How Am I Gonna Get "Lean"?

I would like to have a lean body. Do I want too much?

What is the secret of this? Free from fat. How nice it would be!! But why is it too hard?

Well, the formula is very ancient: You 're gonna eat less and act more. In short, burn your fat doing more exercise.You're gonna release your energy. Don't eat too much carbo junk.Good bye to lovely cookies, pastries of all kinds, bread, pitas, bagels with sesami, cakes, rice, macaroni. All these beauties. Actually, you're not wanted to quit them totally, just  have a little bit. But there lies the tough thing .While eating,  how are you supposed to brake your wishes?

Well, they say the important thing is to "want"? OK. Here I do. I do want it. I have wanted to get lean for years. Who doesn't, anyway? Maybe a stronger word than that : "to be determined".

Actually, I managed to do that a few times in my life before.But again another important thing: "Sustainability " You struggle one year long to  come to a certain line and can stay there only one or two years more. That is it
Then they say change your  menu. The whole cuisine. Too much struggle for this challenge. It is not in vein that it has already become an industry.Being on a diet also requires a professional support.

To me, the issue has  a lot to do with your psychological situation.You need to get this sort of support not only from your psychologist or dietician but from everybody, your friends, family members, colleaugues, without too much intervention.With wise recommendations.but not just like "do this" "don't do this".Is there a magic remedy somewhere I am desperately seeking?
I need some help .
I wish I were thinner.
Here you see  Kristie's and Oprah's  before and after pics. Great success. But how much did it cost I wonder?

Are you one of those lucky people?

EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT, BOB MARLEY

Do you like "REGGAE" music,Popular music style of Jamaican origin having elements of Calypso, soul and rock and characterized by a strongly accentuated offbeat?

Do you enjoy listening to Bob Marley?
I like  all sorts of music. There is always something which is close to your soul in the rhythym of music or the words whatever its sort is.That is more than addressing or meeting your taste.
Something from the piece somehow impresses you. From deep inside.Bob Marley is so pure, so simple, so sincere. Actually, my favorite is always "Is this love...?" Imagine this. You yourself even don't know if this is love or not.It is so much beyond your means. I chose  "Everything's gonna be alright" as it is a very positive song giving encouragement and it goes with  "future going to " right after the sample use. Have a look at this and enjoy!!!


"Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right.
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"

Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin', ("This is my message to you-ou-ou:")

Singin': "Don't worry 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"









Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin', "This is my message to you-ou-ou:"

Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh!
Every little thing gonna be all right. Don't worry!"
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing" - I won't worry!
"'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."

Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right" - I won't worry!
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, oh no!
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right! /fadeout/

FUTURE TENSE: GOING TO /gonna/

INQUIRING ABOUT INTENTION / EXPRESSING INTENTION :

What are you going to do tomorrow?  I am going to paint my kitchen.

When are you going to wash your clothes? I am going to wash them this week.

Where are you going to give a party on your birthday? I am going to give a big birthday party at my beach house.

ASKING FOR AND REPORTING INFORMATION

What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?

According to the newspaper, it is going to be sunny.

The TV says it is going to rain.

TIME EXPRESSIONS

He is going to fix his bike today (this morning /this afternoon/this evening/ tonight /tomorrow/ tomorrow morning / tomorrow night/ right now / immediately/ right away/ at once/ this or nexy Sunday/ this or next March/ this or next summer/ this or next year)

Mini Dialogues in “Going to” :

What time does the movie begin? It begins at 8.00.

What time is it now? It is 7.30 . Oh no. We are going to be late !

What are you going to do tomorrow?

I don’t know.I want to go swimming, but I think the weather is going to be bad.

Really? What is the forecast?

The radio says it is going to be windy.

What is going to happen next year ?

It is December thirty-first,New Year’s Eve. Next year is going to be a very happy year for the entire family.

Lucy is going to finish high school next year.She is going to move to Boston and begin college.

Tom is going to get his driver’s license.

He is going to save a lot of money and buy a used car .

Bob and Jane are going to take a long vacation .

It is going to be a happy year for all of them.

What is going to happen to Tom according to the fortune teller?

Tom is concerned about his future and goes to a fortune teller.

Madam Sophia is telling him what is going to happen to Tom .

In January he is going to meet a very pretty woman and fall in love .

In February he is going to get married.

In March his boss is going to fire him

In April he is going to find a new job.

In December he is going to be a father.

Everything is going to be OK.

Sunscreens and SPF

Sunscreen is a kind of substance or material for sun-protection such as a topical cream, lotion, ointment, gel, or spray that is applied to the skin; a salve or stick that is applied to the lips, nose, and eyelids; a moistener in towelettes that is rubbed against the skin; sunglasses that protect the eyes; some certain types of sun-protection clothing; and film screen that can be affixed to the windows of a car, room, or office.
Shortly, it can be defined as “Sunscreen is any substance or material that protects the skin from UV radiation.”

