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With the end of summer in sight, many of you may already be making exciting plans for fall by dreaming up little mini-

vacations to embark on, or shuffling through your closet in search of that favorite autumn outfi t to wear for a long-awaited party or family gathering. Fall stirs up nostalgic childhood flashbacks fi lled with pumpkin patches, long walks in the park, beer festivals and cozy gatherings with family over din-ner. In this issue, we wanted to note that fall can

also be a great time to appreciate wellness: our own, those of others, and just the sense of wholesomeness in general.

One thing I’ve noticed lately is the trend for people to take better care of not only themselves, but others too, in this collective kind of approach to wellness. As social creatures, we’re constantly sharing valuable bits of information on wellness with one another, drawn from daily experiences, the internet, or even the numerous social plat-forms we use on a consistent basis. Basically, we’re all experiencing an increase in empathy – a positive thing, and as a result, a more collective meaning of wellness is arising. Our altruistic urge and passion to help others eat smarter, exercise more, and have a deeper overall awareness of health is gradually becoming the social “norm”. And this is simply awesome.

So, as we step into fall and try to appreciate the meaning of wellness, as it continu-ally evolves into a mutually shared experience and phenomenon, we at REVIA would like to celebrate all the unique sides of you. Remember, there is no “right” path to wellness; each person carves and follows their own road. So take a moment of pride for all you do to help yourself and others EVERYDAY…. and enjoy our special end-of-summer issue!!

stay healthy and insPirational,

moniCa doleCKa managing editor

Summer is easily the most leisurely of sea-sons. Boundaries dissolve and bleed into each other the way the calendar warps,

slowing towards the crescendo of Labor Day and then onto to crisper weather thereafter. This is the typical time when everyone starts reflecting on the last days of summer and begins to lament about our upcoming “Chicago Freeze”. I tend to get off track during the summer months when I am tak-ing vacation, celebrating summer holidays, and at-tending barbecues, weddings and birthday parties,

and it seems as if those things always hold precedence over work. I have to admit I’m somewhat glad summer is over. There is no question that I

enjoy the warmth and all the attractions that come with it, but I have to admit that dur-ing the summer it seems like everyone is moving in slow motion. And I’m just as guilty of this as anyone. Like me, I bet many of you are wondering where the three quarters of the year went, and how you’re going to accomplish your New Year’s resolutions (Remember those?) and other goals you set at the start of the year, by December 31st! Don’t worry there is plenty of time still. We are entering a season where we cram what feels like a full calendar year into a slim 4 month.

So as we complete “our end of summer issue” (marking almost a full year) I’m looking over the content and marveling at the cover story with Edyta Śliwińska, along with all the wonderful contributors who make REVIA possible and how the magazine has grown since our fi rst issue. We have an amazing team here and seeing this pro-gression has gotten me out of my summer funk and is driving me to continue to grow this wonderful magazine and offer more content to the ever growing next generation of Poles. Thank you all for your feedback and we hope you will continue this journey with us.

Karl wrobelgeneral manager

06 -- Contributors

08 -- marco Foster’s 5th annual “white Party”

10 -- dar serca boat Cruise

11 -- Pma summer ball 2015

12 -- 2nd annual miami in Chicago

14 -- musiC: top Female Vocal tracks

16 -- dr irv’s health tips

18 -- Polish entrepreneurs: marek janus

20 -- edyta Śliwińska: beyond dancing with the stars

24 -- ask an eye doctor

26 -- Pma library Centennial Celebration

27 -- polish cities: stary sącz

28 -- Fga: Corinne meier

30 -- ask a balanced babe

31 -- memoirs of a model: garden of Flavor

32 -- breaking barriers with allison sima

33 -- ask anita : relationship reality 312

34 -- supper with sylvia perez

36 -- make-up tips

38 -- la mode 38

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06 -- Contributors

08 -- marco Foster’s 5th annual “white Party”

10 -- dar serca boat Cruise

11 -- Pma summer ball 2015

12 -- 2nd annual miami in Chicago

14 -- musiC: top Female Vocal tracks

16 -- dr irv’s health tips

18 -- Polish entrepreneurs: marek janus

20 -- edyta Śliwińska: beyond dancing with the stars

24 -- ask an eye doctor

26 -- Pma library Centennial Celebration

27 -- polish cities: stary sącz

28 -- Fga: Corinne meier

30 -- ask a balanced babe

31 -- memoirs of a model: garden of Flavor

32 -- breaking barriers with allison sima

33 -- ask anita : relationship reality 312

34 -- supper with sylvia perez

36 -- make-up tips

38 -- la mode

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LEaNDro MULET Born in Cuba, Leandro is a fashion designer currently based in Chicago. His designs have caught the attention of models, fashion producers, and high profi le photographers desiring to use his editorial ensembles for photo shoots. With his fashion expertise and good styling, Leandro has also dressed many celebrities from Chicago all the way to Miami.

aNITa cHLIpaLaFounder of Relationship Reality 312, Inc., Anita’s passions in life are helping people with their love life and writing, and through her advice column, “Ask Anita”, she combines both! A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Anita is on a mission to prove that happy and satisfying relationships are possible.

aNIa sZYMaNska Born in a Poland, Ania is a professional make-up artist and has resided in Chicago for over 12 years. Ania’s life passions include children, animals, and most of all, helping others. As a makeup professional, she now has the oppor-tunity to put a confi dent smile on a client’s face.

aNIa JaBLoNowskIAnia was born in Chicago to Polish immigrant parents. Growing up, she was always interested in exploring, embracing, and celebrating the experiences of fi rst genera-tion Americans, which eventually inspired her to start a nonprofi t with a former classmate. Together they have interviewed hundreds of “fi rst gen’s”.

aLLIsoN sIMaAllison is the Interactive Marketing Manager at Digi-Me and has over 10 years of marketing communications experi-ence. She assists companies with brand development and lead generation. Allison is a proud mom, and a Chicagoland native. Her cultural background is Polish on her mother's side and German on her dad's.

sYLVIa pErEZSylvia is an Emmy Award winning broadcast journalist who worked with ABC7 Chicago as a news anchor and health reporter for over 20 years. Sylvia now leads Sylvia Perez Productions as a video producer, presentation coach and inspiring speaker and blogger.

k MraZ Actress, model, writer, and fi lmmaker, K Mraz is also an

activist for equal rights for women, minorities, and the en-vironment. Owner of Ladie K Productions, Creative Works Media, and is actively pursuing a career in motion picture

with the goal of changing how people perceive one another by shaping what they see in the media.

MarTa DaBrowskIActivist, Editor and Writer. Originally from Poland, she is well known

amongst the Polish community for her dedication and action for those in need. For the past four years, Marta has been helping women with her motivational group “Success in a Skirt”, where she helps women

achieve their goals and pursuit their dreams. Marta loves vegetarian cooking and traveling.

DIaNa EVa LEBIEckIDiana is very active in both Polish and Non-Polish events

in Chicago, and is currently working on earning her MBA at Kellogg @ Northwestern. She enjoys meeting new people,

volunteering and exploring all that Chicago has to offer. Diana is also on the Junior Board of the Gift From the Heart

Foundation (Dar Serca).

IWONA BOŻEKIwona is Head Librarian and Special Collections Curator at

The Polish Museum of America and oversees the library cir-culation and archival collections. Iwona is also responsible

for the museum’s music, Polonica, and rare book collec-tions. She loves nature and music. History is her passion.

cHrIsTIaN DaVIsChristian is a UIC Honors College graduate, having gradu-ated with the highest distinction in English and Rhetorical Studies. Christian has studied international journalism in

Prague and is currently working on a novel. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar and producing music.

saraH BakErSarah is a certifi ed, plant-based nutrition and holistic

health coach, and creator of the women's wellness brand, BalancedBabe.com. Since her own holistic awakening, Sarah

built the Balanced Babe™ brand to encourage women to be better aware of how to reach an approachable wellness

lifestyle. Sarah’s cultural roots are diverse, and include a mix of Hungarian, Dutch and German.

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15 N. NORTHWEST HWY., PARK RIDGE, IL 600685528 W. BELMONT AVE., CHICAGO IL. 60641

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What to do in case of a car accident



3. Seek medical attention Should you have any doubts regarding your health or anyone else involved in the accident with you, immediately call for an ambulance to transport you to the nearest medical facility.

