From time to time, it's extremely good to stop and think about what we are and what we do, what we would like to do or have done and lots of other personal reflections. Let's reflect upon ourselves for five minutes.
This is me!
And this is my five-minute personal reflection:
A phrase I use too often is …
“Do you understand?” and “No”
is the most usual word that you can hear coming out of my mouth.
I wish people would take more notice of …
The importance of beauty in
our world. We should teach the future generations to appreciate the good and
beautiful things around us.
The most surprising thing that happened to me was …
When I got my driving
licence, and nearly after a decade, I learnt how to drive a car.
I’m good at …
Teaching English in a funny
way, or at least, I try it! ;-)
My job is a big part of who I
am.
I’m very bad at …
Handicraft, because it
requires a lot of patience and a careful skill in the use of the hands –the
sort of things that I don’t really have. I’m totally lousy at it.
The ideal night out is …
Time spent in the company of
the people I love. For instance, the last time I had dinner at an Italian
restaurant and then had some drinks in the “you-must-pay-a-visit-to” top pubs
in Salamanca.
You know me as a teacher but in another life I’d have been …
A teacher. I can’t think of
myself doing a different job but this.
The best age to be is …
Now. I don’t usually look
back in desperation. Nowadays, I’m enjoying the moment I’m living, that’s all.
In weak moments I …
Need to have a confident
person near me who can hold my hand as well as having faith in the people
around me.
In a nutshell, my philosophy is this:
“If you really will a thing,
that thing will be.” My Swiss friend, Stephan, told me that years ago and it
definitely works.
Now it's your turn! Leave your reflections about you.
(This entry is based on a
proposed activity in unit 7 from the book English Unlimited Intermediate,
Cambridge University Press.)
AND THIS IS MY FIVE-MINUTE PERSONAL REFLECTION:
ResponderEliminarA PHRASE I USE TOO OFTEN IS …
“Do you know?” It’s a typical phrase that I usually say when I finish my conversations. I always need to know that the other person is listening to me.
I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE MORE NOTICE OF …
There is always a new way to continue. There is always a solution for our troubles.
THE MOST SURPRISING THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME WAS …
When I started to work for a radio station twenty years ago. I was a journalist student and I came to Ciudad Rodrigo for my Christmas holidays, …
I’M GOOD AT …
speaking in public. I like it!
I’M VERY BAD AT …
Cooking, handicrafts,…
THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT IS …
With my friends, especially with my classmates, they’re wonderful!!! .
YOU KNOW ME AS A JOURNALIST BUT IN ANOTHER LIFE I’D HAVE BEEN …
A teacher, I want to study to be a teacher in a future.
THE BEST AGE TO BE IS …
Now. I agree with Sophia. The present is the only thing that exists.
IN WEAK MOMENTS I …
Need to speak with my friends, to write in my blog, to listen to a sweet voice...
IN A NUTSHELL, MY PHILOSOPHY IS THIS:
The overcoming doesn’t have limits.
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ResponderEliminarMY FIVE-MINUTE PERSONAL REFLECTION:
ResponderEliminarA PHRASE I USE TOO OFTEN IS: "… and it was like…" to explain what I’m saying.
I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE MORE NOTICE OF: the important of the conservation of the environment. I think people should take care about our planet and try to protect it.
THE MOST SURPRISING THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME WAS: when I got lost at the San Diego Zoo and I spent about thirty minutes to know where I was.
I’M GOOD AT: math, drawing, painting, cooking and I’ve got a great memory so I can remember almost everything that means something to me.
I’M VERY BAD AT: music. I don’t have any rhythm. I’ve tried and avoid playing an instrument because I'm a disaster!!
THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT IS: going to dance with my best friends. We can dance for the whole night and we always have a great time.
YOU KNOW ME AS A STUDENT, BUT IN FUTURE I WOULD LIKE TO BE: right now I’m not sure about it. I hope to find my vocation soon.
THE BEST AGE TO BE IS: about twenty-five or thirty; because at this age you get self-dependent.