Sun protection is simply guarding a body from the dangerous effects of sunlight. In addition to heat hazards, the sun can permanently damage the skin by burning it, cause skin cancer and also wrinkling and signs of aging. Exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun is a known risk factor for the development of skin cancers. 

SPF is an abbreviation for sun-protection factor, which is a number such as 15, 30, or 50 that indicates the degree of sunburn protection provided by sunscreens. SPF numbers on a package can be as low as 2 and as high as 100. These numbers refer to the product's ability to screen or block out the sun's burning rays. SPF is related to the total amount of sun exposure rather than simply the length of sun exposure. Be aware that the amount of sun exposure depends on a number of factors in terms of the length of exposure, time of day, geographic location, and weather conditions.

If you apply too little sunscreen, this can only reduce the effective SPF of the product. It is recommended that about 1 ounce (5-6 teaspoons) of sunscreen should be applied to cover the entire body. Another crucial point is that sunscreen must be reapplied every two hours when staying outdoors for a prolonged period of time. Remember that sunscreen should also be applied at least 30 minutes before going outdoors. On average, a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more is recommended especially for people with sensitive skin if they spend most of their time outdoors.
Enjoy the sunny days of the summer without any risks! 

Why to Use A Scooter Motorcycle?

Feel the Freedom Onboard a Scooter Motorcycle

Do you want to have the spirit of freedom, fun and adventure paying closer attention to new sights, sounds and smells ? This is possible onboard a scooter. Can you imagine that just with the simple twist of a throttle, you’re on your way to experiencing everything around you with raised awareness and a fresh perspective?  Scooter makes it all so easy, inexpensive and environmentally friendly.

Yes. Just focus on the thrill and adventure of the ride. With an automatic twist n’ go transmission, upright riding position and the security of  steel frame, an exceptional average fuel economy which means far less expensive than even public transportation users.An average of just $8 fills up your tank.  And let’s not miss the importance of the clean-running of a scooter. Parking? So easier.Simplicity itself ! While spinning your wheels and talking about future solutions, you’re reducing energy consumption, environmental pollution and traffic congestion right now.

You quickly figure out that even everyday travel becomes a memorable adventure onboard a scooter. It is so much easier than a car for a daily commute into the city, a last-minute errand, a fast weekend trip to the  market – suddenly you’ll soon realise that you’ll look for reasons to twist the throttle and go. Do you have time for a change in your life? Then switch gears without ever shifting and take your scooter away for the weekend or a leisurely jaunt to destination unknown.Very impressive, indeed. Stuck in traffic? Your scooter is your traffic congestion escape clause.

You can get wherever you want riding with a minimum of fuel, a maximum of pleasure and plenty of storage space to bring your laptop or that gallon of organic orange juice or your belongings.For every mile traveled on your fuel-efficient scooter means you’ve made a lasting contribution to conserving your nation’s energy resources, the environment and other commuters who share the same road getting sick and tired of congestion.

As soon as you start riding a scooter , you will notice subtle changes.Your commute is shorter and more enjoyable. Stress evaporates away because riding your scooter is literally the easiest thing you'll do all day. You are making a lot of contribution  to ease traffic congestion and parking.

Why don’t you start your journey to freedom and fun? Just choose your scooter according to your style and determining how  to use it. Scooter engine sizes, which determine top speed, some range from 50cc to 250cc. Some, like the S 150 and the GTS 250, are suitable for the highway and quick trips around town as well. 50cc scooters are best for local riding. Talk to your local dealer to determine which Scooter is appropriate for you. After you've chosen your scooter, decide what accessories you need to complement your lifestyle. Remember to add a top case for more storage, get a second helmet for your co-pilot, make your scooter shine with chrome kits, and keep it safe and sound with a heavy duty lock and vehicle cover.Wow !! Off you go, guys!!

Of course, you know you are supposed to sign all the necessary paperwork with your dealer and register your Scooter with the DMV. Many dealers will help facilitate this on-site for a nominal charge.DMV.ORG Unofficial Guide to the DMV.

Secondly, you may need to take your Permit test. You may need a motorcycle license depending on your state's laws and scooter's engine size. You can call your local dealer or visit your state's DMV website to learn more. The permit test is as easy as  taking your car permit test when you were 16, which’s a similar test with questions specific to motorcycle/scooter driving. You can prepare for it by reading and digesting the relevant driver's manual which you can find on your state's DMV website.

New riders should take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCourse. In many states, if you graduate from MSF RiderCourse, you can also qualify for lower insurance premiums and completion and of course passing the MSF course will give you your motorcycle license endorsement without having to sign-up for a road test. You can also be offered a Scooter School program, specifically designed for scooterists in some MSF locations. And in some states, you are allowed to take your rider test on a scooter.  You can check with your local dealer, MSF and DMV websites for details specific to your state.