4. Notify the policeFiling a police report can be helpful should an investiga-tion be carried out and the case goes to court.

5. Gather and provide informationState law requires drivers to release their fi rst and last name, address, telephone number, and vehicle registra-tion number, as well as the information of the vehicle owner. Also, ask for proof of the other drivers insurance, and collect necessary information from any witnesses.

6. Call your insuranceContact your insurance company as soon as possible to provide them with all crucial information.


847-823-9039

What to do if you are accused of driving

under the infl uence of alcohol1. Pull the car over


driver’s license, proof of insurance



instructions, and do not object to their



to refuse answering any of the


you consume alcohol? How much alcohol did you consume? Instead, you

can choose to answer in the following way: “I don’t want to answer any

questions, I just want to speak to my attorney”

5. You also have the right to deny the request to take part in any

kind of testing whether on site or at the police station, that could prove the

consumption of alcohol:

• This includes being asked to touch your nose, stand on one leg, make eye

contact, walk, or turn around

• You also have the right to deny a breathalyzer test, blood test, or any kind of

bodily fl uid test, including testing of body tissue

• Searching you, your car, or any of your belongings

Instead, you can explain to the offi cer in the following way:

“I refuse to take any tests until I fi rst speak to my lawyer”.

6. Should you decide to not answer any questions, or refuse testing,

be prepared to possibly face psychological pressure by the offi cer through

yelling, verbal or physical threats, or even through exaggerated friendliness.


1. Pull the car over


driver’s license



instructions,



to refuse answering




3. Seek medical

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white partyHonoring philanthropy in unforgettable fashion, Marco Foster’s fifth annual White Party had Chicagoans painting the town white hot. On Friday, July 24, 2015, Chicago altruist and entrepreneur, Marco Foster, hosted over 800 guests with an evening of premium food and drink from Untitled Supper Club, along with energetic music, creative performances, and sizzling summertime fashion – all benefiting the locally founded charity, One Hope United. The event was well-attended and ultimately raised over $20,000 for the charity very close to Marco’s heart.

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Dar serca Boat cruise 2015On Sunday, June 28th 2015, Gift from the Heart Foundation (Dar Serca) celebrated its 4th annual charity boat cruise – which was a huge success! A sunny and warm Chicago Sunday sky embraced the event with perfect weather, remarkable people, great food and tons of fun. Nearly 500 guests were in attendance, including special guest, International Boxing champion, Andrzej Fonfara and several current Dar Serca children and their parents, who had a magnifi cent time enjoying the company of loyal Dar Serca’s supporters. The event was co-lead by Junior board Vice President, Diana Lebiecki, and fellow Junior board member, Andrzej Wolosewicz.

The luxurious Mystic Blue yacht featured 4 amazing floors of festivities, including a spacious outdoor sundeck where all enjoyed the perfect 80 degree weather, complemented with music by DJ Roman KW who cheered the crowd to let loose, dance and have a good time. Many were happy winners of a fabulous raffle prize lottery (which successfully sold out of tickets – nearly double from last year) where proceeds directly benefi t the Dar Serca kids.

Dar serca is a charitable organization in existence for over 27 years that has helped over 700 children from Poland/Eastern Europe receive lifesaving medical treatments they could not otherwise get in

their home countries. These children are brought to the USA from Poland where they receive specialized medical treatments including spine correction, limb lengthening, tumor removal, etc. Dar Serca also assists with housing, transportation, translation and other basic living needs and expenses during the treatment process.

For ComPlete inFormation regarding Future eVents, sPonsorshiP oPPortunities, or joining the dar serCa junior board, Please ContaCt diana lebieCKi at [email protected] or visit darserca.org

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artiCle by: diana eVe lebiCKa | Photos by: andrzej braCh

On Friday June 5th, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) celebrated its 35th Annual Summer Ball at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago. Over 160 Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing with music provided by the Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra. Guests were greeted by PMA representatives – President Richard Owsiany, Summer Ball Chair Virginia Cudecki, Managing Director Małgorzata Kot, and several other directors of the board, as everyone

enjoyed the elegant affair over delicious food, great company and appreciated honor- with special awards going to Gift from the Heart Foundation and Shriners Hospitals for Children- both recipients of this year’s Polish Spirit Award. With warm regards, the Consul General of the Republic of Poland, Paulina Kapuścińska, shared her wishes in the development and purpose of the PMA, stressing the importance of the PMA in Chicago, particularly with its large

Polish diaspora. Guests were also graced with the presence of a last minute speaker – Joanna Fabisiak – member of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, and chairman of the Commission on Liaisons with Poles Abroad. This year’s event also featured a generous raffle, silent auction and “wish list” of items attendees could sponsor to further assist the PMA in their daily mission to sustain and expand its library and precious archives.

pMa summer Ball 2015

artiCle by: diana lebieCKi | Photos by: julita siegel


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The 2nd Annual Miami in chicago continues to FlourishOn July 16th, JG Events hosted the 2nd Annual Miami in Chicago event benefi ting The New Horizons Center. The event was a smashing success selling out tickets on the evening on July 15th. During the event, Oak Street Beach was transformed into a spectacle of fashion and flair, featuring Brazilian dance performances by Body Movin’ and sounds from renowned local talents, DJ Madrid and DJ Kamil, along with the enjoyment of hosted cocktails.

Now in its second year, the event has proven to continue growing, this time raising nearly $2,000 for The New Horizons Center, with the specifi c intention dedicated to building a new park. New Horizons has honored Janay Graves, Founder of JG Events, with the Friends of Friends award for her unsurpassed support over the past

several years. NHC provides education and development to children and adults with disabilities and autism. The goal for JG Events and the NHC partnership is provide assistance to overcome challenges in reaching optimal potential. The anticipation for next year is already building and the longstanding partnership of JG Events and NHC will only grow in strength and numbers.

Miami in Chicago can only be a success with its dedicated sponsors: Spoil Me Salon, Oak Street Beach and Levy Restaurant Group, and more.

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The Civil Wars - Falling – FeaTuring Joy Williams (Christian’s piCk)

With dark lyrics of love, this folk duet spellbinds audiences with their vocal chemistry and their uncanny image as two Alabaman sweethearts, circa 1864. The captivating pair, comprised of the ever-enticing Joy Williams and the handsome John Paul White, originally met at a songwriting work-shop in Nashville in 2008 (144 years after their ghosts

were buried holding hands in a confederate cemetery from the American Civil War). Following their first single, “Falling”, the duo’s first album Barton Hollow sold 623K copies, landing them the first of four Grammy Awards for Best Folk Album, and was the No. 1 album on iTunes and Billboard Folk Albums chart. Fans were devastated when the couple split in 2014.

haerTs – all The Days – FeaTuring nini Fabi (MoniCa’s piCk)

Formed in 2010, Haerts hails from the heart of Brooklyn. Nini Fabi, Ben Gebert, Garrett Lenner, and Derek McWilliam first tied their unique talents after joining souls as music students at the Iceland Academy of Arts – and they’ve been on fire ever since. Their first album,

Hemiplegia, was released in October 2013 and has topped charts across the globe. Nini’s voice is one of a modern Stevie Nicks, a confident feminine roar reflecting a woman proud of her

eclectic spirit – yet sul-try – as her hum echoes

into a soft background of xylophone, guitar and

tambourine. Nini’s contralto voice invigorates the air with power and passion, while in-stantaneously humming back to cloak the soft strum of the guitar. “All the Days” oozes of melodious beach instruments, evoking a story of emotions about life, loss and coveted summer love. Haerts undeni-ably celebrates a fondness for the simple life. The group is currently touring this summer in both America and Europe.

