Can't feel my face

November 13: attacks in Paris

Last Friday, more than 120 people were killed and hundreds others injured after a series of coordinated terrorist attacks across Paris.
At the Bataclan theatre in east Paris, Kalishnikov-wielding gunmen stormed the building and fired blindy into the crowd.
At the Stade de France, at least three are thought to have been killed bt three separate explosions - one of which is thought to be a suicide bomber.
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks in Paris.

I feel especially sad of what happened that day, because we are talking about my homeland, France.
Fortunately, I have no family living in Paris.
All my thoughs for the victims and their family.

Peer response. Introduction and conclusion

For: Sandrine Alcon
By: Elvira Sánchez Cánovas

Dear Sandrine,
If you selected to study literature, you would be a good writer. 
I think that you have good, nice and absolutely original ideas for writing... You should write more context, however, it is a very good outline for writing a nice essay.

Introduction and conclusion

Space Debris

Space Debris is still fallen to the Earth, and in many cases, it can cause catastrophic explosions and fatal consecuences for humans, like cáncer or tumors. Animals are also concerned, destroying their wildlife. However, this reality is something common in our daily lives, and to protect us from this fact, engineers and astronauts should reforce the ways of frontering space debris and radioactive materials.

Because of the possibe dangers of space debris for the environment and for human life, we should  take more care of the solutions found for it. Those solutions have to be more effective, with the goal of avoiding all kinf of situations that may danger humans, animals and the environment. To reforce this idea, here we have a quotation of Neil Armstrong: ''We should take care of our planet as good as we take care of our kids.''

Outline;
I. (Introduction)
II. Suggestions of researchers
     A. A pressurised gas container
     B. Origin from a rocket or a satellit
III. The made of this objects
      A. A very strong material
      B. Not dangerously radioactive or explossive
IV. (Conclusion)

Neil Armstrong

Scrub Daddy

Yesterday in class, the teacher showed us a video about how important is to sell well a product. They took as example this video about a man selling a sponge, ''Scrub Daddy''. I was very impressed by the habbility of this man, and how convincing he sounded.

Outline

War of 1812

I. The War of 1812 is something that has affected many Britain and American people, due to the violence used and its devasting consecuences.

II. Declaring war
    A. Madison's declaration of War
         1. Date
         2. Reason
    B. Congress declares War
         1. Debate in Congress
             a. War Hawks
             b. Federalist 
         2. Declaration of War

III. The War of 1812
      A. The War in 1812-1813
           1. Preparations for War
           2. Invasion of Canada

IV. Because of the reasons and the goals of this War, it's considered as the birth of a new spirit of national unity young nation, although it had also very bad consecuences for the Britain and American nation.

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The new Justin Bieber?

We all know Justin Bieber: a teen who became famous when singer Usher saw all the videos that Justin used to post, singing and playing the guitar, on Youtube. Since then, he is known worlwide. But what is also true is that not everybody used to appreciate him, including me: in fact, he was very criticized. The reason? I honestly have no idea. But, a few days ago, I was watching TV at home when I saw him in the Spanish programme ''El Hormiguero'', in which famous are invited and interviewed. He was giving a mini-concert and singing a song that I had already heard, and liked a lot. I had no idea it was a song of Justin Bieber! I could not believed it.

I've started listenning to his songs, and the truth is that he has improved a lot: all his recents songs are just amazing. The comments of people coincide with mines: Justin Bieber makes better songs and it's not the same Justin as a few years ago.

What do you mean? - Justin Bieber

Whay would you do if you won the lottery?

If I were a jackpot winner, I would probably realize one of my biggest dream: travel around the world. Rome, New York, Sydney, Thailand... would be one of my favourite destinations. Travelling to other countries gives you the opportunity to learn about new cultures, enriching you as person: and that's something wonderful. Besides that, I would also buy a nice car and move to another city, in which I could buy a big house with a beautiful garden and an amazing swimming pool. Another thing I would do if I became rich would be to colaborate with associations against animal abuse: it's something that affects and I would be extremly proud of myself if I could add my own little grain of sand. At last but not least, I would obviously share the money with my family and friends because: what's the sense of having so much if you have no one to enjoy with?

