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A child working in the mines

2012-05-21T01:41:00.000-04:00

This photo inspired me and I was suddenly singing this song at my piano. I know, many of you don't deserve accusations, but many of us do. I witnessed how children were working in Pakistan and felt helpless. I wish I had done something. I also believe that change must come from within society, and I hope it will. Those of us who don't belong to the society, can contribute too; It's horrible crime

Your horse is running like a drum

2012-05-21T01:16:00.001-04:00

It's only abroad I heard about Shamil. Strange how little we learn in schools about the region we live in. One day I discovered that Carleton University had a book about the end of the defence of the Caucasus. Even though book was huge and interesting, I am sure I still don't know all the engels of this story or all about Shamil. But I was inspired by him. I guess I am fascinated by heros. My

Supporting

2012-05-20T17:35:00.000-04:00

Peace, Education, and Development in the Caucasus

To be born free

2012-05-15T15:49:00.000-04:00

I don't get philosophy behind money. Don't be alarmed, I do get what's making profit, but what is it for? Why do I have to invest my life's energy in something I don't really need in hope to get one day what I really want. What's, by the way, is anyway in nature - water and wonderful blue sky. What is the philosophy behind creating desires in people to have money? Many write songs and poems

Google email peace

2012-05-14T21:42:00.000-04:00

Since I created my first email in circa 1998, process of checking emails has evolved. In 90s I just needed to check it once a week, once a month would be OK too, but now I check my emails on a daily bases. Number of emails I receive from whole world has rapidly grown. And how long does it take to read them all everyday? It could take my whole day, but we get smarter too, right? Create

Playlist

2012-05-01T17:33:00.001-04:00

okeane by Khatia Caroline on Grooveshark

Calendar

2012-05-01T17:28:00.001-04:00

January1 - New Year7 - Christmas? - WinterludeFebruary7 - Davit's Day14 - Valentine's Day17 - St. Patrick's DayMarch8 - Women's DayApril 1 - April Fool's Day7 - KharebaMay9 - Europe Day13 - Mother's day14 - Tamar's Day21 - Victoria day21 - Defeat of the Caucasus26 - Independence day od Georgia28 - Amnesty InternationalJune1 - Open Window Day1 - St. Nino to Georgia17 - Father's dayJuly1 - Canada

Painting famous painters

2012-04-25T12:13:00.002-04:00

Last weeks I was painting work of a famous painter. Here's my version of Modigliani. I know, it feels and looks unlike original. Therefore doesn't metter what you paint, always comes across what you are saying. Painting of Khatia CarolineWatercolors

Painting Amedeo Modigliani's paintings

2012-04-22T18:32:00.001-04:00

Usually I paint because I have something to say. Nothing to say? - no painting. My drawing skills are not amazing, probably cause my main goal is not to paint well, but to communicate. Occasionally sharing ideas via drawings makes me quite happy. Today though I need to paint for a different reason, to clean my brain from all the mess of the week and relax my mind. Therefore I was looking for

Countries are built by people

2012-04-20T19:39:00.002-04:00

Ottawa, Canada Oct. 5, 2009 Published at Evolutsia.net After the August War and some major foreign policy events, many people have arrived to the conclusion that Georgians can only rely on themselves for their future. There are few who are willing to offer Georgians real help, but only a tiny minority actually undertakes discussions about what exactly can be and should be done by Georgians. Here

Your brain your universe

2012-04-12T21:45:00.001-04:00

Mercedes-Benz, imagine that :) When I started reading about brain hemispheres, I thought I would gain some practical inside. After reading 'The Brain that changes itself', few articles on the topic and having my quiz results (According to which I responded as a right brained person to 10 questions, and as a left brained person to 9 questions) I am wondering, now what? Does it explain

Sheep

2012-04-06T21:17:00.002-04:00

Photo by Ninukala

What makes you happy?

2012-04-04T12:20:00.001-04:00

Sunshine, seeing cute kids, smiling people, hearing from friends and relatives, coming across smart squirrels, reading wonderful books, listening radio one - all makes me happy. But working for a good causes makes me even happier. It is FASCINATING how much people can achieve, when they have knowledge, willingness to learn and motivation to help. At ABGEO International we, volunteers do quite

Making right decisions

2012-03-30T19:30:00.000-04:00

I love this year. It is challenging, but I love difficulties, finding solutions and fixing things. Therefore all is exiting. My year's plan is going great. neither have I concurred any country, nor have I brought democracy or prosperity, but month by month my goals are accomplished and it is exiting. By doing more than I previously targeted, I am always somehow under pressure. However I feel I

Cyclists from heaven?