Another important thing to do is to insure your Scooter. If you own a car, just add your scooter to your current policy. Don’t worry if you don't own a car, just ask your local dealer for some insurance company recommendations.

Just Twist n Go!

Why are you still here? Get outside and experience riding a scooter!! Enjoy the freedom
and fun !!

TEARS IN HEAVEN

"Tears in Heaven" is a song about a true life story that Eric Clapton had lived through. Actually, it was a tragedy that happened to him.
Clapton wrote this about his 4-year-old son Conor, who died when he fell out of a 53rd floor window in the apartment where his mother was staying in New York City. Clapton had one other child at the time: His daughter Ruth was born in 1987, the year after Conor was born.

Here Eric, one of the greatest guitarists, is talking to his son dreaming that they would meet in Heaven and he wonders if Conor would know his name and  would  hold his hand if they saw each other there.

TEARS IN HEAVEN    BY ERIC CLAPTON

Would you know my name

If I saw you in heaven

Will it be the same

If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven
I'll find my way, through night and day
Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven

Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knee
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please

(instrumental)

Beyond the door
There's peace I'm sure.
And I know there'll be no more...
Tears in heaven

Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

A very sad story, isn't it? You can feel the great pain he suffers from in the deep inside while listening to the rhythm of the music and lyrics together. I wish it had never happened. Unfortunately, death of a child  is an unbearably though loss that cannot be explained and expressed.

When it comes to Grammar-Learning, this song is a very good example for second type IF CLAUSES, which explain our wishes, regrets, dreams referring unreal future and present, but  never ever  past situations although past forms are used.

They appear to be unreal wishes or dreams now but they may come true in the future. Who knows?

Use of the Simple Past Tense

The Simple Past Tense is used for the completed actions in the past:

I went to Baltimore yesterday.

We played golf two days ago.

She saw her childhood friend last Wednesday.

They  gave a party last weekend.

I graduated from high school  a month ago.

It is also used in different ways referring to  present and future for unreal imaginative wishes, regrets, dreams:

PAST REFERRING TO  PRESENT OR FUTURE

I WISH……..did/ were……

I wish you did it.

I wish you came to my party tomorrow.

I wish she spoke English.

I wish she were here with me. (You can use” were” instead of “was”)

Choose the correct verb form:

IT IS A PITY  YOU DON’T KNOW ENG.WELL.

I WISH YOU …………………….ENG. WELL.(knew/know)

I WANT  TO BE HOME NOW. IT IS A PITY I AM NOT HOME.

I WISH  I…………………………HOME NOW.(am/ were)

IF ONLY

It is used like “I wish..”

IF ONLY YOUR MUM WERE ALIVE NOW.

If only you (do) …………..your job  regularly .(do/ did )

IT IS TIME SB DID STH

IT‘S TIME YOU WENT TO BED.( This means  It‘s time to go to bed.)

It’s time they  (study)……..………………..now.(studied/ study )

It’s time she ( sing)…………songs.(sings/ sang )

IF CLAUSES, type 2, Unreal

IF I HAD A LOT OF MONEY NOW, I WOULD BUY A MINI.

( I don’t have a lot of  money)

If I (study)………………..hard, I would get  better results.

IF I WERE YOU, I WOULDN’T ACT SO.

If I (be)…………… a PM, I would open new job areas .

 IF IT WEREN’T FOR ….= Without..

IF IT WEREN’T FOR YOUR HELP, I WOULDN’T BE SO SUCCESSFUL.(Without your help, ..)

WOULD RATHER SB DID STH  (prefer)

TOM DRIVES TO WORK EVERY DAY BUT I’D RATHER HE TOOK A BUS INSTEAD.

She wants to buy the black dress but I’d rather she ………………..the red one.(buys/bought)

AS IF /AS THOUGH

WE KNOW THAT HE IS GUILTY, BUT HE ACTS AS IF HE WERE INNOCENT.

You can’t talk to me as if you ………….my dad.(were/are )

Be aware that Lyrics will be a good way of your learning a language.

Here is Pink Floyd' s  song to remind us of “I wish ..”

 

Pink Floyd

 

                         

  

Wish You Were Here

So, so you think you can tell

Heaven from Hell,

Blue skys from pain.

Can you tell a green field

From a cold steel rail?

A smile from a veil?

Do you think you can tell?

And did they get you to trade

Your heros for ghosts?

Hot ashes for trees?

Hot air for a cool breeze?

Cold comfort for change?

And did you exchange

A walk on part in the war

For a lead role in a cage?

How I wish, how I wish you were here.

We're just two lost souls

Swimming in a fish bowl,

Year after year,

Running over the same old ground.

What have we found?

The same old fears.

Wish you were here.

