I think that’s a swell idea.
This is an interesting essay and it was written pre-pandemic so things have only accelerated since then.
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Today there was a question and answer thing at the Guide Lecturer license course. I used the word “geopolitical” somewhere in my answer, and the “lecturer” asked me why I use “big” words. 
I said it’s a normal word used in English speaking countries but he was unconvinced. “You can’t use that word without showing countries on a map. So don’t use words you don’t know” was his (admonishing) comment. His English is really poor yet he’s teaching how to guide mainly English speaking European tourists.
I don’t know whether to laugh or to cry. Lol.
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Nothing like an insecure supervisor. Sorry that happened. Best to just ignore and move on.
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I…think you can?
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@linguafood that he is. He’s not actually knowledgeable to handle the course. He’s so insecure.
@small_h he thinks you can’t. Lol. He thinks that geopolitics is a word that should be used with/on a map. Lol.
These guys should at least read some BBC or CNN or even a Russian site I don’t mind, in order to get used to some basic English.
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Alot on my mind . Forgot to put water in the bialletti. Smelled something a little different when making coffee. I’ll be ordering a new gasket for it .
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That so sounds like something i would do…
I retired my little Bialetti but my fancy Illy machine was not playing its A-game this year.
I may break out the Bialetti when i get home again.
I am in the land of Flat Whites right now.
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Even pizzerias in Romania make jokes about pineapple on pizza. My little corner of Canada, where Hawaiian pizza was invented by Greek immigrant (Sam Panopoulos- I went to university with his nephew, so y’all are 3 degrees of separation from the Inventor of Hawaiian pizza), is known around the world.
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Tempus fugit.
I can’t believe it’s no longer 2022…
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I for one am happy to see the last of 2022. Here’s a new thread for the new year.
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Me too - good riddance to 2022, wishing for a better 2023!!
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And…
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OMG - too funny, but exactly the way I feel.
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A group of guide course students is climbing the Adam’s Peak today. They invited me but I said no as I wanted to rest a bit after the exam-it was held yesterday and the day before. Approximately 1 hour to midnight now. They must be halfway to the summit. I wish I had joined them.
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Hope all went well with the exam!
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Yes Kim thanks, I think I got more than average marks. But it’s a very gray area because we never get the marked answer scripts back to check. So they can do whatever they wish. Lol. It’s a very strange place, and quite different from what I expected. Still I have hopes.
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Sounds stressful. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you 
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Exactly the situation is that. On 17th we have the technical tour. 5 days. It should be enjoyable but I will find it all stressful without knowing whether I will pass or not. I mean if it’s a fair game then I’ll pass for sure. No doubt whatsoever. But with their selective justice I only have hope and stressful waiting. Lol.
I’ll post here what happens.
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