This is in my neighbourhood.
This is our street. It is unrecognizable.
This is the tree I see from my balcony
Anakin Skywalker looks a bit cross. I’d be too if I had to walk in the snow. The one left behind wasn’t as lucky though.
When it snows in Athens you have to read lots of comics to spend the weekend. And that’s what my son did.
This is the shopping bag we made for the magazine I work for.
I made some spanakorizo. That’s spinach rice. You eat it with feta cheese.
I bought these new plates for 1 Euro each.
The Snow
You have to forgive the millions of boring snow photos, but you must understand my excitement. We see snow every 3 to 4 years in Athens, at least in the southern suburbs where I live. I was watching the people walking in the street with a big smile on their faces. Even my grumpy neighbours went out to play with the snow.
The computer
Well, the computer died. It was a long awaited death. I am writing this on M’s laptop. I didn’t have an internet connection for a week because I couldn’t configure the router’s settings. Finally I called the help desk and they DIDN’T help at all. I did the opposite of what they had told me to do and it worked.
The translations
I have been working for a history project since September, essentially translating from Greek to English, hundreds of interviews from people who experienced certain events that are important in modern greek history. And it ends in late February, so I have neglected everything else. Most days, all I do is translate. Sometimes it is boring, but other times, what I have to translate is moving and well written and it brings tears to my eyes.
The house
We have been looking for a house. This brings tears to my eyes too. Tears of laughter. Why do people who sell their houses believe they are selling you the key to heaven? Along with St. Peter, 2 in one?
February 19th, 2008 at 12:28 am
Wow, snow! We haven’t had any this year in Denmark, and your post makes me realize that I kinda miss it.
And that’s a lot of translations! It sounds like hard work…but wonderful that some of it is so moving.
February 19th, 2008 at 12:49 am
I’ve seen enough of the stuff, but Happy Snow-dump Aftermath to you!
Mostly I’m stuck in one position regarding the translations. Only my fingers can move to form the wondering how you do all the stuff you do. You’ve got a husband, a son, you work for a magazine, you make things, you blog, you take pictures and do translations like crazy. When do you sleep??? Or do you? Put me out of my misery and tell me your secret. Name your price.
February 19th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Kim
you haven’t had snow in Denmark! the world is going crazy. I hope you are well and warm and happy. x
missalister
hehee, there is no secret except that i don’t do all of this on the same day. For example sometimes i look after my husband and other times i neglect him and play on the computer all day. And if i was so wonderful i wouldn’t have left the translations till the last minute. I don’t sleep much though, that’s true. xx
February 19th, 2008 at 1:26 am
We’ll be house hunting this coming May, and I wouldn’t take a key to heaven or have St. Peter come with the house even if he was paying the closing costs.
February 19th, 2008 at 1:41 am
It’s definitely going crazy because over here we’ve had 21 ºC and people going to the beach while it’s snowing in Athens!
What fluffy wonderful snow
I feel terrible but I’m so envious that you’re translating that. I wish someone gave me something to translate, anything. Not in Greek obviously
I’m so glad you’re back and never say Astrology doesn’t work because Mercury is direct today and you reappeared. hehe
The bag looks great and so does the food - please come and cook for me!
February 19th, 2008 at 2:19 am
yeahh, i ate spanakoryzo today too!! No snow in Thessaloniki, crazy isn’t it?
http://thedreamerisstillasleep.blogspot.com/
February 19th, 2008 at 2:28 am
No snow here…weird!
February 19th, 2008 at 4:09 am
Your boots look nice and new still, you should see ours… we have had 70 cm just in FEBRUARY, and the winter’s not over yet. I do understand your excitement though, I just can’t share it right now. I do love your food photos and the 1 euro plate looks gorgeous…ciao and happy playing.
February 19th, 2008 at 4:26 am
Wow. Sometimes good things do come out of the blue :).
Your project sounds cool also.
