viernes, 28 de febrero de 2014
miércoles, 26 de febrero de 2014
martes, 25 de febrero de 2014
Hope.
Whenever I visualise "hope" I, personally, think in "yellow".
HOPE IS ALL WE HAVE
Dedicated to some close people who are going through a difficult situation at present
and
To all my unknown visitors and some affectionate followers who incomprehensibly still read me.
See you tomorrow. :)
lunes, 24 de febrero de 2014
Curiosity.
by 3joko
The cure for boredom is curiosity."Millions saw the apple fall but Newton asked why"
(Bernard Baruch)
domingo, 23 de febrero de 2014
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs or ...
a Dwarf and seven Snow White.
How would the story be different ?
What do you think ?
:)
Edgar Allan Poe. The Raven.
"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in January 1845. It tells the story of a mysterious talking raven who visits a lover; it shows how the lover is slowly going insane. It is often called Poe's most famous poem, its publication made him famous in his day, and today it is still one of the most recognized and respected poems in American literature.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Clicking on the link below you'll find another nice film version.
https://plus.google.com/share?url=http://vimeo.com/35523418
viernes, 21 de febrero de 2014
jueves, 20 de febrero de 2014
Learning about assertivity.
Assertive people
Assertive people tend to have the following characteristics:- They feel free to express their feelings, thoughts, and desires.
- They are "also able to initiate and maintain comfortable relationships with [other] people"
- They know their rights.
- They have control over their anger. This does not mean that they repress this feeling; it means that they control anger and talk about it in a reasoning manner.
- "Assertive people ... are willing to compromise with others, rather than always wanting their own way ... and tend to have good self-esteem".
- "Assertive people enter friendships from an 'I count my needs. I count your needs' position".
a learnable skill and mode of communication.
miércoles, 19 de febrero de 2014
Free writing.
Look at this photo.
I want you to write about what the photograph suggests you.
"Free writing is a prewriting technique in which a person writes continuously for a set period of time without regard to spelling, grammar, or topic. It produces raw, often unusable material, but helps writers overcome blocks of apathy and self-criticism. It is used mainly by prose writers and writing teachers. Some writers use the technique to collect initial thoughts and ideas on a topic, often as a preliminary to formal writing. Free writing is not the same as automatic writing."
(Source: Wikipedia)
Innocence.
Photograph by Italian Andrea Scabini taken in Mauritania
Be careful with this false friend:
* Ingenuity (English) = inventiveness, imagination, cleverness, creativity .
= ingenio (Spanish)
* Ingenuidad (Spanish) = innocence, ingenuousness, naivety.
Be careful with this false friend:
* Ingenuity (English) = inventiveness, imagination, cleverness, creativity .
= ingenio (Spanish)
* Ingenuidad (Spanish) = innocence, ingenuousness, naivety.
domingo, 16 de febrero de 2014
The secret of invisibility.
are you drinking an invisibility potion ?
or simply disconnected ?
Sometimes people just want to be alone ...
:)
or simply disconnected ?
Sometimes people just want to be alone ...
:)
sábado, 15 de febrero de 2014
Inhuman borders.
New tactics to control illegal immigration.
* Razor wire: alambre concertina, alambre de cuchillas.
Is this the best modus operandi to stop illegal immigration from Africa ?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/01/razor-wire-divide-morocco-melilla-inhumane
* Razor wire: alambre concertina, alambre de cuchillas.
Is this the best modus operandi to stop illegal immigration from Africa ?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg00f2mfEyhMlqCtqLmws8rq33wWffI8BJKRwd4oo8YFkGmuOhw3qGxzDZfJpGDXMGXQG06fxDfgONVRithqPfzV_n72Tt9tbmsB7V442ew-V6fvbZiG_ZhZ6_-IuETwQnwZ-GZ-BcPYSw/s1600/concertina+4.jpg)
Razor wire on fence dividing Melilla from Morocco condemned as inhumane
Human rights activists criticise move to reintroduce razor-sharp barbed wire to border and say it seriously injures migrants.
The Spanish government's decision to reintroduce razor-sharp barbed wire to the border fence that divides the enclave of Melilla from Morocco in north Africa has been condemned by human rights activists as inhumane
If you want to read the whole article click on the link below:
viernes, 14 de febrero de 2014
Appreciation.
* take for granted = dar por hecho, subestimar
* appreciation /əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən
= thanks or gratitude
= assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things
jueves, 13 de febrero de 2014
99 English Phrases to say 'I love you' . Posted by PHRASEMIX.
Honest and heartfelt
- "I love you."
