Guess what's the best New Year's Resoution?

For all you guys up there, who think there is nothing like fulfilled New Year's Resolution, I've got a surprise! - there are plenty and not because someone set them up for some kind of easy-peasies, but because they actually though their resolutions through!!!

So if you still wonder, what's the best New Year's resolution, here are some hints and tips (all worked on me so far!) :)

1) First, take one that concerns your professional side of life -be realistic, while remaining optimistic. :) Mine worked brilliantly - Like most of you, guys, I always wanted to engage myself into something new, a new idea, business or project.

Thanks to my friends, I manged to fulfill all of these criteria. BagIt Poland, is an eco bag business set up by three of 'my boys' from Rzeszów. They now produce and sell 100% eco bags from cotton and jute and I am proud to be helping them to develop that business.

Big opening of BagIt Poland - Rzeszów 2010

at the RemaDays 2010 fairs - BagIt Poland's offer of eco bags

It does not have to involve much of your time daily, but something like that will sure give you a lot of satisfaction and....one fulfilled Resoution!

2) The second one could represent your private area of life. Think of your hobby, beloved sport or something you simply like to do in a free time. Now, this is a good one and guaranteed to be fulfilled!!

Mine was to keep up with a dose of sport in my busy schedule. And, I know you think - "I promised to do that to myself like million times now", but take a good direction here. You need to get fun from it, right?!

So, now, together with Mario, we are scheduling our first ski trip this year (in sunny Italy), then there is swimming pool once a week and fitness classes (that one starts from this Tuesday). And finally, my passion and big love - dance!!!

After more than 2 years of not dancing two times (or more) a week, I will finally be able to do that again! Whoa!!! :) It's thanks to Resovia Saltans' ensemble anniversary, which is due to Novemeber this year. So we are going to practice once a month! Maybe, it's not insanely much, but at least I feel like I fulfilled my another New Year's resolution! :)

Resovia Saltans during one of the performences (Mazur dance)

So, there you go...there are just two New Year's Resolutions, that are achievable by simply anybody. And if you need another one, just for the end, take that one:

SPEND AT LEAST TWO OURS A DAY WITH THOSE YOU LOVE AND AT LEAST 1 HOUR ALONE, JUST BY YOURSELF...after all - there needs to be balance in everything!

Happy New Resolutions!
:)
Yours, Marta
xxx

The Never-Ending Adventure of Dancing Polish Dances

11 October 2008, Debica, Poland - a fantastic, colorful event is going to happen - 30th Anniversary Concert of Igloopolanie - Polish Folklore Ensemble. For some ,this is the time to appreciate Polish tradition and culture, for me it's the time when in the flashes of lights, I'll be standing at the backstage with my fellow colleagues from Igloopolanie and, almot eating my nails, I will be waiting for the very moment, where the first sounds of Mazur from Straszny Dwor Opera will flow....

30th Anniversary of Igloopolanie

There are various different adventures in one's life - either we explore the world of knowledge and academics, traveling , career or millions of others... for me dancing has always been as will always be a never-ending adventure....

These are the national and regional typical Polish dances that have possessed my heart so badly, that even a thought of possible leaving them, makes me want to cry. What is, then so magical about Polish folklore dances? Overwhelming, passionate and rhythmic music?, the variety of either delicate, nearly-walking or dynamic and bouncy steps? or are they the costumes full of colour, lively and brightfull?

You can't really say - it's every of those elements partly and as a whole. Once you see it, you'll love straight ahead....

Just to mention our Polish national dances: Kujawiak, Oberek, Mazur, Krakowiak, Polonez...they are so different, unpredictable and unique, yet in their centre there is Polish tradition, harmonious moves and figures all wrapped in a heart-lifting music you cannot forget.

Click here to watch video with Kujawiak and Oberek

Resovia Saltans and Igloopolanie try to cultivate those beautiful traditions and I was blessed to be a dancer of both ensembles for long time. They will teach you how to dance there - that is for sure! But you cannot find anywhere is the atmosphere of friendship, unforgetable concerts and tournees and the passion those people - young dancers - have for dancing.

My love to Polish national and regional will never end - that's definite!
Have you ever had a passion strong like that?

For more information on Igloopolanie and Resovia Saltans please click here:

• Igloopolanie
• Resovia Saltans

If you are in Poland on 11 October, maybe in Krakow (Cracov) or somewhere down South East of Poland, visit us during the event! You are most welcome!