Tag: summer
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Monopoly – from blue to black
Staying in Athens with a local family was definitely an experience to remember. Stella and one of her cousins were the only English speakers out of her family. It was very interesting but I enjoyed spending time with her and improving my Greek more. We explored the city centre, ate lots of her Aunties home…
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Ta leme sidoma Κυθηρα (See you soon Kythira)
Apologies for my photos which seem to be absent on this post! AUGH computers. I sat watching two of my friends as they stare intensely at the chessboard. The tension was high. Or maybe it was just the humidity which made me feel anxious watching them. I use to be the queen of chess and…
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No more 10 sec timer
It’s that time of the week again where I selectively pick out the most important parts of my trip to reveal a little more of the wonderful adventure I am on. Usually, it takes many days to write/prepare these blog posts. So when I post them I want them to be as close to perfection…
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Oh come on, it’s summer.
W. O. W Have a really been here for one month already? It’s true that time flies when you’re having fun. The other night we were out (Yet again!) and I quickly glanced down at my watch. My friend saw me do this, told me to not worry about what time it was and to…
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Life may be a hit and miss, but it’s your canvas.
In life we have many hits & misses. However…. You are the painter Your aspirations, experiences, desires and things that make you feel alive are the paint brush And… Your life is the canvas. How are you choosing to live it? I received this revelation as I was driving the scooter back from Kapsali after…
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It is, what it is
It’s so hard to find the motivation to write when my computer is over-heating ; making my bed feel more like a sun tanning bed than cool and comfortable. In no way does this help the headache I have been suffering with for a few days as my body tries to prepare itself mentally and…
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Chameleon in Κύθηρα
Kalimera Australia, or other countries of the world. I’m going to struggle to keep these short because despite the fact I only departed ‘good ole’ Aus about a week ago, I have already accomplished and experienced so much! In fact, I am fairly positive that I have experienced more in the last week then I…
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K.I.S.S Keep It Simple Silly
“There is only one rule when writing up your research journals and essays!” The Ancient History teacher said aloud to her new Grade 11 pupils as she wrote the letters K.I.S.S on the board. “Keep it simple…Stupid! Well actually, we will instead use the word silly, because none of you are stupid”. She exclaimed to…
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Making a difference
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. ~William James We often hear of that famous term “Make A Difference”. We all say it to each other. Some of us use it as life motto’s and things to strive for. We all want to make a difference, big or small. We want…