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Happy(?) New Year, Hopefully
Recently, some of my friends opened their hearts to me. And the their content was similar. They’re feeling anxious right now. One friend is a very smart person (in my opinion) who graduated from a university in the states (USA?) and also got her MA degree in there which is one of my dreams. She said she doesn’t know where she could meet a man and asked me how do I meet people. The other friend is a very positive and stable person (in my opinion) who married with a trustworthy man and is doing well with a lovely pup. She asked me if I can guess how long she could work in the company. Do I know where her next stop is? She seems to worry about her unclear future.
I replied an answer to the first friend. Well.. I suggest finding a group of people who have the same hobbies as you. Or focus on what you like and do it. For instance, I like running and working out so I participate in marathons and then I find some friends like me. She asked me how to connect with strangers. I said.. naturally? She asked back ‘Naturally’? I meant it literally naturally. Maybe my answer sounds like from a schoolbook. Maybe her needs may not be obvious. But seriously though there is no way or there are many ways. And for the second friend, I presented a book which is called "Status Anxiety" by Alain de Botton and said I’m the same person like her since I am feeling anxious as well. I empathized with her.
I think we’re all feeling similar anxiety. Especially at end of the year or in beginning of the year. Because we’re getting older, closer to our death. Sounds scary but that’s natural. At the time like this, we have to focus on ourselves rather than compare ourselves with the others. Do whatever you can do best without thinking too much. Try to fill your life with the activities you love to do. Enjoy small things which make you feel good. Just being a ball of sunshine by myself, I am satisfied as I am exactly who I want to be.0 votedJanuary 12, 20191Essay #358 "Arts and Science" 12.01.19
Different people chose different paths and professions in their lives, some more inclined towards arts and others to more applicable spheres. With such a division many people wonder which of the two spheres (when you write them, it sounds as if you were referring to people) is more important for our society. This is a highly controversial topic and I do not think that the answer could be easily defined.
In many cases contribution of scientists and workers of a more applicable working areas is deemed as more valuable and this is understandable. Their work affect not only people’s lives in a moment, but also the future of science development and the progress of technology. Another point is that the main impulse for the development our society arises from new discoveries specifically in application areas. Without scientists the enhancement of technology could not be done and our society does not stick in a primitive state only because of their effort.
However, it is wrong to underrate the importance of arts for our society whose influence is crucial for our cultural development. While science deals with more materialistic aspects of our lives, arts and culture construct the moral and ideological basis for people to live on. Also this affects their goals and aims and helps them to find themselves in their lives. This not only has a highly positive effect on individuals, but also helps people to get along with each other and create society where everyone would try to understand each other’s ideas and thoughts.
To conclude, in spite of the fact that some people believe in the prevalence of one of these spheres over another I do not think that it is possible to get a finite answer on this question. These spheres have absolutely different aims and control different aspects of our lives, thus they are all equally important. In order to get a maximum effect from both of them people should try to develop themselves in the both spheres, which would have not only a positive effect on them / their own well-being, but also would benefit our society as a whole.0 votedJanuary 12, 20190- Cultural Pilgrimage to Salzburg The movie The Sound Of Music was released in 1965 and has been the most successful musical ever since. The Broadway show of the same name had been a hit, but the cinema version was even a bigger success that not only won five Oscars but also became one of the world’s widely recognized movies. Millions of its fans dream of making a pilgrimage to Salzburg, where it was shot. The city is known for its fine old buildings, medieval streets, art museums and Mozart connections. This journey, however, invites you to follow in the singing and dancing footsteps of Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, and those seven children, half a century ago. The horse fountain on the Residenz Square and the Mozartsteg footbridge across the River Salzach are just a few sights of the city that played important parts in the film. Perhaps the most famous one, and the first stop in our tour, is the Mirabell Gardens where the climax of the “Do-Re-Mi” sequence was shot. A few miles away lays Schloss Leopoldskron. There is a scene in the movie when Maria and the children fall out of the boat. Well, that scene was right on this lake. In the nearby gardens stands the pavilion, where Liesl trilled, “I am 16 going on 17” and had her first kiss. The park of Schloss Hellbrunn, which is our next stop, is ideal for relaxation as well as exploring Austria’s most impressive garden architecture. The final destination is the lakeside resort of Mondsee, where Maria walked down the long aisle of the St Michael’s basilica to marry the Captain. To this day, fans of the movie from around the world come to Mondsee to either tie the knot in its baroque church or experience the aesthetic upliftment, marking the end of this route. From the sunny alpine meadows, where Julie Andrews danced, to Salzburg itself, with its castles and churches, the scenery has not lost its beauty and has a lot to offer not only to the admirers of Robert Wise’s movie, but to anyone willing to discover the charm of Austria.January 24, 201820
