It’s been a while since I wrote on my blog. I’d even forgot that I had one. Does it signify laziness? Perhaps. Or now that I’m in Budapest, that I’m having less challenging adventures, do I see no reason for comment or reflection? Not really.
Everyday on social networking sites I see a flood of comments that range from the satirical and funny to the deeply personal and intimate. I’ve never been one to share my deeply personal and intimate thoughts so easily, so perhaps I can see why my blog is just a series of satirical remarks based on experiences I’ve had or observations I’ve made.
Not to say I haven’t continued to experience things or make observations.
We have now moved over to Budapest, Hungary and it’s been the first time in one place since I arrived here. One location; (with the odd trip back to Romania), doing work, discovering the city and having something that resembles a normal life. I’ve come to like it, and especially come to like the small octagon in which we surround ourselves here in Budapest.
This year has been an eventful one. And although I woke up today thinking I’d write a blog without any particular motivation, I have since read the election has been called. Meaning I’ll vote from an embassy somewhere, up to 2 weeks before the official date. I’ll have less time to decide what to make of this politically messy landscape Australia seems to be in. I feel I have little choice.
But the year started with me participating in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras for the first time and riding on a motorbike at that! It was an exhilarating experience. Firstly to be making such a public statement about myself, me the private one, and secondly, to be part of something so big.
Public declaration hasn’t stopped. Last weekend I attended the gay pride here in Budapest. I’d heard the last few years were tumultuous for the LGBT community here, with angry protesters throwing objects at marchers, so I wanted to attend and document the event.
This march this year felt somehow more significant and important. There was a stand to take, a claim to make and a voice that needed hearing. It was a sort of small gathering but important one.
Here is a link to the video we made. Featuring Linda Silaghi as reporter and Attila Modra in subtitling. Thank you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C8YYk6jcqY