Choosing the Right Pair of Sports Shoes

 Sports Shoes

Once  there was just one athletic shoe and  You had to use it as there was no other alternative.There didn’t use to be another kind.As people’s needs varied, several kinds of sports shoes came into existence to meet the need.
We  have  different kinds of sports shoes available on the market today and there are also a lot of fashion trends we can follow to choose from, the most comfortable, the most attractive, the best brand, the latest trend. The point here is depending on your particular activity there is a sports shoe that is right for you. The hard thing is to make a selection from several kinds and use it for that reason only if it is wanted to get the most out of it .
Choosing the right pair of shoes is essential to your performance. Your sports shoes need to protect your feet and ankles from twisting and can grip easily without slipping on mountainous terrain.
The examples of sports shoes and their uses is sourced from the link below:
www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-importance-of-choosing-the-right-pair-of-sports-shoes/
On the field, some sports need more traction than others. Shoes with spikes like cleats help you to dig into the ground when you are playing sports like baseball and football. Cleats can be sharp or blunted but with just enough dig to do the job.
Here are a few examples of sports shoes and their uses.
* Tennis shoes – These are the shoes we all used to wear for gym class. They have a classic flat rubber sole with a cloth or leather upper. Tennis shoes are now good for everyday activities. And like the name says, they function well when playing tennis.
* Aerobic shoes – When you are jumping to the beat, in spin class or doing step aerobics, you need a shoe that will keep up with you. Good arch support is a must when you are moving around like that. Shock absorbing material in the heels protects your knees from too much jarring when you jump.
* Hiking boots – These are specialized sports shoes. These shoes have high tops to protect your ankles from the rough environment. Your shoes have deep tread to grip rocks, ledges, trees and the like depending on what you are scaling.
* Running shoes – There are tons of these on the market today. Depending on what you need, you may look for a thicker sole, extra arch support, shoe material that lets your foot breathe, and shock absorbers that make you feel like you are running on a cloud.
Whatever athletic shoe you choose, use it for that reason only if you want to get the most out of it. Wearing your hiking shoes as everyday shoes when not hiking can whittle down the sole. Wearing your cleats would obviously not do when running or in the aerobic studio. Keep each pair of shoes unique to its sport so they are in great condition the next time that you need them.
Choosing the right sports shoe is important to your performance. Decide what type of shoe you are looking for and seek out models with the same attributes.

Octopus Paul Allen ,World Cup Finals, 2010

 The source of this image  is CNNTURK.com

Octopus Paul Allen and World Cup Predictions

Paul Allen, the Octopus has become so popular that since Spain defeated Germany, Paul has become the center of attention and the talking point of every social network now as if it were a renowned celeb . It is considered to be a Psychic Octopus anyway.

According to Paul Octopus’s prediction, Spain will come in the final match of the World Cup football. After this forecast, German fans are looking upset.

Paul Octopus was kept in Oberhausen’s water organism school of West Germany.

It is reported that whatever "Paul Octopus" predicted during World Cup 2010 has proven to be accurate

Paul the Octopus says Spain will win the World Cup final on Sunday.

Well, the psychic octopus has a perfect record so far, but it has only predicted Germany’s games.

The psychic octopus has chosen to get the mussel in the box having the Spanish flag on it, not the one with the Netherlands national flag on it.

According to the psychic sea creature with eight tentacles, it means that Spain will be the happy winner team at the end of the final.

The Oberhausen octopus has already predicted 6 out of 6 results perfect at the World Cup 2010, especially when it predicted correctly Germany’s defeat against Argentina, it has caused the biggest upset

Everyone is waiting for his predicting the winner of Fifa Finals World Cup 2010. Octopus Football Facts are very accurate and Octopus Paul Allen is getting more and more famous for his true predictions.

However, weird to say, these games only involved Germany.We are eager to see if it does well predicting games not involving Germany, for the sake of variety. Just wait 'n' see.

World Cup 2010, Xabi Alonso

Unforgettable Quotes

There you go: the photo of Spain's Xabi Alonso after his side defeated Germany 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup final.

I would like to share a few quotes, actually mostly what Alonso said about World Cup Final on my blog today. These extracts are taken from the net, Dominic Fifield’s article and the photo of Alonso by John Macdougall from the link below:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/08/spain-xabi-alonso-jose-reina

What impressed me most is what the team believed as well as the style they have, the way they played affected their success. What Alonso said is a good example for the importance of team cooperation and collaboration.To me they are unforgettable quotes.

