Podjetništvo / Entrepreneurship 

Kar nekaj časa je minilo, odkar sem se nazadnje oglasila s prispevkom na mojem blogu. Vendar ves ta čas nisem mirovala, temveč sem se izobraževala, raziskovala, odkrivala in spoznavala. V mojem življenju se je pojavil izziv, o katerem sem že nekaj časa sanjala in ki me je popolnoma zaposlil, zato sem tisto malo prostega časa, ki sem ga imela na voljo, preživela z družino. Vendar pa je ta izziv v moje življenje prinesel novo svežino. Osamosvojitev. Oglašam se vam prvič kot podjetnica.

Skozi svoje dolgoletno delo in študij sem pridobila veliko znanja. Pot me je za nekaj časa celo zanesla v tujino, kjer sem preživela dve leti. Srečevala sem veliko ljudi in doživela nekaj, kar me je včasih dvigalo navzgor, spet drugič me spuščalo navzdol. Vse to pa je bil en čudovit preplet ljudi in dogodkov, ki so mojemu življenju dali življenjski nauk. Da ne sanjam o stvareh, ki jih imajo drugi, ampak da sanjam o svojih stvareh. Da se osredotočim na to, kar znam res dobro delati. Da se naučim novih stvari, nekaterih starih pa se znebim. Da sledim razvoju svojih moči in obvladovanju svojih slabosti. Zato danes projektu Dober dogodek dodajam še nov projekt, moje novo podjetje Dobra pisarna.

Dobra pisarna ni samo podjetje z določenimi nalogami, temveč sem to jaz. Ne delam več stvari, ker jih moram, ampak ker si jih želim. Vedno sem rada delam z ljudmi in tudi v prihodnje jim bom pomagala tako na osebni kot poslovni ravni. Na svoji poslovni poti sem trenutno najbolj aktivna pri dveh projektih: organizacija poslovnega dogodka in promocija zdravja na delovnem mestu. Vendar pa bo večji del mojega dela svetovanje in prodaja pisarniških pripomočkov. Ozaveščala bom ljudi za nakup eko pisarniških pripomočkov, narejenih iz recikliranih materialov, ki zmanjšujejo onesnaževanje, prihranijo energijo in ustvarjajo zdravo delovno okolje ter ergonomskih pripomočkov za zdravo in urejeno delovno mesto. Prepričana sem, da je zelena pisarna naša prihodnost in, da človeku in naravi prijazna pisarna pomeni prijetno delovno okolje, ki pripelje do večje učinkovitosti.

Prvič v življenju zares uživam v svojem delu, kot da bi prvič čutila, opazovala in zares videla, in to samo zato, ker sem lahko kreativna in delam stvari, ki so moja strast. Vsem vam želim, da tako kot sem jaz s projektom Dober dogodek osrečevala ljudi z malimi pozornostmi, da tudi vas mali koraki pripeljejo do tega, da postanete iz dneva v dan boljši in bolj svobodni. In veselim se že delati z vami. ☺ Maja

 Entrepreneurship / Podjetništvo 

It has been a while since I have written anything for the blog. Lately, I have been spending much of my time studying, researching, discovering and recognising what the next path in my life should be. This only leaves me a little free time, which I wanted to spend with my family. The greatest challenge I’ve faced in my career has engulfed my life completely. That was to become an entrepreneur and I would like to announce that, for the first time, I am writing to you as an entrepreneur. 

Through years of experience and studying I have gained a lot of knowledge. My own personal path led me abroad where I lived for two years. I gained a lot of different experiences, met new friends and, during the time in between, I had my ups and downs. Some of the most beautiful experiences in my life came from the interweaving of connections between people and moments and that is what has given my life true meaning. I do not dream about things that others have, but the things that I do have. I focus on what I know well. I am open to new things and leaving behind some old things because today I know that the knowledge I have isn’t enough. I have developed my strengths while managing my weaknesses. This is why I am adding a new project to my new business The Good Office today, The Good Event.  