- Eating Customs in Lithuania and the United States Hi everyone, I would be extremely thankful if someone could quickly proofread this paragraph for grammar. The task was to write an academic comparison paragraph on the given topic. The content is not the most important part, so some of the ideas may seem silly. Thank you in advance! Eating customs in Lithuania and the United States Lithuania and the United States have both similarities and differences regarding their eating customs. Just like Americans, people in Lithuania choose to eat three times a day. Eating times are similar in both countries as well. People start their day with breakfast; they then eat lunch later in the day, and each day ends with dinner. Lithuanians have a tradition to have their evening meal with a family. Americans likewise tend to gather around the table for dinner, the time when they share their daily experiences and enjoy being together. There are some differences, however. While Lithuanians prefer home-made food, Americans consume lots of processed and fast food. Furthermore, people in Lithuania usually eat at home and use locally grown products. Americans, on the other hand, tend to eat out at least several times each week. There is also a difference in meal sizes. Lithuanians generally prepare small portions of food and are used to leave their plate empty. In America, in contrast, portions of meals are humongous, and therefore people waste a lot of food that is left unfinished. Although American and Lithuanian eaters have similar eating schedules, the two countries differ in the amounts and types of food their people eat.October 27, 201710
- La ciudad del futuro El centro será el mas grande parte de la ciudad. Tendrá muchos rascacielos altos con jardines y arboles. Habrá oficinas, hoteles, centros comerciales y escuelas en los rascacielos. Algunos edificios tendrán fuentes, cascadas y acuarios. La gente construirá islas artificias y las usará para aeropuertos y fábricas. La ciudad del futuro tendrá el barrio viejo también, pero esta parte de la ciudad no será muy grande. Habrá edificios muy viejos en el barrio antiguo. No tendrá rascacielos o apartamientos. El barrio viejo tendrá calles estrechas, así la gente montará bicicletas y caminará a pie. Edificios del gobierno serán en este barrio que también habrá muchos teatros, museos, iglesias y tiendas. Habrá el barrio bohemio al lado del casco antiguo. Este barrio será muy pequeño pero tendrá la arquitectura muy interesante. Muchos artistas vivirán en el barrio bohemio. Habrá músicos callejeros, arte callejero, cafés y restaurantes. La gente cogerá el metro para viajar de un punto a otro en la ciudad. La zona verde será al lado del centro de la ciudad. Aquí los residentes pasarán su tiempo libre y harán jogging y otros deportes. La zona verde tendrá parques, instalaciones deportivas, habrá muchos arboles y flores. La gente cultivará alimentos en la zona verde, pero los cultivará en rascacielos especiales que serán abiertos o tendrán ventanas grandes. Sembrará las frutas y legumbres en cada piso de los rascacielos, usará agua de lluvia y energía solar. El ganado también pacerá en la hierba en los rascacielos. Habrá el barrio residencial lejos de la ciudad. Este barrio tendrá muchas casas privadas. Algunas casas serán en el agua o en las islas artificiales. Las persones montarán los barcos para llegar a sus casas. Habrá también el campo de paneles solares fuera de la ciudad. La gente usará energía solar para sus casas y para iluminación de la entera ciudad.May 9, 201720
- ¿Prefieres la ciudad o el campo? Prefiero la ciudad, porque: - Hay cultures diferentes y gente diversa en la ciudad. - Hay muchos sucesos culturales en la ciudad. - Hay muchos artistas en la ciudad. - La ciudad tiene museos, cines, teatros y parques. - Me encanta caminar por calles estrechas en casco antiguo de la ciudad. - Yo adoro arquitectura antigua y moderna de la ciudad. - Hay la gente inteligente en la ciudad. - Me gusta visitar cafés y pastelerías de la ciudad. - La ciudad tiene muchos restaurantes diferentes. - Me encanta mirar la gente de modo y coches caros en la ciudad.April 20, 201720
- Una experiencia mala en el hotel: diálogo (en la recepción) Recepcionista: Bienvenidos a nuestro hotel. Huésped 1: Hola, ¿cómo estás? Recepcionista: Bien, gracias. ¿Y usted? Huésped 1: Bien. Yo he hecho una reserva para un cuarto doble. Recepcionista: Sí, cuál es su nombre, ¿por favor? Huésped 1: Rachel. Recepcionista: Muy bien, su habitación es la 201. Aquí es su llave. El desayuno empieza a las siete de la mañana y termina a las diez. Huésped 1: Gracias, señora. Recepcionista: No hay de qué. Que tenga una feliz estancia. (en el cuarto) Huésped 1: Este cuarto es muy pequeño y sucio. No hay las toallas en el cuarto de baño. Huésped 2: Puedes ir a la recepción y pedir un cuarto otro. (en la recepción) Huésped 1: He reservado un cuarto doble, pero el cuarto que nos dio es sencillo. Recepcionista: Lo siento mucho, señora. Podemos darles otra habitación, pero esta habitación no tiene el aire acondicionado. Huésped 1: Bien. (en el cuarto) Huésped 1: Esta habitación es pequeña también, pero es limpia y el armario tiene las perchas. Huésped 2: Recuerdas, el año pasado nosotros nos hospedamos en el albergue juvenil y nuestro cuarto era mucho major.April 18, 201710
