What is your hobby?
By definition, a hobby is an activity that someone does for pleasure when they are not working. For some people, their hobby turns into their work, but at the same time, there are those who think that if it turns…
Sensory Coping
Recently I wrote about exploring sensory connections to bring joy and treat the homesick. This is a perspective on how the environment can trigger some memories, using them to our advantage. It made me want to write more about it,…
Trigger
It is official, springtime has started with Tulips everywhere! Even though it seems like the summer season, I enjoy each moment and take sunbathe whenever it is possible. How pleasant it is, something that I have learned to appreciate since…
Celebration
How time flies, doesn´t it? Briefly, it can turn days, months, years, decades, and more. There are numerous ways to measure our life experiences and perspectives. Some of those become milestones others fall into forgetfulness, consciously or unconsciously. Let´s take…
Expatriate
If you asked me fifteen or twenty years ago where would I be now, for sure my answer would not be Canada. First of all, it is a choice, I choose to be here and I take responsibility for my…
4:25pm
Every day she walks along with her furry friend. An elderly woman with her rolling walker, with slow steps, follows her dog while he enjoys all smells from the street. I don’t know her name, age or even where her…
It doesn’t matter
Learning a new language reveals more than a lack of knowledge. It also clarifies some emotional patterns. As I always say, you learn about yourself everyday! Well, let me share what happened today. While reading a book with my friend,…
Mary, did you know?
This is a Christmas English Bite! A song that I have heard recently, while studying ESL Bible Study. Thank you Mary Ellen for your love and willingness to teach us English. The music named “Mary, did you know?” is a…
The hope also tires
The feeling of hope moves us forward, brings energy and motivation to keep going. As always, when I am studying or writing, looking at the word in the dictionary brings me some insights. I strongly recommend you do the same…
Sushi
His name is Sushi, a stuffed toy. After some washing and sewing treatments it looks like Frankenstein, but he still keeps working well. He is Zara’s best friend, taking it along everywhere. Friends who have already come to my home…
