A piece of my life when I was in Kharkiv, Ukraine

I have been thinking a lot today about what to write. I had been considering writing something meaningful, probably a story, but then, I decided not to push myself. My heart cries when I write about war moments that I had to face when I was in Kharkiv. My life not only changed after 24th February but also I, myself changed a lot. I now understand that my mind set up changed, and psychologically I am damaged. It's been 70 days since it all started and 58 days gone since I left my home. The entire situation is brutal and hard to discuss. I thought, after keeping myself safe and alive, I probably will be able to start over again. I thought that things will be easier for me after leaving the country but I suppose the whole new chapter of life started when I crossed the border of Ukraine.

Anyway, finally, my bank account opened and soon I will get a debit card for transactions. As far as I have understood, this is a payment account so the bank provided some limitations as well. I don't mind having the limitations, I just want to be able to buy some food and clothes using the card. I have been wearing the same clothes again and again and I started feeling that these clothes are my uniform now. I got free clothes and I have been wearing them constantly like a school uniform... I sometimes laugh at myself seeing my condition but I can't do much.

I left a pair of shoes in Poland because that shoe was heavy and was completely damaged because of the long travel. I bought a new pair of shoes and now I have been wearing them all the time. I am thinking to do some shopping because I really need to buy basic things. So, on the day when I will get the debit card, I will definitely go to shopping. I need to fix my hair, need to buy clothes and shoes and last but not least some Asian food products.

In Almere, the price of the food products is cheaper than the clothing and other things. So probably, for shopping, I will go to big cities to check my options.

I also need medical help and pet food as well so I am trying to contact the volunteers to help me. I won't write about my medical condition because I wanna keep it private, all I can say is, that it's not very serious.

Pet products and accessories are very expensive here, I need a few products for Gigi. I have to take her to the groomer because she has been losing a lot of hair lately. She needs a good day and also needs her nail done. Probably next week I will take her to the groomer if I get my card in time.

That's all my current update...

Now I am thinking to share some beautiful moments that I had spent in Ukraine, Kharkiv...

^{Location : Yaposhka Restaurant}

I miss having dinner in a nice restaurant, I used to go to the restaurants every week, but not anymore. I really miss having good food...

^{Location : Yaposhka Restaurant, Constitution Square, Kharkiv...}

I miss doing shopping in Nikolsky and having fun with friends. Even I used to spend a lot of time near this mall...

^{Location : Nikolsky, Kharkiv, Ukraine}

And of course, I miss walking inside the Mall. The weekends were the best...

^{Location : Constitution Square, Kharkiv}

I have made a lot of videos here based on this historical spot in Kharkiv. It is the oldest square in Kharkiv and people used to walk here during the weekend. I remember, this picture was the last picture in Kharkiv before the war, it was 23rd February 2022. I went there to finish some of my work.

^{Location : Donets River, Kharkiv}

^{Location : Quartz Quarry, Kharkiv}

Summer moments in Kharkiv, I have visited this incredible picturesque Quartz Quarry in Kharkiv. I enjoyed the sunset there. I have spent a beautiful moment near Donets river, during sunset I walked on the riverbank and enjoyed the astounding beauty of the river...

^{Location : Quartz Quarry, Kharkiv}

I was able to touch the smallest particles of Quartz, It was so white and felt like sand.

^{Location : Xcountry Yachting, Kharkiv}

Lifetime moment and pure leisure at Xcountry Yachting, it was a great yachting day.

^{Location : Home, Kharkiv}

Don't know how my orchids are doing now, I guess they are dead already...

Winter view from the window of my home, it was in the middle of winter and a snowy day...

I don't know what's going on there and if anybody is living there or not. Everything messed up...

^{Location : Redwood Forest, Kharkiv}

I was there to learn skiing and after the lesson, I went to this restaurant/ bar to have a cup of coffee. It was an evening moment, everything was covered with the snow and I clearly remember, I was enjoying the view with a cup of coffee.

I wanted to share a piece of my life in Kharkiv with you... I hope you liked the images...

See you around...

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You can follow my stories here:

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From " Kharkiv, Ukraine " to " Warsaw, Poland " - War Story

From " Kharkiv, Ukraine " to " Warsaw, Poland " - War Story | Part -2 - Lviv

War Story - Present and Past but no Future

War Story - Walked on the street of Warsaw like a Refugee

War Stories - Psychology and My mindset

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War Story - Wednesday Walk in Almere, Netherlands | Veterinary help - Refugee Life

War Stories - 12 km walk from Lviv to Poland Border "Medyka"

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Love

Priyan...

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^{I am @priyanarc.... An architect, a dreamer, and a passionate writer who loves to write about life. I try to present my own perspective and experiences. Please leave your feedback and criticism because it's the only way I can know and reach your mind and thought easily...}

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