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Predstavljamo vam Lanu, mamu i blogerku sa osmehom. Lana piše o izazovima roditeljstva u modernom dobu, o tome kako se postaje dobar roditelj, kako uskladiti fakultetske obaveze i brigu o deci, o dečjoj psihologiji, ali i o ishrani, idejama i savetima za jednostavniju svakodnevicu i različitim “uradi sam” idejama. Ona kaže da je njen blog Lanawrites jednostavno o životu, a nas je osvojila širokim i optimističnim pogledom na svet i roditeljstvo.
Kako si odlučila da pokreneš blog?
Negde u pretrpanoj svakodnevici mame domaćice, skrivenoj između flašica i pelena, noćnih smena i punih veš mašina, počela sam da razmišljam o pisanju kao načinu da uposlim svoj kreativni um. Odlučila sam da taj svoj virtalni odušak objavim u formi veoma moćnog medija – bloga, kako bi moje reči lakše pronašle put do onih koji u njima prepoznaju određenu vrednost. Logično je bilo da tema bloga bude vezana prvenstveno za ono što je najaktualnije u mom životu, za roditeljstvo.
Želela sam da stvorim blog koji će predstavljati realnu roditeljsku priču ispričanu iz srca, bez ukrasnog papira, sa izbalansiranom dozom humora i ozbiljnosti. Osmislila sam ga kao virtualno mesto u kome će se mnoge mame i tate prepoznati, pronaći, pa i nasmejati svojim problemima i izazovima. Moj blog je, zapravo, kolaž slika iz svakodnevnog života jedne nesavršene moderne mame, koja se ipak ponekad okreće starim vrednostima, kao parametrima za uspešno roditeljstvo.
Čime si se ranije bavila, s čime se sada baviš? Otkud ljubav prema pisanju?
Ljubav prema pisanju je još od detinjstva bila prisutna u mom svetu. Samo se tada manifestovala pisanjem dnevnika i izmišljenih priča koje sam čuvala samo za sebe. Vremenom, je želja za afirmacijom mojih reči počela da se ostvaruje kada sam, kao student Filološkog fakulteta, honorarno pisala članke u gradskoj rubrici danas nepostojećeg dnevnog lista “Politika Ekspres”.
A onda me je život, sasvim nenadano, odveo putem Bliskog istoka, gde sam se oprobala u zanimanju stjuardese. Skoro čitavu deceniju sam letela, da bih, kada sam postala mama, odlučila da se prizemljim i avijaciju zamenim krilima roditeljstva.
U međuvremenu, zahvaljujući blogu, došla sam u kontakt sa osobama koje su u meni prepoznale nešto što ni sama nisam verovala da posedujem. Iz tog poznanstva se rodila želja za saradnjom i pokretanjem emisije o roditeljstvu, koja će se, za početak, prikazivati online. Vodićemo je jedna mlada mama i ja, i trudićemo se da, kroz dijalog sa eminentnim stručnjacima iz različitih oblasti, odgovorimo na najzastupljenije nedoumice roditeljstva. Biće super!
Kako biraš teme o kojima ćeš pisati?
Da budem iskrena, svaki put kada sa predumišljajem sednem da smišljam teme i pripremam strategije razvoja svog ličnog brenda, kako se to danas moderno kaže, obično ne dobijem nikakvu inspiraciju. Mene inspiracija uglavnom strefi kada sam u sred nekog levog posla, koji nema ama baš nikakve veze sa pisanjem.
Najčešće je pronalazim u svojim sopstvenim dilemama, stavovima, razmišljanjima, nedoumicama, ličnom iskustvu ili iskustvu meni bliskih osoba iz realnog, svakodnevnog života.
Je l’ sve mora najpre da bude iskustveno ili neke stvari učiš na tuđim greškama?
Trudim se da što više naučim na tuđim greškama, mada mi to ne polazi uvek za rukom. Ponekad sam previše tvrdoglava da bih poslušala savet iskusnijih, slepo verujući da ću se bolje snaći, a na kraju zažalim zbog toga.
Neke stvari prosto moramo sami da prođemo. Ali ne sve. Zato nije loše eskivirati one koje ne moramo lično da doživimo, čisto da olakšamo sebi život, bar malkice.
Koji su najveći izazovi modernog roditeljstva za tebe i kako ih savladavaš?
Meni lično, najveći izazov je da uskladim svoje principe, način na koji sam odgajana, i neke stare delimično zaboravljene vrednosti sa modernim vremenom, i svim onim što ono nosi.
Ne kažem da je nekada bilo lakše biti roditelj, već da je danas mnogo konfuznije. Roditelji više ne znaju u šta da veruju, izgubili su samopouzdanje, i iznova se traže među potpuno različitim teorijama, prečesto menjajući svoj pristup roditeljstvu, a pritom zanemarujući sopstveni osećaj, i potrebe svog deteta.
Ne postoji univerzalni recept za savršenog roditelja, niti on kao takav postoji. Svi pravimo greške i to je OK, sve dok smo ih svesni i dok smo raspoloženi da ih ispravljamo. Trudim se da, u moru različitih sadržaja koji pokušavaju da nas nauče roditeljstvu, proberem one meni bliske.
Mada, na kraju, obično ipak poslušam svoj sopstveni osećaj. On me nikada nije prevario kada su moja deca u pitanju. Jer, ko ih oseća i poznaje bolje od mene?
Drago mi je da ste pronašli svoj virtualni put do mene.
Ja sam Lana, mama entuzijasta i neko ko se trudi da sagleda život sa pozitivne strane. Večiti sanjar i romantik, koji ume da se pretvori u namćor babu, po potrebi ili zasluzi. Kako se kome više dopada.
