Today we had a building community meeting. We talked about some administrative issues and ongoing repair work, but the most surprising news was that our downstairs neighbors are moving out. They’re getting a bigger family house. But that’s not really the point. The real issue is that they never told us — they just announced […]
After the crushing of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution by Soviet troops, János Kádár was installed as the new leader of Hungary. Although he had once been associated with the revolutionaries, Kádár quickly aligned himself with the Soviet Union and began a harsh retaliation campaign to eliminate opposition and restore communist control. Between 1956 and 1961, […]
Today we visited one of my wife’s friends, who has a 5-year-old daughter. The wonderful thing is, they offered us all their newborn and toddler clothes — which is such a big help. So we drove out to Bakonycsernye to pick everything up. It was a pleasant trip, almost like a little outing rather than […]
I feel humiliated and terrible at the same time. So, I had this exam on Modern Hungarian History. The professor expects us to study an entire 600-page book—and she doesn’t specify what exactly we need to know. Nothing is outlined, nothing is highlighted. You’re just supposed to learn everything. She can ask about anything from […]
A few weeks ago, we visited some dear friends in a quiet, charming village nestled among hills and trees. We spent time catching up, collecting a few baby essentials (our little one is coming in August!), and soaking in the serenity that only a peaceful landscape can offer. It was the kind of place that […]
We have had our end-of-year school ceremony. I really wanted to enjoy it, but I had a lot of studying to do, so my attention was a bit divided. Still, I helped decorate the classrooms in the morning and went home around noon to rest for a bit before returning later. When I got back, […]
There is a countless number of creations in this world. Think about art. How many paintings and statues are out there? How many ancient building that still stand? In many cases, the identity of the creators is well-known. Think about Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaelo, Donatello or Michelangelo. Think about famous writers like John Steinbeck, William […]