Q: According to a recent survey 82% of people will buy THIS during the holiday season?
A: Tape
I have come to the end of my 10 week beginner Spanish course at the Kingston Language Institute.
Time flies when you’re having fun! My classmates were amazing and all had fun and interesting things to share with the class. There was never a night when we weren’t all busting a gut laughing at something! I will miss them all, but they better be prepared because if I see them out and about I WILL yell out ‘HOLA’!!! 
A big thank you to my teacher Laura Badour. She is a wonderful woman who always encouraged us to read, practice speaking out loud, but most importantly that it is okay to make mistakes because it is how we learn. There was a very easy feeling in the classroom. I don’t mean the course material, but the atmosphere. I wasn’t afraid to make mistakes and if I did (believe me there were alot! The best was when I said I was pregnant instead of saying I was embarrassed) I didn’t shy away and not correct myself or not want to contribute for the rest of the class. Not only is Laura a great teacher, but I consider her a friend aswell.
I received a certificate of completion (with a big smile on my face) which I will hang on the wall but most importantly, I am proud of myself and the rest of my classmates for taking on this challenge.
Hasta Luego!
In an earlier blog I mentioned that my next challenge was going to be studying Spanish. Last night was my second class and so far so good! It’s amazing how much Spanish I actually knew and was able to translate, but didn’t realize it until my classes began. My teacher Laura is fantastic. She is very patient with us and always encourages us to speak in Spanish. Most importantly, she reminds us not be afraid to make mistakes. This is how we learn. This is exactly what I need, because when it was my turn to answer questions I understood everything she asked, but froze when it was my turn to respond due to fear.
During our break I sent a text in Spanish to a friend. I was so confident that what I wrote was correct buuuuuuuuuut turns out I was totally wrong. I meant to say ‘I am very hungry’ but instead said, I am many men! If you think that’s funny this one is ever better. I asked Laura how to say ‘I am embarassed’. I thought it was ‘estoy embarrasada’ (it sounds like it would be right wouldn’t it? – mind the spelling though). What I actually said was I’m pregnant. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?! I TOLD YOU IT WAS FUNNY!!!! Estoy embarazada means I’m pregnant in Spanish.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO MAKE MISTAKES….Yesterday I made few, but at least I learned something from them and that’s the most important lesson.
BTW – I’m NOT pregnant.
If you break up with someone, would you still continue to buy them gifts? Apparently Simon Cowell does AND it’s important to him! Reports are saying that he still dishes out millions to his former girlfriends so they don’t feel “cut off” after enjoying his lavish way of living for so long. WHAAAAAAAAAAAT!!?!?!?!?
Simon is engaged, but said in a recent interview that he’s still friends with most of his exes and gives them money because “You can’t have somebody in your life who’s become accustomed to a certain thing, and just because you don’t want to be in the relationship any more you cut them off”. “It’s not alimony – It’s I believe, doing the right thing. That comes back to me wanting them to be happy, you just can’t do it too many times”.
WOW!!!!!! How is his fiancee okay with this?
It’s that time of year again when our favorite shows return to the tube. I’m a big fan of Dancing With The Stars and this seasons cast is great! Considering last night was dance number one the contestants did amazing. There has been a lot of talk about Chaz Bono joining the cast, and he gave a fantastic performance last night. Chynna Philips Vienese Waltz was beautiful too but my favorite performance of the night by far was from Carson Kressley. The song: Moves Like Jagger. Did he have the moves? OH YES HE DID TAKE A LOOK!!!!
It all started last fall. I was looking for something new and exciting to try. Something completely out of my comfort zone. Since I love to dance I decided to sign up for Tribal Style belly dancing classes. Loved it. This summer my goal was to ride a jet ski and to go tubing. Check! Both of those things were so fun!!!! Now that fall is around the corner ( I know I’m not happy about it either) what will my next challenge be? Well I have found it.
Since I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit Cuba twice this year, I decided it was time to really learn the Spanish language. My new challenge will be studying Spanish at the Kingston Language Institute. I am VERY excited about this because I have been talking about doing it for awhile but have never followed through. I hope I don’t start saying words in French, or Italian, and getting myself all confused LOL. I welcome this challenge! 
Un día a la vez!!!!!
Q – A recent survey from a lifestyle magazine showed the average person will do this activity in public about 5 times a year. What is it?
A – Sing karaoke
