sábado, 28 de noviembre de 2015
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
jueves, 19 de noviembre de 2015
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.
domingo, 8 de noviembre de 2015
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.
martes, 3 de noviembre de 2015
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.
jueves, 29 de octubre de 2015
A new life is starting..
Hi everyone! I just feel like writing a new post to talk about how amazing it is for me to be here, in Murcia, as a university student. I know this is only the beginning, but trust me, this is being one of the best ( and few) experiences in my life in which I'm enjoying and appreciating every single moment. Well, at least that's the intention..
I've never been a self-confident person, the truth is.. I didn't use to believe in myself, and I say "didn't" because since I ended Bachillerato I've have learnt that if you don't believe in your posibilities.. Things will get worse and even worse. I've felt it personally when I started 2º Bachillerato because from the very first time I was kind of obsessed with "marks". I was certain about that I won't pass "Selectividad" and that I won't be able to achieve my goals.. If you ever ask me to describe that course in only one word I'd say: frustation. Yes, that's how it felt. I couldn't study because my mind wouldn't let me, the sentence that I was constantly repeating to myself was: "Oh, you can't do that, you should give up". I know this may sounds crazy, but that was my reality every single day during last year.
After all this "dramatic" situation I finished Bachillerato much better than I expected and.. "Selectividad Day" arrived.. Surprisingly, I wasn't specially nervous (lucky me!) ,I did the exams quite good as I decided to stay calm and tried to do my best. As a result, the exams were quite good!!! I've never felt so proud of myself, the moment when I knew about my marks I was like euphoric, because I couldn't believe that I did it, I would be able to do what all that time I had been looking for! Studying English :D Really, whenever I remember that moment I smile, because I learnt that just believing in you and eliminating all the negative thoughts: you can get whatever you want, if you really want it, I mean.
I know that these last words sounds like a "typical" speech and yes, maybe it is, but it's also the true, at least ninety per cent of the times. Since then, I'm trying to believe in me and all the chances that I've got, although I know that all these things have happened to me because I'm a very demanding person, and I'm never content enough, I believe that you can always do better. There's always something to learn and to improve of your own.
Keep working: that's my slogan!
domingo, 25 de octubre de 2015
A new experience in the mountains!
Hi everyone! Here I'm, like every week to tell you something about my life. So, today I'm going to talk about my last experience in the mountains.
This Sunday morning I've been in the countryside with my family, we have spent the whole day together having a picnic as it has been my little cousin's birthday. The moment that I've enjoyed the most it's been when we all have done some trekking through the mountains. However, it's been a point when I was really tired, but I didn't mind at all as I was having such a great time with my family!
I'm sure that I won't forget this day, as I'm not going to see them for two weeks. I'll miss them lots!!
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