So, as I warned, there’s been a pause in the blog. On the day of the mini-corporate event, I naturally indulged in shashlik (well, to hell with the diet — it was delicious, after all). We’ll start our diet in the New Year (haha, a great excuse for myself). On the bright side, my workouts remain intact and unaffected 💪
I just realized I had written about that day in a previous post. Well, it’s too late to remove it now. Besides, the shashlik was so delicious it deserves to be immortalized twice on the World Wide Web 🥩😋
The next day — Saturday — is practically a blur. It was as if Parkinson’s had taken over completely. I’ll have to dedicate a separate post to it since it’s become my closest companion; curse it.
Sunday turned out to be the inglorious day of an inglorious bastard — overeating and drinking all in one go. In my defense (just kidding, there is no defense), there was a reason: one of my best friends came over and brought the most amazing homemade liqueur from the “RODICHY” restaurant in Zhashkiv — those who have been there will understand how good it is. He also ordered food from the complex next to us (looots of food) and even paid for it 😂. Meanwhile, my roommate, Zhenya, didn’t know about the order and cooked extra potatoes and shashlik. And two friends who were supposed to join us didn’t show up. So, it was up to us to bravely and shamelessly tackle the mountain of food over multiple rounds. As for the alcohol — not much was consumed, and I wasn’t even drunk.

My Pets

I should post about my dogs and cats — they’re incredibly naughty. Every time no one’s looking, they wreak havoc, destroying the entire territory.

Another Try Saving Old Friend

From the New Year, I’ll add another goal — pulling my childhood friend out of the pit he’s been stuck in, refusing to lift his beaten head. I’ll wake him up tomorrow morning, and we’ll train together. He once said that everywhere he looks, there’s nothing but emptiness. But to see anything, you must first step out of the darkness into the light of day.
Oh, by the way, I went cycling in the forest. I’ve resumed my rides with my dog to tire her out so she can rest peacefully afterward.

Monday was uneventful — I ate quite a lot, drank a beer (just because I felt like it), and spent the day working on my project. I’ll talk about it later and might even upload it for review. The business plan is 37 pages long, and I’ve just begun. It’s a good thing the WWW saves and remembers everything.

Some Thoughts About Parents…

A moment of reflection. Why do many people blame their parents for being failures in life? Parents are supposed to provide a roof over your head, food on the table, and the opportunity to get an education. After you finish school, you’re free to move in any direction. If parents can afford to provide paid education — excellent; if not — you must rely on your efforts within your budgetary constraints. Cars, houses, and other luxuries are not something children should expect by default. These are purely based on the capabilities and desires of the parents. If they can provide them — excellent. If not — even better.
If we take the concepts of “must” and “obligated” regarding parents, we essentially refer to law. In that case, let’s open the Civil Code and see children’s obligations toward their parents. Likewise, children are obligated to support their parents once they grow up. Therefore, if you demand something from your parents, be kind enough to give something in return. People justify their failures by blaming their parents, claiming they can’t succeed or be good parents themselves because their parents failed to raise them properly. Parents often sacrificed sleep and gave their last resources to secure our future. Let’s acknowledge this and say thanks to them. I’m not considering isolated cases where parents misbehaved toward their children, as those situations exist. But my talk is about the average, everyday parents.

…And About My Parents

I’ll share my opinion about my childhood. It was perfect. My brother and I were surrounded by love from our parents, who gave us everything they had. In fact, they still do so to this day. I couldn’t have wished for a better childhood because everything I wanted, I had. I could entirely focus on my studies and self-development, while everything I needed for life was provided by my parents. I always feel protected by you and have someone to turn to. Thank you, my dear ones.

Since my grandfather will be in the next photo, it’s worth mentioning him. He is a role model for any man — determined, unbreakable, someone who doesn’t give in. He’s incorruptible, with a will to win and a passion for life. He’s also endlessly patient. He never raised his voice at my brother or me. His life is an example of how men’s lives should be lived.