Time for another Pole Poll. As you probably know by now, I approach various Poles living in the UK to ask them five simple questions. If you’re Polish and living in the UK – and want to take the Pole Poll – drop me an email (and read more here):
Last week it was Sylwia’s turn to answer the questions, today let me introduce you to Magda Pilat:
1. Who are you?
I am a 28-year old property accounts manager, property consultant and the accounts tutor. Quite a lot of jobs I know but I am trying to save money to self-build a house. Two of my jobs are based in London and one in Oxford where I live. I spend a lot of time commuting (M40 and M25 feel like a second home to me!) and whinging about the London traffic and the bad drivers who don’t use the indicators. I don’t get a day off very often but if I do I just put my wellies on and walk my dog by the River Cherwell for hours. I think it’s the best way to relax. I’ve got a blog (magdanawyspie.blox.pl) but recently I have been too busy during the day and too tired in the evenings to write as much as I would like to. I help Sylwia with Bar Mleczny (barmleczny.blogspot.com), a project that aims to promote Polish culture in the UK. In the future we would also like to provide help and support to the Polish community and maybe (a big maybe) open a Milk Bar in Oxford.
2. Why are you in the UK?
I came to the UK in June 2004. London was supposed to be a short stop on my way to Spain, where I used to live for a short while. I was hoping to take the CELTA exam and become an English teacher in Mallorca. My plans changed when my fiancé decided to go back to Poland and marry someone else. I stayed in the UK, found a job, applied to the university, moved to Oxford and haven’t looked back since.
3. If I went back to Poland I would take with me…
That’s a hard question as I don’t really consider going back. If I could I would take the beautiful English countryside and the West Wittering beach. My dog and my boyfriend would have to come with me of course. I would also take my local pub, they make an amazing Sunday roast (English food can be tasty!)
4. I’ll never get used to…
It must be a bathroom sink with two taps! I truly hate them.
5. I miss…
…my Mum, her dogs, Polish food and the lakes of Powiśle. I am the ultimate lake girl!
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