Ovaj vikend provela sam sa obitelji, odlučili smo malo pobjeći na snijeg. Prvi puta od kad pišem blog nisam sa sobom ponijela računalo jer sam željela svo vrijeme posvetiti samo obitelji. Nadam se da mi nećete zamjeriti što vas nisam komentirala, čitala… brzo ću ja to nadoknaditi, ne brinite.

This weekend I spent with my family, we have decided to escape in the mountains covered with snow. For the first time since I write this blog, I haven’t brought my computer with me because I wanted to devote myself completely to my family. I hope you will not blame me for not commenting or reading your comments… I will make it up to you soon, don’t worry.

Ponekad svima nama treba mala promjena, mir, tišina, isključen telefon i vrijeme samo za sebe i ljude koje voliš. Svi mi cijeli tjedan bezglavo jurimo rastrgani između posla i hrpe obaveza koje su sastavni dio našeg života. I tek kad se približi kraj tjedna primjećujemo kako dani prebrzo prolaze pored nas, kako nam izmiču. Sve se mijenja pa tako i vrijeme, a vrijeme je naša riječ za prolaznost, onako kako ju mi opažamo, na sebi, u sebi i oko sebe.

Sometimes we all need a small change, some peace and quiet, spending time without phones and computers, time just for ourselves and for the people we love. Throughout the week we are always busy, running heedlessly around, torn between work and loads of responsibilities which are a part of our lives. And just as the week is getting closer to its end do we really notice how fast the days go by, how they elude from us. Everything changes, and so does the time, which is our word for transience, the way we see it, the changes on ourselves, inside us and around us.

Zamislite kako bi bilo lijepo da možemo uhvatiti u ruku dane koji prolaze, čvrsto ih stisnuti i ne dati im da teku. Bilo bi to lijepo, pa makar na jedan ili možda dva dana, zar ne? Vjerojatno se sada pitate zašto sam otvorila ovu temu i nije li ona možda malo sumorna i preozbiljna za ovo predblagdansko vrijeme? Mislim da nije, jer bi onda i moj početak ovog posta bio posve drugačiji. Ovo je samo uzročno-posljedično i nadasve opušteno promišljanje o obitelji, vremenu i životu kojeg svi mi živimo na svoj način, onako kako najbolje znamo i umijemo. Odvojivši malo vremena za sebe snimila sam i nekoliko fotografija prekrasnog i idiličnog krajolika koji djeluje i više nego opuštajuće. Fotoaparat uvijek nosim sa sobom, nikad se ne zna kada će iskrsnuti neka lijepa prilika koju treba zabilježiti, uhvatiti i sačuvati od zaborava.

Imagine how nice it would be if we could catch in our hands the days that pass by us, and squeeze them tightly, not let them escape. It would be nice, a least for one or perhaps two days, wouldn’t it? You are all probably wondering why I started writing about this topic and whether it is a bit gloomy and too serious for this holiday time. I think not, because then the beginning of this post would be completely different. This is just my way of thinking about family, about time and life that we all live in our own way, as best as we possibly know. By devoting some time only to myself I shot a few photos of the beautiful and idyllic landscapes, which make me, fell relaxed. I always carry my photo camera with me, because you never know when something nice and interesting will turn up, something that is worth being recorded, captured and preserved from oblivion.

Zanima me kada ste Vi zadnji puta slušali tišinu kojom šuma diše?  I kada ste uživali u snježnim pahuljama koje padaju niz vaše lice? Ja jesam, ovaj vikend zajedno sa svojom obitelji. U miru i tišini, daleko od svih obaveza, uz dječji smijeh i radost, bijele pahulje i puno zajedničke ljubavi, proveli smo tri prekrasna dana. Polako nam se bliži Božić i vjerujem da mu se svi mi radujemo, baš kao i malo dijete koje s nestrpljenjem očekuje poklon ispod lijepo ukrašenog bora. Ovo vrijeme koje dolazi je vrijeme obitelji, zajedništva, ljubavi, topline i radosti. Uhvatite ga i vi u ruku, čvrsto ga stisnite i ne dajte mu da prođe, neka traje samo za vas i vaše voljene.

Think for a moment and tell me, when was the last time you listened to the silence of the forest? And when did you last enjoy the snowflakes falling down your face? I did, this weekend, together with my family. In peace and quiet, away from all obligations, listening to my children’s laughter and joy, catching white snowflakes and sharing a lot of love, we spent three wonderful days. As Christmas is getting closer I believe we are all looking forward to it, just like a little child who looks forward to unwrapping gifts under the beautiful decorated Christmas tree. This time that is arriving is a time of family togetherness, love, warmth and joy. Catch this time in your hand and squeeze it tightly.

Ukradite trenutak samo za sebe i svoju obitelj, uživajte u zajedništvu i lijepim trenucima. Doživite Božić baš kao onda kada ste bili malo dijete, prisjetite se lijepih trenutaka, uspomena, volite se i budite dobri prema sebi i drugima. Razmislite o simbolici Božića i zaboravite sve loše stvari, ostavite ih iza sebe i dopustite da u vaš život uđe samo mir i ljubav. Možda i ovo moje unutarnje razmišljanje potakne neke od vas da pokuša doživjeti sve ono o ćemu sam pisala, da razmisli o Božiću i onome što on uistinu simbolizira, a svi to ponekad zaboravljamo.

Do not let it pass by you so quickly, let it last forever for you and your loved ones. Steal a moment for yourself and your family, enjoy in love and good times. Experience Christmas just like when you were a child, remember all the nice moments, memories, love, your family and be kind to yourself and others. Think about the symbolism of Christmas and forget all the bad things, leave them behind you and let only love and peace enter your life. Maybe my inner reflections and my thoughts on Christmas, family and love will encourage some of you to try to experience all of this I am writing about, and to think about real meaning and symbolism of Christmas, something we all so often forget.

Best regards to you all, I hope you like this “slightly” different post and the message it brings.