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12 Inexpensive Ways to Learn a Foreign Language
I’m scheduled to take a trip-of-a-lifetime cruise this year and am intent on finding inexpensive ways to learn a foreign language before I go. My goal is to learn as much Spanish as possible beforehand sailing around South America – … Continue reading
Posted in cruising, learning Spanish, saving money, travel
Tagged adult language training, cheap ways to learn a foreign language, easy ways to learn a foreign language, how to learn a foreign language as an adult, how to learn a foreign language before you travel, inexpensive ways to learn a foreign language, learn a foreign language on a budget, learn a foreign language on the cheap, learning a foreign language as an adult, learning a third language, learning spanish
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Cat Lovers Unite: Funny Cat Sayings
Saw this on a plaque recently and thought it was very funny — in a dark way… And this message on a greeting card was good, too.
Posted in cats, fun, miscellaneous
Tagged cat lady, cat lovers, cat lovers unite, cats, crazy cat lady
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How to Find the Perfect One Word for 2017
Picking a guiding focus word (one word or one little word) for the year is pretty popular right now — and it’s a great way to hone in on a particular personal goal. To get ideas for your “one word” … Continue reading
Posted in life, miscellaneous, one little word, one word
Tagged one little word, one word
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My One Word for 2017
Life goes fast (and, I swear, it speeds up as you get older) and sometime we forget to stop and enjoy the good moments when they occur.
Mixed Results on 2016 Life Goals
Think I did somewhat better on my 2016 life goals (resolutions) than the ones from the year before…
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2017 Life Goals
A new year and a fresh start! Here are my 2017 life goals (New Year’s resolutions):
10 Best Life Hacks of 2016
Everyone loves to discover tricks and tips that make life easier. Here are the 10 best life hacks of 2016:
Hotel Antics: Cringe-Worthy Travel Trouble
In magazines and on TV, people take trips and relax in peace and quiet in their well-appointed, spacious hotel rooms with all the comforts imaginable. They come and go, full of smiles, on interesting outings and loving visits to family … Continue reading
Posted in travel, vacation
Tagged bad hotel experiences, bad hotel stay, cringe-worthy hotel stays, hotel antics, travel trouble
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