Physical challenges: my fuel

Hey there 👋

So, you’ve probably seen a lot of my posts and pictures, and maybe you’ve noticed a thing or two about me lately. I’ve been running and generally trying to be a less-couch-potato-y version of myself. And let me tell you, it’s not always easy.

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My Master’s Defense

NCT Mark’s iconic line, “Uh, and that’s a long ass ride” from “The 7th Sense” (2016), perfectly reflects the journey of a Master’s degree.

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Generating Ideas (pt.2)

I hope that the following guidance will make generating ideas for IELTS Speaking Part 2 less of a nightmare.

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French self-study starter pack

Thanks to Yen Nhi’s intention to self-study French, I became more motivated to complete this long-pending post about how I learned French before taking the proficiency test in this language.

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Slow growth, vocal fry, and what else?

A little bit of embracing my weaknesses, yay…

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My 2023 in review

About ten years ago, I used to create the so-called “New Year Resolution” at the end of the year. However, I did fail several times to meet my expectations. So, I’ve learned the hard way to avoid failures. Part of it is to exclude the “New Year Resolution” from my to-do list =)) Instead, reviewing the ups and downs I’ve undergone throughout the year seems more sensible.

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The bitter joy

Today is a tough day for me.

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A crash course on grammar for IELTS (pt.1)

Back then, when waiting to clean up the whole mess after the event for the Mid Autumn Festival in my center, I drafted this one. The 2nd part will come out soon.

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Unexpected scholarship

On the very first day of the week, I was given an opportunity to learn more…

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Aftermath

Recently, I’ve felt like I’m drowning in everything around me. But the game today is like a special reminder for me.

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