under one roof with The Kooks

This year has definitely been a good one to me. Well, at least music-wisely.

 Orange Warsaw Festival is another music event I've attended. And maan, it was fun!

Never been there before, but the line up was so good I couldn't miss it.

Me and my friend Peter decided to attend the second day and it was a good decision.

 The weather was a pain to be honest - it was sunny and then suddenly it started to rain.

Ella Eyre was the first to perform. I'm not a huge fun of her, but she does have a great voice I must admit.

 We've been running from one stage to another and let me tell you - it was exhausting!
 (there was a lot of stairs involved)
The Wombats were great. I love that British vibe in their songs.

 Bombay Bicycle Club were next and I'm so glad I got to see them live! Now I'm obssesed with their music.

Then we went outside again, this time to see Hurts. Their gig was bloody amazing too, but I was waiting for the next to come - my beloved The Kooks.

 Despite the fact that I didn't have the best place and I almost got killed by a drunk fangirl next to me - I had a blast! I've been a fan of their music for years and being able to hear Naive and other songs live was just great. I'll never forget it.

I've attended Orange Warsaw Festival particularly because of them to be honest. Best decision ever. (and yes, Luke Pritchard is really that handsome)

 Florence and The Machine performed next. We were kinda far away from the stage, so I couldn't see much, but it didn't matter since I heard everything perfectly. And as much as I admire Florence's voice I think that all that "jazz" around her is just a bit artificial. She was doing and saying the same things as she was the previous year in Cracow. Me and Peter were disappointed so we had left before the gig has ended.

I hope I will be able to attend OWF next year though. It's fun!

berlin trip 2015

 

I've been so busy these past two weeks that I didn't get a chance to write anything. I've put everything aside including my social life (which is probably not a good thing) and utterly devoted myself to my school assignments. Sometimes I wish I didn't pay so much attention to these stuff, but I just can't help it. Even if it affects me and my life in a bad way.

So since nothing exciting is happening I thought I'd write about my plans for early 2015 to cheer myself up.

I'm going to turn 18 on 11th of February. And I don't know how it is in your country, but here, 18th birthday means a step into adolestence and is rather greatly celebrated. As much as I'd love to spend that day with my family and friends, I have slightly different plans. Let's be honest - my perception on traditions rather differs from others so an idea of spending this exciting time in a foreign country and meeting people who can inspire me in some ways makes me super-stoked.

When I saw that Alt-J is going to perform in Berlin on the exact same day as my birthday I knew that it was meant to be. I asked my friend Jenny (whom I met last time I was in Berlin and who saved me from getting totally lost) if she would like to attend that concert with me. And in no time our tickets were on their way. It still feels like a dream - I always admired Alt-J music and now in a few months I'm going to actually hear them live. Somebody pinch me, please.

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I will be in Berlin for briefly four days, but I plan to spend them more productively than I did the last time. Besides attending Alt-J concert I don't really know what to do. I'm arriving on February 10th and I thought of visiting Sony Center in Potsdamer Platz. Seeing a panorama of Berlin in the evening would be quite an experience, wouldn't it? I also want to visit at least one museum and go for a coffee in Five Elephant as it is said to have the best coffee and cheescake in the city.

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I'm super excited because it's going to be my first trip on my own. I cannot think of anything better - just imagine: you're in a foreign city, there's so much to see and it's just you to experience all of what's to come.


Could you recommend me any cool place in Berlin? I'd really appreciate it.

 

 

a step to understanding jewish history a bit better

On Thursday me as well as my class took a trip to Warsaw. We had a pretty hectic schedule, but it all turned out to be okay and we had a great time. Firstly, we visited Powązki, which is a cementary for people who made great contribution for Poland. 

  There were a lot of people because 1st of November was around the corner. Here in Poland we don't really have anything like Halloween (but it's getting more and more popular I have to admit). Instead we visit graves of the loved ones that are not with us anymore.

Then we went to Polin - newly opened Museum of the History of Polish Jews. The building itself is really impressive. You can immediately tell that it was designed by a scandinavian designer. So neat and spacious.

The whole museum is devided into nine various parts. Every one of them is dedicated to a different aspect of Jewish history. Firstly, you go through a part called "Forest" - it tells a legend of the begining of Polish Jews.

 What I really like about this museum is its modernity. There are lots of interactive boards, games that help us to gain knowledge better.

The only con of this place in my opinion is that it has so many informations it's hard to remember everything.

Anyway, it was great to be able to go there and have opportunity to understand Jewish history and legacy a bit more. If you ever get a chance to visit this place - do it! You'll learn a lot.