tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73089302011-12-17T12:32:42.861-08:00Pulchritudinous observations, ruminations, and an occasional insight...or notChrzankanoreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-78759607695457848122007-10-15T21:37:00.000-07:002007-10-15T21:38:30.765-07:00

Being well-restedTaking my time in the morningGetting morning coffee at my local café and the friendly chat with the ownerMorning commute to work on the express bus…time for solitude and thoughtFree lunch at workChats and camaraderie with co-workersSincere appreciation from my clientsPhone chat with a dear friendA good home-cooked mealMy health and well-beingCooking meals for the weekLuxuriating

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-62719198756210811142007-09-28T23:00:00.000-07:002007-09-30T02:26:53.895-07:00

A row of houses mixed with makeshift trailers and temporary housing along an oceanfront. Dusk. Air and mood is jovial yet calm. I am asked to watch two children in one of the older more historic houses on the oceanfront. Once I step inside the house the mood darkens and the house becomes a mixture of grays, browns, and shadows. It seems immense and never ending. I can’t find the two beings I am

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1090968467804604092007-09-26T23:50:00.000-07:002007-09-27T22:53:44.447-07:00

Dear Ms. _______________,I am writing you today with the hope that you might be able to help me. My name is [Chrzanka] and I am a student Fulbrighter currently living in Warsaw. According to my contract, I am scheduled to return to the States in June 2002. However, a not so minor problem may prevent me from doing so.I am a dual citizen of both the United States and Poland. I was born in

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1164176026485462502006-11-21T22:13:00.000-08:002007-09-27T23:15:03.196-07:00

ty jestes moja mala pyrka,moj maly ziemniaczek.

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1115942626278515582005-05-12T16:55:00.000-07:002007-09-28T23:15:23.711-07:00

Everyday I work from 9:00ish (OK, it is really more like 9:20-9:30ish b/c I am always late)- 5:00ish.Monday- May 9Volunteered in the evening and got complimented on my phone style with potential clientsTuesday- May 10Took a 1-day jewelry making class (Basic Wire) and made my first braceletWednesday- May 11Volunteered in the evening and locked myself out of the clinic for about 20 minutes

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1132865020303698552005-05-11T12:43:00.000-07:002007-09-26T23:41:49.267-07:00

1) I am NOT a morning person.2) I attained feminist consciousness in the latter part of elementary school.3) Growing up I never fantasized about getting married or having a "dream wedding." This still holds true today.4) I pronounce my first name in Polish and my surname in English. My first name has Greek origins, my surname, as any humble Pole who has a surname ending with -cki will tell

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1114810085218825102005-04-29T14:25:00.000-07:002007-09-26T23:43:57.319-07:00

Watch this! Then, read this! And, then watch this spoof!

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1114808238749181892005-04-29T13:56:00.000-07:002007-09-28T23:15:01.360-07:00

Somebody HELP me! I have spent the last 5 days at work pretending to be working. I am completely and utterly unmotivated to work. On the flip side, I am completely and almost-motivated to surf the internet, write superficial e-mails, and post on this blog (but even that is a strain). I am just not about work this week.

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1114021435207642602005-04-20T10:38:00.000-07:002005-04-22T22:07:12.023-07:00

Yesterday, I had an appointment with my nurse practitioner. It was time for my annual physical (not the gynecological kind, just the regular old fashioned let's-see-how-you-are-doing-and-send-you-on-your-way-home kind). The nurse's assistant called me into the exam room and told me to put by things on a chair. As she proceeded to check my vitals (perfect blood pressure and same body weight as

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1113431357132082732005-04-13T15:28:00.000-07:002007-09-26T23:45:53.979-07:00

Let it be known that on Monday, April 11, 2005, I received notice that I was not accepted to San Francisco State University's MSW Program. Reasons given? "Each year we receive many more applications for our MSW Program than we can accept therefore, we are forced to deny admission to many qualified applicants. Ongoing budget deficits continue to make it difficult to accommodate the growing

