Tag Archives: Children

The weird and wonderful world of Latvian names

Posted on January 25, 2014 by BerLinda

For Christmas, one of my students gave me a calendar and, I have to say, it really is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only do I now know what day it is most of the time, I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Humour, Language, Latvia, Latvian women | Tagged Changing your name, Children, Choosing your child's name, Cock, expat, humor, Humour, language, Latvia, Latvian name days, Latvian names, Latvian names and their meanings, Vagina | 164 Comments

The Latvian Invasion

Posted on August 12, 2013 by BerLinda

Today was my last day off at the summer school, so I decided to ‘treat’ myself to a little shopping spree in Birmingham. After around thirty minutes of noise, filth, fatty-fighting and chav-dodging, I began to see the error of … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Humour, Travel | Tagged Birmingham, Boobs, Children, clothes, Fitting Rooms, H&M, humor, Humour, Invasions, Latvians, Latvians in England, Personal space, shopping, Summer School | 49 Comments

When Irish (expat) eyes are smiling

Posted on April 2, 2013 by BerLinda

Well my little sojourn in Ireland has sadly come to an end. I am, once again, back in Riga and it is, once again, snowing. In an effort to prolong the holiday feeling, I thought I’d share some thoughts on … Continue reading →