The hiCs - Tangle – FeaTuring roxane DayeTTe (Christian’s piCk)

The Hics, an admittedly lacklus-ter monicker, is actually derived from Hickory, the type of wood used to make drumsticks. The mellow, urban and somewhat tribal vibe of this 6-piece elec-tronic act is likewise comprised of a female and male vocal duet, starring the mellifluous Roxane Dayette and baritone, Sam Paul Evans. Lyrically, they deliver an awe-inspiring blend of riddles that thematically play into the locked horns of intimacy and individuality, and their meta-phors address the persuasive elements at play when it comes to falling both in and out of love; hence, “Tangle, be close, just go, too close,

confined to illusion pulling me in, dissolving before me, about to give in.” After having met at Pimlico Academy in Westmin-ster London, the group released their first full length EP Tangle, in August of 2013.

lykke li - i never learn (MoniCa’s piCk)

Swedish-born indie-pop singer, Lykke’s Li’s first single, “Fol-low Rivers” (2011) borrows the girlish swagger of modern pop-muse, Ellie Goulding. Lykke’s vocals emit into the air a soft sweetness, although her lyrics explicitly assure women as pow-erful and self-sufficient beings who endure some of life’s tough-est hard-

ships. Her solo soprano voice is timeless, incor-porating elements of electronica, indie-house and classical, blended with traditional pop and alternative. Lykke’s lyrics flow as one me-lodious string of love quotes and random life mishaps. Her down-to-

earth attitude rings with positiv-ism, as well as realism, express-ing all the happiness love brings, whilst sustaining the awareness that sometimes loss collides with love. “I Never Learn” reminds us to learn from our mistakes and know when it’s time to move on.

by: Christian Davis & monica Dolecka

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“Wings” , “aLL thE daYs”

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souL, thE souL that

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“LinEs”

“ i 'M Your star

CrossEd LoVEr. i L iE

hErE LikE a starLEss

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CelluliTe: is There hope?Cellulite is the term used to describe the dimpling of the skin most commonly seen around the hips and thighs. It is more com-mon in women than men, and also more frequently seen in older, post-menopausal women. The difference between the sexes is due to the makeup of the connective tissue between the overlaying skin and the deep muscle fascia. In women, this fascia has been shown to be more vertically oriented, thus creating closed pockets that cause en-larged or excessive fat cells in order to “push out” the overlaying adjacent skin, which leads to the puckering we call “cellulite”. When cellulite is present, there is nothing abnormal about a person’s body makeup, or their fat cells. Even a thin athletic body can have localized areas of dimpling due to the connective tissue compartmentalizing the fat between the skin and underlying muscle. The question is: What can be done?

CreamsWe have all seen ads in fashion magazines and infomercials marketing a wonder cream that can “dissolve” cellulite. Most of these creams contain a medicine called theophyl-

line. Theophylline is a commonly prescribed asthma medication that also has a diuretic effect. There have been many subjective reports of improved body contour and cellu-lite, as well as a decrease in waist and thigh circumference with the use of theophylline, however, the problem is there is no scientific

evidence supporting these individual claims. But the good news is that are minimal side effects from these kinds of products. There is minimal systemic absorption of the cream, in addition to the very low chance [25%] of developing a rash.

massageEndermologie is a form of deep tissue mas-

sage where a mechanical device is used to essentially suction up folds of skin and roll it two revolving rollers. It breaks down fat and excretes it from the body, leading to a corrected body contour purified of irregu-larities and cellulite. An analysis of bodily fluids proves these claims to be unfounded, but there is an increase in collagen above the muscle fascia, which may lead to a smooth-ing out of contour irregularities. However, this is yet to proven with clear scientific data. Other things to consider with this form of cellulite treatment is that it may take up to 14 treatments, which may be painful, and is also on the more expensive side.

Radio frequency (Javeshape tm, Accent tm, Thermage) utilizes radiofrequency to heat up the skin and subcutaneous tissue to create skin tightening and slight volume re-duction. This technology can create a tighter, smoother and long-lasting appearance of the skin, usually taking 1-3 treatments before achieving desired results.

surgiCal TreaTmenTSurgical treatment is also a reasonable and reliable option for treating the underlying

cause of cellulite. An instrument called a pickle for, or loop lysing cannula, can be used to disrupt the facial attachment be-tween the skin and underlying musical fascia that causes dimpling. This may need to be combined with liposuction, or fat injection, to improve any contour irregularity and prevent reattachment of the fascia, thereby providing an overall improvement in body contour and appearance.

laser TherapyCellulaze is another invasive treatment that utilizes laser (light) therapy to break up and liquefy the fibrous bands of the fat packets. The additional heat from the laser will also improve the amount of skin tightening. In this situation, it is wise to seek someone experienced with laser treatments because there is always the risk of causing perma-nent burns to the skin.

Cellulite is a difficult, and often misun-derstood, problem affecting even the most “fit” individuals. There is also little scien-

tific evidence behind the many treatments currently advertised in media, especially on TV and in magazines. Fortunately, many of these treatments have little to no side ef-fects. Surgical intervention is an option, but only after thoughtful and serious consider-ation.

Overall, leading a healthy lifestyle by getting adequate exercise, and maintaining a balanced diet are the best ways for people to achieve their own “ideal” body. v

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Marek Janus was born in Wieliczka, a charming town in Southern Poland, located within the Krakow Metropoli-

tan area. In 1993 Marek made his first tourist visit to the states before emigrating here permanently with his wife in 2000.

The above quote by renowned 19th Century Polish Poet, Cyprian Kamil Norwid, ideally describes Marek’s conflicted feelings of ap-preciation, yet apprehension, about starting a new life in the US. Growing up in Poland, Marek was accustomed to a very different political-business structure than exists here in America. He admits it was very difficult to mentally acclimate to the social demands of a new country, especially in the business-sphere. However, since Marek’s education and profes-sional background are strongly rooted in the respectable Kraków, he managed to eventu-ally carry over from Poland his impressive work ethic – one he greatly appreciates and respects.

Moving to the states forced Marek to re-learn a completely different approach to

understanding jewelry demands in American society. As a professional jewelry artisan, Marek strives very hard for his solid work ethic work to shine through everything he creates.

As a young boy growing up in the 1960’s, Marek was strongly influenced and fascinated by American Western movies, as well as by Japanese film mogul and director, Akira Kuro-sawa. By age 9, Marek’s first jewelry creation was born: a ring he made for his younger sister, created by molding low-temperature metals into a ring design. Gradually over time, Marek began crafting miniature swords, first carving them out of thick chunks of copper before chiseling them away to perfect their final shape.

Originally wanting to become an old weapon maker, Marek was unable to find a trade school in Poland specializing in that subject area, as such are uncommon, but he has promised himself to one day return to his beloved passion of weapon crafting. He says, “My ultimate goal as a jewelry craftsman is to keep making fine custom jewelry, but also to

try bigger artistic projects in the future, and to one day open his own gallery.

Marek believes in and appreciates the wonders of advanced technology in jewelry making, but he also understands the irrevers-ible reality that jewelry now loses its story and individuality because most pieces are created in a repetitive, mass-produced process that lacks creativity and thought.

“Jewelry nowadays may be created with technical perfection, but it also lacks soul and personality; most pieces are simply blank and cold pieces of metal.” Marek explains.

Having earned many recognitions for his jewelry, Marek admits that the joys he sees when a customer’s eyes light up in response to a custom-made piece of jewelry is what drives him to continue doing what he loves. Suc-cess to him means bringing people pleasure through his passion of jewelry creation, while utilizing his professional skills to the highest level. v

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world is huge, but at the same time, very tight-knit, so you know people from all over the world, and everyone meets every once in a while at these international competitions. I had a friend, British ballroom dancer, James Jordan, who asked me to dance with him at the time. But I wasn’t keen on moving to England because the conditions weren’t so great. James was on Strictly Come Dancing, the British version of Dancing with the Stars. Eventually James introduced me to Alec. One of the main reasons I moved to the US, besides that I loved dancing with Alec, was that I could still continue my studies. Alec and his brother ran a dance school in San Francisco, where I was able to work. I knew that if I moved to England I would have to ditch my studies and work as a waitress or maid to support myself while dancing. And I just didn’t want to do that.