On the other hand, as a modern young person, I think that winning the lottery is not totally the answer to our problems: in fact, young people are lucky to have so many years to live yet. They have enough time to find a good job that fits to their needs. They have also, in most of cases, a good health (something that sometimes money can not solve).

So, winning the lottery could be a good help, but, unfortunately, it's not the answer to our problems; money does not give happiness.

Stay high

A song that corresponds to my frame of mind today...

Global issues: Ebola in West Africa

The Ebola is a disease that had become very popular in the year of 2014. 
It has it origins in Africa, especially in the west areas of the continent. This disease caused the death of more than 10.000 people, including children. The symptoms were the same in all cases: constipation, diarrhea, fever... People suffered a lot and the worst was that there were no cures for it.
The Ebola had also affected people in Europe, like the American nurse in the USA or the dog called Excalibur, finally sacrificied.
Fortunately, the problem is now something of the past.

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Ana's solutions

Solving Ebola is a priority for many west countries of Africa, so I think one solution could be to vaccinate people who live there; to clean up the drinking water; and to breath with a mask if you are with an ill person.

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Sandrine's opinion about Ana's solutions

In my opinion, Ana has given short, but clear and direct solutions.
They are easy solutions but even so, people do not realise how importante they are to prevent this kind of problems.

Playa de los Muertos, in Almería

Playa de los Muertos, in Almería (Spain) is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

The first time I went there was one year ago, with my boyfriend. He always talked over this place, saying how wonderful the views were and how white the sand was. 

Finally, we decided to go and, he was so right! I fell in love when I saw it. Everything looked as a beach in Hawaii: the water was so clear and the weather was amazing that day. There weren't so much people, so we could enjoy much more. Everything we saw was beautiful (huge rocks, soft sand, flower and plants...). It was just like a dream. 

The only inconvenient was hard road we had to walk o get to the beach: there were many stones and you had to wear sneakers (unfortunately, we only worn flip-flops). However, I spent there one of the best days of my life (we have been there one more time, this summer) and I would always remember this magic place.

Comparative and constrative structures

The two images are completly different: in one of them, a man is playing the violon alone, in a quiet room. In the other, two or three boys are playing the electric guitar on a stage, and all of them are sweating and surrounded by other group members. 
The first image transmits peace and serenity, associated to the sound of the violon, which is in many cases, a relaxing melody played in classical operas. The second, in constract, transmits aggressiveness, feelings of inquietude and wildness. Those feelings are similar to the electric guitar: all songs with this instrument are full of strenght.
The appearances of the men are also different: the man of the image 1 wears formal clothes (a white shirt and dress pants) ans looks relaxed and focused on what he is doing. On the other hand, the boys of the image 2 are wearing leather jackets and jeans. Their face expresses madness and even rage.
Although both pictures represent one of the biggest art in our lifes, music, they are totally different from each other, and as we have already seen, transmit different feelings.



      

FAQ (Frecuently Asked Questions)

1. Age.
    18.
2. Middle name.
    Felisa.
3. Birthdate.
    16 October.
4. Where you're from.
    Mende, France.
5. Favourite websites.
    Instagram, Twitter and Youtube.
6. Favourite song.
    Lean on - Major Lazer.
7. Favourite movie.
    The trilogy of Twilight.
8. Random fact about you.
    I hate cheese, but my favourite pizza is four cheese pizza.
9. Weirdest moment of your life so far.
    The first time I met in-laws.
10. Best moment of your life so far.
      The first time I went with my boyfriend to a paradise beach in Almería.
11. Turn on's.
      People who can make me laugh.
12. Turn off's.
      Egoism.
13. Best friend(s).
      Viki.
14. Current mood.
      Cheerful.
15. Celebrity girl crush.
      Jasmine Sanders (model).
16. Celebrity boy crush.
      Anthony Defalco.
17. Biggest fear.
      To die asphyxiated.
18. Somewhere you'de like to move or visit.
      Australia.
19. Something you like that everyone hates.
      To know the end of a book before reading it.
20. Something you hate that everyone likes.
      Ketchup.


Jasmine Sanders

The meaning of the title of my blog

I know that ''16 roses'' is a strange name for a blog, but it has a big meaning for me.

The number 16 is the date when I began a relationship with my boyfriend, Pedro, one year and a month ago. We celebrate this date every month, and he always gives me one rose as present. 

