380 - Misfortunes never come singly

The last few days have been terrible. Any problem that could have occurred, occurred. When something like this happens, the only way you can face it is to take one step at a time. Don't focus on the current situation, but try to solve one problem at a time. Today, I solved one problem and, hopefully, on Wednesday another one<s> will be solved</s>. For now, it's enough. I'm satisfied with the result and I'm not looking forward to solving the remaining ones. They are a problem for my future self. As I said before, one step at a time. This the best way to face such a situation, although being able to realize what problems are the most urgent is essential. If you lack this ability, something really bad might happen<s>, if you follow this approach</s>.

How do you usually deal with such situations? What's your approach?

English writing practice (15 June)

1. If you are not a savvy investor, you shouldn't invest in stock.

2. Her wish for freedom compelled her to quit her 9-to-5 job.

3. Although he realized that he was pouring his time down the drain, he still dared not to quit his job.

4. I like to bounce business ideas around with my husband, and listen to his advice<s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">s</s>.

5. Her ex-husband had inflicted a fear of love on her, so she decided to live alone after divorce.

<s>My English writing practice for today.</s>

Thank you kindly for your help.

Several sentences with new words

1) He looks like those brainy guys from Silicon Valley, although I doubt that he really is.

2) A couple of brawny guys always accompany him wherever he goes and the bodyguards behind him look quite unfriendly.

3) I head someone's footfall in the corridor last night, but when I looked out, I didn't see anyone.

4) Once you stop complaining about self-isolation's discomfort, you'll find a silver lining in it.

5) First off, be prepared for some unexpected issues that may arise\emerge\appear anytime when sailing on this lake. The weather here is quite erratic and sometimes stormy.

6) I can afford to stay with you half an hour longer, but then I should go.

7) My social circle is relatively small, but I wouldn't say I feel miserable because of that.

8) He fell in love with her, but she unfortunately didn't reciprocate. The love wasn't mutual.

9) Residual effects of this disease can cause complications, so one has to make sure that the treatment has been completed fully and successfully.

10) Today I slept in, which happens to me quite rarely.

Plz correct it

Choose a person that you admire and say why you admire the person. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

Everyone has someone in their life whom they admire. It might depend on your university major, but <s>maybe </s>we generally admire many people.

<s>Generally, </s>I admire my uncle because he is confident in himself and his goals.

When he was a teenager, he decided to migrate to London without any support. He accepted that no one could help him <s>to </s>be successful in the world except himself.

His parents wholly disagreed with his decision, but he continued anyway.

He changed his major and struggled <s>with a</s> new issues.

He <s>had </s>worked full time to get by. <em style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">You can also say "</em><em style="color: rgb(194, 133, 255);">He worked full time to make ends meet.</em><em style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">" This is a common English phrase.</em>

Eventually, he achieved his goal by working hard. Nowadays, he lives comfortably.

<s>Totally </s>I admire <s>him to</s> my uncle's perseverance and determination. My uncle is also tirelessly forgiving, and tries to be the best person that he can be. <s>in his life he is a super forgiving person</s>.

<s>Maybe </s>I cant say he's my role model, but I'll definitely try to be as successful as he is. <em style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">I don't understand this last sentence -- if you want to be as successful as your uncle is, then, by definition, you are using him as a role model. You can cut down on the words and still sound confident in your writing. I would've written this:</em>

English writing practice (14 June)

1. The gift shop sells all types of bells and whistles for Christmas.

2. She always brings a whistle while traveling alone to protect herself.

3. After having a baby, I started getting up at around 5 o'clock in the <s>early </s>morning<s>,</s> because of the time constraints.

4. She bought crappy houses, renovated them, sold them, and earned <s>a </s>tons of money.

5. This blog lost its competitive edge because the owner featured too much advertising content<s>s</s> from <s>his </s>sponsors.

<s>My English writing practice for today.</s>

Thank you kindly for your <s>kind </s>help.