WHEN YOU FIRST SET EYES ON EDYTA ŚLIWIŃSKA, YOU CAN’T HELP BUT BE AWESTRUCK BY HER NATURAL AND SOPHISTICATED BEAUTY, AND HER DANCING, WHICH FLOWS CALMLY AND EFFORTLESSLY. EDYTA’S POSITIVE ENERGY CAN LIGHT UP A ROOM AND HER POSITIVITY IS SIMPLY INFECTIOUS. YOU MAY RECOGNIZE EDYTA FROM HER 10 MEMORABLE SEASONS ON DANCING WITH THE STARS, WHERE SHE UNVEILED TO THE WORLD HER SWEET AND FIERCE PERSONALITY, FLAWLESS DANCING, AND SUPERB COACHING SKILLS. I FIRST MET EDYTA IN 2011 WHEN SHE WAS INVITED TO COACH AT A STUDIO WHERE I REGULARLY DANCED, HERE IN CHICAGO. TO ME, SHE IS AN INSPIRATIONAL BALLROOM DANCER – AND WOMAN – AND I WAS TRULY HONORED TO LEARN HER STORY ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MOM, BALLROOM DANCE ICON, AND ENCOURAGING ROLE MODEL TO WOMEN EVERYWHERE.

REVIA: Where are you originally from in Poland, and how did you eventually come to the States?EDYTA ŚLIWIŃSKA: I was born in Warsaw, and spent the fi rst 20 years of my life there. Before coming to the US, I was dancing and traveling to big competitions like Blackpool in England – the biggest ballroom dance competition in the world. I was looking for a partner at the time because I had just split up with my long-term partner and eventually… I met Alec! We had a little try-out, and Alec and I clicked from the start. So I decided to give it a try and moved to San Francisco for a couple months and thought, Let’s just see how it goes. It’s a common practice in the ballroom world to try out with someone from a diff erent region because when you’re at a certain level, there aren’t many people in your own country to choose from. It was summer time then, and I could easily take time off from school, so it was perfect timing. And it actually went really well. We went to our fi rst competition, got great results and, well, I just never moved back [Softly Laughs].

But, it’s not like I desperately wanted to move to America. I was very happy at home, very close to my family, but I knew dancing with Alec was a once in a lifetime opportunity, especially because it’s very diffi cult to fi nd a partner compatible with your style, ability and personality. It was a diffi cult decision, but I knew I loved dancing. So when I met Alec, I thought, THIS is the opportunity to do what I love… and I want to continue doing it. At the time, I obviously didn’t foresee the career I would have. I just went with my intuition.

REVIA: How did you fi rst meet Alec?EDYTA ŚLIWIŃSKA: Well we both had mutual friends. The ballroom

REVIA: You said you’re close to your family. Do they live in the States too?EDYTA ŚLIWIŃSKA: No, my whole family is in Poland; my parents, brother, Adrian, and two sisters, Renata and Magda. Both sisters have their own families now. No one moved here, except me, and I don’t think they plan to. It would be diffi cult for them to leave behind everything they built in Poland. But my husband’s family is here. Alec was born in Gomel, Belarus and moved to the US with his family when he was 12, so he went to high school, college, and got his Master’s Degree in the U.S.

It was very diffi cult for my parents to let me go across the ocean alone to America, but they understood my decision because they knew I love dancing. From the beginning they were extremely supportive, and from both an emotional and material point-of-view, they were always there for me. Dancing is expensive and my parents are not wealthy people, but they did everything to make sure I can continue my passion, from driving me to competitions across the country, to paying for lessons and costumes. I’m sure it wasn’t easy for them.

REVIA: I know you recently had a baby. Has being a mom changed your life in any surprising way?EDYTA ŚLIWIŃSKA: Yes! I had my son in 2014, so he’s a year and half now. There are so many new surprises as a mom! Everyone tells you how incredible it having children, but you don’t get it until you have a child yourself. I mean I knew the logistics of having kids, like never having time for yourself, how you can’t plan anything, and how everything is dependent on your child’s schedule. When you have kids, it gets tricky. You defi nitely have to shift your priorities. When you’re responsible for yourself, that’s one thing, but when you have a child, suddenly everything is out of your control.

But the most surprising thing is that a child gives you a new sense of purpose in life. It’s like suddenly you understand what it’s all about. People wonder what the meaning of life is, and I think it’s to pass down your legacy, accomplishments, and of course your love, to your children. I don’t want to get too philosophical [Laughs], but I think that’s our

I always loved dancing and performing, and as a girl I would perform in front of my family and friends.

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destiny – to prolong our bloodline and give our kids everything we have. Not only in a material sense, but in an emotional, spiritual and cultural way. And the love…it’s unconditional, deep and very overwhelming. The amount of love you feel – it’s an incredible feeling, and you never imagine you could love someone like that. This is a completely diff erent kind of love. So that was a surprise too!

REVIA: How did you get started in dancing – and are you and Alec currently dancing?EDYTA ŚLIWIŃSKA: It’s funny – no one else in my family dances professionally, but I heard my Babcia was really good at dancing; best dancer in the village! [Laughs]. Actually, in my family, I’m the only one who pursued dancing professionally.

I always loved dancing and performing, and as a girl I would perform in front of my family and friends. When I was 10, I signed up for a dance class at school, and just got deeper and deeper into dancing until I fell in love with it! My fi rst partner wasn’t really into it. He danced because I think he liked me [Laughs]. Well, he realized quickly that I was serious about dancing – and didn’t want to just hang out. Eventually, I found a partner equally involved in dancing and we started competing at regional competitions, then later traveling to compete in diff erent countries. I started out taking class 2 days a week, which turned into almost every day, for very many hours. But because I loved it, it seemed very natural.

Alec and I still love doing show dances. We’ve even produced

Broadway-style performances and corporate events. I produced the show, Dancing Pros Live, a competition held on stage where the best pro dancers battle it out and the audience chooses the winner – right from their seat! So we are on the other side of the entertainment industry now, but still perform occasionally. We’ll be in Chicago performing at the Harvest Moon Ball Dance Championships in October. But in general, we are rather at the end of our careers as competitive dancers.

REVIA: How did you initially land a spot on Dancing with the Stars?

destiny – to prolong our bloodline and give our kids everything we have. Not only in a material sense, but in an emotional, spiritual and cultural way. And the love…it’s unconditional, deep and very overwhelming. The amount of love you feel – it’s an incredible feeling, and you never imagine you could love someone like that. This is a completely diff erent kind of love. So that was a surprise too!

REVIA:dancing – and are you and Alec currently dancing?EDYTA ŚLIWIŃSKA: no one else in my family dances professionally, but I heard my Babcia was really good at dancing; best dancer in the village! [Laughs]. Actually, in my family, I’m the only one who pursued dancing professionally.

I always loved dancing and performing, and as a girl I would perform in front of my family and friends. When I was 10, I signed up for a dance class at school, and just got deeper and deeper into dancing until I fell in love with it! My fi rst partner wasn’t really into it. He danced because I think he liked me [Laughs]. Well, he realized quickly that I was serious about dancing – and didn’t want to just hang out. Eventually, I found a partner equally involved in dancing and we started competing at regional competitions, then later traveling to compete in diff erent countries. I started out taking class 2 days a week, which turned into almost every day, for very many hours. But because I loved it, it seemed very natural.

Alec and I still love doing show dances. We’ve even produced

Broadway-style performances and corporate events. I produced the show, Dancing Pros Live, a competition held on stage where the best pro dancers battle it out and the audience chooses the winner – right from their seat! So we are on the other side of the entertainment industry now, but still perform occasionally. We’ll be in Chicago performing at the Harvest Moon Ball Dance Championships in October. But in general, we are rather at the end of our careers as competitive dancers.

REVIA:spot on Dancing with the Stars?

EDYTA ŚLIWIŃSKA: Some of the professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing were personal friends of ours, so it was easy to fi nd out where to send our resumes and audition videos. We knew a lot about the show and so when we heard it’s going to be produced in America, we thought it would be a good idea to try. I was 25 at the time, and Alec and I were at the point in our careers where we were unsure if we wanted to stick with competitive dancing. We both loved performing and thought DWTS would be something diff erent since it’s still a competition, but the main focus is on celebrity performances. The opportunity really came at the perfect moment; we were both invited to audition and got on the fi rst season of DWTS. That’s how it all started. I did 10 seasons of the show, and got along with everyone very well. I had the opportunity to dance with some great people like Miami Dolphins football player, Jason Taylor, and Cameron Mathison from the fi fth season, who was a lot of fun – very energetic and positive. One of the blessings of the show is you get to meet so many diff erent and unique people.

