Monday, January 30, 2012
Addictions
I was thinking about what type of addiction I was going to talk on the blog, in that moment, I was about to cross one of our streets when a man driving a car almost hit me, because he was using his BB at the same time. At that very moment I decided not to talk about a specific topic. I said to myself that addicted people lose their ability to decide what they want, they lose their instinct to protect themselves and the ones they love. (For they act irresponsibly, doing things they know for sure are going to hurt them or someone else, even when they love that someone.) At that moment I got a little angry, but once at home, I remembered how difficult it is to stop a bad habit, so decided not to judge him, after all, we are all addicted to something or a have a bad habit. Notwithstanding, we all have the capability to make a decision to stop, I know it is not easy, but, with help we can get it.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Lost Souls: The world of cults.
What are Cults?
The word
cult in current popular usage usually refers to a new religious movement or
other group whose beliefs or practices are considered abnormal or bizarre.
There are
many kind of cults around the world, but
those which take my attention are about
Religions. Religious cults are spread around the world, especially in
the United States, many people follow those representatives and leave behind
everything.
Members of
the cult are blind, they do not believe in anyone else who try to help them to
flee from that life. Leaders catch their attention through promises and
irrational fantasies, weird life style, philosophy, etc. They manipulate people
with the real best life after death. However, the most important is that their
followers have to have enough money to support their requirements.
Although,
there are people around the world avoiding the cults, there are others getting
into cults. Cults will exist always, but they will be intelligent people who
will say to them No.
Raisy,.
Toast to the tap: The water we drink.
Don’t drink the water.
Well, that’s pretty much standard for most foreign travel and the Dominican Republic is no exception to the rule. However it goes a little further than that. You likewise need to be careful with anything washed that you will be eating and don’t forget that the fancy drink you sip on the beach likely has ice in it. Here are a few tips to help keep you away from the local clinic.
Water: Most of the larger motels and all-inclusive resorts are well aware of tourist sensitivity to the water and they don’t want you sick. If you are in a heavy tourist area and the restaurant or hotel is a larger one that caters to tourists, then the ice you get in your Piña Colada, Rum and Coke, etc. is likely safe. If in doubt ask them if they use bottled water for their ice.
Bottled water is extremely common here, you will find it in the stores and your hotel will likely have a water dispenser where you can get water. Do not drink the tap water no matter how nice the establishment is! When you order a coke you will often get a bottle, however I do occasionally see “on tap” coke machines , YOU NEED TO BE CAREFUL WITH THESE. On Tap machines use a carbonation bottle, a syrup bottle and then tap water. You will often see filters next to the machine where they filter out the water. Personally I won’t take the chance! I recommend you stick to the bottled soft drinks. On tap bear is safer, the beer comes from kegs where the beer was processed and sealed from the factory. Still, it’s most likely you will get yourPresidente beer from a bottle.
Fruits and Vegetables: Another problem you need to be aware of is any of the uncooked vegetables washed in water. A very common side dish is sliced cabbage, which is the typical Dominican salad. When at home we careful soak our vegetables in a solution of water with a little bleach in it. I never trust that they take the same precautions. I know of too many people who have eaten at large all-inclusive resorts and have taken a chance with the salad only to find themselves visiting a clinic the next day.
Fruit is usually safe. The better establishments are usually careful to clean all their dishes with bleach and wash the outside of the fruit before cutting it so there is little chance of transferring bacteria to the food.
Cooked Foods: Likewise cooked food is usually safe. To be sure, it is good to order your eggs and your meats fully cooked, runny eggs and rare meat is inviting problems.
Finally: If you start to feel sick, or have sharp stomach pains it is good to have it checked out. There is usually a clinic nearby that can run a couple tests and treat you and the cost is very low. Waiting is usually not a good idea.
In my opinion: The water in the
Dominican Republic is not the best water in
the world, but it is the water that we have.
Taken from: http://www.dr-dominicanrepublic.com
Raisy.,
The Bold and The Bashful.
The Bold
and The Bashful.
What did I learn in this topic?
The most
important thing what I learned with this topic is that there are many reasons
why do not feel shy in front of others. Shyness is inside us and we can fight
against it.
The most important is to recognize that you are shy and then
prepare a good strategy to run away from shyness.
What I think that people have to do is:
1- Try to go out to places where you have to
talk with others.
2- Believe in yourself, no body is perfect.
3- Avoid your
pessimist thoughts.
4- Practice social skills.
5- Do something, do not spend
all your day at home.
6- Enjoy life, it is just one.
7- Smile.
8- Do not be
negative.
9- Try to look well, physically and emotionally.
10- Try new things.
Raisy.,