When it's enough?

Hello!

First, let me wish you a Happy New Year!!!!!!! I hope that this year will be the one with all the good stuff =).

I have a question for all of you. When do you think is enough to let someone be unprofessional, disrespectful and act totally creepy?

Right now I'm in situation where I'm in position where I'll either ignore until that person realize that NO means NO and that when you are in work environment it's not polite to use toilet and not close the door, use kitchen utensils after toilet and not wash their hands. The list can go on and on. Or punch that person with a desk, chair, something heavy and lose my job because of that.

The person that I'm talking about is younger than me and for a couple of weeks I'm not feeling comfortable working along side with that person. For example, yesterday he asked me if he can hug me and I said no but he hugged me and after a minute he told me and I quote: "I'm obsessed with how you smell.".

There's a couple of things that I could write that he did or said that creeped me out but this was what really put me in position where I almost throat punch him. Usually I would deal with that kind of momma's boy/creepy behavior instantly but this is work and that guy is as far as I can see a "Holy cow" and well protected.

I really don't know how to act, what to do or say (and be polite and professional) that I didn't already. I'm really tired of that kind of behaviour but I'm scared to say something to big people above me in chain and risk losing my job because I really can't afford that.

If you have any advice please let me know.

Thanks for reading.

Till next time,

XOXO,

Love,

Me =)

Story time (and a girl looking for a guy)

NOTE: This is a true story! =)

Once upon a time (like yesterday - Nov 23rd) there was a girl and she was a single girl walking home after long day at work. And it was Monday. She was really tired and sleepy and all she wanted to do was to come home, shower, put PJ's on and relax with a good book that she started to read night before. So she was walking and trying to figure out how to deal with a lot of things on her to-do list (and of course she was listening to a really good song that was on repeat on her phone) when out of nowhere a guy runs in front of her and stop her.

"Do you speak english?"- he asked her and she said yes because she does, after all she works for international company and most of her conversations are in english. He that explains to her why he stopped her and ask her her name. She told him, and asked him his name. "It's Tom. Like Tom & Jerry."- was his answer. They chatted for a little while and then he went his way and she went her way.

After couple of minutes she realized that in her trying not to fall asleep on her feet (he wasn't boring, she was just tired and sleepy) she forgot to ask him his number or to even ask if he was interested to meet her again while he was in her hometown.

She got home and immediately sent messages to her friends that she trusted the most. One in Zagreb, one in Germany and one in USA. Every girl was from different period of her life but every single one was by her side when she needed a friend. All three girls asked her about him and all she could tell them was this: "He's cute and hot. He got a smile that sent my brain to vacation. He got blue eyes. His name is Tom and he's from UK. And he likes old buildings or roofs in Zagreb."

One friend told her to try and google him, but she didn't have enough information to find him. Second friend told her to try and go the same way home in the same time as that day and maybe he would be there. Third friend told her that if it was meant to be she would find him or he would find her again.

Since the google option wasn't even an option due to lack of information. She tried the second option and walked the same way home at the same time as the day before and nothing happened. She decided to write this blog post and maybe someone out there who knows him would read this and tell him about it.

So if by any chance you know this Tom that was or still is in Zagreb this week and that has a blue eyes and that lives somewhere in the UK. Could you please let him know that I would like to get to know him better. And that he shocked me that Monday evening and left me speechless.


I'm ending this story with a song that I got link from one special person. It's a beautiful song...

I did it!

But don't just pray for Paris, pray for world without fear, for world where our children could live in peace and security. World where differences are normal and where that same differences enrich and complement each and every one of us. Pray for us as humanity to not let evil and fear stop us from living a full life. Pray for those who fight against these lunatics for our peace and security. Pray for belief in better tomorrow.

And now let me tell you about my week.

On Monday I got back to work after a week of being put on bed rest because of my right knee. Let me tell you a little about that. So almost three years ago I had a knee reconstruction on my left knee and my ortho surgeon told me: "I'm giving you a year to two years for your right knee.". Almost three years later my right knee is in mess. 

My patella is dancing around like she's on drugs, my ligaments are so f-ed up that is not even funny and stability on my right leg is lacking. So right now I'm waiting for MRI (appointment is next week) and than should know if there's gonna be a visit to hospital for surgery or not. Either way I'm prepared for everything.

After 18 years I made a switch from Nike to Adidas (some of my friends are still in shock). 

My new babies =)

My friend sent me two book from US. 

Currently reading the right one - Seriously... I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres. 