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usually ends at a younger age, much like any other sport. It’s an art, but it also takes a big toll on your body. At the top of our careers, physically, Alec and I were training very hard every day, but now, we rather give up the spotlight to the younger generations. So I won’t be coming back to DWTS. The show gave me a completely diff erent direction in my career, opened a lot of doors, but essentially, right now, I want more independence and stability in my life.

REVIA: Having grown up in Poland, do you feel you’ve conserved any specifi c Polish traditions or values still important to you today?EDYTA ŚLIWIŃSKA: Of course. I think traditions are really important. They manifest your cultural identity. I speak to my son in Polish now, and would like him to speak Polish, or at least understand it, in the future. Traditions bring families together because they’re an opportunity to share important customs, like [Wigilia] on Christmas, and [Wielkanoc] for Easter. Traditions celebrate family, and I would like to maintain them as much as possible.

Now that I’m a mom, I want to make sure my son learns the same Polish traditions I grew up with, and… who knows, maybe we can even create our own little traditions and customs.

Another important value I gained from my family is defi nitely their work ethic; to work hard in life for anything you really, really want. Also, my parents taught me that every time I’m nervous, I need to remember there will always be things out of my control. They taught me that in order to see what can happen, sometimes you just have to… let go. Basically, I learned to be a lot more positive and believe in myself, and not compare myself to others. I know as long as I pull in my end of work – that will be good enough.

Also, I’m thankful for the educational system in Poland, which many people complain about. I went to some great schools (Liceum Tadeusza Czackiego and Warsaw University) with great teachers and professors and I think I received a very broad and universal education that I’m proud of. But I have to admit, opportunities for younger generations were not as open as they are here, and I still believe there are lot more opportunities in America than in Poland. But I’m defi nitely very proud of my Polish upbringing, and especially grateful for what my family has given me.

REVIA: Are there any fi nal thoughts you would like to share with us?EDYTA ŚLIWIŃSKA: One thing I’ve noticed is that Polish people can be very self-critical, and pessimistic. So my advice is just to believe in yourself, and give yourself credit, instead of only looking at your defi ciencies. Look at what you can do, not at what you can’t and maximize that. Perhaps that will give you a leg up and then…you can do anything! For example, when I look at videos of myself dancing, I’m extremely self– critical. All I see are mistakes and things I want to change. At a certain point I learned to tell myself, ‘you just have to let go’. I know I’m doing my best; it is what it is. Don’t get me wrong, obviously you need to work very hard, but don’t judge yourself excessively or worry about what other people think of you, because that’s out of your control. If you let everything get to you, it will weigh you down and your self-confi dence will suff er.

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This year, the Polish Museum of America Library offi cially celebrated its Centennial. Exactly a century ago,

Rev. Jan Obyrtacz blessed the newly opened Library of the PRCUA. One hundred years later to the day, Rev. Andrzej Maslejak of Holy Trinity Parish, blessed the Library Reading Room and the newly renovated Rare Books Room, adjacent to the Library on the fi rst fl oor.

The April 18th 2015 jubilee celebrations commenced in the museum’s Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall, where over 200 guests were welcomed by Managing Director, Małgorzata Kot (immediate past Head Librarian since 1995); the Master of Ceremony, Jacek Niemczyk, led the formal program with great zest and enthusiasm. The fi rst speaker, Michele Jaminski, PMA Vice-Chair and PRCUA Vice-President congratulated the Library on its 100th anniversary. Shortly after, the large crowd was entertained by a musical performance by the Grazyna Auguscik Group. The jazz music harkened everyone back to the start of the 20th century, which was appreciated by the guests – some who themselves dressed in styles resembling the early 1900s.

The dialogue portion of the evening began with Paulina Kapuscinska, Consul General of the Republic of Poland, who, having toured the exhibition prior to program, spoke heartfelt words on the Library’s mission to preserve the historic publications on display. Paulina congratulated the Library for its achievements, wishing it another 100 years. At her request, Halina Misterka, Head Archivist, led the audience in a slightly revised rendition of the traditional Polish song, “Sto lat” – this time wishing the Library “200 years”. PMA President, Richard Owsiany, spoke on the Library’s history, while Iwona Bozek, Head Librarian and curator of the centennial exhibition, discussed the selected books on display (the oldest printed in 1508), and their importance not only to Polonia, but also to Polish literature and historiography.

The winners of the “Bookmark Contest” for children and youth were announced, and met with great applause. The selection of the nine winners within the three age groups was not an easy task for the contest judges, as over 150 participants submitted their artwork; all were displayed during

the celebration. In addition to cash prizes, winners received books and complementary PMA Library memberships. The winning selections were immediately printed as offi cial bookmarks commemorating the centennial.

A beautiful cake, especially baked for this occasion and decorated with the Library Centennial logo, was presented and cut by Mrs. Kot. Wine and refreshments, prepared by the Friends of the PMA Library, were served as ragtime music played by Włodek Zuterek fi lled the Great Hall. Guests had the opportunity to examine the specially prepared exhibition of old and rare prints, commenting with the amazement on the printed editions that served so many before us – and hopefully, will be as useful to many future generations of readers.

Today, the Library is an integral part of

the PMA, but its history began much earlier than the Museum and Archives, which were founded in 1935, opening to the public in 1937.

According to Mieczyslaw Haiman, Librarian and fi rst Curator, the idea to create the Library was born at the end of 19th century. It was not until 1913, however, when the decision was made to build the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America’s national headquarters in Chicago, when plans to include the Library were added to the project. PRCUA President Stanislaw Adamkiewicz called upon the organizing committee to create a library. Within a year, the committee raised enough funds to purchase the fi rst collection of 4,000 books. From the beginning, the Library was established to serve the Polish American public.

Since its foundation, the Library’s mission has been to disseminate Polish culture and language, and that mission is as valid and current today as it was at its inception.

Over the past 100 years, the Library’s collections have grown signifi cantly, currently consisting of more than 60,000 cataloged titles. Such a collection is possible thanks to Polonia’s involvement, as approximately 70% of books come from donations. In 2012, the Library initiated the Rare Book Conservation Project, focusing on the oldest prints in the collection. Currently, 40 volumes, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries, have been restored. The fi rst Library collection was bound in distinctive black cloth covers, and is referred to as the “Black Collection.” There are also collections originating from well-known publishers in Polonia, including Dyniewicz and Paryski, as well as textbooks printed for Polish Saturday schools, adding to the uniqueness of the collections. The Music Collection of books, songbooks, sheet music, and sound recordings by Polish and Polish-American composers and performers refl ects the rich musical traditions of Poles in the US. The circulating collection is the largest of its kind, consisting of books in Polish covering fi ction, biographies, language studies, history, geography, art, theater, culture, customs, and folklore, by classical and contemporary authors. The collection also features English language titles on Polish subjects, or books written by Polish authors. The Library also has a Children’s Corner, with books selected especially for young readers. v

PMA Library CentennialTHE POLISH MUSEUM OF AMERICA

By: Iwona BożekHEAD LIBRARIAN / SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

By: Monica Dolecka


THE HISTORYStary Sącz is the cultural traveler’s haven – a place fi lled with history, religious inspiration and a love for nature.

A majestic city in southern Poland, Stary Sącz is nested low in the Kotlina Sądecka valley, belonging to the Malopolska, or “little Poland” province, within the Nowy Sącz administrative district. The town sits between the Dunajec and Poprad (Carpathian) rivers – the crisp blue waters famous to the professional sport of kayaking, as well as for many other nautical expeditions throughout history. Just north of Slovakia, Stary Sącz is bordered by Beskid Sądecki, a scenic mountain range in the glorious western Carpathians.

The city itself dates far back into the Middle Ages, as early as 1235, when the then royal Duchess Kinga (daughter of King Béla IV of Hungary), and her husband King Bolesław V the Chaste, acquired the land we now know as Stary Sącz, in 1257. For most of its early-mid history, the city was a bustling trade route to and from Hungary, under the rule of King Kazimierz the Great. In 1795 a raging fi re nearly destroyed the whole town, which had to eventually be rebuilt from the ground up.