World Cup 2010: Xabi Alonso says Spain team 'believe in each other'• Alonso wants to do 'something massive for whole country'
'We can find spaces to cause danger,' says Spain midfielder

"It was the performance we needed," said Xabi Alonso .
"We have been coping with the pressure quite well because we knew people expected so much of us," said Alonso. "The role of favourites doesn't help you at all. You have to justify it and show why people rate you on the pitch, but we've been playing well. We play like we play – we have our style, and we needed that in a semi-final.
Spanish progress through the knockout phase has been smoothed by a sequence of narrow wins but, for prolonged periods in the Moses Mabhida Stadium last night, they threatened a full-scale return to their scintillating best. This side lack the bite, pace and movement of an in-form Fernando Torres at the tip, a gliding outlet for all attacks, but their invention remains.
"Can we play better? It's more important just to win the games. We're playing well and are giving so much to each other: we keep the ball so well, believe in each other, and always have options both in attack and defence. We have the same ideas, and we know what each other – Xavi, Iniestia – wants to do, finding the spaces to cause danger. We have been playing like this for the last three years, so it is instinct now.
"But we also know that, if we're not at 100%, we can suffer against any side. So the key to our success is that willingness to work. But, for me personally, it is just a privilege to be among this group of players. There is so much quality here. We have enjoyed what we've achieved so far, but now we want to do something massive for the whole country."

History had already been made with a semi-final appearance. The opportunity to end Spain's long wait to claim the World Cup itself cannot be passed up. "It is a huge moment for the whole country," said José Reina. "We are one step away from achieving what everyone wants. Sure, we've already done what no other team in Spanish history has managed, so from this situation we can only win. We can be proud of what we have achieved regardless of what happens on Sunday, but we are desperate to win.
"We must stick to our principles. The passing philosophy we have brought us this far, to the final. We have to be loyal to that. We know each other by memory now, and we're content to be patient. Games are tight in a World Cup, so you have to keep working to find the space. We did it in the end against Germany. The Dutch have similarities with the Germans and have really good, skilful players. We will have respect, but confidence in our own ability to find a way through."
The Dutch may attempt to impose themselves more on the contest than Germany – a side better adapted to striking on the break, as they did to devastating effect against England and Argentina – but Spain's confidence will not be deflected. "The Germans were scared of giving us space and we hadn't expected them to be so defensively minded," added Iniesta. "They allowed us to have the ball.
"But, even so, we played the complete game. The teamwork was fantastic. We are in our first World Cup final and we will give everything we have left to fulfil the dream. We don't care who the opponents are.This is our chance."

STREET EATS :Turkish Delight

I would like to write about "Yufka Wrap" as a good quick fix lunch alternative. I got this delicious photo of Yufka Wrap and some lines from the link of the mag called "Pukka Living" a guide to modern Istanbul:
pukka@pukkaliving.com
Hope you will like it as I do.

Can "TURKISH DELIGHT" be "WRAPPERS DELIGHT" now?

Street eats are all over town but I am sure there is always one you choose. It is your favorite one which makes you enjoy a quick good fix. You wait for your "yufka"

wrap by watching the street here while your mind is obsessed with this "out of this world" object of food which goes with a good quality bottle of yougurt juice. How Typical Turkish food and drink combination ! By the way, I have just learnt that yougurt is also very beneficial to decrease the bad effects of food for our blood sugar.That is why milk and milky products are always recommended with this sort of food. Consider "manti", "lahmacun","börek", always yougurt or yougurt juice is consumed together.

Anyway, enough is enough for vitamins. Let's come back to our "Turkish Wrap Delight" street food.

These light attractive wraps have a wild range from meat-roast beef, lamb , hot dog and fish selections to light and fluffy broccoli, beetroot, mushroom and tofu with soy sauce and even cold meat pieces or cheese alternatives. You can find a place like this for yourself to love and enjoy a quick food fix while sipping a big glass of icy cold yougurt juice"ayran".

When it comes to the orders which are being made in front of your hungry eyes and the fresh cut flavours which are displayed something like a show spectacular, it seems almost impossible that you are not in a good mood for a wrap of Turkish Delight. On the contrary, it can be a great stress terminator , I guess.

Your lunch break seems to be the best time of the working hours' period as a whole. Actually, the best time of the day and if only you could share this with a friend fun to be with ! Enjoy your lunch !

That's a little pleasure of life, right?

45 LESSONS LIFE TAUGHT ME - 3

THE END OF LIST OF 45 LESSONS BETWEEN 31-45

Now I have already completed Regina's life lessons but you can still carry on. Adding yours at the end of the list. As life goes on, we can't end up the list in this fast-changing world.

31.However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

( Durum ne kadar iyi veya kötü olursa olsun, değişecektir.)

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

(Kendini o kadar ciddiye alma, kimse almıyor ki zaten!.)

33. Believe in miracles.

(Mucizelere inan!!.)

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

( Tanrı, Tanrı olduğu için seni seviyor. Yoksa yaptıkların ya da yapmadıkların
nedeniyle değil!!)

