Tuesday
When
I began blogging, I had this idea that I’d become an unsolved mystery. I imagined people wondering, “Who is The
Happy Amateur? A man? A woman?
Young? Old? What is T.H.A.? Where does T.H.A. live?” And so on…
I thought it would be great if my blog had a universal appeal, if I
managed to reach out to each and every one on a very personal level, and still
remain somewhat impersonal. I soon
realized, though, that it was pretty much an impossible task. First of all, once you’re out there, no matter
how hard you try to disguise yourself, it doesn’t take much to trace you, and
find out your real name, your gender, whereabouts… Secondly, after a while I just felt like
using my real name sometimes, and I did.
Finally, having a universal appeal is, I now believe, wishful
thinking. Just like I have my
preferences, favorites, as well as things I dislike; so does everybody
else. Cannot make everyone happy, althouth I’ll keep reaching out. So,
a few things about me are no secret anymore.
My nationality is one of them. If
it’s Tuesday, it’s time for
Russian Roots
Yes,
I am Russian. I am from, and of
Russia. Russia is my heart, body, and
soul. I live far – too far – away from
Russia, and I deeply miss it. I love my homeland, and I want to pay tribute to it, and share my love. Do stop by on Tuesdays. Maybe you’ll learn something new, maybe
you’ll be inspired to explore something.
Maybe you’ll remember, recognize something, or see something
differently… The possibilities are vast,
like Russia itself.
Live for the
Love of it,
The
Happy Amateur
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