And can't wait to start on American sniper by Chris Kyle. Love the movie with Bradly Cooper as Chris Kyle. Watched it a few times and of course DVD release was on my B-day in USA (and that's when I bought it).

Bought myself a new bag that I had my eyes on for a while and got it on 50% off. Here's the little picture of bag (it's not my pic but from the site).

This week was in Zagreb 38th International Book and Teaching appliance Fair. Went with my BF and bought a book for me (of course) from Croatian columnist. His column runs by name "His side of story", and book got name after one very popular column that actually was the first column that I read by him; name of the book is "To you" or in Croatian "Tebi". Usually I don't buy those kind of books but in these case I made an exception because this guy is male version of me and I felt that I need to give my support. 

My friend would tell: "Cut the bullshit missy. He is so your type." :)

So if by any chance Dean Pelić ever read this, Hi!

Uh, yes, I also bought for my sis M a book about anatomy and all that stuff because she's going to be a physiotherapist (she's going to graduate next year). 

And a little planner (or women planner as it's known in Croatia). 

For those who like me love sweet I have a little recommendation:

So this Friday I finally did something that was on my wish list for eleven years. First my parents wouldn't let me do it. Then when I turn 18 things got messed up and finally this year I did it and I'm so proud and happy. 

I got myself a tattoo. 

"Si vis amari, ama!" or "If you wish to be loved, love."

Since it's Sunday and I cooked lunch for fam, I'm going to relax for the rest of the day.

Till next time.

XOXO

Love,

Me

Confused

So yesterday I got for the first time in I don't even know how long a shock to my system. You know... that shock when you look into someone else's eyes and felt that kick. The feeling like your body is there but you are miles away. Well, after that someone left my office I felt like my brain took vacation, my concentration left the building and I was left all alone to try and get the rest of the work hours done. I got contracts to translate, calls to make, bills to pay and a lot of other stuff to do but my brain didn't want to cooperate.

Finally, later that evening my friend and I met and went for a coffee and talk (we didn't saw each other for a long time). I told her about the guy and how I acted like complete "don't have a word" and how I'm totally confused because I didn't felt like that for over 9 years. After our coffee I took a walk home and think about everything that happened. Then I dreamed him and I was really pissed when my alarm woke me at 7am.

I decided to send him a message and ask him out. After little banter with my two really great (could say BFs) friends I finally got enough courage and send that message. Got answer when I got home around 7pm. He's happily married (joke is he didn't have the ring day before, bcs if he had one there's no way in hell that I would send him that message) but he doesn't wear a ring.

It's ok. It's fine. I'm glad. But please, for the rest of us that don't read minds if you are married wear that goddamn ring so that we don't put our hopes up and don't step on your wife's toes when we ask you out.

Why not wear ring? When I was engaged that ring was my shield against unwonted attention. That ring had very special meaning to me. And one day when I get married I'll wear that ring and be proud that I have it. I didn't express myself right but right now I'm confused as hell and I'm trying to find a reason why not to wear your wedding band/ring whatever you call it.

that's all from me today. till next time when I'll be reunited with my brain and concentration.

XOXO,

Love,

Anna

Catching up

wow...

Long time no write =)

Since it would be almost a month from my last post (don't count the one with sexy men list) I felt a need to catch up with you about what's happened in my life since then.

So, let's start.

In these past month I had a good days, great days and days when I felt the need to scream bloody murder or cry my eyes out. I kicked out of my life a couple of people that I lost trust in and I can't say that I'm sad about it. I dealt with stupid people that have nothing better to do with their lives than to mess with mine.

Couple of months ago I started to put my trust in someone and thought that with a little time maybe there could be something worth putting my heart into. I knew him for a long time, really long time and we kind of got in something that had a potential to maybe be something more one day but... There's always that BUT no matter how hard you fight to avoid it.

In April or May (don't remember exactly when) he moved from here to London for work and I was really happy for him because that job is a huge opportunity for him and his career. He came to Zagreb when he could and we talked almost every day via WhatsApp, e-mails, Skype and phone calls. I knew he wanted something more than I could give him and I told him that if he find someone over there that I'm really cool with that and just to let me know about it and I'll be always there for him because he was with me when I had a rough time in the beginning of this year and I love and respect him as a good friend.

He told me that he'll wait for me and give me time to sort my demons and be ready to be with someone in a committed relationship. But (here comes that famous but) one day I was talking with him and he accidentally spilled in our conversation that there's someone that he kind of dates for a month and a half (the catch is that in that time he was in Zagreb for a long weekend with me). I got really mad not because he met someone but because he didn't told me about her when that was the only thing that I asked.

