2015

Another year full of changes, experiences, new people and important lessons has just gone.

 When I started 2015 I did not expect that it will such a year to be remembered.

 Last year I was already at highschool, that was my last year there by the way. However, I was unlucky to know a part of me of which I was not able to recognize or see. Nevertheless that made me realise that one of the most important things in life is loving yourself and that does not mean that you are acting selfishly.

 I do not mind if it sounds silly, but until that moment I was completely unaware about that. As a result I believe that this year has taught me a lot about life and how important it is to make the most of your time, because it flies.

Here I let you some photographs that I took yesterday evening in my hometown... I took them from the car that's why they are a bit blurred. I hope you like them! :-)

Christmas is coming...

The most beautiful time of the year is just around the corner!
Since I was little Christmas has been my favourite part of the year, I guess it was because I get so excited because of the gifts that I received.
However, as I grow up I become more and more aware of the real meaning of Christmas. It's no longer about presents, it's about feeling it and enjoying it with the ones you love.
Personally, since I am not living with my parents in the city I used to (because of university studies), I've been really looking forward to this moment because I'm going to see all my relatives and I'll enjoy it like never before. However, I won't fancy it as much as I would like to because of finals exams that are also just around the corner and I have a lot to study! ( :-( )
Despite this, Christmas is still the best part of the year and nothing so far has changed it.

Moreover, the only thing left to say is that I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas with the ones you love and enjoy their presence as long as they are besides you

Shopping on Black Friday

 Black Friday is commonly known in the United States as the day after Thanksgiving Day when most shops offer sales. This day is seen as the beginning of Christmas shopping. Some people make the most of this day by buying a lot of items, even unuseful ones. As a result of this, it is believed that sales are becoming us more addicted to shopping. The question is do we just buy what we need or do we just buy more than that?

 First of all, I believe that going shopping is a good way of disconnecting with the rest of the world. It may sound contradictory but I believe that it is also a good way of relaxing. Despite the fact that going shopping is, at the same time, crazy because of many reasons. Out loud music, a crowd of people and big shops for instance are some reasons that make going shopping crazy.

 Black Friday first took place in the U.S. Although, it is becoming more and popular all over the world. Here in Spain this Day was not that famous until a couple of years ago, when it was introduced. From my point of view, on this Day most shops only offer a 20 % off discount so I would rather go shopping on shopping season (January, Summer..) than on Black Friday.

 Most people drive crazy on this day, mainly in the United States. They take advantage of these sales by buying a lot of thing, even unuseful ones. This happens because they just can't help (me partly including) buying bargains such as a nail polish that usually costs 7 euros and on sales only 2. Despite the fact that you do not need it you feel like buying it just for its economical price. I know that is a silly example. However, this is not all about nail polish, but clothes and even electronical devices.

 Overall, Black Friday is an intellingent way of encouraging people to buy a lot of things even if they do not need them. Just for the fact of wasting money. We should take advantage of this kind of sales. Although we should just buy something if we are really going to use it. Unless you do not want to feel guilty about yourself buying stupid things

Essay: Is animal testing necessary?

 Surfing the Internet on Twitter last night I found out some news and articles about animal testing. Some of them were supporting and another were against this idea. Because of the fact that I read a few of them, I partly change my opinion about this controversial topic. In addition to this I will write down the advantages and disadvantages from my point of view about this hot-button issue.

  I was completely against this practice after watching a lot of videos and articles. Since animals are living beings like humans and they also have feelings despite the fact that they are not rational like us. However I still firmly have the same idea about it now I believe that it is also necessary to keep testing animals but the method should be less harmful for them as I think that they suffer.

 My mind slightly changed when I read articles that supported the theory of animal testing. They said that it is the only form or at least the best to improve humans' lives. After reading it I stopped for a second to rethink about it. Finally, I came to the conclusion that if we want to improve our daily lives by making new medicins. Unfortunately,  nowadays the best way to do it is animal testing.

 Overall, in spite the profits that animal testing has; I reckon that another method should be used. As a result of it animal testing should be banned or at least restricted because of as I said before, animals suffer.

Introductory and Concluding Paragraphs: University exams

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH:

I started university two moths ago. In addition I have done a few test although they did not go as well as I thought. However I believe that it is part of university and its period of adaptation.  University exams are by far more difficult and complicated than the ones taken at school, but at the same time they have a lot of advantages.


CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH:

Overall, despite all the disadvantages I mention above. My point of view is that the most useful tool and best way to face university exams is organisation. Using this profitable method you'll pass them all succesfully.

Halloween

Last weekend was celebrated the worldwide known celebration of Halloween ( October 31st). Here in Spain this celebration is no more than another reason to have party and a good time with your friends, at least that is what I believe.
Personally, I do not like this festivity too much as I have never celebrated it until this year. Despite this fact, I would like to say that I really enjoyed Halloween Day as I spent the whole evening with so many people at the college residence where I am staying while I am studying here in Murcia.
All of us made and dressed up ourselves and, the whole residence was decorated with pumkins, dark lights, bats and everything related to this event.
One interesting fact that happened that night was about a young man who is veteran and from the North of Spain. He cooked a drink called "Queimada" and at the same time he was doing it, he was doing a kind of spell in Galician language (I did not know about this drink until that moment) . He used apple, coffe, sugar and a really strong alcohol. I did not dare to try that drink as I found its smell disgusting. Likewise, when he was preparing the alcoholic drink everybody was around him watching how he was doing it as it was quite curious.
I definitely fancied last Saturday with my friends and I am sure that I will not forget that day, because I had so much fun.

Outlining an Essay: University exams

 I: University exams are by far more difficult and complicated than the ones taken at school, but at the same time they have a lot of advantages.

II: Disadvantages

     A.  Study much more than years before
     B. Less time to study

III: Advantages
 
    A. Learn a lot
    B. Improve your skills and develope others

IV: Therefore, the most useful tool and best way to face university exams is organisation, using this profitable method you'll pass them all.