The Good Office isn’t just a company that carries out certain tasks; it represents me. I love my new-found work because it makes me feel more fulfilled. I love working with people on a personal and business level, so this job is perfect for me. I am currently the most active in organizing business events for our suppliers and health promotions in the workplace. However, a major part of my work will be selling ergonomic and eco accessories for offices. My goal will also be to raise awareness of eco friendly offices that employ environmentally safe methods and the importance of maintaining a tidy workplace. I think that green offices are the future, not just in terms of nature but also of work environments and the effectiveness of employees.

For the first time in my life, I really enjoy my work. And why do I enjoy it? Because I can spark my own creativity through exploration without being held  back and I am glad that I can do things I am passionate about. I wish for all of you to start out with small projects such as my Good Event and make the people you love happy with small courtesies. It can only lead you to become a better and freer person every day. I am looking forward to working with you guys. ☺ Maja

Pust/Carnival

 

Nedelja je. Prebudim se v oblačno jutro. Počutim se kot vreme, zato se mi ne da takoj vstati iz postelje. V roke vzamem knjigo in jo začnem brati. Tudi Ela in Vid se mi kasneje pridružita. Ela s knjigo v roki, Vid pa se tesno privije k meni in uživa v trenutkih crkljanja. Samo mož nam še manjka za popoln družinski užitek, je namreč na službeni poti. Jutro nam je že samo po sebi narekovalo, da se bo odvijalo počasi in da bomo imeli čas drug za drugega.

»Kot pisano na našo kožo,« sem si rekla, kajti dokončati smo morali kostume za pust, ki bo naslednji teden. Poleg lenarjenja in ustvarjanja pustnih mask si lahko privoščimo tudi kakšno pustno slaščico, kaj ne? Zato otrokoma predlagam, da spečemo pustne miške. Ni jima bilo treba dvakrat reči, takoj sta bila za. In tako se je pusto vreme spremenilo v pravi balzam za naše duše.

Ko sem bila majhna, smo pri nas doma v času pusta vedno pekli pustne krofe. Moja mami je spekla take z obročkom, kot iz trgovine, vendar še bolj okusne, ker so bili še vroči, ko smo jih jedli. Tudi sama sem se jih nekajkrat lotila in bila zelo uspešna, vendar pa otroka obožujeta tudi miške, zame pa je priprava teh bolj enostavna in hitra. Spodaj si lahko preberete recept. Doma pa smo za pust sami naredili tudi kostume. No, večino dela je opravila mami, ki je kostume sešila, mi smo ji pomagali bolj pri rezanju in barvanju. Počutim se kot takrat, ko sem kot majhna punčka opazovala mami, kako dela čudeže iz zame nemogočih stvari. Me prav zanima, kako to moja otroka doživljata danes? No, to je njun svet. Upam lahko le, da ko odrasteta, da bosta čutila enako vznemirjenje, kot ga jaz čutim v tem trenutku.

Prav zadovoljno in ponosno se počutim, kajti današnji dan smo izkoristili, kot se le da. Pustne maske so narejene in čakajo v veži na rajanje, okusili smo tudi že pustne dobrote in še čas za crkljanje nam je ostal. Kaj ni to popoln dan in dober dogodek? Maja

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PUSTNE MIŠKE IZ KVAŠENEGA TESTA

Obvezni pripomočki: pečica, mešalnik, plastična lopatica za testo, tehtnica, 2x posoda za mešanje, posoda za cvrtje, odcejevalna zajemalka

Sestavine za miške:

2 dl mleka

½ male žličke soli

3 dag kvasa

2 veliki žlici sladkorja

30 dag moke

3 rumenjaki

vaniljev sladkor

1 žlica ruma

6 dag raztopljenega surovega masla

maščoba za cvrtje (rastlinska)

sladkor v prahu za posip

1.  KORAK

V skledo vsujemo moko, v katro vmešamo sol.

2.  KORAK

Kvas z malo sladkorja in moke stopimo v 1 dl toplega mleka.

3.   KORAK

Rumenjake v posebni posodi spenimo, dodamo preostali sladkor, rum, vaniljev sladkor ter na koncu še stopljeno surovo maslo in mleko.

