Neil

@Neil43 (3960)

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Class Resumption

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 14 Jun

In the GCC region, classes resume today after the Eid vacay we had. In our case, we are back after our 10-day holiday. So, I am set to give my students some review as we are nearing the finals and they will finish this academic...

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Almost a Chapter Left for the 2nd Book

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 13 Jun

Like I said already in my previous discussions, I have been writing a textbook, or shall I say creating an English textbook series. I have finished the first of the series already and it has already 8 country editions. I am...

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Qurbani

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 7 Jun

Qurbani is a key tradition during Eid al-Adha, which is the practice of sacrificing an animal (usually a goat, sheep, or cow), with the meat being shared among family, friends, and the needy. They had this celebration yesterday,...

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One Bill Left

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 2 Jun

I have one bill left to pay and I already set aside an amount for this in my STCBank account where this bill autodebited from. So, phew! Thank, God. I hope I will be able to get by in the next few months until some my big bills...

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My University Doesn't Allow

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 28 May

There was a time I took two courses or programs simultaneously in two different universities. I was excelling in both and I really had the time of my life despite my full time job. But eventually I was caught having two courses at...

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50% Done

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 27 May

I am working on several books at this moment. I am halfway through one of the books, which the second of the 7 series I have been talking about. It feels invigorating to be accomplishing something while you are being productive at...

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YouTube Premium

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 19 May

I had tried YouTube premium for quite sometime. And I found no use of it and I thought it was only a waste of money. Recently, I tried it again because there was one video I needed to download and I thought of using it in one part...

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Listening to Music

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 17 May

I suddenly realized I haven't been listening to music for quit sometime. Back when I was young, I usually listen to music and even memorize lyrics of the songs so that I can sing along while listening. I loved music then. I felt...

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Patience And Anger Management Are Virtues

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 14 May

My person is always perfectionist. I always strive for perfection and excellent performance all the time. I use my brain all the time. I usually don't really on anyone when it comes to anything. So, I usually hate it when someone...

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There are Moments When You Feel Down

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 12 May

Life is beautiful. Life is interesting. And we should live by it and the most of it on a daily basis as much as possible. However, there are really times when you just feel not okay because of so many things in your head. This is...

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The Mulberry Tree

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 9 May

I probably mentioned already in my previous discussions how I wanted to live in a farm in the near future. Actually that is my retirement plan. I want to live in a farm with a simple house and a big garden where I can plant fruit,...

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My Student Ordered All My Books!

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 8 May

OMG! I thought my student was not serious. He actually looks up to me and wanted my signature. Hahahaha! He says that he wants to get all the copies of my books. OMG as in all he said. He wants to get hold of all my books with...

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The Terrain of English Teaching

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 6 May

I have been teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language for almost 25 years now. I feel lucky that I landed into a job that I become passionate about eventually. I remember arguing with my mum about a teaching career in the...

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For Dinner

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 6 May

When I came home I directly went to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients for my dinner. But before I started cooking I had to prepare avocado shake. It was good to have first. My dinner will be sautéed veggies and chicken....

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8th Country Edition

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 5 May

Right now, I am preparing my mind and physical health for the 9th country edition of my book, which is an English textbook for those who are teaching and learning ESL or EFL. I am thinking of starting with the Polish edition since...

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Spoiling The Rice

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 3 May

Recently I don't but only around 40% the rice that I cooked is consumed. Upon checking the next day, the rice is already spoilt. I always feel guilty because this happens every time. I just can't estimate how much rice should I be...

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Plans Adjusted

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 30 Apr

I downgraded my Netflix account to the middle plan. If you have Netflix account you probably know what I mean. I am trying to sort out my unwanted bills to cut off some of my budgets. I should have done this before. I am also...

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Clock Tower In Saudi Arabia

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 29 Apr

If Great Britain has the Big Ben, Makkah (spelled Mecca by some internationally) in Saudi Arabia has also the majestic Clock Tower near the Kaaba, where the Muslim pilgrims perform their religious ritual Omrah. The place is really...

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Selling Stuff Online

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 29 Apr

I have a lot of items like brand new because I have not used them. Mostly are pricey so I want to sell them online. I am thinking of registering to Amazon but it cost 39.9 USD monthly to do so. Have you tried selling online?...

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Book 2 of the 7 Underway

Neil @Neil43 (3960) 28 Apr

Today, I tried pushing on finishing up at least the Unit 2 of the series I am trying to accomplish in the next two years. It's very complicated. It looks to me it requires multi-skills. Not to mention, it requires so much of your...

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