THE CULTURE AND CLIMATEAdam Zagajewski’s well-known book, Eternal Enemies: Poems, perfectly describes the heart of rustic Stary Sącz, as it is still experienced today:

“The sun sets behind the market square…teapots whistle in the house, like many trains departing simultaneously. Bonfi res fl ame on meadows and their long sighs weave above the trees like drifting kites. Knives descend on bread, on sausage, on

wood, on offerings. Rain falls, the cobbled streets go black.”

From this image you can’t help but imagine a welcoming town where hellos and goodbyes are easily exchanged as people go about their busy, yet peaceful life, where there is always time to invite your neighbor over for some afternoon coffee and homemade cake. Today, life in Stary Sącz still looks very much like this.

As among most regions in Poland, maintaining religious traditions is very important for the citizens here. Ecclesiastical architecture brims the town with historical churches, some built over a half a century ago, which are conveniently found at every turn of the corner. People here tend to value their religion [mostly Catholic, but not always] and faith over materialistic possessions and prosperity, thus inspiring people to appreciate the ‘less is more’ approach to life. It is also normal and very common for the whole family to attend church together at least a few times a week.

Stary Sącz boasts an ideal mountain climate – very sunny, but with enough rain to harvest healthy crops. June and July are peak months for fruits and vegetables, particularly berries from the Carpathian meadows, and in the fall it is common to see people fi lling handmade baskets with the wild mushrooms picked fresh from the forest. The saffron milk cap is among the

most popular and tasty of the mushrooms, great for making homemade “zupa grzybowa”.

WHAT TO DO AND FAMOUS SITESThe famous market square is a great place to start your exciting Stary Sącz expedition! Tiled with charming granite cobblestones from the local Tatra Mountains, the square is a historically rich scene, offering the best in local amenities, yet embodies a modern day charisma of its own. Breathing in the air, the town, you can feel the mystical aura serenade you – a true reliving of Poland’s longtime beauty – while at the same time enjoying modern Stary Sącz with local shopping and entertainment. The essence of the market place is an exquisite combination of historical culture mixed with contemporary appeal, easily attracting

visitors from around the world. Music is also an important part of life for the people of Stary Sącz. As an expression of this love for music and entertainment, the annual Festival of Old Music offers an eclectic variety of both traditional and contemporary melodies for all to enjoy during the warmer months.

The famous Papal Altar, which also houses the local museum, is dedicated to Pope John Paul II, and is a revered sight to experience. It is an honored site whose construction was inspired by the Pope’s fi nal visit in 1999 after church authorities noticed a signifi cant increase in tourism after the Pope’s special pilgrimage. The city wanted to commemorate the Pope and offer people the chance to celebrate his life and mission in an accessible way.

‘Dom na Dołkach’ (aka, ‘House on the Pits’) is the offi cial local museum of Stary Sącz and is a great crevice to learn more about the town’s legendary, yet sophisticated history. This baroque, Hungarian-inspired wooden house was constructed from local plank wood and stone (very common in Polish architecture), and is topped with a shingled roof comprised of individual layers of plank. It is one of the only structures to withstand the tragic 18th century fi re. v

PHOTOS: WIKIPEDIASOURCES: WIKIPEDIA; WWW.WSTARYMSACZU.PL

By: Monica Dolecka

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STARY SĄCZ


God works in wonderful ways. As some of our readers know, I volunteer with the networking group, Connect.Inspire.

Grow. Each month our group meets at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles for a packing party to assemble lunches for the homeless, on behalf of St. Vincent DePaul’s aggregate food drive. Many parishioners know this as “Uncle Pete’s Food Drive”, in loving memory of Pete Zonsius. One day, I randomly stationed myself at the brown bag table alongside Corinne Meier, a first generation Swiss-American. After discovering how passionate Corinne was about her cultural experience, I invited her for an interview. Here is her story.

“I was born in Switzerland, but raised in Coral Gables, Florida. My entire family and lineages are from there, so there’s only one American-born member in our family and that’s my brother,” says Corinne.”

Corinne’s father had a business concept he wanted to launch, which her mom sup-ported as she was not partial to the weather in Switzerland. “Life there is heavenly. It’s one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The weather can be like Chicago though, long-winded winters where you don’t see sunshine for days. The decision to launch the business was perhaps a bit influenced by the consistent sunshine that Miami could guarantee.”

Her parents packed up their belongings and moved to the States when Corinne was 3 months old. “My father rented, sold and leased used station wagons, vans, motor homes; any car for traveling and sightseeing. The kind that you could go camping in, where you could see the entire United States. It was called Swiss Am Drive”, she continues. “From the Euro-pean perspective, when you visit the US, you want to see the entire country. They have the train system [in Europe] so he thought of his business the way customers would want to see the US – in its entirety. The economy was so strong in Switzerland in the ‘80s and ‘90s that people were able to afford it, and so it worked out well.

It was this experience that exposed Corinne to the entire US landscape, from a Swiss-American perspective. She says, “It was one of the most beautiful ways to see the United States.”

After her parents closed the business, they

separated shortly thereafter, and Corinne’s mother moved to Chicago, while her father moved back to Switzerland. “As a licensed massage therapist and energy healer, my mom came here for the progressive alternative heal-ing scene in Chicago. Her whole life’s intention revolves around building a natural healing practice. She currently works with cancer patients, right after chemo, to children with A.D.D. through LaHoChi Energy Healing, and she is also a Law of Attraction coach, hosting workshops in Chicago. She continues improv-ing lives with all that she does.”

Corinne remembers how she only had immediate family in the US for holidays. “We quickly built a tie with a huge Italian family in Miami, the DeNunzio’s. They treated us like we were part of their family, inviting us on all major holidays like Thanksgiving and Easter. They were European themselves, so it was almost as though they really were our family.”

While visiting family in Switzerland, Corinne recalls, “It’s amazing. You land and everybody knows you are there. You got to see every member through a sit-down meal. Breakfast at one person’s house is followed by lunch at the next family member’s house. Food and conversation are a huge part of Swiss cul-ture, where life is dedicated to large amounts of time for deep family bonding. In many parts of the country, the father will come home from the office to meet the kids and family for lunch while the children are in school. ”

Before my interview with Corinne, I hon-estly did not know much about Switzerland. One element of these FGA interviews I truly appreciate is the Cultural 101.

Corinne shares, “Switzerland as a country is divided into four areas. Italian, French, German and this little Romanian sliver, and regardless of the location, the directions on packaging for products to street signage are written in all four languages. In the German part, you speak Swiss, but read and write in German. Swiss is a dialect that flexes depend-ing on what Swiss part you are in. Language is big and learning another language is a mandatory part of the school system. It is a country of precision, from homes being highly clean and organized - to never being able to say you were late because the train was late. A Swiss person is simply timely and well mannered. It’s ingrained in us at an early age, because people still live in small villages where everyone knows each other’s business. There are more unspoken rules than you can

count and anything that bucks the system is immediately noticed. Standards are high for everything from education to business. A Swiss product is considered a high-quality product because they do not believe in cutting corners. Everyone has a true respect and love for nature. There is a deep understanding of waste management and how to be “eco”. For example, you have to pay per garbage bag. No matter where you go, you are surrounded by nature – from the city to the countryside. The air is fresh and they work hard to maintain that delicate balance. ”

Corinne attended IB German program-ming from 3rd to 12th grade and has a minor in German from Florida State University. “I was lucky to inherit the Swiss language from my parents, giving me a head start on my German language fundamentals. This placed me into advanced language classes early on, which consisted of endless reading, writing and translating of poems. There was a beauty to this art of translation. I mean, the way the translation made us cross-compare the Ger-man versus American cultures. It was intense and often there was no direct English transla-tion that would capture the same meaning; both interesting and challenging.”

