Tram Blog

Siting in the tram, writing a blog can only mean one thing... That is right, my new


iPhone finally arrived a couple of days ago and I am apsolutely delighted and best of all, it is the brand new 3Gs model with all the edge technologies and new functions, it is just running clockwork!
The only reason why I couldn't dedicate much time lately to my writing is due to the fact I have none spare time whatsoever! My whole day is distributed between work and more work for the broking licence exam due in two weeks!
I am just looking forward finishing this chapter so I can again start moving on a steady pace.
Here is one picture I've taken with my new phone, just to make the post less dull and more colorfull. It is the view from the balcony in my new flat, nice huh?

Great Friends and Resolving Problems

Even thought the previous day started in a hectic manner with a great deal of frustration, unhappiness and the general impression that I made a seriously bad choice with my dwelling, as the day came to an end things started to improve. A big contribution to this is Ms Demi, who I already consider a big friend here, who took me to this big supermarket, just above my house, of which existence I didn't have the slightest clue. We made the grocery shopping together and had a great time. By the end of it, as a moving in gift, she gave me two selections of ne of the best cheeses I have ever had, an astonishing combination with the red wine I bought for the dinner party I had last night for my two Croatian friends.
The night went perfectly and they really seemed to enjoy the food I prepared. A classic Greek salad along with a plate of feta cheese and salmon, and for the main dish, spaghetti with tomatoes, anchovies, olives and capers. We accompanied all of this with two great choices of red wine, one I bought in the store and one they brought from their boat owner's wine cellar in the yacht. Both of them were of similar sort and taste so they really went perfect together. For desert, my favorite and only sweet they managed to guess, apple pie, bringing the enjoyable night to its proper end, soon after which I trembled to bed for this hectic day drained all of my energy and so, I needed to recharge my batteries.

It is just relaxation today, with a possible period dedicated to studying Insurance in the afternoon. The landlord came in to see the house, and agreed to fix every problem I noted needs his attention which gave an feeling of optimism and hope for the days ahead, and made me think that my choice was right after all.

Raining Cats and Dogs

These couple of days were just hectic and this is actually the first couple of hours I have for myself since I moved in my new home. I was just caught up in work, moving, events and all sorts of things and am really thankful its Saturday, even though it did not start as it should have.
I was awaken by heavy rain, and the realization that my house roof doesn't have a gutter around the edges and that all the water is just pouring of the rooftop on the balcony. Considering I like to have fresh air during the night, I remembered that I should probably close windows not to let water in. To late unfortunately, for water has already started getting in. Not too much, bet enough for me to get the mop and not let the wooden floor souk it up. As I went to the kitchen, I came to the realization that the balcony was over flooded, and that water started poring in the living room. Seconds passed and the whole floor of the living room was flooded with water, the bedroom as well and the rains intensity just increased. Soon water was dripping even from the living room wooden ceiling, which made me so pissed that you can't imagine it. I called the landlord and told him about the problem. He sad that he will be here, but was caught up with other problems in his other house, where apparently water over-flooded the whole surface of the house. Considering I don't pay fucking 700 Euro for that one, I really don't give a shit. Somethings need to be resolved here if I want to continue living here. I am slowly getting sick and tired of all the problems around my stay in Athens, and if things continue to be this way, will have to make drastic measures.