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Post by cascade dragomir™ on Jan 19, 2010 16:10:15 GMT -5
alright so i'm quite bored and it's my free period, there's absolutely nothing to do right now. though sitting by the lake is always calmare... calming, someone find some way to entertain me before i go absolutely nebun... which means crazy in romanian.
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Post by desmond castiel reed on Jan 19, 2010 20:51:10 GMT -5
It is impossible for you to be bored on a day such as today. You're down by the lake, and the weather is warm. Why not go for a swim? And Romanian, never been there. How'd you manage to end up in England?
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Post by cascade dragomir™ on Jan 19, 2010 21:04:04 GMT -5
A swim could be managed, i thought of it yet had not decided yet. Romania is quite a lovely place, you should visit some day. And I came to England to live with my grandparents, when my mother and father passed away whilst I was nine. Though I still have other family in Romania, random cousins and such, so I visit over holidays.
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Post by desmond castiel reed on Jan 19, 2010 21:06:03 GMT -5
Well I am sorry to hear of your parents deaths, but it is great that you had family willing to take you in. And I might visit when I get on vacation, didn't get the chance to one my last trip of Europe. Any places in Romania that you recommend?
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Post by cascade dragomir™ on Jan 19, 2010 21:14:44 GMT -5
It was long enough ago, the need to be sorry for the matter is no more. They died in an attempt to protect what we hold dear during the Battle at Azkaban, I honor them for that. And if you have the chance visit Brasov, it's a beautiful city with wonderful attractions like the St. Nicholas Church, which is the largest Gothic church east of Vienna. I absolutely love visiting there.
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Post by desmond castiel reed on Jan 19, 2010 21:18:02 GMT -5
Very noble way to die, I envy them in a way now. And Brasov shall definitely be at the top of my list of places to visit when I travel. Sight seeing is always very enjoyable. I've seen Spain, France and Italy, now you've talked me into Romania, I shall read up on the country more. How do you like England after leaving Romania?
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Post by cascade dragomir™ on Jan 19, 2010 21:29:10 GMT -5
Noble indeed. And I am pleased that I have influenced you to visit wonderful Romania, it really is a beautiful place to see. So many ancient cities and history, wonderful culture as well. England is a bit different of course, but enjoyable enough. It's hard at times, as English is my second language but it's easier as I get older. Though I have the distinct Romanian accent and always catch myself speaking the language without realizing I'm doing it.
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Post by desmond castiel reed on Jan 19, 2010 21:33:06 GMT -5
Yeah, English can be hard at times I suppose, but as you said it comes with age. And I bet it happens to a lot of people who have english as a second language. I must say I have never heard a Romanian accent. Does it sound more french? Or would Italian be more accurate?
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Post by cascade dragomir™ on Jan 19, 2010 21:36:00 GMT -5
My grandmother says she prefers speaking Romanian, if only to confuse the people around her. Her English is quite amazing, so I'm hoping mine will be some day as well. Though being in a school with loads of English people certainly helps. And as far as the sound of the accent, have you heard Russian accents? It sounds more like that I think.
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Post by desmond castiel reed on Jan 19, 2010 21:38:15 GMT -5
Your grandmother must have practiced a lot growing up, and a russian accent? I am afraid I have never heard one before, I have never been that far east in Europe before. would it compare to a German accent in anyway?
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Post by cascade dragomir™ on Jan 19, 2010 21:41:23 GMT -5
She found herself smitten with an English man, military man at that, at the young age of twelve when his troop was passing through. He taught her loads about the English language and she learned a lot from that. Though he died a the next year, I don't tell the story half as well as she does but it's an amazing one. Strangely, even for her first crush / love, it doesn't make my grandfather jealous. And I'd say it probably compares to a German accent, though less angry.
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Post by desmond castiel reed on Jan 19, 2010 21:45:31 GMT -5
that is a story right there. sounds like something out of a novel really. And not as angry? Ah you just made me laugh while writing this, those Germans do sound angry when speaking in English. I think I got what your accent sounds like now, definitely.
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Post by cascade dragomir™ on Jan 19, 2010 21:50:13 GMT -5
I always told my mother she should write it down, though secretly i think she has and just isn't letting us see it. And German people always sound angry when they speak, even if they're saying hello and asking how someone is. And if you ever care to hear the accent in person, I'll be happy to allow you to see what you'd be getting yourself into if you make it to Romania some day.
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Post by desmond castiel reed on Jan 19, 2010 21:54:25 GMT -5
Maybe she just wants to wait for a special occasion to show everyone else if, in fact, she does have it written down. And you are right, for everything they sound angry or annoyed. As for hearing it in person, well I am currently patrolling the grounds now so I suppose I could stop and have a chat with you.
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Post by cascade dragomir™ on Jan 19, 2010 21:58:54 GMT -5
True, she always did like to wait for the perfect moment. But it's always amazing when she does something like that, makes it worth it you know? And if you would like, for in person company sounds much more entertaining then loney letter writing with an impatient owl who would probably tap his claw to the ground if he could.
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