4.   KORAK

Mešanico z rumenjaki vlijemo v sredino moke in z mešalnikom mešamo. Počasi dodajamo še vzhajan kvas. Testo mešamo, dokler ne začne odstopati oziroma se rahlo ne loči od sklede. Testo za miške mora biti bolj mehko kot za krofe.

5.   KORAK

Testo pokrijemo s prtičkom in postavimo na toplo, da vzhaja. Ko ga je za dvakratno količino, segrejemo maščobo.

6.   KORAK

V razbeljeno maščobo pomočimo žlico in zajamemo testo, ki ga položimo v vročo maščobo. Ko miške porumenijo, jih obrnemo in ocvremo še z druge strani.

7.     KORAK

Ocvrte položimo na papir, da maščoba odteče. Nato jih zložimo na krožnik in potresemo s sladkorjem.

Dober tek!

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Carnival/Pust

It's Sunday. I wake up on a foggy morning and it doesn't feel right to get out of bed. For this reason, I reach for a book and start to read. Both children joined me later, Ela with a book in her hand, Vid just for cuddles.  We are enjoying a perfect family moment and only my husband is missing seeing as he is on business trip. The morning weather dictates how we will get on during this foggy day, leaving us with enough time for each other.  Everything is happening just like we wanted, I thought, now we can finish making our costumes for Carnival.

Next week is the Slovenian Carnival ( a carnival meant to scare away winter), which is an important and fun day for our children. I suggested that besides being creative with their costumes,  we should also make some Slovenian Carnival deserts. What if we baked Carnival Mice(a traditional Slovenian Carnival dessert) together? Not needing to be told a thing twice, they agreed at once. All at once, that foggy morning was developing into a real blessing day for our souls.

When I was young, my mum baked homemade Slovenian doughnuts every year. She baked them with a white ring around the center, just like the ones from the shops, but much better because we ate them when they were still hot. I baked them a few times when I was older, and I succeeded but my children prefer the Carnival Mice, which are easier and quicker for me to make.  You can take a look at the recipe below. When I was young, we also made our Carnival costumes. Well, most of the work was done by my mother. She sewed the costumes and we helped her with cutting and decorating. Today, more than ever, I felt like I did back then: how a little girl watched mum making my dreams make true. I wonder how my children experience these moments. Well, that is their world. I can just hope that when they grow up, they will feel same stir as I feel right now.

                         

I feel happy and proud, for making good use of the day. The Carnival costumes are finished and waiting for a party, we had a taste of Carnival deserts and we still had enough time for cuddling. It was a perfect day. Maja

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CARNIVAL MICE

Baking tools & accessories we need: a kitchen stove, mixer, rubber spatula, a kitchen scale, 2 x mixing bowls, a frying pan and a strainer.

Ingredients:

                                                                     2 dl milk                                                                    

½ tbsp salt

3 dag yeast

2 tsp caster sugar

30 dag flour

3 yolks

Vanilla sugar

1 tsp rum

6 dag melted butter

1/2 l vegetable oil

icing sugar

1.         STEP

In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt.

2.         STEP

Mix the yeast with one spoon of sugar and a small spoon of flour into 1 dl milk.

3.         STEP

 In a bowl whisk together the yolk, caster sugar, rum, vanilla sugar, and, at the end, add the melted butter and milk.

4.         STEP

Make a well in the flour mix and pour the yolk mixture into it. Use a mixer to blend. Slowly add in the yeast. Stir together until the dough stops sticking to the bowl. The dough must be softer than the dough for doughnuts. That is only difference between dough for doughnuts and the Mice as the ingredients are same.

5.         STEP

Let the dough rest and rise. When it has doubled in size, we heat the oil.

6.         STEP

Dip a spoon into the oil and scoop out a heaped spoon of the dough. Place it into the oil gently and fry.

7.         STEP

Place the fried ‘Mice’ onto a layer of paper towel to dry. Dust the Mice with icing sugar and serve.

Bon Appétit!

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