Hi all,
My name is Matt, well not really but sort of, my real name is Maciej Badura but years of living in Canada has proven that a simplified version works best, so feel free to call me by either. As this is supposed to be an introductory post I guess I will start at the beginning.
I was born in Poland in the early 1980's during a period of Martial law that lasted until I was two years old. This time of unrest, initiated by our communist government in response to rising political opposition, helped shape my early understanding of the world particularly the difficulties of scarcity and the harm some are willing to inflict on others to keep their grasp on power. This had planted in me, both a deep emphatic love for others and prudence towards giving my trust.
By the time I was five years old, my family and I had escaped this oppressive regime and found refuge in Italy, where we spent the first 6 months living in a refugee camp, squishing 5 adults and 2 kids into a single tent. Contrary to the perception of hardship and dismay, my parents did a very good job of making my brother and I feel like we were on vacation. We explored the land around us, played with the local children, learned Italian, and found joy in the little day to day activities. Reminiscing of these times years later made me realize this moment in time was probably a founding reason for the content I have in my life, no matter what the situation. There is always a silver lining in all difficult situations in life.
Two years later, having been approved as Political Refugees, we purchased new winter clothing and left Italy to continue our journey in Canada. More precisely in Montreal Quebec. We spent two and half years in Montreal before moving on to Calgary Alberta where we settled and have spent our time there since. I think this culture shock after culture shocked helped dis-sensitize me to change, so much so that I find myself now, as a thirty five year old man changing jobs every 2 years, like we changed homes every two years as a child.
I am curious by nature and that has been reinforced by my experiences, I love adventures, exploring, learning, creating, and treat this life as a constant flow of new experiences and the pursuit of knowledge and merit. Writing, being one of my hobbies, drew me to Streemit. My hope is that while I share my experiences others can gain a deeper perspective of themselves and the world while I improve my creative writing, and learn more about myself.
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Matt (Maciej) Badura
Welcome to steemit! You will enjoy it! Continue doing good post.
I wish you the best! and hope to see you soon.
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Welcome to Steem @mattbadura I have sent you a tip
Thank you @bottymcbotface
Welcome to the community @mattbadura! You'll do great!
Thank you for the supportive words @kryptoknightk
Welcome to steemit, happy to have you here
I am @alienposts , my real name is achraf :)
Checkout my blog posts, Enjoy your time here and let's get this party started :)
Thank you @alienposts I will follow your posts.
you're welcome, i'm following you buddy
Glad you joined steemit, @mattbadura!
Thanks @jen8 I am quite curious and excited about it.
Hello @mattbadura :) I also joined :)
Welcome to Steemit @mattbadura
What an amazing story. I look forward to reading more from you. All best!
Thank you @merej99 I appreciate it.
Ohhhhh CANADA! Welcome to Steemit... you're going to be awesome here. Post great content like this and the sky is the limit. Oh - and don't forget - do as I'm doing! LOL https://steemit.com/followme/@chuckypita/do-as-i-m-doing-follow-follow-me-do-as-i-m-doing-follow-follow-me
Thank you for the kind welcome, I love Canada too.
Welcome to this incredible platform, hope everything will work out for you. Being here it’s not easy but not difficult neither only an extra effort will go a long way, engagement is the key good luck I’m @tinashe Start by Following ,Upvoting &Resteeming people and they will do the same.
Thank you
Welcome to family :) Follow me back and I will surprised you on August 1 ;)
Thank you @predictor2100, you've got my curiosity.
wow-wow-wow, I' m ready to cry...
It's not an introduction, it's complaining about whole world about you
My intent was to introduce myself by being candid,sharing the major experiences that shaped me early on and to express the appreciation I have for my parents. There is no problem, , I am sorry you misunderstood, maybe I could have expressed myself better. But thanks for the different perspective.