The Sad Truth About [italki] When I first knew about italki, I thought it is a wonderful idea! finally my dream will come true and I will master English. I can meet other people who are passionate about learning languages and make new friends. I pictured native speakers willingly helping other fluency-seekers, giving them a great deal of feedback, but I was wrong. The truth is that italki is biased. It favors those who are native English speakers and learning other languages, and whenever they write something in that other language (be it Chinese, Spanish or Arabic) they quickly get a response from people who are hoping to get something in return. Most of the time, however, the opposite is not true. Native English speakers are barely helping those who want to learn English (unless you pay, off course!). I have desperately tried to reach native speakers and send them messages (especially those who are claiming to be interested in Arabic), and here I am .. writing these words with full disappointment :( The moral of the story: If you want to learn English, do NOT come to italki, unless with a full pocket. My proof is that this notebook will go unnoticed, and I hope my bit is wrong!

The Paradox of Being Lonely Normally I don't feel lonely. I am that kind of person who can spend hours or even days alone. In many times I hang out with "myself" :D, "we" go to the beach, eat in a restaurant, exercise, and read good books, as you can see "we" have a lot of together. :P However, don't get me wrong, I have quite few friends. But There come times when I feel that being lonely is safer and most peaceful. I'll illustrate that. I have noticed that sometimes I feel an incredibly terrible depression, this happens whenever I want to go and hang out with somebody. What I do? I call my friends and send them messages.. but no response. By that I feel that I have been left alone which triggers that misfortune condition. And herein comes the contradictory situation: I like being alone, but only when I choose, not when I am forced to be so. I wonder if there is anyone who has a similar experience? :)