- Could somebody please proofread these sentences? ¡Gracias! Hi, I just wrote a bunch of random sentences that I would use to describe my childhood. Would be extremely thankful if somebody could go over them and make sure they are grammatically correct. Thank you! Nací el 13 de diciembre de 1999. Cuando era el bebé, dormía mucho. Comía muchos dulces también. Cuando tenía 1 año, empecé a caminar. Cuando tenía 4 años, empecé a leer. Cuando tenía 5 años, aprendí a nadar. Cuando era pequeña, jugaba fuera de casa. Cuando era pequeña, pasaba mucho tiempo con mi hermano mayor. Cuando era pequeña, obtenía muchos regalos. Cuando tenía 6 años, empecé a ir al colegio. Cuando tenía 7 años, viajé a Gran Canaria. Nadé con delfines en Gran Canaria. Cuando tenía 8 años, viajé a Finlandia. Cuando tenía 9 años, mi hermana nació. Cuando tenía 11 años, empecé a bailar danzas tradicionales de Lituania. Cuando era pequeña, visitaba mis parientes durante las vacaciones.March 31, 201720
- A letter to my academic advisor. PART 2 Another thing which is very meaningful in my life is doing sports. I like to take canoe trips and cycling tours, play tennis, volleyball, go swimming and skiing. I go jogging in my spare time; furthermore, I often attend various marathons and other running events. Besides sports, my cultural life is highly active too. I often go to the theatre, attend various concerts and art exhibitions. Every year I take part in Lithuanian national dictation competition which encourages people to cherish their native language. I am proud of my country and I am lucky to speak one of the oldest languages in the world. Nevertheless, I am interested in getting to know different cultures and people’s lifestyle all over the world. This is why I decided to become an exchange student. An exchange experience has definitely changed my life. I became independent and learned to cope with challenges. My self-confidence has increased, and I was given a chance to meet many authoritative leaders. I have improved my educational skills and the knowledge of English. Furthermore, studying abroad has brought me cultural diversity experience, helped me become broad-minded and build lifelong relationships. I want this experience to continue, and this is why I am so excited to join St. Andrew’s community. Being a foreigner in another country also means a chance to introduce my own culture. There is nothing more pleasurable than telling other people about Lithuanian customs, our famous cultural and natural landmarks, and specialties of our cuisine. I always try to notice interesting things about my homeland, because I am sure that every country has something special and unique. I can‘t wait to get to know you as well as the other people that make this community so incredible. I believe that one day I will remember my experience at St. Andrew‘s school as one of the best experiences in my entire life, and that the knowledge and values acquired at your school will guide and lead me for the rest of my life.January 16, 201710
- A letter to my academic advisor. PART 1 I am Emile, and it is my greatest pleasure to meet you. My friends would probably describe me as a calm and introverted person. That is true, I like to dream and contemplate, but it is not all I am about. I think our friends can see just a small part of our personality; a bigger part is known to ourselves, and a bit of us is never revealed to anyone. It is amazing how many things I learn about myself every day! I am patient, determined, and diligent, motivated to learn and sharpen my mind. Although sometimes I am sensitive and creative. I like to think, observe other people, and write. I am critical, both to myself and the others, ambitious, and confident. I like my perfectionism, although sometimes it becomes a true pain. Education and learning has always played the leading role in my life. I take learning as a way of living and try to notice life lessons at every situation. I have some great achievements in academic subjects. But I am also convinced that our extra-curricular activities are very meaningful as well. I have been attending a music school for nine years and have lots of experience in playing flute and piano. I have participated in many republican contests and festivals. Furthermore, I have been a member of the biggest flute orchestra in Lithuania. Learning and refining my musical skills requires a lot of time; however, I find it as a great opportunity to express myself through music. I also believe that it is very important to be socially active and aware of the issues that surround us. I am interested in current worldwide problems, like the refugee crisis in Europe or terrorist attacks all over the world. I always try not to be indifferent to what is happening in our world, because I believe that global concern can make changes in solving geopolitical, environmental, or social problems. While I am a student, I willingly take part in various social activities in our school or city.January 16, 201710

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