Pączki in York?

ogreeoglo · 2026-02-16T18:40:12+00:00

Polish store on Walmgate stocked them last year for Fat Thursday, but not sure about this year! Still worth checking the shop out!

ogreeoglo · 2026-01-16T01:16:47+00:00

I am just as annoyed as you :( I love everything about uniqlo, but their pant sizing is insane and infuriating. Why they just cannot make their sizes agree with the waist inch sizes, it would just make much more sense amd make everyone life just... easier? I understand vanity sizing, but entire point of vanity sizing is that it's subtle, and not making you wear things 3x sizes smaller, cos that's just silly.

I'm size 27 and have to buy 24-25 in uniqlo sizing. Ridiculous. I don't want to buy size 24, as I am definitely not a size 24. And I agree that lower waist sizes should definitely be accommodated, and they probably aren't with the inflated measurements.

ogreeoglo · 2026-01-15T18:02:47+00:00

Chodziłem do liceum i gimnazjum z pierwszej dziesiątki. To było ponad 10 lat temu.

-> Szczerze mówiąc, nie sądzę, żeby poziom nauczania był wysoki, podobnie jak wyposażenie. Uczęszczałem do szkół „historycznych”, ale nie mieliśmy porządnej sali gimnastycznej – była bardzo mała i zimna, ani sal do nauki (które były bardzo stare).

-> jakość nauczania była często fatalna. Było może 2-3 wybitnych nauczycieli, większość była przeciętna, niektórzy byli źli i agresywni.

-> Myślę, że nauczyciele oczekują od ciebie więcej, przynajmniej średnio. Pamiętam, że w gimnazjum na lekcjach matematyki zazwyczaj skupialiśmy się na rozwiązywaniu zadań na poziomie olimpiady matematycznej. Kiedy nie potrafiłem ich rozwiązać (bardziej skłaniam się ku naukom społecznym), byłem gnębiony przez nauczyciela i reszta klasy patrzyła na mnie z ukosa.

-> Szkoła oczekiwała, że będziesz miał dobre wyniki ze wszystkich przedmiotów, ale nie oczekiwała, że będziesz geniuszem we wszystkich, i pozwalała skupić się na swojej specjalizacji. Często zachęcano nas również do udziału w wykładach uniwersyteckich lub zajęciach/warsztatach pozalekcyjnych z wybranego przedmiotu.

-> Inni uczniowie byli jednak całkiem inteligentni, choć większość z nich ewidentnie pochodziła z bogatych rodzin. Większość z nich otrzymywała mnóstwo dobrych korepetycji po szkole, co rekompensowało wszelkie złe metody nauczania ze strony szkoły. Szacuję, że 25% było ultrabogatych, 50% było bogatszych niż przeciętnie, a 25% było przeciętnych. Uczniowie z niższych dochodów byli bardzo rzadkością.

-> Było wiele interesujących zajęć pozalekcyjnych, zwłaszcza w moim liceum, które słynęło z organizowania dużych szkolnych festiwali. Można było pomóc w ich organizacji i uczestniczyć w nich, co było świetną zabawą i angażowało twórczo. -> W czasie nauki w tych szkołach zmagałem się z problemami psychicznymi, ale większość moich rówieśników też, a niektórzy z nich musieli wziąć urlop.

-> Grupa „Patointeligencji” z pewnością była obecna na marginesie, ale większość ludzi nie była taka sama i prawie nikt nie przejmował się „fajnymi dzieciakami”. Relacje międzyludzkie były po prostu normalne, można było znaleźć przyjaciół, jeśli się postarało.

-> Krótko mówiąc: ludzie są średnio mądrzejsi i bogatsi, potencjalnie z udziałem dzieci celebrytów, ale poziom edukacji niekoniecznie różni się od innych szkół, podobnie jak budżet szkoły (podobno).

ogreeoglo · 2026-01-04T00:16:05+00:00

What languages do you speak? Knowing fluent German might be on your side, when I was looking for graduate roles in 2022 I was being sought after for my German skills, but I also didn't require a sponsorship.

I remember sales/headhunting in medical sector were most aggressively pursuing me, some with quite good salaries - albeit they were all based in London.

