Let's welcome
Darrin Riverton from "A Polish Heart" to the blog, today. Darrin, you're a successful architect,
so why did you want to go Poland?
DARRIN: I love
designing buildings, but as far as my life was concerned, I felt like I was
stuck in a rut and going through the motions. My family and friends didn't want
the same things out of life that I did, and I thought getting away might do me
some good.
Question: What
was the job opportunity presented to you in Poland?
DARRIN: They're
building the National Stadium, a 56,000 seat football (soccer) stadium and my
job is to review the plans and inspect the facility to ensure its being built
to standard.
Question: How
does Sofia fit in?
DARRIN: She's the
translator the company has assigned me, for which I'm very grateful. I've had
no exposure to Poland, it's customs, or their languages.
Question: What
about Sofia to do you find attractive?
DARRIN: She's
very patient and down-to-Earth. She has to be patient since I need to
understand how her company does business, and she doesn't put on airs. She
works hard and takes pride in her work. I admire her for that. It takes talent
to translate different languages. Not only that, she has very long, curly hair
that takes my breath away. She's a breath of fresh air.
Question: Easter
is just around the corner. Does Sofia and her family do anything different that
appeals to you?
DARRIN: Sofia's
Easter is centered around the family. They prep meals and have a Priest bless
their basket with the food. The foods they prepare are traditional; bread, ham,
eggs, butter, etc. It's a very family orientated holiday. Watching Sofia
interact with her family made me realize I want the same things.
Question: Do you
have Easter plans?
DARRIN: I had
plans, but if Sofia's family will have me, I'd love to stay in Poland.
ENJOY THIS
EXCERPT:
The train came to his stop. He walked up
the stairs and found Sofia waiting for him, her auburn highlights shining in
the sunlight. Her face glowed like a rare gem.
"Hi."
"Hi, yourself," she replied. The
warmth of her smile echoed in her voice.
Darrin fell in step beside her and pointed
to a busy market square filled with retail shops.
"So, why do you want a prepaid
phone?" she asked. Her chocolate eyes sparkled up at him.
"Well, I want something local so you
don't have to make an international call to reach me."
"Me?"
"I'd like for you to be able to call
me, and I thought it would be smart to put the construction company's number in
there as well."
"All right. " She paused. "Do
you like veal?"
"I do."
"Mama's making breaded veal chops for
dinner. She wants me to stop by the local market for a fresh loaf of bread and
vegetables. Do you like peppers and corn?"
"Yep."
"Papa also wants me to buy a bottle
of his favorite vodka so he can share it with you."
"Really?"
"Interestingly, you have his
approval."
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