Hi friends,

Finally! I should do this post before, but honesty I was too lazy and didn't know what to write here about. Well, I was captured and in some point overwhelmed with some personal problems, seems like I've brought a lot with me from Russia - una maleta grande!!!  And now trying to get rid off all these bad things, well, little by little... But let's leave it. I'm too tired and would like to be positive. And maybe to start from the new page in my life. My new life on the island.

Didn't I tell you how I dreamt to live here for years, and it's not a wonder that I enjoy here everything from a little dry 'typical' bush on the hill to the wonderful ocean and other beautiful sights, people, life style, Spanish language, music, food and stuff. I've changed my mind a lot since I live here. Not so long time, but enough for some big changes. I'm enjoying this wonderful 'home' feeling, even though I'm going through many problems now, and not sure how many I will need to overcome... But let's hope for better. Some things make me upset, and on one side I'm depressed, but next - I go out, just watching clouds and sunset, watching around, breathing the canary air I am so greedy for - and srart to feel much better, and I feel how I am grateful to our God for making my dream to come true. The dream of all my life - to live near the ocean. And I can't believe I am here, and at the same time I remember my feelings of 2004... I guess I am too emotional now... and little bit lonely with my love for the island. Because to my husband it goes another way... But well, I'm sure he will love it too. (Am I trite?) At least my son shares my feelings. My ever best friend!

To speak about casual life, we have many things to take care of. First, we need to attend Spanish language courses, next - to search through the job offers for the foreigners. Recently I had another invitation of part-time job, but the problem is that I don't have a 'permiso de trabajo'. And it can take some years to get it... But at least I see that I have a little chance here Am I positive?! Yes I am. Because if I will not, I can become crazy (in medical way). As I said before, too much of personal stuff to bear.

Today we had a great time in Tegueste, it was my first holiday here, with traditional 'paella', music, lots of 'tenerifeños' around, so I was just happy... It's pity that my friend couldn't come with us, but I know she was busy with important things and hope next time we'll spend some holiday together!

I loved to be with canarians, so positive people, and the atmosphere was great - a quiet rest, kind relation to anyone, great aura... I've never felt the same in Russia except of the pivate home parties or staying with friends. And yes, I've never been a patriot, LOL. I'm a bad, bad girl, I know.   Different thoughts are visiting me since I am here, and the most of them are about the comparison, and usually I just can't compare... If to say it in a childish way - the life here is so much better than in my native country... But well, some people don't think so. I guess I was rised like an immigrant. Because since I was 7 or 8 I started to dream of moving to another country. Of course, in real, I understand - there are many problems in the way, and hope I'll be strong enough to solve them.

And yes, the big news - I changed my opinion about Tenerife 'South' and 'North'. I think that the North part is so much better!!! Not just because it's more greener and cool, but because it's more traditional, more beautiful like I see it. I've almost lost my heart beats of the beauty I saw today while passing La Laguna and entering in Tegueste.

And one thing about people and the holiday - I'm not sure if I am right,but I see it's more like in 'Latin America' the whole thing, the spirit. Not like in this 'big land' Spain. Nah... I don't like spaniards who are too proud of being a "peninsula spaniard". I have a neighbor from peninsula, he came like 2 weeks ago and didn't say even 'hola'. And I knew one from Asturia  who has a holiday house here  - he's also 'too proud of himself'. One ex-friend in Madrid who called Canary Islands a 'countryside' and so on.... I don't like this arrogance... So many great and talented people were born on Canarias, Baleares and so on. 

I'm sad that Tenerife lost to Real Madrid. I usally stand for Real, but when someone's playing against Tenerife - I am for Tenerife.

I hope I'll keep writing here! Just in the case not to forget my poor English.

Best wishes, hugs and kisses to all my friends!

As I promised, I'm posting some pictures of the sunset sky taken far from my city Voronezh. Actually, not so far 40 km to the North. But the air is so fresh there and the sights are so beautiful. The place to feel yourself free and close to the nature.

Hi friends,

I'm sorry for so long time without saying a word here. I think that I have a very busy period in my life, but well, mostly the cares are nice and I like them. But some are boring, you know, lots of work at home, and sometimes I am late with many things, like now, when I have a mountain of clothes to iron. When the weather is so nice and warm it's really hard to stay at home and do the things like cleaning or washings and so on... So I don't know, dear friends, how you live in Spain and other warm places where the weather is mostly fine?!

Being honesty, my wish #1 these days is staying on court as long as it's possible. I enjoy my trainings and try to come in a better physical condition. Though, you know, with my love for sweets and candies, and yes, ICE CREAM, it's really hard to be in a good shape. (Should I change the title of my blog? Dulce? jejeje) But I try. I even found a DVD by Cindy Crowford which is really helpful if to follow it every day, or at least once in 2 days!

Now I'm waiting for Roland Garros 2009 to start! I hope Rafa will reach the finals, and I want him to bite the main throphy of this championship for the fifth time!!! Muchissima suerte Rafa! Also I wish all the best to Ferru, I hope he'll play well this time and not going upset anymore, like after Condo de Godo in Barcelona. (Estoy enamorada de Ferru, pero no diga a mi marido!!! jejejeje )

Well, it's late here, time to sleep. Or to iron?!

Muchos besos y un abrazo!