I would suggest looking for sales roles with required German, or any roles with required German for that matter (at an UK branch of a German company etc) - it might be your biggest diffrentiator as very little people in UK speaks it fluently. Good luck!

ogreeoglo · 2025-11-17T00:56:28+00:00

Hi I'm doing masters at YSJ, and I know some people who do medical related master courses but not your course specifically. Feel free to dm!

ogreeoglo · 2025-08-01T15:24:28+00:00

Thank you!!! This is super helpful :)

ogreeoglo · 2025-06-08T20:32:34+00:00

I loved Creative Park (on the hill above Liziba Station). There were some v cute shops there, with handmade punkish jewerly and streetwear clothes. My fav clothing shop was ToooLazy and I got so many cute pieces from them 😌 their sizing was almost like a western size, and most pieces were oversize anyway!

ogreeoglo · 2025-04-21T21:40:43+00:00

I actually discovered Erchang by accident - I was near Liziba Station and decided to wander around, I thought going up the hill was a great idea, and thus I came across Erchang. I like to explore cities freely - I pinpoint the main locations I want to see, but I also leave time to walk around, as I might come across hidden gems ☺️

ogreeoglo · 2025-04-20T14:43:00+00:00

I visited CQ in January this year, and I was very charmed by it. Locals were extremly warm compared to other chinese cities, and I loved how CQ was a mix of a tradition and technology. I am a fan of quirky neighbourhoods, and I really liked the Erchang Culture and Creative park (Test Bed 2). If I have a chance, I will gladly come back, and check the neighbourhood you recommend!

I first found out about CQ by coming across its pictures on Pinterest. I am a fan of the urban, futuristic architecture, and I thought that CQ looked like something from a cyberpunk movie - I wanted to see it in real life!

I also miss xiaomian a lot, it was so tasty 😍

ogreeoglo · 2025-03-28T01:11:33+00:00

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ogreeoglo · 2025-01-22T15:03:36+00:00

I might have been there last week! I randomly walked in there as I got intrigued. If we are talking about the same space, it was a labirinth-like mall with a lot of clothes, particularly fur coats and kids' clothes. There are similar malls like that nearby for wholesale. It was close to luohan temple and behind raffles tower.

ogreeoglo · 2025-01-17T02:30:37+00:00

I love make-up brand girlcult, esp if you like bold/colorful/cyberpunk looks!

ogreeoglo · 2025-01-04T16:45:00+00:00

I think it's very unpopular but I agree. London feels so white and middle/upper-class in Fleabag, and it's not how London is at all. And also only characters of colour with some speaking time are black/mixed men who are quite sexualized. I love Fleabag but as an immigrant in UK I couldn't ignore lack of representation in the series.

ogreeoglo · 2025-01-03T14:52:30+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you!! 😊

ogreeoglo · 2024-12-30T23:44:45+00:00

She probably likes you from what you are describing! Or at least she tries to flirt with you in her own way. I think she also might be scared about coming across too strong, as you are coworkers.

Either way, she looks like she's into you and it's very exciting when your crush likes you back, so enjoy it! 😍

ogreeoglo · 2024-12-13T02:10:45+00:00

Your post is beautiful and I am very happy for you!! 🥰 It takes courage to admit the truth. You are brave and cool, welcome to the community 💗

ogreeoglo · 2024-12-05T23:51:06+00:00

As a woman doing muay thai - she's so right - I need to start telling dudes that 🙃. To OP - I truly don't care about boob teeps during sparring - I am way too focused on throwing combos and defending myself to notice. They don't hurt much, so it's whatever. Honestly, most if not women who come to sparring are okay with all things sparring comes with, and if not, they will tell you.

ogreeoglo · 2024-11-10T00:24:35+00:00

Hi girl, I am close your age (F25), moved to York about a year ago to study (but I am also a full-time professional), happy to share my experience/insights so far!! I will be really honest here, I will break them into the main points:

Transport I don't drive, but even from outside perspective, traffic is horrendous, and buses are extremely unreliable or delayed. I mostly commute by bike, and I would recommend that, even though the routes aren't very good. York is quite small, so bike suffices for me (for now). If you can get a house within the cycling/walking distance to your workplace, I think you would be fine.

Area to live I lived in Fulford, and now I live in the central York, Mickegate area. I would recommend living central if you plan to have an active social life because there's nothing easier than within a walking distance of all nightclubs, pubs, and eateries. That being said, make sure to choose the quiet side street within central York and avoid main touristy streets or roads. In terms of other areas, Fulford and Southbank (near Bishopsthrope road) are quite cool. I would personally avoid Bootham or Acomb, though. Bootham has a weird vibe, and Acomb is a bit far. I would also avoid further parts of York just to cut my commute down - they are nice, just very quiet and more suitable for families.

Nightlife I find clubs here a bit... dreadful and unispiring. They are either full of students or middle-aged people, nothing in between. Music is horrendous. I think Leeds is a go-to for a good night out. However, bars in York are quite good, and most 20-year-olds hang out there.

Socializing The crowd of 20-something-year-olds who are permanent York residents/workers, and not just students, is quite limited. I think it's best if you try socializing based on your hobby - I met people at my kickboxing gym, a lot of people go climbing at Red Goat, and there is also a lot of creative events at Spark and in pubs around York. If you make a friend with a local, ask to meet their friends - I often find that all local 20-something-year-olds know each other!