Directly influenced by her parents success-ful entrepreneurial spirits, Corinne decided to combine her passions for digital marketing, design, networking, fitness and dance into her own flourishing businesses. In addition to volunteering with Connect.Inspire.Grow, and Share Your Love, Corinne runs two exciting and unique brands. v

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Q: I’M TRYING TO BE AS BIKINI READY AS POSSIBLE AND WANT TO WORK ON KEEPING IT THAT WAY YEAR ROUND. ANY SUGGESTIONS HOW TO DO THIS WITH-OUT DRIVING MYSELF CRAZY? - MARY H.HELLO MARY! Preach to that, sister. Don’t we all want to be bikini ready? Here are a few things to think about. First, be aware of the healthy balance of calorie control plus simply choosing the right foods. We know if we are burning more calories than we are consuming, we are losing weight. But we also have to focus on the TYPES of calories we are eating. Choosing “diet” foods low in calories, but high in other chemical additives, can really create havoc with your health. Focus on the outer limit of your grocery store where there are whole foods like fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, and lean proteins. Secondly, by eliminating foods and beverages loaded with sugar, you’ll start to see a difference. For example,

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Q: I’M FEELING INCREDIBLY BURNT OUT LATELY BETWEEN WORK, FAMILY, AND MY SOCIAL LIFE. I SEEM TO ALWAYS BE TIRED. WHAT CAN I DO TO RECHARGE? - TIFFANY M.DEAR TIFFANY: Burnout happens to us all. If you’re feeling the old burnout, maybe you should try to “date” yourself. Yes - this may make you raise your eyebrow, but women need time for themselves to connect, center and press that restart button. Sometimes we seek validation in being with others, but it can actually be empowering to do activities alone. Try these self-dates next weekend: Go to a coffee shop and bring your book or laptop. People-watch and get some work done while you relish your “me” time. Visit the local art gallery or museum to enjoy artistic and historic relevance of others’ creativity, or sit at the beach (while you still can!) and take in the sunshine, the calming water ions, as you enjoy the sounds of seagulls and waves, breathing in the fresh air. Or, read the book you’ve been putting off!

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“diet” out of the equation and concentrate on taking care of YOU. It makes a big difference when we look for the root cause of our stress. When we lack sleep, for example, we start to eat more for energy reserve. When stressed, we could be reaching for the tub of ice cream. Start balancing other arenas of your life and you will see that cravings and “diets” may start to fade away, and you will simply be practicing more mindful habits of eating whole foods. If we improve on these, we can concentrate on seeing ourselves as healthy and fi t, and then slowly start incorporating these changes into the foods we eat.

Q: MY KIDS ARE SO HOOKED ON VIDEO GAMES AND WATCHING TV THAT THEY NEVER WANT TO PLAY OUTSIDE. HOW CAN I KEEP THEM ACTIVE AND FIT? - JUDY L.OH JUDY! This is one topic I can go on about for days! In warmer weather, set aside time for weekend family activities like biking, hiking, or visiting a farm. The more active you are with the kids, the better. Get out the sprinkler and slip ‘n slide! Set one hour after school to play outside; play hide and seek, or do anything active and playful. Think of how you grew up playing as a child. You weren’t looking at a screen all day, so WHAT were you doing? In colder weather, take the kids to the local roller rink or indoor ice rink. At home, you can have hoola hoop or jump rope contests, or try “foot” volleyball. You get the idea. Not only will your kids be more active and healthy, but their creativity will fl ourish the more they play and use their imaginations. Yes, some video games and cell phone games can challenge a child mentally, but to keep a well rounded healthy lifestyle, mix it up! v

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It is Bruce Lee who said, “Don't pray for an easy life; pray for the strength to endure a diffi cult one.”When I think about that quote, I can’t

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We all have dreams and we all have goals. To reach the destination we want, every road is different. Some are longer than others. Some are fi lled with potholes. Regardless, don’t compare your journey to others. We all have bumps in the road and you never know the challenges someone else is facing.

There are plenty things that can stand be-tween you and the ability to achieve a dream or goal. Some include fear, procrastination, not having patience, not being able to make decisions, or surrounding ourselves with negative people who discourage us. It could even be a lack of faith in yourself.

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iT’s WhaT you love To DoRegardless of your goal, whether personal or professional, it is something that is near and dear to your heart. Incorporate what you love doing as much as you can in your life. The larger the percentage of time you can devote to what you love doing, the more happiness you will fi nd, and alleviate stress in your life.

iT’s noT abouT reWarDsThere are necessities in life that we all need in order to live, and yes, that does include money. But if money and possessions ALONE are your goal, then you will forever be chasing happiness and left feeling empty inside. When you are able to live your dream or goal, that is the REAL reward. You feel content, complete, not stressed, and just happy. You don’t feel jealous or envious, and you don’t have to brag. And if you do have to brag, you are probably covering up for something you are still missing.

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Take The reignsLife isn’t easy or fair, and that’s okay. It’s not supposed to be. Life is about what you make of it. The fastest way to failure is to allow others to make decisions for you, especially when your heart and mind don’t agree. You have to be willing to stand up, take charge and move forward, despite the advice you may receive. This may mean you have to be different, perhaps a “black sheep”, but as long as your intentions are in the right place, keeping going.

“haTers” are a Dime a DoZenThe world is full of critics and yes, “haters” are a dime a dozen! People will be quick to judge and perhaps put you down. Some-times it is because they think they know better and sometimes it’s because they are negative and can’t be nice, in general. Some people will criticize you out of jealousy. Or, they may be a genuinely good person and are just having a bad day. When the people around you try to fi ll you with doubt, fi nd the inspiration you need inside yourself to keep going.

As for me, I have encountered more crit-ics and “haters” than I care to mention, and enough to last me a lifetime. And, that’s okay. I’ve overcome it.

That is why I have made it my mission in life and in my career to inspire those around me. I don’t ever want to be a person who prevented someone or hurt someone else’s chances of bettering his or her life because of something I said or did.

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Dear SB,I’m sorry that you have to go through this in your marriage. Not knowing if you’re going to get your “sweet” husband or the “angry” one can take its toll on anyone, and sounds like it already has for you.

You are right to want to stop this behavior. With his mean and below the belt comments, your husband is showing contempt toward you. This contemptuous behavior must absolutely stop because it is one of the best predictors of divorce, meaning that most couples end up divorcing when this behavior exists in a marriage. Contempt does many of the things you’ve mentioned above: pushes a partner away, erodes positive feelings, leads to fi ghts or isolation, and blocks desire for physical and emotional intimacy. It is toxic for the both of you.

You’ve told him how his behavior makes you feel and he claims he’ll change, but he doesn’t. Your husband needs to see his own responsibility in your marriage and must be willing to do something about it, otherwise your marriage won’t get any better. Insight alone isn’t enough to change behaviors. It sounds like he can’t change on his own, and needs to seek professional help. It’s understandable that your husband doesn’t want to go to counseling again, but one experience shouldn’t make him feel that it won’t ever work. Sometimes it takes a few therapists to fi nd a good fi t. Ask if he would be willing to research a few with you, and “shop around” for a therapist suitable for the both of you.

If he’s still not willing to go, consider going by yourself. You can still help your marriage by seeing a therapist alone. A professional can help you work on it by focusing on things such as boundaries and your part in the interactions with your husband. Maybe you’re doing something and you’re not even aware of its impact on him. One frequent thing I work on with my clients is how they bring things up to their partner. The start of a conversation is so powerful that it actually indicates how the rest of the interaction will go. I want to be clear that I am not saying you are the cause of your husband’s angry moods, but, that in a relationship, people directly and indirectly infl uence each other. And with the help of an expert, at least you’ll be able to say that you have tried all you could.

There’s a reason why women initiate two-thirds of divorces in the United States. When a wife emotionally disconnects from her husband, it’s much more diffi cult to get her to reinvest in the marriage. You seem set on this hopeless path when you say you could care less if your marriage doesn’t make it. If he won’t go with you, give solo counseling a try. And if you still don’t see positive changes, you may have to give your husband an ultimatum – either he goes with you to marriage counseling or divorce will become an option for you. That may show him that these problems are serious and that you need to be taken seriously. The status quo will only lead to more physical and emotional disconnection.

Dear Anita,I have been married for 4 years but together with my signifi cant other for 6 years. I would say my husband and I have an array of issues but, overall, what has really been a big issue for me is us not being kind and respectful to one another. I feel as though my husband can be the sweetest person for a couple of days and then he can be so angry and mean the next. It's like a different person and it makes me not want to be with him, sexually or physically. On his angry days, he says things that hit below the belt/hurtful things and we are arguing and bickering constantly which leads to him isolating himself from me and the kids. His excuse is that he doesn't want to argue. I have constantly told him how it makes me feel and he says he will change, but he goes back to the same behavior. The crazy part is after going through all these instances he wonders why I'm not intimate and don't want to be close to him. It makes me feel like he doesn't love me and doesn't care how I feel; this has been going on for some time and I really want to go to counseling. But because we have been once before, which didn't help, he feels we shouldn't go. I really don't know what to do now because now I think I could care less if we don't make it. He is not physically abusive but I feel like him being mean is really detrimental and has really pushed me away. I really don't know what to do.

