My Story
Take a tour through my personal stories, experiences and thoughts.
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Harrachov – Heading for the Hills
“Zlato, I did something stupid,” I start. “Tell me,” Alex tries to hold back laughter. “I’ve accidentally reserved a non-refundable weekend stay in Harrachov, in mountains… So I guess we’re going?…” …Two months later, we’re counting the hours and minutes till we leave Prague. While…
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The Project that Helped me Cope with Addictions
Being a smoker in Prague became really annoying when the smoking ban finally hit us in May 2017. “Do I actually have to go outside for every single cigarette?” “They can’t seriously expect me to smoke outside of Lucerna… or Vagon!” Hours flew by while…
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The Horror of Asking for Help
What are some of the most challenging things you had to do in your life? I find it curious that when I ask myself that question, I intuitively search for memories of some epic events that changed the world all at once… I’m sometimes stunned…
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The Fear of Being a Freak
In the culture I grew up in, discussions about mental health issues were an opportunity to point out the wall between US and THEM. Having a mental issue meant you’re a freak, you must be disturbed or weak. Not normal. Normal people know how to…
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Terror at Kino Aero – The Shockproof Film Festival
“Oh, the program for the Shockproof Film festival at Kino Aero is finally out!” S. jumps in her chair. “Cool! Let’s go see some bizarre movies. When is it?”, I ask while I take a sip of wine. S. forgets to work on hers. “It…
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Christmas Market Crawl
I slowly wake up on Saturday and realize I don’t have much time before getting together with my friends today. Who’s stupid idea was it to meet for the Christmas market crawl already at 16?, I think to myself, and then admit it could have…
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Back to the Futurum
It’s been at the back of my mind for the past two weeks, and whenever the thought emerged to the surface, my soul rejoiced. “What about 80’s/90’s at Futurum?” My friends suggested at the end of last year. I didn’t hesitate; “Count me in!” I’m…
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What Makes Us Click? – Part 3
You walk into a room and see someone new. Your brain forms the first impression in a fraction of a second; it’s shaped by biases you’ve developed since you came to existence. You can’t prevent it, but you can acknowledge it...
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What Makes Us Click? – Part 2
It was the fifth of June. I was sitting on the floor with a bottle of wine in one hand. In the other one I held my phone with Messenger open. I felt drunk, I felt down, I felt enraged. How did I get here?
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What Makes Us Click? – Part 1
Once upon a time I met a guy. He was loud and energetic and his presence was all over the bar. His personality seemed wild and out of control. I must have been out of control too when I approached him but he was friendly…
