Many people think that because they speak English they can also translate. But unlike language professionals, laymen lack a deeper understanding of the culture as well as the language. This is something I bump into all the time.
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Chief Editor's Note: A Change Of Mind(set)
For me personally, BTSB’s new site is the fruition of my journey to a more healthy and productive view on ability. My hope is that this new platform works as a pedestal upon which the insightful, creative, and entertaining work of talented writers can be showcased with pride.
I Was Wrong About...Early Mornings
I truly have always hated early mornings. I don’t feel grumpy per se, although I have been told I look like I’m ready to murder, I’m just slow to start—like an old PC. I don’t think I’ve ever woken up naturally with the sunrise. And I’ve always had a strong distaste for those inspirational morning quotes: “the morning is full of possibilities” and all that crap. The whole day is full of possibilities if you ask me. Silly morning-person propaganda, I thought.
Most families take a pet, but not all should. My family has always been a magnet for all sorts of pet-related mishaps, and I feel it’s time to air out the dirty laundry. Here is the chronicle of our pet catastrophes.
Confessions of a dreamer turned opportunist
For many a job in the creative field, be it photography, screenwriting or clay animation, is the dream. Earnestly chasing THE dream, and then having the success story featured in a chic online publication--possibly the height of accomplishment. My dream has been to write.
It comes as no surprise that we here at BTSB are smitten with the plethora of weirdly wonderful words that the English language gives us to play with. What better gift can an online publication give to its readers than a list of delicious words?
“Hey girlie, bring us another round, “ shouts the slightly intoxicated, plump older gentleman as he “affectionately” pats me on the thigh to set me on my way. I twist my face into what could be mistaken for a smile and briskly walk behind the counter to take my anger out on four innocent beer bottles.
Such is life that the early bird gets the worm, and as a googly-eyed night owl, I have no hope gaining a coveted seat at Kaisa. Public libraries come to the rescue for students such as myself. I first came across the Kallio library in a search for an alternative study space...
Concepts such as #thirdworldselfie and “volunteering holiday” illuminate the focus of current criticism; volunteering has become a holiday style, alongside surfing, scuba diving and beach resorts, with the exception of this holiday potentially being detrimental to the healthy development of a nation’s social, political and economical infrastructures.