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BLOWFLY AT MY HOTEL ROOM
Of course the weather is not being warm these days at Aranda del Duero, just the opposite and in spite of having some more sunlight than before, is still dull and quite depressing because of the cold and the overcast sky. Even it is raining a little every other day.
So having said that, it seemed quite bizarre to find my new room mate yesterday evening.
Just when entering the room I heard a buzz sound coming from whatever corner, not a weak but a louder sound wich happened to come on the hard day of my work week to bother me. At first sight I was aware that a little creature had found a shelter for free and all of a sudden it showed up from beneath the small table where I usually have dinner every day.
In summer is quite common to cope with flies fighting against you to suck just a little drop of blood, and I am used to killing them as much as I can. So it should to be the case with my new acquaintance yesterday but after putting up for a couple of hours I made my mind and didn't make it anything, just turned off the light and the radio before jumping on my bed to sleep.
To be honest, I have to admit that the insect's behavior was quite well and both of us fell into a deep dream till this morning when after opening the window, it left the room without hesitating and saying neither thanks nor by.
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THE NEWS
I have to admit that I am quite fed up about the same stuff on the News.
Yes, I have assumed that in our world there are more thorns than roses since the human kind's appearance in it, and there are many people struggling to survive, wars, murderers, unployed, corruption, bad politicians, car and plane accidents and many other bad things.
Also, it seems to me fairly to recognize that, thanks God, I have been quite lucky so far, what not implies that I am not suffering with all things quoted above, just the opposite.
However, at least here in Spain, everything broadcasted on news bulletin are bad things to such extent that it appears that each channel is fighting against the others to tell us the worst possible news.
Would it be such a difficult thing to do, to try out broadcasting at least one or two good out of ten news? Why don't they try to tell us that the glass is half full instead of half empty?
I am going to suggest the media to broadcast one good thing: "Many volunteers are helping Syrian refugees to find a shelter and are bringing them all the aid that they are able to get, while politicians are discussing the way to reach the way to secure peace in their country".
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THREE OUT OF SEVEN
I am not sure, however it seems to me that our cat has been living with us for four months since it was gifted to my daughter by a neighbor.
At first and because it was just a three days kitty we didn't learn wether our pet was just male or female so the whole family had assumed it was the latter and we called it Cleopatra. After not many days, we realized it was a case of a male cat though. We called M.A. (Marco Antonio) after Cleopatra's Roman lover.
Well, M.A. is growing fast and now it usually goes out in our garden and runs like a mad from the garden up to my workshop which is placed on the highest floor of our house, then to the balcony and again back to the garden, the whole trip just in a few seconds.
It is so restless that can't stay calm and quiet and the worse have nearly happened several times, I mean, it has gone down from our bedroom balcony to the ground at least four times so far.
It is said that cats usually have seven lifes, unless it is the case here in Spain, so M.A. has wasted four of them what leads to thing that it has got three out of seven lifes left.
Owing it is quite nice and all of us love it so much, we expect it will not spend those remaining lifes.
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THREE IMPORTANTS THINGS TO BE DONE
It is said, at least here in Spain but I am sure that it is an universal thought, that there are three important things to do during our life time, namely 1) Having a child, 2) Planting a tree and 3) Writing a book.
Fortunately I ( my wife and I) have brought up two wonderful children, I have planted an olive tree but sadly to myself I have never written a single page of a book.
Of course, I am well aware of many people in the world suffering for many reasons, and that they won't be able even to think about to rise a child, so I am judge myself a very lucky person.
However, without forgetting about what above was said, I am looking forward to writing a book, and in English language if possible. After turned half a century, many things have passed by and I think I have got a few things to be told or written, quite interesting ones.
So, what I thing I need is manage to find some free time, a cold head, some coffe, reviewing plenty of pictures of our trips abroad and in our country, and not waiting another ten more years without writing a single word.
Is fair to say that I envy those who are able to write not just one but several books, it seems to me like a miracle.
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THE MISTERIOUS CASE OF A SIMPLE SWITCH
Maybe the tittle of my entry could sound absurd, and in fact I have to recognize that it is kind of quite weird. However, what happens between myself and the bathroom switch in the room at the hotel where I am staying I think deserves at least a single comment.
I have been at this hotel for about five months and after this long period of time I haven't learn how to cope with the simple action of switching of and on. There is not either a single day or a single time that when I want to spread light into the bath the result is usually just the opposite and the other way around.
Maybe it's a case either of my mind or ghosts, but I can get on with this situation any more, so I am fed up with that damned switch. The matter has come to that point that I have made a decision to enter the toilet in the most absolutely darkness. This decision is beguining tomorrow so I expect the outcome of that won't come into bad consequences.
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ON MEETING A NEW FRIEND FROM NEPAL
This weekend is finishing here in Spain, nevertheless I have become pretty glad because I have met a new acquaintance on italki. He is from Nepal and after holding an hour conversation7 the two of us, I am quite sure that we will eventually become friends like it have happened whith my great one from Volgograd.
The former is a friendly person, polite, kind and helpful and both of us share the same tastes on things as I have been aware during our chat. He told me about tha aftermath of Nepal's earthquakes and how many people have lost their lives and relatives. One of the situation that went me sad by far is the case of a little girl who lost her whole family ( now she has been adopted by her aunt).
After having talked with him I realized how many people in the world are suffering without many of us (I am the first) doing anything but just shifting the TV channel.
So, I feel myself compel both to pray for them and ask for aid to this beautiful and peaceful country.
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DONATING BLOOD
Yes, Chrisrmas days have pass by and everything appears to be like always, like every year. For sure like everyone I have made my new year resolutions which I hope will be fulfilled sometimes is not the case, though.
Instead, during my vacant days at home my dreams came true and what previous years have been a personal commitment not fulfilled, in December 2015 I have donated blood for the first time in my life.
To be honest, this event will endure with me till my last days, and have boosted into myself an enormous satisfaction.
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HAVE A GO
Please, I need learn the difference between TO HAV A GO and TO TRY, like in the following examples:
A friend of mine invited me to come his house next Saturday however I currently can't know because of my work, but maybe if I free of my duties I'll be able to come, then which question is correct?
I'LL TRY TO COME TO YOUR HOUSE
I'LL HAVE A GO ON COMING TO YOUR HOUSE
Many thanks in advance
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THERE IS
Many times I get wrong when needing to use THERE IS alongside modals. For instance, is it correct to say:
THERE MUST BE A RABBIT UNDER THE TABLE
THERE COULD BE A THIEF WAITING FOR US AT HOME
THERE SHOULD BE A GUIDE MAN AT THE AIRPORT GATE
Many thanks in advance
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN USING ABOUT, COMCERNING AND ON
Most of all, I tend to overdo writing the preposition ON instead ABOUT or CONCERNING, however I'm not sure weather it is correct or proper. For instance,
I'M TALKING ON THAT SUBJECT
I'M WORRY ON THAT ISSUE
I'M GLAD ON HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN
Thanks in advance
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