Every day, we tell ourselves countless stories. We tell ourselves the story of who we are and what we to. We tell the story of our future plans and our past sufferings. When we speak about past loves, we conjure a story, too. Do you want to be a successful something or other? To achieve … Continue reading What Story Do You Tell Yourself?
A bit of greenery never hurt a room, right? I don't think house plants or flowers in general are a girlie thing. More than grace and beauty, plants can cheer up empty spaces, bring calm with their still presence, and may even purify the air. I’m not quite sure how the first plant made its … Continue reading Meet My House Plants
As many as 75% of Americans and 62% of Britons don’t speak a second language. You can argue that they don’t really need to, everything is English these days, including this blog post. You can live a good life without knowing a second language. But speaking from experience here, learning a second language can broaden … Continue reading Why and How to Learn a Second Language (Without Becoming Bored)
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