Shameless (USA)

When your brain is turned out, but you'd like to focus on something light and funny, you're might be searching for a new TV show. Well, that's our reality today, unfortunately. I have to admit that today we are very spoiled by the diversity of films, music, books, so we devote too much time to it. And I'm not an exception. I like TV shows, good ones, with the exceptional actors and extraordinary screenplays.

Thus, during the late evening, when I was not really in the mood, I found a show called Shameless. The name is already intriguing, I think so.. ;) Well, after 1st episode I was surprised, not only by the story, but by my positive reaction. I ain't a big fan of the shows, but this one took all my attention for a while. 

The story is about a family, which consists from: 5 kids, one-always-drunk dad, the lascivious mother, who doesn't live at home and an older sister who takes care of all of them. Certainly, that sounds like not a comedy, but Showtimes managed it. I assure you, during the viewing you will be shocked and surprised every 5 minutes. What's more, you will be laughing out loud during all seasons (except 5th maybe). 

This show can make your day ;)
P.S. There are two productions: British and American. I propose you to watch the last one.

Le Marathon du Medoc

A few weeks ago I came across a very interesting information about a wine growing region, which is located in the department of Gironde, in France. It's called Medoc. Each year thousands of people go there to participate into the world's longest running festival: The festival of Wine! Only French could think up this incredible kind of a holiday. However, each participant is dressed up in a quite untypical way and runs 42 km for 6 hours. The most unimaginable fact is that during the race they stop for a short breaks to drink up a glass of the best wine in the world. Isn't that impressive? ;) But that's not all of it. The participant are also welcome to eat during the breaks. Here's "menu":  oysters, foie gras, cheese, steak and ice-cream. Brilliant. 

Besides, the festival doesn't include only the race and wine, but also dances, fireworks and new acquaintances. 

This is a great event and I would love to go there as soon as possible. 

While I've been reading the one participant's blog, I liked one great expression, which describes the whole atmosphere of the Marathon: "It isn't about getting a good time - it's about having a good time". That sounds so obvious and simple, but I feel like it is really difficult sometimes to focus on nothing but our satisfaction from being somewhere. 

Obsession

My today's post will be a response to one request. One girl from our English class asked me to write something about degu - my pets. Most people love animals and I...adore them :) I am aware than the name degu is probably unknown for you, so I'd like to explain. 

These are the rodents which come from Peru, South America. In XIX century the Europeans used them on purpose of the laboratory experiment. Because of this inexcusable mockeries on animals they stayed in Europe till today. 

So, 3 years ago these little rodents came into  my life (by accident). With their cute faces and sincere naivety they have become a big part of my life. They can play with you even when you are 10 time taller than them, they feel you and what's the most impressive they are able to manipulate you! It's amazing. And I let them doing it, because ... who else can be so cute manipulating you? 

These little faces have the soul and intelligence, I'm deeply persuaded. I observe the profs to that every day.
Thus, I propose you to watch the film from youtube (not mine), which will show you the uniqueness of this creations.

P.S. These are actually mine ==>