Author Archives: Ariana

About Ariana

I came to USA about 20 years from former USSR. I am an American Citizen with a heavy Russian Accent. My two boys always make fun of my English. I love to write, I usually do it for me, but if you would like to stop and leave a comment it would be great! I ‘d love to share with you my American World with the hint of my Russian Personality.

Update.

Posted on March 19, 2013

Last year on this day I was celebrating my 24th wedding anniversary and planning my celebration for the upcoming year. I’m not sure if you remember but I had big plans  - we were supposed to go back to Russia…… … Continue reading →

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Renovation, day three – who is walking up there?

Posted on February 14, 2013

When my renovation project started I was promised 3 weeks of construction, What 3 weeks, I thought. Nothing. Well it’s been 3 days and I am over it….. Max and I were having a quiet dinner when we heard noises … Continue reading →

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Let the madness begin!

Posted on February 12, 2013

…… I started this morning with  apology  for being rude for the next few weeks and this is why: Major renovation! Day 1: You know what this means? This means that it is really happening and there is no way … Continue reading →

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He survived!!!!

Posted on February 11, 2013

Reblogged from Pearl's twirl: I am writing a post about my father-in-law and I am having the hardest time, not because I have nothing to say, but because no matter what I say about him it will never be enough … Continue reading →

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The apocalypse is coming – I am rhyming now.

Posted on December 12, 2012

Here is my attempt to write poetry: First is my Russian version and second is my lose English translation of the Russian version. Я оставлю этот мрачный, серый край,  Где сырость, снег, туман гуляет постоянно, Я уезжаю в южный и … Continue reading →

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It’s not really worth it.

Posted on November 28, 2012

So my hubby and I were talking about the lottery, you know the half a billion dollars lottery that is going to make somebody rich and miserable. This is what it comes down to: After taking a lump sum and … Continue reading →

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The latest situation at work.

Posted on November 27, 2012

….and just to prove to you that my glass is always half full, (see my previous post) here is the latest situation at work. Tuesday, 2 days before Thanksgiving around 4:30 p.m: Johnny: OK, good night everyone, I will see … Continue reading →

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… but Thanksgiving is coming…

My dear readers I am sorry, I know I was away for too long, I can’t even blame you if you’ve left me, but I decided to write today and let me tell you why. I am a very optimistic … Continue reading →

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Excuses, excuses……

Posted on August 8, 2012

How many of us during our school years used this excuse – I am sorry, but my dog ate my homework. I did not have a dog growing up, but I had an older brother – it was always his … Continue reading →

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What I overheard on the cruise and had to share it with you.

Posted on July 23, 2012

I normally don’t make fun of old people – I was raised to respect and to honor them, plus I know it’s just a matter of a few years until I am one of them, but this episode is just … Continue reading →

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