- "I adore you."
- "I'm totally into you."
- "I love you from the bottom of my heart."
- "You mean so much to me."
- "I'm yours."
- "You complete me."
- "I'm in love with you."
- "There is no other."
- "You're my ideal woman."
Complimentary
- "You're my Prince Charming."
- "You're my angel."
- "You're my princess."
- "You're incredible."
- "You're my baby."
- "You're my king."
- "You're mine."
- "You're amazing."
Persuasive
- "We're perfect for each other."
- "We're a good match."
- "You can't deny what's between us."
- "We're meant for each other."
- "We complete each other."
Romantic
- "I'm infatuated with you."
- "You're my lover."
- "You're captivating."
- "I'm addicted to you."
- "You're perfect."
- "I've totally fallen for you."
Confessional
- "I've got a thing for you."
- "I have feelings for you."
- "I feel something for you."
- "I'm drawn to you."
- "I think of you as more than a friend."
- "I've got a crush on you."
- "I've had a crush on you for a long time."
- "I think I'm in love with you."
- "I think you're the one."
Light and Casual
- "Love ya!"
- "We make a good team."
- "You're so awesome."
- "I'd like for us to get together."
Lustful
- "You've got what I need."
- "I want you."
- "Let's get it on."
- "I must have you."
- "You make me burn with desire."
- "I'm burning for you."
- "I need you."
Over-the-top
- "I worship you."
- "I'm crazy about you."
- "We're soul mates."
- "You make me want to be a better man."
- "We were meant to be together."
- "I can't live without you."
- "You're my goddess."
- "I can't bear to be apart from you."
- "I idolize you."
- "You're my everything."
Old married couple-ish
- "You're my sweetie."
- "You're my sunshine."
- "You're my other half."
- "You're my darling."
- "I'm devoted to you."
Talking about the relationship
- "I want to take this slow."
- "This is more than a crush."
- "I can't get over you."
- "I'm ready to take it to the next level."
- "I think I wanna have your baby!"
Slangy
- "I'm hooked on you."
- "I'm all about you."
- "I'm down with you."
- "You're my man."
- "You're my girl."
Understated
- "I'm rather partial to you."
- "You're not bad."
- "I kinda like you."
- "I'm fond of you."
- "I have a soft spot for you."
Poetic
- "I'm smitten with you."
- "I yearn for you."
- "You turn me inside out."
- "You've put a spell on me."
- "I'm under your spell."
- "My heart calls out for you."
- "You make me feel young again."
Cold and scientific
- "I'm physically attracted to you."
- "You are the object of my affection."
- "We have a good chemistry."
- "I feel affectionate toward you."
- "I care for you deeply."
Old-timey
- "You're my best girl."
- "I'm sweet on you."
- "Do you want to go steady?"
- "Will you go with me?"
- "Roses are red; violets are blue; sugar is sweet, and so are you."
- "I'm enamored with you."
- "I'm mad about you."
- "I hereby declare my love and affection toward you."
To my lovely students on Valentine's day.
SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY February 14 th
Design your own Valentine card
What
to write in the front cover
With love on Valentine's day
= Con cariño en el día de San Valentín
To the one I love on
Valentine's day = A quien amo en el día de San Valentín
For you, darling = Para ti,
cariño
Ways to address to the person you love
Love
Darling = Cariño
Honey
Dear = Querido-a
Sweetheart = Cariño, amor
mío
Different ways to say “I love you”
I am in love with you = Estoy
enamorado de ti
I have fallen in love with you
= Me he enamorado de ti
You are my first love = Eres
mi primer amor
Of course I love you ! = ¡Claro que te
quiero !
I love you ! = ¡Te quiero !
I love you, my darling = Te
quiero, amor mío.
I feel love for you = Siento
cariño por ti.
You are such a love = Eres un
encanto.
You are my true love = Eres mi
verdadero amor.
You are my heart's desire =
Eres el deseo de mi corazón.
You are the light of my life =
Eres la luz de mi vida.
I'm lovesick = Estoy
enfermo-a de amor, estoy locamente enamorado-a.
I adore you = Te adoro.
I love you to distraction =
Te quiero con locura.
Love is blind = El amor es
ciego
I go crazy over you = Estoy
loco por ti.
Don't cry my love = No llores mi amor.
I burn with love = Ardo de
amor
It was love at first sight =
Fue amor a primera vista.
Two hearts that beat as one =
Dos corazones que laten al unísono.
I did it for love = Lo hice
por amor.
I'm totally infatuated with
you = Estoy totalmente chiflado por ti.
