mr. Happy & Mike:
Is the United States Empire really collapsing?
One empire you forgot to mention: Russian/Soviet (that makes two, actually).
I don't know who did what to whom. I was born in the best country in the world. I have been told so and I felt so lucky even though I have not seen any other country. Then I grew up and the best country turned out to be somewhat entirely different.
Things always change...
The United States is not really collapsing Kallini. It is just turning on the side to sleep a little. It's tired. I mean, it is understandable ... Over two hundred years of wars would tire the best of us. And I did not forget the Soviet Empire ... how could I, I was born in it? It was hiding in the "etc." word.
Hi kallini, sorry to intrude into your comments, but this is for maggie-may, (should she return..)
"I have not been participating in my beloved Hubville, but holy crap I feel like I just stumbled into Crazy-Ville, what the heck is going on??"
Unless I missed the irony (if so, apologies), I'd have to say that it's surely more polite, (mature..?) on reading something which doesn't reach you, to simply move on. Why the need to criticise that which you don't understand?
This 'proprietorial' need to judge, and to make others conform, seems to be somewhat endemic at HP, (eg; "my beloved Hubville").
I feel pretty strongly about that, so much so that it was the topic of my first hub.
Interestingly, it's been my most successful, and has drawn the greatest number of comments, so I'm not alone.
As far as I'm concerned, in written expression, there's no wrong. No right. Just different.
If you'd like to read the argument against criticising the work of other Hubbers, because it doesn't ring your own personal chimes, it's here;
http://writeronline.hubpages.com/hub/What-Is-A-Hub
It's not in the same elegantly interpretive style as the writing of most of the people who populate kallini's comments sections.
So it's very easy to understand.
But heartfelt nonetheless.
Cheers
Your link does not work Mr. Writeronline. I will look for it through your profile.
Augustine & Colin:
I did NOT mean to say "Colin is bad, I am good."
We are all unique and we all different. We are all as average as it gets - I don't see geniuses among us. We all have the same amount of creativity and the same amount of judgement. We all have our unique creative styles.
What I am against is "group-think." The conventions. Conformity.
I did not want to hurt anyone's feelings. I am saying it hurts me a lot and makes me bleed. I don't think that is the goal that Colin is trying to achieve.
My honesty requires courage. I am willing to call fire on myself or what the exact expression when someone calls the attention to himself on the battlefield and gets killed so the rest of the unit survives?
She is bad. Ok, I am bad. With that I can live, makes me more real.
I can accept everything. Tell me, Svetlana, I have no time to read. I am sorry this topic does not interest me. The moment when Mr. Happy and I said to each other said we don't do tit for tat reading, he made me happy.
I don't want to think that anyone reads my work because he has to. There is nothing that I would hate more.
Yes, I have strong emotions, but I'd rather have my strong emotions than be emotionally dead.
I cannot take it. It drives me insane. I tried to say it so many times - I am not the greatest, it goes over the top. Colin is not listening.
When I was trying to drive some point with my ex in a nice and calm manner, he did not take me seriously until I poured a coffee-maker carafe full of water over his head.
It is not the same situation and not the same message -
simply put
Colin, please don't do it to me.
You can do it to everybody else because it seems to work, but if you want to support me, please don't.
I agree Colin's praise is art-work on its own. But there is not a trace of me in there.
I cannot control anyone. I can ask. I did.
The rest?
I knew you would disagree and disapprove and reprimand. Fair enough. It does not mean that Colin is not a great personality. He is different. So am I.
I am doing this with respect and I am asking for the same.
CN Tower is not my symbol. My symbol is calm water one moment and tsunami the next. I am so sorry.
Haha, Kallini - apologize for nothing here - no reason. You are who you are, it's a "take it of leave" it situation. No half-way point allowed and let's not try, let's just be.
How's that? Cheers! : )
Mr. Happy:
I don't like to hurt other people's feelings. So I tend to take it until I cannot take it any longer. And then I go off like a grenade. Nothing to be proud of.
I love your honesty (join the club: Augustine has a streak of honesty, too).
There is no big surprise that "readers" don't read, but scan or browse and skip video clips. Especially, video clips - they take time to watch - that makes the whole process longer and less likely to happen.
But scanning my hubs does not work for one reason - my writing is a mountainous road and the speed is 120 km/hour - either you pay attention or get smashed against the rock.
When I used "Trouble Ahead" as my sign - I meant it. I mean a lot of things that I say, only they do not make sense until there is proof.
"You are such a good girl."
"Who told you?"
I love words, too, but you know that.
Insanity is fine, the first vote was mine and I think I am number one on that.
This article will never reach 100 standing for the simple reason - it will not generate enough traffic (from different sources.)
