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Posted by Teresa Bilovus on June 25, 2001 at 22:25:03:
In Reply to: Teresa's question posted by Lena on June 25, 2001 at 19:39:27:
: Gosh, I could not believe my eyes that such a simple question of Teresa can evoke so much insulting! Will anybody for God's sake help her and give her some reasonable advice instead of pouring dirt into each other?! I love Ukraine not less than anybody else here, but I feel ashamed for everything that happened on this disscussion board. We witnessed here our famous "khamstvo" and narrow-mindedness in its purest form. Thanks. Lena.
To All People (regardless of nationality)who have read this thread.....I am feeling quite sad that someone such as myself who has a determined passion and a lifelong vision to make some sort of difference to the lives of those in Ukraine, has caused such an uproar on this message board. Some simple, straight forward advice was all I was requesting and I say to you all that my excitment in finding a Ukrainian message board where I thought I could keep in close contact with people from my homeland, has diminished significantly.
Yes, I did have a rather loud and 'hysterical' voice at Katerina's first unnecessary message on this thread about how unfriendly Ukrainians are, but I though that I explained to Katerina why I felt this way...For someone like me who is not only loyal to her homeland, but who has spent the last three years working solidly here in Australia to open Ukraine up to western tourists, comments such as these go against all the work that I have put in. Someone reading this thread who has not been to Ukraine or does not know anything of Ukranian culture would be turned off visiting this country because of comments such as Katerina's. I'm sorry if it upsets you all that I will not stand for this.
My comments about Katerina selling her blood for the love of money stands. Whether it be in America, Australia, England or Asia - the obsession with money will never, in my heart or soul, replace the importance of family or culture - no matter how poor that family might be. Katerina is so loyal to her new American friends and the green paper stuff she has in her wallet and you all seem to accept that - why bag ME out because I have the same loyalty to Ukraine and its'culture??
I'm glad that I AM so passionate, romantic, determined, enthusiastic, and yes, even a little hysterical!...for if I wasn't, I would most likely be thinking about bagging my latest professional project of opening up coach touring options for international visitors to Ukraine. This project is currently in stage three where I am negotiating rates with Ukrainian service providers. If I go from the advice of people on here, I would now be asking myself why anyone would want to visit this country. Luckily, I am stronger and more determined than that, and even though I am just one person on my own, my vision for a Ukraine without poverty and opression allows me to fly above all you doubters. Katerina you run away from this message board just as you run away from your own culture and heritage. Sad. True, but very, very sad. My wish for you is that one day your heart will find happiness - but Katerina, please do not be so fooled by the fake, material happiness that money brings.
Peace to All,
Teresa
P.S Biker....leave it alone mate - don't bag someone just because they have the ability to speak out - whether it be here on the net, over the telephone, or in real life - NO-ONE will ever put down Ukraine or its' peoples whilst I am in the room! My passion for Ukraine will always allow me to remain loyal.
Katerina certainly has a right to her own opinion and while I don't agree with her 'unfriendly' comments or her lust for money, - she certainly did put forward some other interesting comments that I have learnt from and I appreciate this. As for you Biker - your comments are useless and annoying, and a good tip I learnt when I was very young really relates to you in this instance - "If you don't have anything worthwhile to say, then say nothing at all".