My last week in December

The volunteers who had come here specifically to help homeless animals

(Pawpositive Park) left on December 22nd, but I stayed.

To be honest, I'd grown so used to the guys that I didn't want them to leave. But

their project had come to an end, and for me, it was just the beginning of

something bigger. However, this "bigger" could wait a little: the Christmas season

was approaching, and I had free time to gradually meet all my deadlines and just

spend time with friends.

On December 22nd, I had to move from my previous place to my new one. That

day, I simultaneously worked on the move and continued working on the

illustrations, as well as creating the calendar.

The calendar was a special and truly interesting assignment for me. It was made

for two volunteers from Georgia who are professional yoga practitioners. To help

them promote their work, we decided to create a calendar based on their

photographs.

On December 24th, the organization invited me and two other volunteers to a

tavern for seafood. I don't think I've ever tasted such delicious food. I can say for

sure, this place is now one of my favorites, and I'll definitely be back. Overall, it was a time to take a breather and focus on getting things done.

On December 26th, I decided to treat myself and went to the thermal springs in the

village of Pozar. It was incredible—the combination of mountains, pine forest, and

naturally warm water. I was especially amazed by the prices: entrance to the

outdoor thermal pool cost only 3 euros. In my mind, a similar experience could

easily have cost 40 euros or more.

I stayed in Edessa overnight and returned on December 28th. By that point, all the

deadlines had gradually passed, and I decided to get a new haircut.

On December 29th, in addition to my usual work from home, I was cleaning the

apartment. New volunteers from France were scheduled to arrive on January 6th,

and I wanted the house to be ready for them.

For me, that last week of December was important not so much for the work, but

for the personal experience and time spent with friends in taverns, in

conversations and simple moments that remain etched in my memory.

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