˚.⋆⁺₊☀︎⁺₊ Warsaw Trip ₊⁺☀︎₊⁺⋆.˚

 Last Wednesday, I took a solo trip to Warsaw, here are some of the moments that made it memorable.

I arrived around 9 AM and meet with a friend. We went for a sweet breakfast. It was absolutely delicious, but also very sugary!

I visited the Botanical Garden of the University of Warsaw. Even though it is early spring, I found it very delightful to see the plants start to bloom again.

I also love photographing nature, there is something calming in it. I am still learning, but here are my two best shots:

And just look at those cuties! \/

Right next to the garden there is the Royal Baths Park. I walked in through the gate and the first thing that met me was a squirrel, that came up to me, leaned agaist my leg, looked at me and ran away. I relly regret I did not bring any nuts with me.

The Park was really nice, but not something that touched me deeply. The amphitheater though looked great. It is stylizes as an ruined, ancient Greek amphitheater. I was just turning to leave when I saw a peacock on the stage. He really looked like he thought of himself as the main star, and he surely was. Absolute diva.

Then came the highlight of my trip - the National Museum. I chose two galleries - Ancient Art and 19th Century Art. Trust me when i tell you that I walked through th Gallery of Ancient Art like a child, absolutely stunned to see all those things in real life. From old, everyday use things, through sculptures from Ancient Rome and Stones with Cuniform writing to a real mummy!

The Galler of 19th Century Art was fabulous! I mostly went there, because lately I was interested in women's clothing from the Romantic period, so I wanted so see some original paintings from that time. I also saw a painting of Adam Mickiewicz (national poet in Poland) and few paintings from Jan Matejko, including The Battle of Grunwald, which is a huge work (it is 4 meters tall and 10 meters wide).

Portrait of Adam Mickiewicz on the Ayu-Dag Cliff
by Walenty Wańkowicz

Battle of Grunwald
by Jan Matejko
Source: Wikipedia.org

I took quite a lot of pictures of women's clothing, but I will write another post about it when I will know more on the topic.

Embroiderer

by Georg Friedrich Kersting

I bought a few postcards to hang on my wall and a notebook from the National Museum, but you will see it in one of the next posts.

On Thursday I went to Theater Collegium Nobilium to see six short operas based on Fables for Robots by Stanisław Lem. It was actually just two stories each one repeated three times, but directed by different people. It was a very interesting experience to see the same stories said in different ways in completely different visions.

When I was going back to my hometown I bought myself a Starbucks coffee, a trdition of mine when I go to Warsaw. And I said goodbye to the capital of Poland.

Hope you have a delightful day ⋆˙⟡

「 ✦April To Be Read List✦ 」

Hello!

I hope you are well and you have a great day so far.

I wanted to share with you my April To Be Read List ♡

Here are four books I chose for this month and why:

1. The Secret History by Donna Tartt

Source: Allegro.pl

Absolute classic for the Dark Academia. It all actually started from this book, so I really want to read it to kind of go back to roots of the aesthetic.

Also I am planning to write a post on the history of Dark Academia, so this book feels like a must-read.

2. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Source: Amazon.com

I heard that this book is not too dense, which is why I think it would fit the April/Spring time best.

I must admit I have not heard much about this book, but I am glad. I can explore it fully on my own.

3. The Art of War by Sun Tzu

Source: BookBeat.com

The only non-fiction book for this month. I have wanted to read it for a long time, especially because it connects with my studies. 

I am particularly interested in philosophical works from outside Europe, because we usually learn about European philosophy, but especially Asia has really rich and interesting perspectives.

4. Emma by Jane Austen

Source: kobo.com

I loved Pride and Prejudice, so I have big hopes for this novel. I also heard many positive reviews about it, and I am really excited to read it. 

This time I will try not to spoil the ending for myself by reading the last sentence of the book, like I did in Pride and Prejudice (¬_¬")

I will write a review of all of those books, so be sure to check the blog often!

What is your To Be Read List for April? Let me know!

Have a delightful day ⋆✴︎˚｡⋆

⋆˖⁺‧₊☽Review of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen☾₊‧⁺˖⋆

I just finished reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, a novel published in 1813.

It is a classic Regency novel and a novel of manners, beautifully portraying the world of 19th century Britain and its nuances.

In the story, we follow the life and struggles of Elizabeth Bennet, the second oldest child in the Bennet family. We follow her life and romantic entanglements with quite a few adorators.

I loved this novel, I read it with batet breath. I waited for next events with such childish delight.

The emotions are so well written that I felt all of them - anger, sadness, envy, happiness, delight and longing.

The charachters were deep and well developed, though I did not always understand their choices, but I believe it is because I am just not very familiar with the 19th century social convencions. They feel belivable, and different from one another, I liked some and disliked others, which is a great sign of well made variety and character design.

The plot was quite typical for old novels, very slow at the beggining, which can feel a little boring, but necessary to pull the reader inside the world of the novel. Further into the book the plot became very engaging and well paced.

I absolutely adore the 19th century style of writing. It is so flowy and light. All the courtesies and expressions are incredible. 

Even though it is a romance it touches some important themes, such as conflicts between social statuses, material differences, social expectations and stigma and women's and men's roles.

I also loved how the author included letters written between characters, it adds a personal dimension to the story and helped me understand the chraters better.

I believe it is a book perfect for young women, or for anyone wanting to read a light romance or dive into social rules in 19th century Britain.

Have you read Pride and Prejudice? How did you like it? Let me know!

Have a delightful day!

ㅤ ׅ 𝄂𝄚𝅦𝄚𝄞𝅄ㅤClassical pieces that feel like Spring

Spring is such a wonderful time. Everything is waking up to life. The world is becoming effervescent.

It is a perfect time to shake off that winter somberity and anticipate Summer still far away.

In this post I would love to share some of my favourite Spring music pieces that feel perfect during walks in the park or studying by warm sunlight.

1. Spring by Antonio Vivaldi

Of course, this piece had to appear on this list. Vivaldi captured the idea of Spring through music so perfectly. Even when I listen to this piece in different seasons I can feel that fresh Spring breeze, the lively air, hear the birds, see the first flowers in my mind. Absolute masterpiece.

2. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major by Johann Sebastian Bach

This piece feels like a snowdrop growing through snow. The world is still frozen, yet this flower slowly fights its way up to be the first sign of upcoming Spring. I love how when I listen to it, I feel that tiny struggle in every plant, that will to bloom again.

3. Badinerie by Johann Sebastian Bach

Bach again, but this piece is full of life. It is Spring in full bloom, mature and thriving, taking up the world faster and faster. It is that boom of colours, scents and sounds. Everything is flourishing and the Summer is closer than we think. The days get warmer and longer. We finally put our coats away, and get excited for the hot days ahead.

4. Sweet Sensation by Vanczesko

Contemporary piece, not so classical, but it feels like Spring. Perfect for walks by a small river. It has a feeling of melting snow and the water flowing everywhere. Also evokes the memories of the first warm rainy days, not yet the summer ones.

5. Jeszcze Marcinie by Anonymous Author

A Renaissance piece from Poland. It starts slowly, a beautiful pavana. It evokes that calmness of Spring when it finally develops fully. Yet the second, fast part shows the lively side of it, the continuing bloom and fight. This piece was made to dance and I think it connects with Spring perfectly, because we see the lively dance of Mother Nature.

Let me know how you feel about Spring and what music feels like it 𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋♡🪶

Have a delightful day!