Finally!!
The last day of this looong year. And it was quite busy!
I celebrate this day at home with my husband. I am happy that he is with me today, at home. Even though it's just the two of us, I want to give us the feeling of a holiday.
So my day started early. At 9 o'clock I drove to the farmer's market to make the last purchases - fresh vegetables, cheese, fish. The day was very nice. In the morning, the city was shrouded in fog, and as the sun rose above the roofs of the houses, the fog dissipated.
The next destination
is Boulangerie cafe. Here, I bought fresh baguette to prepare bruschetta, and had a cup of coffee with fresh pastries.
My dishes are modest and not many, but who care 😉 This is not important.
I couldn't miss Kyiv new year tree. This year, it is especially modest and small. I am not sure if it has lightening in the evening, so it's better to see it in a daylight.
And you know, it's just lovely! ❤ Decorated just with white angels and balls.
Sonia and Angel.😇
There are also balls with international flags, they are gifts from embassies.
The octagonal Christmas star on the Bell Tower of Saint Sophia Cathedral.
This character appeared here recently. It's concrete blocks that were used at the beginning of the war to block the passage, painted bright red. And a hat on top. And the inscription on the side - "Children should not see war." Actuallu, no one should... but especially childten. War has stolen their childhood.
But I have a lot to do today, so move it! The top photo of the collage with just one word АРБАЙТЕН (Arbeiten) on the wall of an old house - the world talks to me. 😀
I just returned, and electrisity was off. I wonder if they will stick to schedule today. If so, we gonna meet New Year by candlelight. 😂
But I have a gascooker, and a water, so I still can prepare festive supper. Yohoo.
And then air raid started. It was a fucking deja vu. Like it's February again, the weather, and sounds of explosions, one by one, many. I could say that I was preparing dinner to the sounds of fireworks. But it was air defense. Anyway, our guys, I mean AF, they are Gods! ❤
I celebrated NY in many eays. At friend's house, at a restaurant, at home, abroad, at the main square near New Year tree.
This year, some of my friends are "celebrating" in dugouts or in tents. Far in a cold dark fields... They are in my heart every day. I pray for them every night.
I will share one secret with you I discovered this year. It's easy to be happy, if you appreciate what you have right now. Here, today. Look forward, be motivated, let your goals to be ambitious. But appreciate what you have. So simple.
I have one biggest wish for the next year. Just imagine, the whole country, the whole nation that is distributed all over the world (temporary, hopefully) share only one wish - Victory. And peace. These two things are only possible together.
Now, I want to tell you a few words about YOU. You are in my heart on this last day of this terrible year. Because I remember and I am thankful. You helped me to go through, you supported me on my way, supported my country. May the coming year bring you peace, prosperity and the fulfillment of your dreams. Dream on and live on!
Walk away, 2022. You brought me a lot, and I learnt your lessons. I found out new things about myself, and I became stronger. Probably we have to get this experience, to know who we really are. But I will not miss you.
Love,
zirochka
