The Challenge: Romanian Blogger in Exile



This is my challenge, this is the reality I face each and every day, this is the cross I have to bear…

I left Romania, young and in love, hoping and dreaming. I left behind a wonderful country with springs of magic nectar, forests of green wonders and people with hearts of gold. I left my job behind, my friends who still play their guitars at night, under the stars, in the light of a camp fire… I left my family behind, and God, how this puts me down on my knees every once in a while.

I left all behind and I lost everything. Even the dream that lead my steps on this path. And the real challenge was… to learn new words, to adapt to a new way of life: colder, with no guitars under the stars… I had to face that challenge alone. Suddenly a world faded away and another stretched in front of my eyes…

I live in a country of green forests, smooth valleys and hills rich with the treasures of Dionysus. I live by the Mosel river and I enjoy the wonders of the nature, which embrace my senses from dawn till dusk. I live here and I long for the taste of the Romanian wine, I long for my friends and their guitars, and all I have to do is dream.

This entry is my answer to the writing project started by Yvonne Russell at Grow Your Writing Business and Laura Spencer at Writing Thoughts.

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Comments

  1. A very poignant entry – sad but with a touch of hope. I look forward to reading the second part. Thanks for jloining in our Shared Answers project.

  2. Laura says:

    Thanks for this beautifully worded entry. (Can you even visit Romania?) I’m glad to have you as part of this project.

  3. Mihaela Lica says:

    The second part will follow, later on tonight. I’ll give you a taste of Romanian love, a part of my heart, a tear of hope and a prayer. :)

  4. happykitten says:

    u write so beautifully!

  5. Mihaela Lica says:

    Thank you Happykitten. :) I am happy to hear that.

  6. I understand very well your words and your feelings…but don’t stop dreaming…sky is limit…don’t forget that!!!

    Love!!!

    M.

  7. Mihaela Lica says:

    I know you do, my sweet Maria. You are almost an Italian blogger in exile…

    Wait… no! You are one. :)

  8. pearl says:

    heyyy you are awake??? :) I was gonna wait another half hour to wish you a very very happy birthday at midnight :) So if you still have some energy left, head over to my place for a peek…:) cya…

    you’ve described feelings very very beautifully here Mig… I almost went in trance myself ….

    loadsa love and hugs

    Pearl

  9. Mihaela Lica says:

    Hey Pearl. Sure I was awake, but not online :) Thank you for the rainbow. Yes, you can see it at night… Love you!

  10. I think you are doing a great job at bearing your cross. As for the wonders of Romania, they are always here for you, and deep inside your heart, I am sure! All the best to you and, again, Happy Birthday!

  11. Best Man says:

    This is the kind of post that makes you think about a lot of things that happened to you…

    Poignant is an understatement. Dreams are what we are all made off in the end.

    Nostalgia at its best… Thanks…

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