#SharpNFlat

[aniux333]

For me, fashion is more than a set of clothing and accessories that set trends in society for a certain period of time.

Why do l like fashion so much?

because I think that each person has their own fashion; their dressing style is not a coincidence, it is a causality.

Every day we are our fashion directors, we decide what to wear, how to style our hair, what accessories go well; and the street becomes the catwalk.

But Why are there people who don't seem to care about fashion?

I think it has to do with the state of mind.

Wearing clothes that make us look good actually improves our confidence.

[sharp-n-flat]

Here are some things that I’ve learned while teaching:

1. Background matters. Not because it’s not possible to learn for some people. I actually believe the opposite, that everyone can learn. But some people start their learning journey believing what the world has told them, that it’s impossible for them, and that is a huge obstacle, it’s important to bring that barrier down to help them open up and let the learning process begin.

2. Poor Vocabulary is the Great Wall! If you don’t enrich your vocabulary by reading, watching movies or series or paying attention to music lyrics, you just won’t be able to communicate things that matter; you’ll get stuck with the script you learned from your teacher but won’t be able to go further, and probably would not be able to understand a native speaker either, because colloquial speech is not how you learn it on any book.

3. Use of Native Language. It’s important to learn phrases and the different uses and meaning of the words, so learning about the culture and the dialect of the place you’re dreaming to visit or to move to is a must! Like I said before, perfect grammar is not the whole language.

4. Outdated Core Curriculum is a No! I think as teachers is important to have a list of topics that the students most learn, but we need to get creative on how we teach it, and be flexible with our ways, not every group will respond the same way to the material and not every person has the same learning style, so we have to observe how they respond to it and try to improve our plan in ways we know will work for them.

5. Lack of Speaking Skills is the pebble in the shoe. One dear teacher of mine used to say that being able to put something into words was what could materialize things, or even change our reality. And I think it has some true to it. If we can put it into words, then we are putting it into our minds, we start making it our own, and that’s how you learn. So I always try to make my students speak: to me, to their peers, to them selves, to their microwave if necessary! But it’s so very important for them to talk!

6. Lack of Confidence can be your worst enemy. So it’s important for us to celebrate even the smallest of things! Every step is a challenge that’s been conquered! So if you were able to read until this point 🔵 congratulations 👏🏻

[felixhn]

Sport Motorcycling: The best 15 seconds

The first time I rode a motorcycle was as a copilot. I was nine years old, and I was with my uncle who had a sport motorcycle. We were going to visit his girlfriend, now my auntie. My legs were trembling the first few minutes until he decided to take a piece of the highway. It was at that moment that my addiction to motorcycles was born. When he suddenly sped up my helmet almost came off my head, so I had to hold it with one arm and hug my uncle with the other. I thought I might fly off the bike too. I had never felt my heart beating so fast. Those were the best 15 seconds of my life (maybe less, maybe more), until then. I didn't know it at that moment, but now I can say with certainty that that day I found another purpose in my life, besides sharing moments with my loved ones. Nowadays, I pursue every opportunity I have to make my heart beat as fast as it can, at racetracks of course, never in the streets or highways.

#SharpNFlat

[aniux333]

When you dare to do something new. What happens? Something incredible? Lately life has put me in situations where I have had to leave my comfort zone; at first I have felt very scared but I take a break and move forward and the results have left me pleasantly surprised. I had to drive a standard van, it is worth mentioning that I only drove automatic cars but necessity made me take an eight minutes tutorial on you tobe and that's it; I was able to do it, I carried material in the van to the place where I needed it. I also accepted a friend's invitation to go horseback riding, the truth is I did not think I would like it since my almost non-existent experience with horses was in La Marqueza, state of Toluca, where I only rode horses on very simple routes, so my expectations were really low, which I am glad to have been wrong since the first moment I saw my horse it was love at first sight. It was a huge black horse that intimidated me. I received help to get up because it was very high, but once up there it was all worth it. My friend gave me instructions. He is a very good teacher, really. I did all of this in the same week, which made me reflect on how wonderful life is, especially when you learn something new.

[sharp-n-flat]

What’s a good reason to learn a language?

Necessity, obligation, opening doors, enjoyment?

I do believe that any reason is valuable and valid, but I also think that without a personal reason, motivation won’t be enough, you will start happily and driven, but you will interrupt that process before reaching an important point if you don’t have a goal in mind.

I’m currently fighting without motivation to continue a regular studying schedule for my German, Japanese and Korean learning journeys, and I believe it’s because I haven’t decided where am I going to do my Masters, and even if the goal is to go to one of those countries to study, because I’m not set on one yet, It’s getting hard to keep up with the three separate work loads.

So if you’re struggling, first of all know that it’s normal and then, try to understand your motive and fight to reach your goals.

My best wishes for everyone! Fighting!! 💪🏻

[aniux333]

Let's talk about fashion

[felixhn]

I find myself wondering about this sometimes. 🤔 Why do we care so much about others' opinions? Is it human nature to seek validation? Maybe it's about wanting to feel accepted and liked. It's a tricky balance between staying true to yourself and wanting to fit in. At the end of the day, I think it's important to remember that what truly matters is how we feel about ourselves.

[sharp-n-flat]

Today at work (as an English-Spanish interpreter) an 80+ year old man asked me not to interpret his phone number and address, he said: I want to try, because I’m learning. 🥺 Honestly! GOALS! I want to be that old lady still learning languages and trying my best! Because that’s what this is about 🤍

[sharp-n-flat]

Why do I feel so passionate about languages?

I guess it’s the possibility to meet people from different backgrounds. The amazing feeling to open one’s eyes to a different culture and erasing preconceived notions about others, getting closer to them and finding out that even when you find differences, it means there are more similarities between us human beings. 🤍