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The Day Croatia Rediscovered Fuel (And Lost Its Mind)
by Erika Matic, currently considering biking everywhere out of spite There are moments in history that define a nation. Independence.EU accession.The invention of ajvar in a jar. And now, finally:…
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My Genetics Are Plotting Against Me But I Lift Weights Now
by Erika Matić – alive, optimised, financially unprepared for genetic enlightenment I am currently reading a book about longevity and I’m nearly finished. Emotionally destabilised. Mildly convinced I might live…
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Applying for Kindergarten in Croatia and Other Parenting Obstacles
by Erika Matić, taxpayer, mother, and recent graduate of the Croatian Waiting List Studies Program There are many moments in life when you realise you misunderstood the system. You thought…
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We Had the Perfect Family Lunch Until This Happened
by Erika Matić, beloved daughter, certified disappointment, and owner of one unbaptised child Last weekend, my sisters and I did something radical. We enjoyed each other. No drama. No tension.…
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My Car Is Falling Apart but At Least I’m Not Paying for It
by Erika Matić, owner of one immortal Toyota and several unpopular financial opinions My sister needs a new car. Not because she wants one. Not because she dreams of leather…
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This Was Supposed to Be About Handball
How a sports celebration became a battleground for everything we refuse to resolve Everything was ready. The city.The square.The logistics.The stage. The quiet, rare feeling that for once, something in…
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I Left My Toddler Alone for One Minute: Here’s What Happened
by Erika Matic, deeply devoted, frequently overstimulated, and learning in real time There is a lie we tell ourselves as parents. It goes like this: “She’ll be fine for a…
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Why My Husband Is the Best in the World
by Erika Matic – on kindness, emotional availability, and a man who keeps raising the bar without being asked Tomorrow, my husband turns 41. This feels important to mention, because…
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Blue Monday Is a Scam and January Is Just a Bad PR Month
by Erika Matic – emotionally stable, mildly caffeinated, and deeply suspicious of seasonal hysteria January has a branding problem. Somewhere along the line, we collectively decided that January is not…
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Why Everyone Gets Personally Offended When You Stop Drinking
by Erika Matic – hydrated, clear-headed, and apparently ruining the vibe There is a strange phenomenon that occurs the moment you say the words: “I’m not drinking.” Not – I…