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

(Hayatı denetlemeyi bırak! Göster kendini ve kendi hayatının çoğunu şimdi kendin yarat)

36. Growing old beats the alternative — dying young.

( İki seçeneğin var: "Ya erken öleceksin " ya da "yaşlanacaksın")

37. Your children get only one childhood.

( Çocuklarınızın, yaşayacak sadece bir tek çocukluk dönemi var .)

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

( Sonuçta gerçekten önemli olan sevmiş olmandır!!.)

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

( Her gün dışarı çık.. Mucizeler her yerde bekliyor)

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

( Dertlerimizden bir yığın yapıp atsak , başkalarınkilerle birarada görsek, bizimkileri geri toplardık..)

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

(Kıskançlık zaman kaybıdır. Zaten ihtiyacınız olan herşeye sahipsiniz!!)

42. The best is yet to come.

( Herşeyin en iyisi henüz yaşanmadı.)

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

( Kendini nasıl hissedersen et, kalk, giyin ve dışarı çık!)

44. Yield.

(Yol ver!)


45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

(Kurdeleyle bağlanıp sunulmasa bile, hayat yine de bir hediyedir! )



Remember that I will always share my spoon with you!
Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves!

45 LESSONS LIFE TAUGHT ME-2

THE NEXT 15 LESSONS BETWEEN 16-30. ENJOY!


16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

(Derin bir nefes al, kafanı sakinleştirir.)

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

(Güzel ve yararlı olmayan, seni mutlu etmeyen her şeyden kurtul. )

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

(Her ne yaşıyorsan, seni öldürmediği müddetçe, daha da güçlü kılar.)

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

( Mutlu bir çocukluk geçirmek için geç kalmış değilsin , bu sadece sana bağlı, başka birine değil!!)


20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take “no” for an answer.

(Hayatta sevdiğin her ne ise, peşinden giderken asla "hayır" sözcüğünü cevap
kabul etme.)

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

( Mumları yak, değerli yatak takımlarında uyu, kendine pahalı iç çamaşırları satın al.Bunları özel bir gün için saklama . Özel gün bugündür.)

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

(Önce iyice hazırlan, sonra da kendini akıntıya bırak.)

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

( Şimdiden egzantrik ol! Kırmızı/mor giymek için yaşlanmayı bekleme )

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

( En önemli seks organı beyindir.)

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

(Mutluluğunun tek sorumlusu sensin başkası değil!)

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

(Her yaşadığın felaketin ardından kendine şu soruyu sor: "Beş yıl sonra
bunun benim için önemi olacak mı??")

27. Always choose life.

( Daima yaşamı seç.)

28. Forgive everyone everything.

( Herkesi, herşeyi affet.)

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

(Başkalarının senin hakkında ne düşündüğü seni ilgilendirmez!)

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time some time.

( Zaman her imkana sahip. Zamana zaman tanı!)


TO BE CONTINUED

45 LESSONS LIFE TAUGHT ME-1

The First 15 Life Lessons out of 45

Before having a look at the Turkish version, please think of what it means.( Türkçe çevirilere bakmadan önce kendiniz anlamını düşünün ltf.)

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

(Hayat haksızlıklarla dolu ama yine de güzel!!)

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

( Şüphede kaldığında sonraki ikinci küçük adımı at!)

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

(Hayat, nefrete harcayacak kadar uzun değil!)


4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

( Hastalandığında sana işin değil, ailen, arkadaşların bakacak. Onlarla
ilişkini koparma!)

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

(Her ay kredi kartlarını ödemeyi unutma.)


6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

( Her tartışmayı kazanacaksın diye bir şey yok! . Fikir
farklılıklarını kabul et!!.)

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

(Ağlayacaksan, bir başkası ile birlikte ağla! Tek başına ağlamaktan
evladır..)

8. It's OK to get angry.

(Kızmanda bir mahzur yok! )

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

( İlk maaşından başlamak üzere, emekliliğine para ayır..)

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

(Söz konusu çukulataysa, direnmenin anlamı kalmıyor.)

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

(Geçmişinle barışık ol ki bugününü berbat etmesin.)

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

( Çocukların seni ağlarken görsün! Bundan kaçınma.)

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

( Hayatını başkaları ile mukayese etme, ötekilerin neler çektiğini bilmiyorsun!)

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

(Bir ilişki gizli olacaksa, sen içinde olmamalısın!.)

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

( Göz kırpacak kadar bir zamanda herşey değişebilir. Ama merak etme, Tanrı asla göz kırpmaz!!)



TO BE CONTINUED

45 LESSONS LIFE TAUGHT ME

Life Long Learning

We learn a lot from life so instead of listening to advice, life experience means a lot more to us .

Songs, poems, films, proverbs, quotable quotes, books, all sorts of writings, even graffitis and murals, those wall paintings source from what we live and feel and dream about and they are all the things which are put in a nutshell: Summary of life experience . You can find a dramatically long lost love story or a broken romance in a short song. Life is somehow compacted there. Like the songs which are compacted into a CD.