February 19th, 2008 at 5:04 am
Funny, I posted winter pictures tonight as well. But I’m not nearly as cheerful as you about the snow. I especially like your road in the snow. I like pictures of (nearly) empty streets. People just get in the way, eh?
February 19th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Gorgeous snow!!!! wish you would send a little this way!
Looking for a house? well, that interests me ( i’m a realtor-rofl) . I would love to see some pics of the possibilities- I love different countries and their housing market. is the market good there? it is a disaster here, but somehow i am doing very well… yeah yeah enough about me. just email me
LOL
glad you are almost done with your big job translating and cute purse and lovely dishes! One euro each? such a steal.
February 19th, 2008 at 6:32 am
forgot to say, look how happy your son looks! that pic is frame-worthy! so cute
February 19th, 2008 at 8:42 am
You’re normal then? I guess I’m somewhat relieved, although I think you would have made a good super-hero. Maybe even have retroactively averted the Clone Wars!
February 19th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Wow, Chloe, what wonderful photos. It all looks so beautiful, hope you enjoy it all. We don’t get snow, ever, where I live, and have to drive about 3 hours to get to the mountains in Winter to ski, if we want to.
HOpe you have been keeping well. Sorry I haven’t been by for absolutely ages. I really miss reading your blog.
Have a wonderful week.
Take care, Meow xx
February 19th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Your snow photos are lovely (even coming from a jaded Canadian!).
We have ahd torrential rain here: the world is turned upside down.
I hope your son is feeling better and you are momentarily enjoying a good section of translation.
And the house hunting: so exciting when you are the buyer and so not fun to be the seller: they have to tell you theirs is the most wonderful place on Earth (but why are they selling it then?…) So you’ll have to send me photos of the potential houses: this is very exciting, Chloe!
(oh, and the bag is really lovely: I am inspired to go out and buy some fabric!).
xoxo
Cathy
February 19th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Nothing can beat a fresh white snow. It looked lovely. Did your son make a snowman?
So sorry about your computer. Do you have plans to purchase a new
one? Please don’t stay away too long.
Love your posts.
Hugs,
February 19th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Lovely pix. We have snow on the summits of our mountains in Hawaii, while it’s tropical at the beaches.
Do you have real estate agents in Greece, or do owners personally handle the sale of their houses? Most houses here are sold by agents.
February 19th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
It’s great to see snow in areas where normally you get one inch or two every 6 to 10 years…. It is the same thing here in Las Vegas. NV
February 19th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Where did you get thrse marvellous plates! I want them too! The spanakoryzo seems delicious and i’starving to death right now. I have no time do nothing else but reading for my examinations and your posts!
Be well!
February 20th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Your neighborhood looks great! I had this vision of you living at the foot of the Acropolis or something. Enjoy the snow!
February 20th, 2008 at 11:15 am
That’s where it is, then - we haven’t got any snow here… But staying in to read the whole weekend when for once there is snow? I mean, we do that here, when there’s snow for months and months… But for just one weekend I think I could handle snowmen and snowball fights
You probably already know that translators (us, that is..) have their own saint, St Jerome? And our very own day — erh, I think it’s September some time, so perhaps not too great a cause for celebration just yet… At least it’s never too late to translate
Do tell us about the house - when there is one!
February 20th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
It was amazing indeed. It got to this point in Nea Penteli:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2OTDduPcJU
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Soooooo jealous about the snow.
February 24th, 2008 at 12:16 am
I love all that you share~
I love love love YOU~
Blessings
Love to see your neighborhood and all about your life………..
I am still enjoying your music and gifts so much.
I treasure you~
thank you for your golden gift of friendship~
Love Jeanne ^j^
February 26th, 2008 at 12:33 am
I really feel for you about the translation project. I ‘m having an exhausting experience of translating some articles about archaeology. At least you enjoyed the snow! Your pictures are great!
xxx
March 1st, 2008 at 11:46 am
Because if you do not praise your house, it will fall on you.