Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 193
December 23, 2016
Travel is Exhausting. Self Care, Self Love
There's a saying that we use in our study abroad program whenever someone wants a break, and I'm sure you've heard of it: self care, self love. As in: self care IS self love. I'm 21 years old and I'm exhausted. But I also think I'm invincible, which can prove to be dangerous, given my insatiable desire to explore the world around me. In the past few years, I have been learning, re-learning, defining, and re-defining what self care, self love means...
December 22, 2016
Bring Paris & Francophone culture to your classroom
It's no secret that Paris, the City of Light, has long been a tourist favorite. Why? For starters, Paris undoubtedly hosts some of the most well-known museums, monuments and historical sites that have inspired authors and artists for centuries.
Paris is a diverse city of contrasts. There is so much to see and learn. It is also one of the most accessible cities in Europe.
Join J Rêve International, February 19-25 in Paris, France fo...
December 21, 2016
Celebrating Christmas in the ESL Classroom
As a special treat to you this month, I thought I’d include some tips and advice on what to teach in your ESL classroom over the holiday season.
Naturally, students and co-workers are curious about our holiday traditions, so in order to bring some Christmas cheer to school, my husband and I create lessons that satisfy our students’ curiousity and get us in the mood for the holidays. We are expected to work on Christmas Day in Taiwan, so we try to...
December 20, 2016
Top 10 Attractions to Visit in Switzerland
Visiting Switzerland brings you up close to a place where the air is fresh, the people are subdued, and the outdoor and cultural sights are plentiful. This landlocked country is known for the beauty of its Swiss Alps, the stunning azure waters of its pristine lakes, and its moderncity centers of culture. Expect to hear a variety of languages in this melting pot of people with German, French, and Italian heritage. Here are 10 top attractions to visit du...
3 ways to afford gadgets
Why should you spend extra money on all of the technology that you love to use? Sure, everyone loves the latest phones, video games, computers, and other gadgets. But why don't you just save up your money, so that you can enjoy the 'old' technology that's hardly a few years older than the newest gadgets? That way, you can have functional things that you can still enjoy using, and only spend your money on the newest technology that you really want. H...
December 19, 2016
Florida Culture for Your HOLIDAY Calendar! Week of December 19, 2016 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for Your HOLIDAY Calendar! Week of December 19, 2016 By Josh Garrick
December 21 at 6:30 pm -- Josh Garrick’s ‘VERY Classical Christmas’ at Bloomingdale’s
Hosted by the Orlando Downtown Arts District and Bloomingdale’s at the Mall of Millenia, the Public is invited to my Art Exhibit ‘A VERY Classic Christmas,’ featuring my ‘printed on aluminum’ artwork. Visit the 3rd floor where Bloomingdale’s supports the arts by allowing viewers to...
Music for a Winter's Night
Winter: one of the hallmarks of the season is that night comes early and sunrise comes late. The stars in winter skies seem to shine more brightly than they do in other seasons. This time of longer nights also invites us in, to communion, connection, fellowship, and quiet reflection -- and to music to accompany all these things.
You will have heard music by Gretchen Peters even if her name is not immediately familiar: Patty Love...
December 18, 2016
The Gap of Dunloe, Co Kerry, Ireland
The Gap of Dunloe, Co Kerry, Ireland: in which we have an adventure, involving an early awakening, horses, mountains, rain, a boat ride, extreme rain, and great travel companions.
We had heard so much about viewing the Gap of Dunloe, one of the many beauties in Co Kerry. The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass, meandering between Macgillycuddy's Reeks (a mountain range that spreads throughout the Ring of Kerry) and the Purple Mountain (thus na...
December 16, 2016
Travel Budgeting: Don’t Cry, Make A Plan
As kids, we never had to budget. And life was good. I started learning about budgeting when I became a fresh(wo)man in college. Initially, I was petrified of that word. I learned about bank accounts, food expenses, saving money (what little I had), and even balancing checkbooks. I started working two months after my 15th birthday so I could pay my phone bill. I really wanted a cell phone, but also understood that my dad was a single parent and I ne...
The Fire Truck Who Got Lost: New children’s book by first-time author on the Autistic Spectrum
“I’m not just an autistic kid anymore, I have climbed a freaking mountain" writes Colin Eldred-Cohen on the release of his new children’s book, The Fire Truck Who Got Lost.
Eldred-Cohen is a 28-year old creative writer with Asperger’s Syndrome. The Fire Truck Who Got Lost is his first children’s that became a reality through a highly successful crowdfunding campaign.
The Fire Truck Who Got Lost is a wonderful story for children who will meet little...