When it comes to “45 lessons life taught me” written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, you will find very beneficial points of views. You may agree or not with her but it is worth having a look at them. I wanted to publish them here because I believe that 90-year-old Regina’s life lessons teach us some useful ways on how to cope with tough life conditions as well as learning English as the sentences are rather simple, easy and clear. Here you go and have fun :

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

(odometer :Km/miles-yol sayacı) . Bazılarına çeviri de ekledim . Çevirileri okumadan önce kendiniz deneyiniz. Bölerek 15+15+15 şeklinde yayınlayacağım. Favorilerinizi ve adamak istediğiniz kişiler varsa belirleyebilir ve yorumlarda da belirtebilirsiniz .

Your Buddy

Questions and Answers in Simple Past Tense

DIALOGUE ABOUT THE PAST EVENTS

Focus on the affirmative , negative , question forms of the verbs in the past .
(Geçmişle ilgili dialog.Fiillerin olumlu olumsuz ve soru hallerine yoğunlaşın.)

A: Where were you yesterday ?
B: I was in Izmir. I didn't go anywhere.
A: Oh . I thought you went to a beach town near here.
B:Actually, I planned to go to Cesme but I cancelled it. Maybe next week.
A: Last weekend I was in Cesme. It was so hot, even the sea. I swam in the sea almost all day long
B: Didn't you sunbathe?
A:Oh no. I didn't want to go out of the sea.
B:Who did you go with?
A:I went with my family. In the afternoon our friends visited us. We had dinner together later on.
B:Then you stayed there one more night. Did you come back to Izmir yesterday morning?
A:Yeah.Thank God I got to the office on time. It was cool to drive back here early in the morning.The roads were empty as well.
A:I spent almost the whole weekend at home. It was so hot outside. You did the best thing. See you next week in Cesme then.
B:See you. Bye.

LEARN ENGLISH ONLINE

Aşagıdaki hikaye gercek hayattandır.Hem "online teaching" serüvenimi anlatmak,hem de "S.Past tense"in bir hikaye ile pekişmesi için düzenledim.
A True Life Story
Last month I received an interesting offer.One of the Turkish residents in the UK offered me to give her English lessons online.She was in London and I was in Izmir.Via Skype, we communicated and we did our lessons.Before the lessons, I sent her some links involved with the subjects.Or I created some information on my own on "word" and sometimes from grammar, sometimes from songs, sometimes from the "forward messages",sometimes from astrology-horoscopes, sometimes from short stories or from a post on a website, I got info from different sources.On top of all, she asked me questions that she didn't know and I answered them.It was actually a "tailored made" study.This really gave a new enthusiasm to my career life.
It was so practical, interactive and beneficial.You didn't have to go to courses as a student or a teacher.
Wow!I tried the mystery of the computer screen It became my board, school,class everything.I listened to the sound of silence -sometimes too much noise of traffic-in London on the background and did my lessons.
Fantastic! How amazing!

List of Irregular Verbs

There are regular past and past participle verb forms and they take only -ed:
open, opened -ask, asked- want,wanted-answer,answered- wash,washed
The others are called irregular as they don't take -ed,they change in several ways:

List of Irregular Verbs in English
Present Past Past Participle
be was, were been
become became become
begin began begun
blow blew blown
break broke broken
bring brought brought
build built built
burst burst burst
buy bought bought
burst burst burst
catch caught caught
choose chose chosen
come came come
cut cut cut
deal dealt dealt
do did done
drink drank drunk
drive drove driven
eat ate eaten
fall fell fallen
feed fed fed
feel felt felt
fight fought fought
find found found
fly flew flown
forbid forbade forbidden
forget forgot forgotten
forgive forgave forgiven
freeze froze frozen
get got gotten
give gave given
go went gone
grow grew grown
have had had
hear heard heard
hide hid hidden
hold held held
hurt hurt hurt
keep kept kept
know knew known
lay laid laid
lead led led
leave left left
let let let
lie lay lain
lose lost lost
make made made
meet met met
pay paid paid
quit quit quit
read read read
ride rode ridden
run ran run
say said said
see saw seen
seek sought sought
sell sold sold
send sent sent
shake shook shaken
shine shone shone
sing sang sung
sit sat sat
sleep slept slept
speak spoke spoken
spend spent spent
spring sprang sprung
stand stood stood
steal stole stolen
swim swam swum
swing swung swung
take took taken
teach taught taught
tear tore torn
tell told told
think thought thought
throw threw thrown
understand understood understood
wake woke (waked) woken (waked)
wear wore worn
win won won
write wrote written

The Simple Past Tense in a Dialogue

The Simple Past Tense -(Di'li Geçmiş)

