Changes to this website

I have imported the personal blog http://www.christinahooley.wordpress.com into http://www.christinadoro.com – the photography website. I strongly feel that, in artistic businesses, clients should know the person behind the service as well. Small local businesses-like myself, should use the personal touch and social marketing on and off-line! A lot of businesses have been to the road to hell- some went back, some died there- business owners either going on search of employment or starting over with next to none budgets or with debts to their name. Yet, some will succeed. For those that want to, this is someone’ story that is going through the same trials-my story might give you encouragement, especially if you are a work at home mum with a toddler.

Romania

I was born and bred in Romania, at heaven’s doorsill …

“pe-un picior de plai, pe-o gura de rai”

Located in South-Eastern Central Europe and despite our Slavonic neighbors, Romania is a Latin country. The language was formed when the Roman Empire occupied this territory. It is one of the Roman languages, related to Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French. Due to its location the country faced many invasions from neighboring or migrating nations. The Romanian people defended the land bravely, sometimes with the price of their lives. Notable leaders of our country are Vlad the Impeller (The legendary Dracula) who reigned in Walachia and fought against the Ottoman Turks and the Hungarians, and Stephen the Great in Northern Romania who defended the country mostly against the migrating Tatars.

After the World Wars, Romania had to deal with the communist regime of Nicolae Ceausescu. His dictatorship literally destroyed the country’s economy and resources with his surreal planes absurd projects. Under his rule the people were forced to live a rather low standard life. Because of that a revolution started in 1989 in Timisoara and soon spread all over the country. The dictatorship was overthrown and a democrat political system was established. This victory of the people allowed Romania  to slowly return to European standards.

Bucharest, the Capital city of the state, also called in the past “The little Paris”, is located in the South of Romania. Nowadays the city is an interesting mixture between old architecture, communist buildings and modern, futuristic ski-scrapers. It is a center for art, business,…party; no matter what you’re looking for, Bucharest will offer!

Before the end of the communist era a massive building was constructed, first named “The People’s House”, renamed The Parliament Palace, it is now in the Guinness Book of World Records as the second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon.

The charm of the boulevards is completed by the Café s and Restaurants, shops and boutiques. You can also choose a boat ride on one of the lakes in Bucharest.

Bucharest can brag with a very active nightlife, famous amongst young people in Romania.

Some other places you should visit are definitely The Carpathian Mountains and The Black Sea.

Countless opportunities arise in the mountains, from the hiking trails that litter the countryside, to the untouched caves ready for your exploration and the amazing medieval Castles, like the one of Dracula. If you are a fan of winter then the first class ski resorts around Brasov will tempt your skis & boards, with challenging runs, and one of the cheapest lift ticket prices in Europe.

If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, the Black Sea offers you more than beaches, fine sand, sun and lovely water. It offers you unique experiences, meeting the Romanian way of relaxing and having fun. Here, you can party every day and every night on good quality music in stylish clubs on the beach. You can find various clubs and discotheques outdoors or indoors, depending on your music preferences. Also, if you are a fan of water sports, here is the right place for you.

Romanians are naturally hospitable people and always eager to share stories of their life with travelers passing-by. You might even be invited into their home for a home-cooked, traditional Romanian meal.

The Romanian culture is very rich in tradition and folklore. Festivals feature brightly ornamented costumes with traditional dancing. Wood carvings, skillfully woven carpets, and pottery are some of the elements of traditional Romanian culture.

Romanian cuisine has it’s own unique gastronomy. Pork is the favorite main dish among most Romanians but you will also find great beef, lamb and chicken dishes. Savoring fish dishes are typical for the Danube Delta. Most meals are complemented by soup, which is a national specialty in Romania.

More you can find out by yourself, coming and discovering Romania, a simply amazing land which combines traditional mythic places with modern ways of having fun and enjoying life.

We, LG Bucharest, are here, waiting for you to experience the Romanian way of enjoying life!

Located in South-Eastern Central Europe and despite our Slavonic neighbors, Romania is a Latin country. The language was formed when the Roman Empire occupied this territory. It is one of the Roman languages, related to Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French. Due to its location the country faced many invasions from neighboring or migrating nations. The Romanian people defended the land bravely, sometimes with the price of their lives. Notable leaders of our country are Vlad the Impeller (The legendary Dracula) who reigned in Walachia and fought against the Ottoman Turks and the Hungarians, and Stephen the Great in Northern Romania who defended the country mostly against the migrating Tatars.
After the World Wars, Romania had to deal with the communist regime of Nicolae Ceausescu. His dictatorship literally destroyed the country’s economy and resources with his surreal planes absurd projects. Under his rule the people were forced to live a rather low standard life. Because of that a revolution started in 1989 in Timisoara and soon spread all over the country. The dictatorship was overthrown and a democrat political system was established. This victory of the people allowed Romania  to slowly return to European standards.
Bucharest, the Capital city of the state, also called in the past “The little Paris”, is located in the South of Romania. Nowadays the city is an interesting mixture between old architecture, communist buildings and modern, futuristic ski-scrapers. It is a center for art, business,…party; no matter what you’re looking for, Bucharest will offer!
Before the end of the communist era a massive building was constructed, first named “The People’s House”, renamed The Parliament Palace, it is now in the Guinness Book of World Records as the second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon.
The charm of the boulevards is completed by the Café s and Restaurants, shops and boutiques. You can also choose a boat ride on one of the lakes in Bucharest.Bucharest can brag with a very active nightlife, famous amongst young people in Romania.
Some other places you should visit are definitely The Carpathian Mountains and The Black Sea.
Countless opportunities arise in the mountains, from the hiking trails that litter the countryside, to the untouched caves ready for your exploration and the amazing medieval Castles, like the one of Dracula. If you are a fan of winter then the first class ski resorts around Brasov will tempt your skis & boards, with challenging runs, and one of the cheapest lift ticket prices in Europe.
If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, the Black Sea offers you more than beaches, fine sand, sun and lovely water. It offers you unique experiences, meeting the Romanian way of relaxing and having fun. Here, you can party every day and every night on good quality music in stylish clubs on the beach. You can find various clubs and discotheques outdoors or indoors, depending on your music preferences. Also, if you are a fan of water sports, here is the right place for you.
Romanians are naturally hospitable people and always eager to share stories of their life with travelers passing-by. You might even be invited into their home for a home-cooked, traditional Romanian meal.
The Romanian culture is very rich in tradition and folklore. Festivals feature brightly ornamented costumes with traditional dancing. Wood carvings, skillfully woven carpets, and pottery are some of the elements of traditional Romanian culture.
Romanian cuisine has it’s own unique gastronomy. Pork is the favorite main dish among most Romanians but you will also find great beef, lamb and chicken dishes. Savoring fish dishes are typical for the Danube Delta. Most meals are complemented by soup, which is a national specialty in Romania.
More you can find out by yourself, coming and discovering Romania, a simply amazing land which combines traditional mythic places with modern ways of having fun and enjoying life.
We, LG Bucharest, are here, waiting for you to experience the Romanian way of enjoying life!

Hello world!

Hello, world! I am a woman, a mother, wife, a professional and passionate about painting, cooking, photography, crafts, getting into wines, creative endeavours, graphic communication, project management, marketing. My name is Christina. The role of this blog is to document my endeavours. I, we, as a family, have been through a rough time last year and a half, and I decided I am going to turn my luck around. There are several projects I am working on, some on which I am both project manager and customer, some for other customers.