-SB

Dear Anita,What should I do about men who only want late-night booty calls?

-Leslie

Dear Leslie,Ignore them. Unless you only want booty, and not a relationship.


hi there, I know I may look familiar. You may recognize me from my more than 20 years on TV as a

ABC7news anchor and health reporter, where I covered a great deal of stories and was probably front and center on many of your TV screens. What you may not know about me, however, is that I love Chicago and trying out new restaurants, which is why I was asked to contribute with this column.

I started an informal restaurant review called, Supper with Sylvia, that I post on my website [SylviaPerez.com] because everyone is always asking me what place to try next. Now, I'm excited to share it with you. And because summer is almost over, and Chicagoans love to take advantage of the outdoors, I've been trying out different outdoor dining experi-ences and rooftop bars. Here are a few I think you can still be able to enjoy:

piCollo sogno. The name means "little dream." It's rustic Italian food with an out-door patio like no other. Can you say En-chanted Forest? That's what it reminds me of. My husband and I celebrate our anniversary here every year. The food is delicious. Expect nothing less from highly regarded chef Tony Priolo. Highlights include any of the home-made pastas and the branzino, a sea bass, presented to you first, then whisked away to be filleted in kitchen. Oh and try the balsamic vinegar, bottled for the restaurant and im-ported from Italy. It's so good you may want to drink it straight from the bottle. Overall, delicious food, a great outdoor garden setting, and you are poised to have one of the most enjoyable and romantic alfresco dinners ever.

ChiCago CuT. I'm a bigger fan of this high-end steakhouse in the warmer months when

I can sit outside. It's so popular that sitting in doors means screaming to hear each other talk and practically sitting on your neighbors lap. The food is always good here, with steak, of course, being the showcase. But the view overlooking the city and Chicago River on a gorgeous warm night is wonderful. The wine menu is definitely on the pricy side so prepare to dole out the cash. You will rarely find me sitting inside, but if you try Chicago Cut and sit outside by the river, I'll be the one with a smile on her face enjoying the end-of- sum-mer breeze and a nice light Rosé

Next, my quest to find the perfect rooftop bar! I've been trying to hit one of these places twice a month. Here's what I've learned: When it comes to outdoor bars, you are pay-ing for the view, signature cocktails and the social scene. The food is an also-ran in some cases.

goDFrey hoTel io. Really nice setting with a beautiful city backdrop, right inside the Godfrey Hotel. Of all the rooftops I've tried, this one seems to offer the biggest food and beverage options. I thought the food was really good, especially the sliders and truffle fries. There were a variety of cocktails to choose from. When the sun went down, we were surrounded by sparkling city lights. The staff was a little odd, almost appearing snobby at times [not sure why]. But, our waitress finally warmed up after a little while.

sTreeTerville soCial. This one is billed as Chicago's largest rooftop bar. Its 9,000 square feet are located at the new Loews Chicago Hotel located in Streeter-ville. This terrace is separated into two bar areas. Again, limited menu but our favor-ites were the kimchi chicken wings and the bucket o' fries. Not healthy, but fun finger picking food with the girls. There's even a grassy lawn for games. It's pretty over the

top, but very relaxing because it's so large and does not feel crowded.

J parker. We had a girlfriend’s birthday party here and it was standing room only. For-tunately, we had a beautiful sectional reserved just for us. The view is spectacular, overlook-ing Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan. Once again, a limited menu, but a big selection of signature cocktails, wine, liquor and beer. J Parker is where the young and hip hang out, which I am not and if you're not, I still think it's definitely worth going at least once. Ser-vice was good and the workers were friendly.

Trump. Finally, you can't do a rooftop round-up without mentioning the Trump! No matter your political affiliation, this by far is the most beautiful view of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, bar none – all while surrounded by city high rises. The problem is it’s way over priced and the service can definitely be on the snooty side. I leave this up to you but if you go, you will be left in a wonderful awe. v

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A beauty tip I've always sworn by is to pick your best feature and play it up. For example, if you are often comple-

mented on your lips (consider yourself luc-ky), it's time to accentuate them. Here are tips on how to correctly apply lipstick.

DON’T PLAY UP BOTH THE EYES AND MOUTHWomen who wear heavy eye makeup and dark lipstick can look clownish . If you want to wear red lipstick, keep the rest of your makeup light. However, if you are play-ing up the eyes, keep your mouth light with nude gloss or light lip color that doesn't stand out. To obtain nude lips - a great look with smoky eyes - cover lips with either concealer or foundation before applying the gloss. This renders practically colorless lips.

HOW TO PLUMP-UP LIPSYou don't have to get lips fillers to attain the “bee stung” look. For plumper lips, apply li-ner just outside your natural lip line, then dab a bit of gloss in the middle of your bot-tom lip and smack lips together.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SHADE You may like how a lipstick color looks on your friend, but it may not necessarily look as good on you. Makeup artist Bobby Brown swears the best lipstick is 1- 2 shades darker than your natural lip color. Also, orange or brown shades, including corals, don’t look good on everyone as these shades make te-eth appear more yellow.

THE BEST WAY TO APPLY LIPSTICKIs there only one [best] way to apply lip-

stick? Actually, there are no rules for apply-ing lipstick! Some women use special lip-stick brushes, while others opt to use the-ir finger when applying lip color. Howe-ver, most women actually apply right from the tube. Choose what's right for you, and as long as the color blends well on the lips, you're good.

USING LIP LINER AS A BASELipstick will stay on longer if you first fill in lips with a lip liner. If you're using a light shade of lipstick, try a nude liner and then slick your lipstick on top. Lip gloss is infa-mous for wearing off fast, but if you fill in lips first with liner, the gloss has something to stick and adhere to.

LINING YOUR LIPS: BEFORE OR AFTER? Some women prefer to use liner before ap-plying lipstick, but I find lips actually look more natural when lining them after first applying lipstick. Also, never use a dark li-ner with light lipstick as that can come across as tacky and thin out the appearan-ce of lips. And watch out for dark lipsticks, which thin out lips even more. One impor-tant thing to keep in mind is the older you are, the "creamier" your lips should look. As we age, lips naturally tend to thin out so try to avoid matte lipsticks whenever possi-ble and go for a creamy, shinier, lip color in-stead.

HOW TO PROPERLY TEST LIPSTICK IN A STOREIt's just plain unhygienic to test lipstick at the store. To avoid testing on your lips, swi-pe the color onto your fingerprints instead for a closer comparison to your natural lip tone, and a much more accurate option than testing color on the back of your hand. It’s

also courteous to wipe off the end of the lip-stick before you put it back for another per-son to try.

DON’T THROW OUT A BROKEN OR BAD SHADE OF LIPSTICK Most beauty editors know you can create a great lip color by blending lipsticks you do-n't like. You can also color-in lips with a dar-ker liner before applying a lipstick that's too bright.In addition, if your lipstick breaks off, sim-ply take off the broken portion with a tissue and carefully wave a lit matchstick under it until it’s melted. Then, pour it back into the lipstick base, swivel it down and put in the fridge, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

TRICKS TO KEEP LIPSTICK OFF YOUR TEETHAfter applying lipstick, take your index fin-ger and pop it in your mouth, then pull it out. Theexcess lipstick will come off on your finger rather than your teeth. Also, to prevent your lipstick from coming off when drinking, di-screetly lick your lips before taking a sip. It works!

LIPSTICK AS A BLUSHTo use lipstick as a blush, dab a few dots on the apples of your cheeks and blend well. It helps to moisturize skin before so the lip-stick blends better. But remember: never use a blush as a lipstick!

CAMOUFLAGE YELLOW TEETHTo downplay the appearance of yellow teeth, try lipstick with a bluish undertone. Accor-ding to various Lazarus NYC makeup artists, shades that work well to reduce yellowness include plums, pinks, wines and violets. v

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