I told him that I need time to stop being mad at him and to let me cool my jets. He didn't let me have my time. He called me every day after I got off work and talked with me. Couple days later he told me that he ended with her because she told him to stop talking with me and end our friendship. We both don't deal good with ultimatums. Week or so later he put one of those on me. To be officially with him because he loves me and he ended whatever he had with that girl and he don't want to wait for me anymore or...

I hung up and we didn't talk anymore since then. He told his sister (she is my friend) that he don 't know how to fix things with me but he doesn't want to call me because he's scared that I won't talk with him. I put that whole situation on the sideline and wait for him to decide what he wants. Because I no longer trust him to be with him but I still don't want to lose him as a friend and he knows that.

Work is good and I hope it'll stay that way and only get better. There are days when I just want to do everything on my list and go home as soon as possible but then there's days when I don't want to go home. I have amazing boss and I'm so happy to have that good man as a boss. What will be awesome is to have another girl in the office closer to my age. Right now it's me and two boys younger then me and our boss when he's in Zagreb. Boys are cool and everything but they are boys and sometimes I feel like I'm their mother. But I can't complain, I had much worse and this is a fairy tale in comparison with my last job.

I learned couple of new life lessons and realized that everything happens with a great reason and someday Karma will sort everything out. I'm happy with how my life is right now. I catch myself daydreaming but if it's meant to be it'll happen on their own time, no need for me to rush it. I'm a little nostalgic at the time but I'm blaming it on hormones (aunt Flow's in town, I know TMI, but I don't care) and I'm sticking with my story. And I'm enjoying knowing that there's noting wrong with being who I am, because there's people who finds my version of me a whole lot attractive. HA!!! Suck it, jerk!!!

LOL

well, I hope that you guys are happy, healthy and in love. it doesn't have to be with someone. right now i'm in love with a bag that i found in store (just waitin' for paycheck next month and it's goin' to be love story), i'm in love with a great song that i listen  every day in the office and i'm in love with life.

Also, today my BF celebrates her 25th B-day so shout out to my bestie (she has her own beauty blog, here's a link: sura-dance and make up lover (it's on croatian)). Happy B-day, doll. Love ya!!!

XOXO,

Love,

Anna

Top Sexiest Men ;)

Descriptions aren't necessary, right? Just enjoy... 

Chris Evans

Chris Pine

Jason Statham

Bradley Cooper

Liam Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth 

Jamie Dornan

Jai Courtney

Charlie Hunnam

Theo James

Chris Pratt

Tom Hardy

Robert Downey Jr.

Colin Kaepernick

Adam Lavine

Channing Tatum

Matt Bomer

Sam Hunt

Tim McGraw

Luke Bryan

Matt Shadows

David Beckham

Nick Bateman 

XOXO
A

Wish do come true...

... for those who wish hard enough and never stops believing and hoping.

So I have an huge and exciting news (well at least for me it is).

So today is Sep 12th, and three days ago I went to an job interview thinking that I'm going to end up disappointed once more but boy was I wrong. They offered me a job position in British company that have office in Zagreb. Immediately I accepted and signed contract with them. I still can't believe it and it took me a while to just come back to now and realize that everything is going to change in my life and for a good. And I couldn't be happier than I am right now.

I'm going back to college and going to get that degree if it's a last thing that I'll do. I'm going to show people that I can do much more than they thought but I'm going to work hard and study hard so that at the end of the day I can be proud of myself.

Expectations are high and I know that it's not going to be easy but everything else that comes with it is what makes everything else worth it.

Today is Saturday and my first day is on Monday so I'm going to stop writing now and come back and finish this blog post on next Saturday (Sep 19th) with my first week on this amazing opportunity that I got and I'm thankful for it.

I know that this adventure in front of me will be a bumpy and not all sunshine and rainbows but I'm
going to work hard and be the person that I know that I can be and deep down I am.

Sat, Sep 12th 2015

So my first week is behind me and I'm really excited about future with this job. I work in a office with a two guys and boss when he is in Croatia. We are going to get one new employee soon so it's going to be very interesting. Office is amazing with a balcony and a beautiful view. My two colleagues are cool and there's always laughter no matter of the amount of work that we have in front of us.

Company is still establishing the Zagreb office so there is a lot of work to do. And the guy that worked there was a special kind of people that left only disaster and catastrophe behind him. Prick!!! This whole week I had to pick up pieces and fix things that he screw up big time.

But I'm not complaining and I'm definitely looking forward to new experiences and new adventures that are in front of me.

Lots of love,

Anna