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1112990491473904722005-04-08T13:00:00.000-07:002005-04-08T20:38:28.533-07:00

Russian scientists at the Novosibirsk Institute of Medicine claim they have found a novel treatment for overcoming all sorts of aliments ranging from mental health problems to alcoholism. This new therapy calls for about 60 whacks to the ass with a cane (but any blunt instrument would probably do). Finally! Empirical data to back up what sadomasochists, cruel mothers and fathers, violent

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1112812697229074202005-04-06T11:34:00.000-07:002005-04-07T09:51:03.210-07:00

It began as a regular day in my room with a cup of hot black coffee.Well, sure I was depressed, but I always am, some people love life, well not me.But then the choppers cametwo by two by tenannouncing Apocalypse of a different kindSo I ran out of my room, ran down the stairs,down the street, into Nathan Phillips Squarepeople, people running and horses everywhere, yeahThe pope, pope, pope, pope,

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1112812287426540982005-04-06T11:31:00.000-07:002005-04-06T11:43:47.970-07:00

I hardly have (make) the time to blog anymore, which is a terrible thing really. Blogging like journaling helps one (me . . . when I do it) put things into perspective. Although, blogging has the added benefit of keeping in touch with my friends, family, and anyone else who cares to read about my mundane goings on.That said, I wanted to inform all my readers (my, that does sound egoistic) that

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1109559100473851602005-02-27T18:22:00.000-08:002005-02-27T19:10:35.616-08:00

Popstrology is supposedly "a revolutionary method for gaining self-knowledge by examining the alignment of the pop music charts at the moment of your birth."According to this insightful new way of gaining a better understanding of oneself, I was born in the year of Rod Stewart. My birth star is Diana Ross and my birth song is "Love Hangover." What does this all mean? Ian Van Tuyl says it

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1109468465982274332005-02-26T18:00:00.000-08:002005-03-01T14:22:17.740-08:00

And, the award goes to . . .? Regardless of their merits, I have this hunch that women will get gypped again at the Oscar's this year and that the majority of the lucky winners will be white and male. Surprised? If you are, then you are not paying attention, and you need to wake up to the world. The facts* speak for themselves. . .FACT: When a woman acts as executive producer on a film, the

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1109183575694568152005-02-25T22:00:00.000-08:002005-03-01T14:18:52.053-08:00

Babcia ZosiaApril 13, 19?? - September 3, 2004Joseph Patrick FlanaganApril 25, 1976 - February 19, 2005~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~November 1968Strippedyou're beginning to float freeup through the smoke of brushfiresand incineratorsthe unleafed branches won't hold younor the radar aerialsYou're what the autumn knew would happenafter the last collapseof primary coloronce the last absolutes were torn to

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1108191220000457892005-02-20T21:00:00.000-08:002005-02-28T16:04:20.696-08:00

1. According to my mother, I was born on May 26 at 11:55 P.M. (important to her because May 26 happens to be Mother's Day in Poland). According to the doctor who signed off on my birth certificate, I was born on May 27 at 12:00 A.M. I use the May 27 date.2. I have no tattoos, but I have a design for one that I've been contemplating getting for the past 6 years. It is based on an illustration

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1090390243337509602004-07-23T18:36:00.000-07:002004-07-27T13:43:49.376-07:00

I just don't understand it. I really really don't. What is it about the Burberry's Classic Novacheck line that makes people go ga-ga for it? Tell me what compels people to fall prey and victim to such utter fashion nonsense. I mean how long has this fashion trend been festering the world over? I say, too damn long! It must stop! Wake up people! Burberry's IS DEAD! Over! Finito! Koniec tego!