Imam jednog dečaka (6), jednu devojčicu (4), i muža jedinca. Porodica mi je pokretač, inspiracija, motiv, i važnija mi je od svega.
Po obrazovanju sam diplomirani filolog, a ljubav prema pisanoj reči navela me je da stvorim jedan topli virtualni kutak za sve one koji život i roditeljstvo posmatraju sa pozitivne strane. Tako je nastao blog www.lanawrites.com koji predstavlja kolaž slika iz svakodnevnog života jedne nesavršene moderne mame, koja se često vraća starim vrednostima, kao parametrima za uspešno majčinstvo. Uglavnom se bavim uobičajenim pitanjima i problematikom roditeljstva i porodičnih odnosa, trudeći se da pružim adekvatne i realne odgovore, kao i proverena rešenja.
Želja mi je da svoj lični doživljaj sveta pretočim u knjigu, tačnije roman sa motivacionom tematikom, namenjen svim generacijama.
Volim prirodu, sunčan dan, suze smejalice, zvuk gitare, pecanje, dupli čizburger, bosonogo leto na reci, mirišljave sveće, i one svakodnevne, naizgled obične trenutke sreće koji nam oplemenjuju život i daju kolorit našim uspomenama.
ili direktno na ovom ušuškanom virtualnom mestu za mame i dame,
i sve one koji su deo njihovih života i srca.
Ukoliko ste raspoloženi za dijalog, saradnju, imate neka pitanja, ili želite da gostujete u rubrici Guest post, javite se putem kontakt-formulara na stranici Contact ili mi pošaljite email na adresu lana@lanawrites.com
1. I love watching French comedy movies. I find them very creative, with the unbelievable plot, simply adorable and incredibly funny. You may find the list of my favorite French comedy movies HERE
2. My lucky number is 2 and my favorite colors are white, black and grey, and it really has nothing to do with the “50 shades of grey” phenomenon. Although I’ve read all the books.
3. I have an amasing older sister. She is capable of doing great things, and she is, by all means, the most positive person I know. She means the world to me.
4. I usually don’t drink coffee, except when I’m in the middle of an interesting conversation with one of my friends, and I don’t smoke. I used to smoke, but when I first got pregnant, I’ve quit, and never started again. I’m not saying it was easy though.
5. I’m a very stubborn person, and I know I drive my people crazy sometimes, especially my husband. But nobody ‘s perfect, right?
6. I have no TATTOOs. I like seeing a nice one on someone else, but it’s just not my thing.
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7. I love cooking and preparing fresh and healthy meals for me and my loved ones, but I don’t mind a fast food either. My favorites are pizza and McDonald’s. Kids, if you are reading this, broccoli rules!
8. I love the sea, sand, palms, sea animals, swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing on the beach, and everything that is related to it.
9. My parents got divorced when I was 13. I guess I’ve never got over it completelly, although they are both happy in their new relationships now, and they have very friendly communication between themselves. And I am greatful for that.
10. I love candlelight, long walks by the river or by the sea, watching sunsets, listening to music, going to the theatre, reading the book, and any other form of art. I’ve never considered myself as a very romantic person, but when I read this paragraph, maybe I acctually am romantic, just a little bit.
11. I put braces on at the age of 34. I know, I was a 35 years old nerd. But I actually didn’t mind wearing it.
12. I have a degree in Arabic language and literature, and additional education in HR management. Also, I am getting my course diploma of web design in the near future, too. It’s always a good idea to invest in your knowledge and skills.
13. I always wanted to try skydiving, but I never had enough courage to do that.
14. I love fishing, especcially with my son.
Lana Writes
15. I believe in destiny and karma, but on the other hand, I also believe that sometimes we are able to create our own destiny, too. Depending on the choices we make and directions we chose.
16. I prefer savory snacks over the sweet ones. My favorite ones are potato chips, salty crackers, and popcorn.
17. I believe it is never too late to do the right thing or to start following your dreams.
18. My alcoholic drink is a beer or a white wine spritzer.
19. I always dreamed of having a girls rock band, where I would be a frontman/front girl. Unfortunately, it never happened. But, who knows, as I mentioned before, it’s never too late…
20. I play the piano. Although I haven’t done it for a long long time, because I guess I acctually suck in it 🙂
My name is Lana. I am 36 years old ex-stewardess turned into a stay at home mom of two. My life literally turned upside down when I got kids. Sounds familiar? Motherhood became the most important part of my life, and therefore I have decided to quit flying and settle down at home.
I love being a mom and the time spent with my kids is priceless, but the thing is, I really miss being something else rather than being just a mom, if you know what I mean.
And that is why I’ve decided to create a virtual place where I could be myself again. And where I can motivate and inspire others to find or create their own peace of mind, and to start living their dreams, today.
Before I became a stewardess, while I was attending my university studies, I used to have a part-time job at one magazine. I was writing articles about cultural and social events. Those couple of years made me fell in love with writing, but life had some other plans for me. I never manage to make a career of it, and now I am trying to follow my dream again by making this blog.
In my blog, I will tell stories about my lifestyle, the hacks of everyday living, about blogging, kids, food, travel and I will share some practical advice that might make life easier. I see this blog as my creative outlet, that will help me promote my ideas and thoughts, such as: the simple and easy way of living, and how to stop waiting for something better to come along and start enjoying your life as it is, straight away. I would also like to encourage, support and motivate others to do the same and to find the inner happiness in their simple everyday life.
If you feel you are on the same page as me, you are more than welcome to follow me on this blogging journey, to comment, share, leave your opinion, connect and collaborate with me.
And now please,
Seat back, relax and enjoy the journey!
Love,
Lana
Should you wish to find out more about me, you can do it HERE