I declare you my love = Te
declaro mi amor.
How to say goodbye
Your Valentine = Tu
enamorado-a
Your lovebird = Tu tortolito
Your lover boy = Tu Don Juan
Tenorio
Your lover = Tu amante
Your love = Tu amor
Look for your soul mate.
:)
miércoles, 12 de febrero de 2014
Bad tempered ?
We all have those days where nothing goes right.
Take control over yourself.
Tomorrow will be another day.
:)
domingo, 9 de febrero de 2014
sábado, 8 de febrero de 2014
All under surveillance. Part II.
More cameras in my school ?
No, thanks.
School surveillance puts trust at risk.
CCTVs can undermine privacy, erode trust, have a ''chilling effect'' on creativity, and create an atmosphere of suspicion.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/comment/school-surveillance-puts-trust-at-risk-20131007-2v494.html#ixzz2sjdRsUC7
Dr Emmeline Taylor is a criminologist at the Australian National University. She is the author of Surveillance Schools: Security, Discipline and Control in Contemporary Education (Palgrave Macmillan)
This is what cameras are for :
No, thanks.
School surveillance puts trust at risk.
CCTVs can undermine privacy, erode trust, have a ''chilling effect'' on creativity, and create an atmosphere of suspicion.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/comment/school-surveillance-puts-trust-at-risk-20131007-2v494.html#ixzz2sjdRsUC7
Dr Emmeline Taylor is a criminologist at the Australian National University. She is the author of Surveillance Schools: Security, Discipline and Control in Contemporary Education (Palgrave Macmillan)
This is what cameras are for :
Sometimes I feel like an alien in my school.
All under surveillance. Part I.
School surveillance:
how big brother spies on pupils
By John Harris. The Guardian.
Cameras in the toilets; CCTV in the classroom; pupils' fingerprints kept in a database . . . Can't happen here? Think again, because the surveillance state is quietly invading our schools.
Pupils are increasingly under the camera's eye at school.
... their neurotic emphasis on security has plenty of negative results: it renders the atmosphere in schools tense and fragile, and in coming down hard on young people for the smallest of transgressions, threatens to define their life chances at an early age – because, as she puts it, "suspensions and academic failure are strong predictors of entry into the criminal justice system". There is also, of course, the small matter of personal privacy.
I know you want to read more, so click on the link below.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jun/09/schools-surveillance-spying-on-pupils
miércoles, 5 de febrero de 2014
Motherhood.
*Motherhood , maternity = maternidad
See you tomorrow,
:)
martes, 4 de febrero de 2014
Do you have an eye for photography ?
The 2014 Sony World Photography Award.
By The Atlantic.
The knight and his steed, a tropical capture in Costa Rica.
lunes, 3 de febrero de 2014
Stevie Wonder . You Are the Sunshine of My Life.
You are the sunshine of my life
That's why I'll always be around,
You are the apple of my eye,
Forever you'll stay in my heart
I feel like this is the beginning,
Though I've loved you for a million years,
And if I thought our love was ending,
I'd find myself drowning in my own tears
You are the sunshine of my life,
That's why I'll always stay around,
You are the apple of my eye,
Forever you'll stay in my heart
You must have known that I was lonely,
Because you came to my rescue,
And I know that this must be heaven,
How could so much love be inside of you?
You are the sunshine of my life, yeah,
That's why I'll always stay around,
You are the apple of my eye,
Forever you'll stay in my heart
[Background] Love has joined us,
Love has joined us,
Let's think sweet love
domingo, 2 de febrero de 2014
Kevin Breel: Confessions of a depressed person.
I have grasped some nice ideas from the video :
* Real depression is being sad when everything in life is going right.
* Real depression is a massive problem.
* We're not perfect and that's OK.
* Unfortunately, we live in a world where if you tell people you're depressed, everyone runs the other way, that's the stigma .
* The only way we're going to beat the problem is by standing strong together.
Kevin Breel
A lesson on sincerity.
:)
Fighting for your dreams takes time, hard work and determination.
Here is a clear example of what I mean.
- Vincent Willem van Gogh, (30 March 1853–29 July 1890), was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter.
- His work had a great influence on modern art because of its striking colors and emotional power.
- He suffered from anxiety and fits of mental illness. When he was 37, he shot himself and died.
- He was not well known when he was alive, and most people did not appreciate his art. After he died, though, he became very famous.
- Today, many people think he is one of the greatest painters in the world and an important influence on modern art.
To learn more click on : http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh
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"I dream of painting and then I paint my dream"
Vincent Van Gogh
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