2012-03-20T17:30:00.000-04:00

I can't find on my computer a photo but please imagine the new green lane markings on the streets in Ottawa's downtown. They look like islands; end as quickly as they start. I guess project of the City of Ottawa had good intentions, but I wonder, how cyclists can get on those islands? Or how they can get out of there? Are cyclists now safer than before? I like cycling and frequently

Mariam Makhniashvili's heartbreaking fate

2012-03-17T21:44:00.000-04:00

Mariam Makhniashvili Mariam Makhniashvili left Georgia and joined her parents in Canada after being separated from them for many years. Teen was exited about reunion and promising life here in Toronto. Being disappeared since September 2009, she was recently found dead under the highway bridge. All possibilities are considered as no one has any clue. But when talking about suicide police needs

Six more years with Putin

2012-03-06T16:25:00.001-05:00

Putin is elected Whether you like it or not, Russia has its new old leader - Vladimir Putin, who can rule Russia for the next six years. There are different reasons or combination of reasons why some leaders want to be in power, and no one can deny that Vladimir Putin's main motivation is accomplishment of his dear agenda. Who is concerned? Almost everyone: East and West European countries,

Great life

2012-02-21T14:43:00.000-05:00

While painting my fancy lady in 2007, I knew nothing about Daisy and now, after reading the 'Great Gatsby', I have a name for her. I made this painting to express my cynicism about artificial 'coolness', 'enjoyment of living with brands and style'. Our actions/inactions make our style and define who we are, not the shoes from Gucci Armani. We need tools and products, I am not quite Gandi, but

Making your year's plan

2012-02-14T17:00:00.002-05:00

I always create plans for the year for the case I keep surviving. To be honest, life never goes according to any master schedule, but you are not just floating on the waves when you have a goal and determination. While life is able to change settings (sometimes ironically), with your plan you still have a chance to get from A to B. After rewriting for at least 12 times, my years agenda is

Sisters

2012-01-20T12:22:00.000-05:00

Life has many layers of events, networks, peoples, ideas and more. Recently in my life occurring many acts of friendships, made me aware of how we all women are interconnected. We build a real force. Past few days I saw vividly old and also new roots building, and deepness of connections almost blow my heart. Yesterday I wrote a melody. Even though I hear perfect voices [imagine that ;)], I am

Veil politics

2011-12-15T21:47:00.000-05:00

To express his values of openness and equality Minister Jason Kenney made a decision not to allow Muslim women wearing of a niqab during Canadian citizenship ceremony. Minister was not able to provide with statistics or the numbers of those who will be affected. However, from many existing issues, surprisingly this is the one that gets Jason Kenney’s attention. When we speak about

New ikea in Ottawa

2011-12-08T08:41:00.001-05:00

I belong to those, who love ikea. True, one can find better products on the planet, but admit, ikea is creative and beautiful. What about their inspiring stores and catalogues? I enjoy ikea food as well and hope that one day they will open their ikea food chain, maybe with their small deco items also on display. Here are few photos from yesterday.

Reinstalling Windows

2011-11-04T20:09:00.000-04:00

At some point you will need to reinstall your Windows. This post hopes, but can't guarantee, to help you with the process. Before you reinstall Make sure all your files are saved on CD/DVD, USB, web or elsewhere. Photos can be uploaded to Picasa or Flickr while files can be stored on google doc. Take time to organize your files. Visit control panel and check the list of your current

Georgia at a party

2011-10-20T02:55:00.001-04:00

We talked about problems in Georgia. I do this often with my Georgian friends in hope of finding some kind of way or solution. I think I suck, but situation does too & I can't stop thinking about it. No actually people are not the problem, it's poverty, no support from government; there's neither will to build public knowledge nor probobly any real possibility to help all. Unemployment is

Well I've been down to Georgia

2011-08-31T20:14:00.000-04:00

It happens with me everywhere. I go out and sun shines for me. I need a help and someone is thinking on me. I go to a festival and they sing first song for me :) Well I've been down to Georgia I've seen the streets in the West I've driven down the 90, hell I've seen America's best I've been through the Rockies, I've seen Saskatoon I've driven down the highway 1 just hopin' that I'd see you