tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22581932464068873572024-03-13T20:49:49.508-07:00The Life of an Aspiring PolyglotHello! My name is Samantha and I'm a 21 year old university student studying Spanish and Linguistics. :) I love to learn different languages and I also love "snailmailing", collecting postcards and currencies from around the world and trying to understand what the hell is going on in this crazy universe. I am an avid reader, a lucid dreamer (at least, I try!) and I frequently meditate. I am always trying acquire new skills and better myself, and it is a wonderful journey. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-11976086595564780462015-04-06T18:56:00.002-07:002015-04-06T18:56:50.887-07:00Postcrossing!<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Got two lovely postcards from <a href="http://www.postcrossing.com/" target="_blank">postcrossing</a> today! I'm especially partial to the vintage Alice in Wonderland postcard.. although it got ripped in the mailing process. :(</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-40867836109488938452015-04-06T17:34:00.000-07:002015-04-06T19:02:18.663-07:00Language Zen<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.languagezen.com/" target="_blank">Language Zen</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Recently I've been a part of a research project carried about by a new language learning website: Language Zen (link above). The premise of the website is to learn a language in a stress free manner, hence the "zen". I think they have done a good job so far, especially being a new website. Being a part of the research means that I will get full access to the website after (as of now there is no cost to join, but perhaps there will be in the future?). What I've had to do is basically use language zen for 2 or more hours a week for a couple months. At the beginning I took a test to place my Spanish level, and after the research period I will take another to see if I improved using their learning system. I am eager to see the results.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Easy to use, visually appealing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Good for RECALL and not just recognition. Big plus for me.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Good native pronunciation of the language</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Allows you to learn with music</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Teaches you phrases and words you SHOULD know</span> </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Only available language is Spanish (although they are planning to add more)</span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Grammar explanations could be more thorough</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Doesn't include cultural tidbits</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Recently I've been thinking a lot about opinions and views that we all possess. I think it is better to have an open mind or, to explain further, a mind that is open to changing it's opinion. To have a solid and definitive opinion of anything is slightly presumptuous and even indicative of ignorance in some cases. In contrast, being able to synthesize incoming information to come to a new (or perhaps revised) conclusion of a certain topic is much more honorable and shows that you are not bound by prevailing opinions that have been thrust on you your whole life (either by others or even yourself). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">To put my idea into context, I always think of religion. I think to have an utterly defined definition of religion, God, the afterlife, etc. is not indicative of a strong mind, but a mind that refuses to change. This is not to say that those who believe in God are right or wrong.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I am merely saying that perhaps we should be asking more questions, listening to others with differing opinions, and taking in all this information to become more informed about what we believe to be true.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I suppose I am also insinuating that anything I post is my opinion AT THE TIME. My mind is always open to change, and my opinions often change. I believe that is what having a strong mind is all about. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-5415486946712447652013-01-03T15:33:00.001-08:002013-01-07T22:12:16.757-08:00Sick of me posting money yet?I just find all the different banknotes so fascinating! I now have 16 countries represented:<br />
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India<br />
Jamaica<br />
Taiwan<br />
Thailand<br />
China<br />
Romania<br />
Ghana<br />
Zambia<br />
South Africa<br />
Canada <br />
Serbia <br />
Indonesia <br />
Malaysia<br />
Singapore<br />
Ukraine<br />
England <br />
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These are my main three goals, and they are all easy to do if I just make myself follow them. Hopefully 2013 will be a good year for everyone :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-45043322937015630102013-01-03T12:02:00.001-08:002013-01-03T15:02:15.079-08:00Package from Singapore (:From user showniez on swap-bot! She went over the top, and sent me some amazing items! Thanks so much Rika!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-38192303253495913992012-12-16T23:14:00.001-08:002012-12-16T23:14:30.154-08:00Such a sweet puppy we got to puppy-sit! His name is Stout and he's a pitbull mix :)<br />
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Today I received some new paper bills from Indonesia and Taiwan! Thank you so much to Bungaalangalang from swap-bot and my awesome pen pal from Taiwan :) (The Taiwan bill is the red one)</div>
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My new rainbow of money!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-60395289342087754132012-11-19T18:57:00.002-08:002012-11-19T18:57:23.682-08:00The Holiday SpiritToday I went to Joann Fabrics to pick up a few things. I got some stickers, craft items, etc. When I went to the cash register to pay the cashier asked me if I had any coupons to use. I said I didn't and the lady who had just paid before me turned around and said, "Is it okay if I let her use one of my coupons?" The cashier agreed and I thanked the nice woman. She got me 20% off my items! It was so sweet of her to do that, and it made my entire day. It's an amazing thing when people's actions are selfless and come from the bottom of their hearts. It motivated me to do something for someone. I don't know who the woman was, but I thank her again. Time to let the holiday spirit show! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-32554701892642319282012-11-19T18:49:00.000-08:002012-11-19T18:49:07.989-08:00Alice in Wonderland Painting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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An amazing painting done by my 15 year old cousin of my favorite scene from Alice in Wonderland!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-76305807209378889312012-11-19T18:47:00.001-08:002012-11-19T18:47:23.180-08:00Where's Waldo Postcard!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I got this lovely postcard from a swap on swap-bot! Can you find Waldo?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-64953083447159826412012-11-08T14:44:00.003-08:002012-11-08T14:44:47.281-08:00I think it's time to clean my desk...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-32190553988972006972012-11-08T14:42:00.001-08:002012-11-08T14:42:18.784-08:00Letter and Postcard from Spain!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sagrada Familia, a church that has been under construction since 1882 in Barcelona!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-1489295915523043952012-11-06T16:51:00.001-08:002012-11-06T16:51:17.856-08:00Box full of letters :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a collage I had to create for my online theatre class. It is of the character Hope Cladwell from the play <i>Urinetown. </i>I saw the play last weekend and it was great! </div>
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Awesome letter, postcards and seashells from my Italian pen pal! :) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-15429296428244024892012-11-03T21:23:00.001-07:002012-11-03T21:23:11.920-07:00Stamps in my pen pal scrapbook :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258193246406887357.post-91306778757658155002012-11-01T21:53:00.001-07:002012-11-01T21:53:32.482-07:00Pen PalsI am so happy that I began the hobby of pen palling! It is such a great experience. I love connecting with people from different countries and learning about their cultures. We can really teach each other through our different views and outlooks. I have met <b>so many</b> great people, and learned so many new things! The world is a huge place, and there's so much to learn! <br />
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I also love the feeling of opening the mail box and getting a letter from one of my pen pals! It's one of the best feelings there is. :)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a picture of my boyfriend Praddy and I at the Taj Mahal in India :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The different currencies I have received so far from my pen pals! :) So pretty, thank you everyone!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In order: India, South Africa, India, Ghana, Romania, England, Canada and India!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I added India in so many times because I wanted the colors of the rainbow! :)</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732195589197405606noreply@blogger.com4