March 2012
139 posts
February 2012
131 posts
east of the atlantic: how to speak european: the... →
eastoftheatlantic:
As far as expression goes, Americans are, shall we say, generous with euphoria.
Europeans? Not so much. Here are some handy translations that will help you fit into European society and not seem disingenuine or over(t)ly enthusiastic:
Scenario 1: Mild enthusiasm
Fact: I really like this cheese. I mean, from the little I know about cheese based on the meager cheese...
Lovely Advice →
singwithmysoul:
Health:
Drink plenty of water.
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
Live with the 3 E’s - Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
Play more games.
Read more books than you did in...
A Helpful Principle for Relationships →
jennchow:
My head pulses every time I stand up. Not quite healed, yet, but close. So, I pondered my memories of short, simple, snippets of wisdom I have heard in the past. I remember an easy phrase I listened to from a pastor’s sermon (Mark Driscoll’s?), about a year ago, which has helped fortify my understanding of “guarding my heart,” and of setting boundaries where it’s needed....
I miss... →
caravaggista:
… Scrounging for Euros to get gelato or a cappuccino. … Walking through Florence at sunrise and sunset. … The size and scale and magnificence of St. Peter’s. … Resting in Sant’Ignazio in quiet meditation. … Walking into an empty, dimly lit chiesa and being floored for the sacredness of the space. … Riding on the vaporetti. … Sneaking photographs to preserve a moment or an artwork...