It can sounds cheesy, even outdated, but it's very special for me. He also gives me roses in special events, like my graduation or in St Valentine. It's surprising that my birthday (16 October) also matches with the date. 

I hope keeping celebrating this special number many more years and surrounded by the people I love.

Me with my rose and my friends, in our gradution

All we need is somebody to lean on

One of my favourite songs: I like the rythm of it but also the lyrics: in summary, it tells that everybody needs one special person to make them feel alive and, as the name of the song, a person to "lean on".

 ''Lean on''

Do you recall, not long ago
We would walk on the sidewalk
Innocent, remember?
All we did was care for each other

But the night was warm
We were bold and young
All around the wind blows
We would only hold on to let go

Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on

(Eeh ooh, eeh ooh, eeh ooh, eeh ooh)

What will we do when we get old?
Will we walk down the same road?
Will you be there by my side?
Standing strong as the waves roll over

When the nights are long
Longing for you to come home
All around the wind blows
We would only hold on to let go

Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on

(Eeh ooh, eeh ooh, eeh ooh, eeh ooh) 
All we need is somebody to lean on
(Eeh ooh, eeh ooh, eeh ooh, eeh ooh) 
All we need is somebody to lean on
Lean on, lean on, lean on, lean on...

Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on

Description of Viki

My best friend's name is Viki and she's one of the best persons I've ever met. She's a very pretty girl: tall, blond and with beautiful brown eyes. Although her marks at school are not so good, I consider her a very intelligent and mature girl.
I love to spend time with her. When we were younger, we used to do many things together: she stayed in my house every weekend, we went out for a walk and I saw every day. Nowadays, we both have a boyfriend, I study here in Murcia and that's the reason why I don't see her as much as we used to. Buy I still love her and consider her my best friend and the best person who 
knows me.

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Peer response 
for: Sandrine Alcon
by: Elvira Cánovas Sánchez

From my point of view, I think that you could be a good English teacher. You use a lot of vocabulary as adjectives and nouns; but it isn't all because you've got a good grammar. 
If you practise and study a little more, you can become an artist so let's go! Remember the famous phrase: ''Don't dream your life, live your dreams''. 
On the other hand, I would change the relation with your best friend, because you can have many boyfriends, but only one good friend. If I were you, I would spend more time with Viki.
In the structure form I can see that you have chosen a good organisation because you put a topic sentence talking about your friend. Then, you speak about her adding more information (supporting sentences) and finally you use a concluding sentence: ''Nowadays, we both have a boyfriend...'' ''... and that's the reason why I don't see her as much as we used to. But I still love her and consider her my best friend and the best person who knows me''.

(Viki and me, at a friend's birthday)

What does ''Guernica'' make you feel?

When I look at ''Guernica'', I feel very pesimist. It represents the bombings suffered during the Spanish civil war, so this painting of Picasso shows a big feeling of humanity and compassion. 
Wars are something horrible that destroy peoples lifes. By this painting, you can feel the suffering of all this men, women and children who has passed thorugh this terrible event, making you feel impotent and heart broken.

My personal poem

Fear

Fear of drunked people who don't know what they do.
Fear of not brighting.
Fear of brighting whem I'm sad.
Fear of the confusing future.
Fear of the sad past.
Fear of the song that never ends.
Fear of cutting knifes.
Fear of mysterious cats running away.
Fear of the phone that not rings.
Fear of sadness.
Fear of becoming an adult.
Fear of poor people.
Fear of thinking about you.
Fear of crazy minds.
Fear of not being enough.
Fear of the unhappiness of my sisters.
Fear of loving them so much.
Fear of living lonely.
Fear of losing my identity.
Fear this day will end and will never come back.
Fear of waking up to find I'm dead.
Fear of not loving and fear of not loving enough.
Fear that everything ends.
Fear of life.
Fear of living.
Fear of life.
I've said that.

Brainstorming

The other day, in class, we practised different types of activities to improve our habbilities to write. I thought it was very interesting and I had a good time. One of the actvities was to make an scheme of one of the topic we had chose. I have never liked to make schemes, but this time I thought it was very easy and even funny.
I hope this will continue so and that I can learn more things.

New beggining

I´m so excited to star this new step in my life. 
As they say: a picture says more than thousand words.