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Józsi, my unexpected teacher

I'm sitting on the train. I'm going to some fancy art exhibition at Szentendre. A messy guy puts a porcelain angel and a postcard depicting Székesfehérvár on the windowsill above the bin and moves on without saying a word. I take out my headphones and stop the music. I prepare a coin because I know what this is about. He comes back and holds out his hand. I give him the money readily but I add that he can keep the knick-knacks. He smiles, sits down next to me and starts talking. He tells me honestly about his checkered life, his past and present, and his words seem so true and real that I start to feel sorry for him. He is very cheerful and this is exactly why I feel less and less comfortable. I ask if people give some money to him? He shrugs embarrassed, not so much. I say all right, I'll go with you for one round. I'm good at marketing, I will easily collect a bunch of money for this guy, I think. We hardly walk two meters, the porter says to our litt

Who I can always count on

Has it ever happened to you that your life seemed perfect but suddenly everything collapsed? When things go wrong it turns out who you can really count on. It is important to have someone to rely on, no matter what difficulties you come across. After high school, I continued my studies in Pécs. I loved student life, the big city, the vibe, my mates at university and my new flat. I was very enthusiastic and in excitement, I was preparing to move. I think this is the time when we have to grow up. You get off the family home and you have to solve everything alone. I remember my first big challenge: at the beginning of September, I got some money from my parents and we agreed that I shall live on that till the end of the month. Needless to say, it was more difficult than I expected. A few weeks later, I had to call them and tell that I could not keep my part of the deal. Despite all difficulties, I loved to be there and take care of myself all on my own.  I was lucky as I cou