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1090367836498131072004-07-20T21:25:00.000-07:002004-07-22T12:59:35.470-07:00

A couple of clarifications seem to be in order regarding a post on my blog and the name of my blog itself. There I was blissfully posting away not recognizing that certain individuals reading my blog would not understand some of the allusions I have been making so wantonly. So, lest you think me a complete snob, allow me to first clarify the title of the said post, so unpretentiously titled "When

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1090273883794974822004-07-19T14:49:00.000-07:002004-08-03T17:01:18.966-07:00

BUT you can do something about it. See, Read, Respond, Act, Do, Spread the Word: Mayday, May Day!!!!

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1089779530944790392004-07-13T21:22:00.000-07:002007-09-27T23:00:13.446-07:00

I have been as busy as a beaver working on my crafts throughout the weekend. Okay, okay, so some projects were completed a while back, like the aforementioned scarf from a few posts past, and some were works in progress, but to me it doesn't matter because crafty is as crafty does and I sure was crafty! So, as promised let me share with you the fruits o' my labor. Remember those felt pins I

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1089430975632644832004-07-09T20:42:00.000-07:002007-09-28T23:14:21.229-07:00

This is a segment I will be posting ever so often as a way of resurrecting and exploring the time I spent in Warszawa, Poland (2001-2002). This is something that I have actively avoided doing since my return to the States over 2 years ago. I am starting this project now because I find it a necessary mental exercise -- a way to help me process and digest my feelings about the entire mess and

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1089270753916807782004-07-08T00:12:00.000-07:002004-07-24T02:36:49.653-07:00

The following text was taken produced by one of those online horoscope sites. My friend, Spandexa, sent it to me and I thought that I would share it with you here. If you know me,you can make your own assessment about whether it is an accurate description of my personality. As for me, I think that the first and third paragraphs are pretty darn accurate, but the second one not so much. Feel free

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1088800442561726582004-07-02T13:33:00.000-07:002004-07-23T23:57:42.506-07:00

Out of the blue one of my best friends, S, (I have many...I am very lucky that way!) e-mailed and said that she would have Monday off and was also able to find a good deal on a ticket from LA to SF. This was wonderful news since we (Y and I) did not have much planned for the weekend outside of resting and completing our ever present chores. I went to bed delighted as could be. Before turning out

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1088632246968839112004-06-30T14:41:00.000-07:002007-09-28T23:13:38.234-07:00

With hunger in our bellies, money in our pockets, and two hours to spend delighting our gastronomic senses we headed toward Old Krakow, the only Polish restaurant in San Francisco, for some down home cooking. I agree with the rest of the critics that dine at Old Krakow, located in SF's bizarre little West Portal neighborhood. The food is good -some dishes are even great!- but way too expensive

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1088612792334063972004-06-30T09:25:00.000-07:002007-09-27T22:58:20.214-07:00

On Central Avenue in Chicago there used to be a hardware and lumber store called the Crafty Beaver. It is probably still there. My family used to drive by it on the way to and from church on Sundays, to O'Hare Airport, or to my Great Aunt Dolly's house in the suburbs. I didn't realize the juvenile associations the store's name connoted until much later in my teen years. Although, I know better

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1088546796063142442004-06-29T15:06:00.000-07:002004-07-24T02:40:20.183-07:00

Spent last night at the Lush Lounge wishing my main amico farewell. He'll be traveling to Southeast Asia for a month, which will be an entire month spent without him. Sad for me, but well-deserved by him. Wishing you many wonderful adventures, yummy food, massages on the beach, and pure relaxation. Enjoy mio carino amico! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I have been told that my paternal

Chrzankanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308930.post-1088454640182751742004-06-28T13:30:00.000-07:002007-09-27T23:14:03.728-07:00

You know the female "sluts" of the world really don't get the respect they deserve. I have felt like this for quite some time. Heck, I even wrote/published a paper on it. Even in these freewheeling and sexually open days (I live in SF, so clearly I am biased when I make this statement) the topic of women's sexualities is controversial and contentious. That is why, I read Mark Morford's article on

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