2 cool commericials to start the new the week with a smile :)

Today, I wanted to share with you the 2 new super cool commercials (thank you, R!) that can really make you day! : ) 1. This English spot has won the YouTube Ad of the Year (2010). The name of it is Embrace Life, and was commissioned by Sussex Safer Roads to Alexander Commercials agency. It promotes secure driving, and most of all it reminds us the importance of wearing seat belts. Take a look. 2. This one, is the new commercial of Fiat (500) which has had its debut on the American market. Maybe it's a little bit too long and too "commercial" but overall, I like this light attitude, the "chill-out-in-an-Italian-way"...

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It's today, it's TODAY!!! : )

Today is the grand opening of the first Fashion Village in Sicily! Take a look at the superb, extra-original advertisement they prepared for this occasion: Here's the website. I cannot wait to go! I'd better wait until after the New Year, though, to check it out. I can already imagine the floods of people in pursuit of Christmas Present (Christmas is behind the corner after all!) Have a wonderful weekend! J...

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Thanksgiving and Teddy Bear's Day

About the Thanksgiving. I'm Polish, we don't have this holiday in our calendars. However, working with all the Americans for so many years and celebrating this day with them every year has already become a tradition. Also tonight, we're going to have our Pot-Luck dinner (turkey and mashed potatoes, for sure!) at school together. Thanksgiving to me is like a prelude to Christmas. I like it. I'm among my colleagues and students (no family around) but there's something similar to the magical atmosphere of Christmas time. So what I'm...

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Rome and MadrId + some links too : )

My new job allows me to travel a lot : ) This month I had an opportunity to be in Rome with my students and then for an international conference in Madrid. Whereas I know Rome quite well, I have never been to Madrid which made me feel so excited!  The conference was a blast, I could finally meet everyone and learn about the policy, plans and programmes. Unfortunately, we had really busy time and to be honest the only thing I saw was Museo del Prado where (YES!) I saw Renoir's exhibition. It was fabulous! : ) I would like you to...

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In love with Impressionism.

When I was in elementary school (between the age of 8-15), I remember we had a class called "plastyka". It was divided into 2 parts: 1. Theory, during which together with the teacher we discussed different movements in art, we talked about great painters and sculptors, we prepared "speeches" introducing various "themes". 2) Practice, during which we "created" our pieces of art. We used various techniques to present our reality, to express our feelings and emotions. While I loved the first part, I couldn't stand the other...

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