Hey, guys! How is it going?
31 years ago, Ukraine declared independence and seceded from the USSR. Then there were many compromises, promises and guarantees. But what everyone tried to avoid happened anyway - the war for independence. Obviously, this is something that had to happen sooner or later, and the reason for this is our insatiable neighbor Russia.
So how is it, living in Ukraine for those, who stay here? Is my glass half empty or half full?
I used to visit farmer's market on Saturdays. And on last Saturday I noticed that there are relatively fewer people people on the streets. There were also few sellers and buyers on the market. It took me a while to guess that the reason for this is Independence Day. Due to the threat of provocations at the nuclear plant and shelling, the city's residents left for several days to safer locations.
But it would be unfair not to mention that a traditional event, which often accompanies the celebration of Independence Day, did take place. This is a parade of military equipment. Parade on the main street of the capital of Ukraine, which was dreamed of by Russian soldiers who stood around Kyiv in February and March. They were elite troops, who took with them the parade uniform. And now the entire Khreschatyk street is filled with destroyed military equipment of the occupiers. It's a brilliant idea, I think.
I captured these photos last Sunday, not today. Today, I believe that it is better to avoid such places, although I believe in our armed forces. There were an extraordinary number of people, it seemed that all the residents of the city had come here that day. I took a lot of photos, but I don't know if I'll share them.
EXHIBITION OF RUSSIAN MILITARY EQUIPMENT DESTROYED BY THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE
Independence Square, Kyiv, Ukraine. Aug, 21.
MURDERER
I was going to bake a plum cake today, and I was talking to Nick yesterday about going to the market for plums. And he said that this is a bad idea, because Russian missiles have hit our market many times. So I bought plums today from a street vendor.
When planning a trip by public transport or a visit to some establishment, we should take into account the possibility of an air alarm. At this time, the transport stops, and the visitors of the institutions must go down to the shelter or wait on the street. Sometimes you have to wait more than an hour.
Our life is waiting. For good or bad news. For the end of the war and the day when our friends and family will return.
Before I fall asleep yesterday, I thought that I don't want tomorrow morning to be like it was on February 24th. Actually, it was almost sleepless night, and today I am tired. Anyway, there are no celebration, and all big events and even work activity is cancelled because of a real threat of bombing. And looks like fears were not unfounded. Air raids all day, all around the country, and news about damages and fire.
So, my summer is almost over. I wasn't on vacation, I didn't swim in the sea, and I only wore a swimsuit once. I didn't even swim in the river, because the river was shallow and the water was cold. I traveled for 2 days, if that's what you can call a train trip to my hometown. And I have never visited a fish restaurant to taste my favorite fish this year. I was in the cinema once, and in order to be in time for the movie, I had to walk more than 5 km, because there was almost no public transport. I hope your summer was more fulfilling.
But I still find opportunity for small joys. Like celebrating the birthday of my only girlfriend at the moment.
Or a meeting with a friend who has done so much in these months for Nick and for the Ukraine in general.
And I also tasted a burger twice and ate a lot of ice cream, cookies and chocolate. 😄
Oh, I almost forgot! Nick and I have recently been officially married, after so many years together.😇 All together it took a little more than three hours, we just waited our turn, because during martial law this process changed a bit.
And Natalie finally received an offer of a hand and a heart💝, as well as a beautiful ring. Everything a young girl dreams of.💞 Now the official ceremony, church wedding and celebration should take place. Not in the same day. Pleasant chores await us. I really hope that I can make it, and that Nick can, and that my mom lives to see that day, too. Because she has been feeling worse lately.
So far so good. The 4th air raid for today, and plum cake is not yet baked, so I better be off.
Happy Independence Day of Ukraine!
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P. S. Be my guest 😉🍷🥧
