I sometimes feel some kind of sadness that so many young peoplewith sharp minds are taking IELTS to study abroad. I can understand they want to take advantage of opportunities that were not available to their parents. However, sometimes I think it is easier for an outsider to see the GOOD things here in LITHUANIA. I am sure some of my friends thing I am mad for choosing to live in Lithuania (and yes, I am mad in many ways!) but here is some positive news about Lithuania! 1.We breathe the cleanest air of any major European city - isn't that something to be proud of?!
According to Siemens AG and the Economist Intelligence Unit, we also rank 13th in overall green-ness. That means we're the greenest capital among 'new' EU memebers. See the whole report here. 2.We have really fast and widespread internet connections - 1st in the world for upload speed. FIRST IN THE WORLD!!!6th for download speed. 3. According to the Quality of Life Index 2009 overall score, Lithuania comes in at 1 point above the UK! However, the cost of living in the UK is 29, whereas it is 70 in Lithuania...Hmmm. Read more here. So make the most of every opportunity life gives, but don't forget to see the good things on your doorstep! |
