My dreams know no boundaries. I see myself sliding across the ice at incredible speed, the wind whistling in my ears, and the world around me blurs into stripes of color. But ice is only part of the picture. I want to travel the whole world. Smell the spices in the markets of Marrakech, see the northern lights in Iceland, get lost in the of Tokyo. Each country is a new story, a new lesson, a new inspiration. I dream of popularity. Not for the glory itself, but for my voice to be heard. So that my stories, my victories and defeats inspire other people to pursue their goals, no matter what. English is my bridge to this world. I study it to speak with people from different parts of the world, understand culture through primary sources and feel like a citizen of the world. music gives me energy: powerful beats match the rhythm of my workouts, and lyrics about struggle and triumph fill me with confidence.

Sometimes I get caught in completely stupid, “girly” fantasies, which make me laugh. For example, I dream of having a personal wardrobe like Carrie Bradshaw's, but instead of shoes there are hundreds of pairs of perfect jeans. Not just any, but those that fit perfectly, highlight your figure after all the training and never lose shape. I also imagine how one day I will become so popular that my style will be copied everywhere. And my main feature is not tracksuits, but cool, vintage jeans combined with skates. Sounds absurd? Maybe. But I see this image: I’m stepping out of a limousine onto the red carpet of some awards show, wearing jeans shining from the flashes and an Olympic gold medal around my neck. I also want my future huge house to have a separate room, completely filled only with jeans of different shades of blue. From dark indigo to faded blue. And so that every morning I choose a pair to suit my mood, even if I spend the rest of the day on ice.

My name is Alisa, I'm 19. I live in Serbia, among the hills and quiet streets, but my thoughts are always somewhere far away. My main goal is to speak English so that I can be understood perfectly. No pauses, no fear, free Every day is a struggle. In the morning I turn on podcasts, in the afternoon I repeat complex phrases from my favorite songs, in the evening I watch TV series without subtitles. Sometimes you want to give up everything: the language seems overwhelming, the accent is annoying, and the grammar is confusing. But then I hear a new track and the motivation returns. I know the road is long. Mistakes, misunderstandings, embarrassment - all this is part of the process. But I'm persistent. Every phrase learned is a step towards a dream. One day I will stand in the crowd at a concert and shout the words of my favorite song along with everyone, understanding their essence. And this will be the best moment of my life. For now I'm just learning, listening and believing in myself.

Sport for me is not just a hobby, it is a way of life and the main source of energy. I love everything related to movement, speed and overcoming oneself. Of course, my heart belongs to the skates: the icy surface, the whistle of the wind, the feeling of flying above the surface - it’s a pure thrill. I can watch broadcasts of competitions for hours, studying the techniques of the best athletes in the world. I like to analyze their movements, understand the physics of the process and transfer this knowledge to my training. In addition to speed skating, I am interested in running and functional training. I love to feel how my muscles work, how my endurance grows, how my body becomes stronger every day. Another hobby of mine is sports equipment. I love understanding materials technology and choosing the perfect sneakers or suits that help me perform at my best. It is important to me not only how I look, but also how comfortable and efficient I am to move.