From time to time even I get surprised. This is indeed quiet difficult and I am not talking about big gifts or the wonderful feeling when I go shopping with Corcovado Jack. Shopping in Europe is often disgusting. People mostly hate me, but even while using my golden credit card the shop vendors (mostly frustrated and superficial) tend to be unfriendly. I thought this is capitalism and people have to be friendly as they wanna sell something?! But maybe this is the concept of social democrats- capitalism yes, but no fun please! Anyway shopping in most places of the world is a lot of fun and you might be able to paper over the cracks in your personal lifestyle while spending a few bucks. But back to the topic- so if shopping in Europe will not fulfill the personal needs of not been hated there is a need to hope that people might be lovely to yourself. This is indeed very difficult as I am not lovely at all and most people become just lovely, with the manner in their face "i am so sorry" if I mentioned that I am a jew.
As I said before sometimes I get really surprised by people. Last sunday morning (well around 2pm- but I had a few glasses of Cremant) the new russian cleaning lady started to do her work. I woke up went to the kitchen to pick up a glass of water and said good morning to her. She smiled at me and simply handed over a few russian candies. Wow- to be honest the taste is awful but the gesture was just amazing. She mentioned that she will head to Kazakhstan in a few weeks and will bring me some local products. Don't get me wrong- there is no need to do that for me, but I guess she is indeed just lovely to everybody.
If you wanna surprise me just ask for my bank details, send money or simply stay tuned!