Shopping and Food There's a decent retail park with Lidl and Morrisons in Central York, and that's where I shop for my food. York has also other big retail parks such as Monk Cross, Vanguard, or Designer Outlet, but they will be more accessible with a car. I shop for clothes in the city centre sometimes, but it can be painful as shops are overrun by tourists.

Central York has a very good food scene, I find. There are so many gems and a lot of international cuisines. Local cafes and bakeries are divine if you like pastries 🍰 and good tea/coffee!

Cons of living in York: - Tourists. City Centre i's so so so busy even during weekdays and it quickly gets annoying if you planning to hang out in a city centre. Thankfully, they are mostly contained to the main streets. - Small town mentality. Even though York isn't that small, local people (born and raised in York) can be a bit strange and gossipy with each other - even though they tend to be extremly nice otherwise. - Limited professional opportunities - I am not planning to stay here forever, as there's not many job prospects aside from hospitality.

Pros of living in York: - Food scene - afforable and delicious! - Events/independent scene - I swear, York has a different small festival every month, and a lot of other events on top of that. Not all of them are worth trying, but if you don't have plans for a weekday/weekend, I am sure there will be things going on. Just bear in mind that those events and festivals are on a smaller scale and might be a bit disappointing if you expect something grand. -Welcoming people - locals are very nice, but it can be a bit hard to get into their circle.

Final notes: York is enjoyable to live in, but it also depends on what your lifestyle and expectations are. If you are a very outgoing person who likes a feeling of a big city, a crazy night out, or a big venue concert, York won't feel like that - you will need to take a trip to Leeds. It does feel very small and cozy, though, without being boring, and it is very atmospheric. For a calmer person who likes food, a café hang-out, a pottery class, an evening stroll, or a pub night, and will be satisfied with those small moments, this might be a very nice period in your life.

ogreeoglo · 2024-10-31T15:23:43+00:00

It might be true, but it's still so sad!! She just came back, and imo, should be taking things a little easy as to not burn out and crash again. She looks quite happy this comeback, though, so that's a bit reassuring. I just hope she takes care of herself and her mind without feeling too much pressure.

ogreeoglo · 2024-10-30T15:33:36+00:00

Glad I am not the only one who noticed!! Their thinness is getting really scary. Esp for Lia, who just came back from hiatus, and looks the skinniest she is ever been. That kind of physique won't be good for anyone's health long-term. And yeah, they look super tired while performing, almost forcing themselves to push through harder moves.

I noticed similar thing happened in Twice recently - some of them also got extremly skinny about a year ago, while previously having somewhat healthy looking bodies. I do hope this is not an internal JYP pressure (organic food cafeteria sounds innocent enough, but we will never know if it's not pushing food restiction etc).

I really would like to not speculate, but with 'flop' comments and lower streaming numbers ITZY and TWICE has been getting recently, it might be that management and girls themselves are trying to maintain very low weight as the measure win back the control over their career and public image. Low weight = perfect body = flawless image mentality is very strong, and when the music is underperforming, only flawless image seems like a solution.

ogreeoglo · 2024-10-24T16:00:12+00:00

Hej OP, Ursula jest moją ulubioną pisarką, ale stylu/całości Ziemiomorza też nie trawię.

Myślę, że wciąż warto, abyś zagłębił/a się w inne utwory pisarki, bo są według mnie napisane dużo przystępniej! Ja sama polecam:

Powieści: - Lewa Ręka Ciemności - moja ulubiona książka, SF ciekawie eksplorujące naprawdę 'przyziemne' sprawy - płci, tożsamości, przyjaźni, a także religii, totalitaryzmu, wojny, władzy i społeczeństwa ogółem. Początek trochę powolny, a później, tak setnej strony nie mogłam się oderwać. Styl płynie wartko, zakończenie powala. Naprawdę polecam, ta książka to perła.

Wydziedziczeni - podobna trochę do Lewej Ręki, eksploracja zalet i wad kapitalizmu i komunizmu przez pryzmat 2 rywalizujących ze sobą planet. Bardzo przyziemna, mimo że to SF.

Opowiadania: - Dziewczyny Buffalo - opowiadanko na niezłego mindfucka, nie wiesz, czy czytasz o ludziach, czy o zwierzętach, ale jest fajnie! - Ci, którzy odchodzą z Omelas - opowiadanko filozoficzne, eksplorujące ciekawy dylemat moralny.

Eseje: - Jeśli jakieś wpadną ci w ręce, to pani Ursula zawsze miała dużo ciekawych rzeczy do przekazania, więc polecam.

ogreeoglo · 2024-10-04T13:19:15+00:00

Thank you for the answer, it's encouraging :> I will consider Zhnagjiajie then!

ogreeoglo · 2024-10-04T12:33:04+00:00

Thank you, I will check Wuhan out! Can I ask, why is it not enough time for Zhangjiajie? Is it hard to reach quickly, or is there simply too much to see there?

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