There are lots of challenges we have to face every day. Some of them are global, some seem so insignificant that you even don't consider them a challenge. But they are indespensible parts of our life. They have the power to change our attitudes, our way of life, our outlook. I'm thankful to all the challenges I had to face and I will have to accept one day. They make our life extraodinary, prevent us from swimming in tranquille waters without shocks and surprises. There's no reason to be afraid of it. But lots of people are.

I'm thankful to Fate for giving me a chance to lead the life I lead, to meet the people I have met thanks to my work. Especially my favourite student. She's aт invaluable person for my life, I guess. And one day her life, her experience (which is no doubt bigger than mine - at least 14 years) will play its role in my life. I'm willing to teach her English so that she could teach me something more valuable.



P.S. My dear Irisha, no matter how far you are now (even in that country of dollars, Hollywood and casino), I wish you the Happiest Birthday you can wish yourself. You are the person that made me laugh and enjoy a large scale of feelings and emotions for at least 16 years.
May this day reward you with all good you have brought to this world, with every sweet minute and every smile you gave to your nearest and dearest. Yours sincerely, Zhenya. xxx