I’ll be honest with you, I used to have a rather extensive exposure to the English language, having passed the CAE (Certificate of Advance in English). My family resides in London and I’ve made it a habit to visit this city at least once a year. Navigating the city on my own during these visits, asking for directions became a necessity, right? Of late, however, I’ve noticed my engagement with English has significantly waned. True, I still read documentation in English, but my opportunities for conversational practice have markedly decreased.
In December, we attended a conference in Oxford. To refamiliarise myself with English, I began maintaining a diary in it. It then occurred to me that since I’m already penning a diary, it might be worthwhile to start a blog in English as well, particularly as there’s no dearth of English speakers in this community.
The issue with my resolutions lately is that almost all of them fall by the wayside due to time constraints. Some, however, endure despite the lack of time, and there’s no other way to determine which category we’re dealing with here than to give it a try. 😉
Let me introduce myself, as many of you likely know me only as the developer of Elten.
My name is David Pieper and I am, at the moment, 24 years old. I was born in Bolszewo, a village in the northern Poland, very close to the sea. However, Yet, for the past five years, I’ve resided in Warsaw, the capital city.
Professionally, I am a programmer and also serve as the president of the Prowadnica Foundation, which assists blind individuals. Our current flagship project involves research on the application of 3D printing. My interests, aside from programming, primarily include physics (specifically astronomy and quantum physics) and literature. I graduated in piano from a music school, and while I enjoy it, it hasn’t significantly influenced my life to be honest. I’m an avid learner, keen on diverse subjects from the structure of chromosomes to the weaponry of hoplites. I dabble in writing, though I wouldn’t label it as highbrow literature. 😀
I’m a fan of Tolkien’s and Pratchett’s books, and my friends know it’s best not to broach these topics unless they’re prepared for hours-long discussions. However, I enjoy various literary genres, from fantasy to morality plays to historical novels.
That should suffice for an introduction. I’m certain I’ve omitted something vital, but naturally, I’m unaware of what that might be. 🙂
What will this blog be about? I honestly don’t know yet.
I’m considering translating, perhaps with a bit of commentary, my Polish blog posts first. They span back to my high school days when I was 16, so there’s a wide range.
They include various reflections, slices of life, and my own literary endeavours. If I manage this within a year, I’ll consider it quite an achievement, as my time for such pursuits is currently almost nonexistent.
I’ve just finished one first translation, so here’s to a great start! 🙂