But take it or leave it is exactly what Mckbirdbks and I were talking about.
Mujeres. Love them or leave them.
Oh Mr. Happy. I just read your Hub dicussed earlier. The one where you 'Tolerated' the "same dissenters". Did we all show up at the Hub with hangovers today? This has been a tough comment section.
Svetlana, I went and checked out the Hub where you explained 'featured' information to me. Thanks again for your help.
I used the wrong word regarding Dolores Marina. I put provocative, but the meaning I was going for was evocative. It evoked a feeling, a sense of adventure. I will be much more careful in my use of words here.
America has lost it's shine. We went from "the richest country in the world" to the most unruley group of pirates on the planet. It is actually a common method used by the moneyed group, they make easy money loans, then another then another, then pretty soon they own you. This has happen to every country in Africa, IMF shows up sets the rules sets the level of poverty on the people. The bankers are now in Europe figuring out the austerity programs to control the people, and the joke is the political class is spending the borrowed money to advance themselves. The same strategy has has been used here in the U.S. and now austerity is coming our way.
Muiere is a derogative term for women in my language. I refrain from using it. What does it mean in Spanish?
Tough is good Mr. Mckbirdbks. There are lessons we must learn (or we can go extinct). Standing-up against greed, corruption and selfishness is the task at hand now.
Cheers!
Dear Writeronline:
1) you are not intruding.
2) I don't know Maggie May. All I know is she is a friend of Augustine.
3) I did not understand her comment either. Did it mean:
3.1) I did not like it?
3.2) I did like it?
3.3) You are insane!
All three are fine by me.
4) You have the right and freedom to express your opinion and I welcome it. I don't want to be the only knight errant around here. It gets tiring after a while.
Here it seems, Mr. Happy, you and me share those same tendencies.
I can feel your indignation and emotion. I feel that we indeed have a lot in common. And that is the best that I can hope for to get from HubPages. Real friendships.
5) But since I don't know Maggie, I have to thank her for two things that are positive:
5.1) she is the only one from the "groom's family" - there are no other readers who follow Augustine who came.
5.2) her comment gave me an opportunity to know you from a different side and I will definitely pay a visit to your hub (I will do it tomorrow, today I will finish dealing with comments and fall off to bed).
Thank you very much for your visit, your attention and your comment.
Mike & Mr. Happy:
1) the short note to Mr. Happy
mujer - is simply a woman, nothing more, it is not a derogatory word. If you want one, I will let you know, but I don't think you are the type to devour bad words.
If you listen to the song "Que dolor!" - the word "mujer" is in the refrain. The same in "Bandolero". It is such a basic word.
When you say : Mujeres, you just say "Women." (who can understand them?) Not I.
2) Mike and Mr. Happy.
I think countries and politics are not that different from each other because there are certain rules: psychology and sociology. If there is way to get profit, some people will do it. I don't think there were truly fair societies so far. Every country goes through cycles and rises and falls and eventually declines. Whether we are watching the sunset of the USA or not, I don't know - maybe it will take a while.
kallini,hi, thanks for your intention to visit my hub.
Mr Happy took a look and reported that the link doesn't work. But, I can't get it to.(I'm sure it's not me, but....) anyway, it's easily found via my profile page.
When you read the piece, please take the time to read the comments; I feel that much of what adds value and interest to a hub can often be found below the line, where the comments are - certainly so in this case.
Will do - you almost made it - 42 minutes ago.
I actually went there - then my computer started harassing me with the messages - "your battery is dying" - I don't know how it could possible die when my laptop is plugged in 24/7. The battery committed suicide long time ago.
So, I will wrap up today and I am off to bed. I will get back to you tomorrow - I am not quite sure - what is the time difference between Toronto and you?
We are five hours behind London, England.
Someone made me a present - I don't actually like Russian songs, but today it seems to suit the mood.
Maybe because it is about loneliness. Words are not important.
Maybe you'll like it, too. If not, no harm done.
Thank you for your visit again.
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Sunnie Day Level 8 Commenter 9 months ago
Good Morning
One thing is for sure..we can never get bored with Augustine, Epi, Mck, and Ian on board..Their comments always bring a good laugh, smile, or What the???
I loved the way you brought this hub together sharing the conversations..your thoughts..I love you honesty and no fear of saying what you think..that makes you very real and I love it..Great hub to read this morning..I find I always read twice incase I miss something..Fun hub with much heart..Have a great day my friend...Thinking of Daniel this week at school..so far so good with Xavier..he calls his physical education teacher coach..he likes him alot..does not like his teacher..says she is mean..makes him stay in his seat.lol
Take care,
Sunnie