IN WEAK MOMENTS: I just need to be alone and think about myself, but if it takes me for so longer I try to talk with my family or with my closer friends.
IN A NUTSHELL, MY PHILOSOPHY IS THIS: if you really want to get something, you have to propose it to yourself seriously and try it harder.
A PHRASE I USE TOO OFTEN IS …
ResponderEliminar“How are you?” The first thing is to ask about your friends and family
I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE MORE NOTICE OF …
Injustice in general, culture and to remove some meaningless traditions in these times
THE MOST SURPRISING THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME WAS …
When I got my first job, just after doing military service.
I’M GOOD AT …
Writing about my feelings
I’M VERY BAD AT …
Handicraft, because it requires a lot of patience and a careful skill in the use of the hands –the sort of things that I don’t really have. I’m totally lousy at it.
THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT IS …
In a good concert with my partner and after a good dinner if it is possible near the sea.
YOU KNOW ME BUT IN ANOTHER LIFE I’D HAVE BEEN …
Musician, writer, A BASKETBALL PLAYER OR SIMPLY A SPORTSPERSON
THE BEST AGE TO BE IS …
Now is well, but my physical appearance is worse than before, but I am more mature. Between thirties and forties is the best age, but I think any age has something good.
IN WEAK MOMENTS I …
Sometimes I want to be alone. I don’t want to disturb anyone and to spend that moment alone. In this case I usually write, or listen to music or do sports. It depends on the moment.
IN A NUTSHELL, MY PHILOSOPHY IS THIS:
Life will give it but not give away. Take all you can, get what you like
A PHRASE I USE TOO OFTEN IS …
ResponderEliminar“Yes, please”; “No, thank you”; “I know that, but …”
I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE MORE NOTICE OF …
The importance of being more polite, more reliable and more well-mannered.
THE MOST SURPRISING THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME WAS …
When somebody gave me my first mobile phone one Christmas.
I’M GOOD AT …
Listening to people, preparing and cooking delicious dishes and as a saleswoman.
I’M VERY BAD AT …
Maths and computers.
THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT IS …
Eating in a great restaurant having fun with friends, or watching a fantastic film.
YOU KNOW ME AS A STUDENT BUT IN ANOTHER LIFE I’D HAVE BEEN …
I’d like to be a pilot. I’ve always wanted to fly.
THE BEST AGE TO BE IS …
Now?? Or better in my early 30s or late 20s.
IN WEAK MOMENTS I …
I want to close my eyes and sleep, sleep … but it is nice when somebody around you is sweet and confident. And of course, a bar of chocolate is very helpful.
IN A NUTSHELL, MY PHILOSOPHY IS THIS:
There is time for everything.
A PHRASE I USE TOO OFTEN IS …
ResponderEliminar“You know?”
I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE MORE NOTICE OF …
How to achieve happiness.
THE MOST SURPRISING THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME WAS …
When my boyfriend cancelled our wedding.
I’M GOOD AT …
Cooking.
I’M VERY BAD AT …
Manual things like pottery.
THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT IS …
A dinner with my friends.
YOU KNOW ME AS A COOK BUT IN ANOTHER LIFE I’D HAVE BEEN …
A medieval lady.
THE BEST AGE TO BE IS …
Now. I’m very happy with my mind and my body.
IN WEAK MOMENTS I …
Like to stay on my own.
IN A NUTSHELL, MY PHILOSOPHY IS THIS:
“Live with the few things that you have at the moment, and try to do the things that you want.”
A PHRASE I USE TOO OFTEN IS …
ResponderEliminar“Such is life” When something happened that I can’t explain.
I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE MORE NOTICE OF …
The importance to save energy, it’s important in our personal budget and if all of us save energy it’s important for the planet.
THE MOST SURPRISING THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME WAS …
When I got my first salary, after I finished my degree, I bought a lot of clothes.
I’M GOOD AT …
Remembering the face of the people, the problem is that I can’t remember the name.
I’M VERY BAD AT …
I have a awful woodcraft. When I visit a new city I need for several days a map or someone who said me where I am.
THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT IS …
With my friends over a wine and talking about our lives, or remembering our moments together, it’s so funny for me.
YOU KNOW ME AS A TECNICHAL ARQUITECT BUT IN ANOTHER LIFE I’D HAVE BEEN…
A teacher. I like so much teach people. I have had the opportunity to work as a teacher in some courses and I love it.
THE BEST AGE TO BE IS …
Now. I don’t like usually look back. But I recognized that my firs year at university was really special for me.
IN WEAK MOMENTS I …
Need to talk with my sister or a close friend and tell them why I feel bad, in these moments I need a piece of advice of them.
IN A NUTSHELL, MY PHILOSOPHY IS THIS:
“When a door is closed a window is opened” It’s important to be positive in the bad moment of the life.
A PHRASE I USE TOO OFTEN IS...
ResponderEliminarDon´t tell me! Really?
I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE MORE NOTICE OF...
Environment
THE MOST SURPRISING THING THAT HAPPENEND TO ME WAS...
When I was 12 years ago. I was on the beach and a jellyfish attacked me in the water. My hand started to swell a lot and I had to go the emergency.
I´M GOOD AT...
Remembering important dates
I´M VERY BAD AT...
Telling jokes
THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT IS...
A romantic dinner with my partner or a terror film with my friends
YOU KNOW ME AS A TEACHER BUT IN ANOTHER LIFE I´D HAVE BEEN...
Marine biologist
THE BEST AGE TO BE IS...
Now
IN WEAK MOMENTS I...
Would like disappear I not knowing anything about anyone.
IN A NUTSHELL, MY PHILOSOPHY IS THIS:
If you want, you can.
A PHRASE I USE TOO OFTEN IS...
ResponderEliminar"Well..", "Ok" or "You know?", for example.
I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE MORE NOTICE OF...
Thinking before talking.
THE MOST SURPRISING THING THAT HAPPENEND TO ME WAS...
I don't remember anything particularly surprising in my life, really.
I´M GOOD AT...
Learning languages
I´M VERY BAD AT...
Maths, handicraft and tying shoelaces
THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT IS...
With my family or friends in a summer night having an icecream or going to the cinema.
YOU KNOW ME AS A STUDENT BUT IN ANOTHER LIFE I´D HAVE BEEN...
In the future I would like to be something that makes me happy and gives me money.
THE BEST AGE TO BE IS...
When you're old enough to have experience and young enough to feel physically well.
IN WEAK MOMENTS I...
Need to go for a walk by my own.
IN A NUTSHELL, MY PHILOSOPHY IS THIS:
If you have an open mind, everything will be easier.
A phrase I use too often is …
ResponderEliminar"What a overwhelmed!!!" Because I always think that there isn't enough time for all that I've to do in a day
I wish people would take more notice of …
Students need more time in their lifes and parents and teachers shouln't be so hard and order 500 million things for a minute
The most surprising thing that happened to me was …
reach 2nd Bachillerato
I’m good at …
being negative
I’m very bad at …
Everything. I consider that everything I do could be really better
The ideal night out is …
I don't go out often only at New Year's Eve and only to 3 am
You know me as a student but in another life I’d have been …
a dog, this way I wouldn't be afraid of myslef
The best age to be is …
When you're a baby, everyone do every for you and by you so you don't have to worry about nothing
In weak moments I …
Listen to music, speak with my hard-head and advise myself
In a nutshell, my philosophy is this:
Be yourself and don't care about what other people say about you, your life is only yours
I am going to answer in a general way but I think that, more or less, it is everything.
ResponderEliminarAll the bad stuff in mi life has come from not choosing the things I was made for. I have realized that happiness is in little things. You don´t have to do anything spectacular. For instance, my best night could be a saturday night wathcing movies with my girlfriend in our living room. I would like that people notice that good things are not so far (it´s enough a book); everything around us is wonderful. My best age, now. The best life, mine. For me it ís important to have goals and fight for them. My phrase: "Per aspera ad astra". It is latin. All the good things are at the end of a taugh path. To have fun is good, to stand is better.