Have a look at this dialogue to understand the formula and use of S. PAST and repeat the lines :

ALAN: You did it again!
TIM:What did I do ?
ALAN: You took my pen .
TIM: I didn't take your pen .
ALAN:I told you not to do it but you did it again .
TIM:I am sorry.
ALAN: You did it again!
TIM:What did I do ?
ALAN:You broke my glass.
TIM:I didn't break your glass.
ALAN:I told you not to do it but you did it again .
TIM:I am sorry.
ALAN: You did it again!
TIM:What did I do ?
ALAN:You ate my chocolate.
TIM:I didn't eat your chocolate.
ALAN:I told you not to do it but you did it again .
TIM:I am sorry.
In order to practise you can go on in the same way using past forms:
drink- drank (my coke)
use- used (my laptop)
sing- sang (my song)
tear -tore (my paper)
wear -wore (my T-shirt)
make-made (a chocolate cake )
Buy- Bought (that mini skirt)
throw- threw (the ball)
burn-burnt (the pizza)
Write -wrote (a sad story)

Learning English Tips

Steps to Learn English
While practising some important sentence patterns and tenses , it is wiser to keep a sample sentence in mind instead of memorising a lot of rules and formulas,which can easily be forgotten."Substitution" is also great in order to expand this sample. We should also practise negative and several question forms in order to say that "I know this tense very well" as well as specific time expressions. In the end, telling a paragraph in that tense would be lovely and very profitable.
İngilizce Öğrenme İp Uçları (Bu çeviri ilk başlayanlar içindir)
Şimdiye kadar ki yazılarımızda S. present ile ilgili örnekler verildi. Tense kalıplarını pratik ederken kuralları veya cümle şekillerini ezberlemekden çok cümlelerin kendisini beynimize bol tekrarla kazımak gerekir.Her kalıp için kafamızda kuralları sembolize eden favori bir cümlemiz olmalı.Ve de onu birçok benzer kelimeyle "yerine yerleştirme" ile çoğaltmalı, ayrıca negative, question formlarını da pratik etmeliyiz.Değişik soru tiplerini denemeliyiz. Soru- cevap ve o kalıbı kullanarak yapacağımız bir paragraflık bir anlatımdan sonra ancak yeni birşey öğrenmeye geçebiliriz . Ayrıca her cümleyi değişik şahıslarla ve zaman zarflarıyla sesli denemeli.
My sample sentence: "I love you" (beynimdeki favori cümlem )
Substitution: (yerine yerleştirme olarak) : You love me /He loves me/ She loves him /I understand you /You understand me /She visits you /You know me / I know you
gibi değişik öğelerle oynamak üzere yeni cümleler üretebilirim.

Daha sonra negative ve question hallerini denemeli.
I don't love you .
You don't know me .
He doesn't know French.
She doesn't like pop.

Do you love me ?
Does he love me ?

What time do you get up ?
When do you get to school?
What do you do every day ?
Who knows English?
Who loves rock music?
Time expressions
En son da mutlaka "time expressions" uyumlu zaman ifadeleri akılda tutulmalı.
Every ....
On Mondays
In the mornings
sıklık belirten sözcükler: often, always, usually...

She usually has a cup of coffee and a cookie at breakfast every morning.

Şimdi de sıra genel birşeyler anlatmaya geldi.10 cümle civarı bir şeyler anlatmaya çalışmalı.
A sample paragraph in S. present

At School

We have two sessions at school : Morning and afternoon sessions
We usually study four subjects in the morning session and three subjects in the afternoon.
We learn a lot of things in our lessons . Every 45 minutes we have a 10 minute break .We play with our friends. We do what we need to do.We talk with our friends. At lunch break we often eat food at the school canteen.We come back home at 5 p.m.

PRACTICE WITH THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

DAILY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Have a look at the answers and try to give on your own .(yanıtlara bakıp kendiniz yanıt vermeye çalışınız)


Where do you live? I live in Izmir.

What do you do ? (iki anlamı var :1. Ne iş yaparsınız? 2. Ne yaparsınız?)

I teach English . I am a teacher.


Which school do you attend? I attend a private high.I am a 9th grader.

What time do you usually get up ? I usually get up at 7.00

Who do you stay with? I stay with my parents.

What kind of music do you like? I like rock.

How do you spend your leisure time? I usually meet my friends and we often go to a café .

What time do you come back home ? I always come back home before 8 p.m.
Do you know German? No, I don't.

Do you read books in English? Oh . Yes, I do

Use and Form of Simple Present Tense

Simple Present – frequency adverbs and phrases of time:

Here are adverbs of frequency (S.Present t. ile genelde fiilden önce kullanılan sıklık bildiren zarflar).

Always (hep) She always gets up at 7 o’clock.
often( sık sık) He often drinks a cup of coffee at breakfast.
usually (genelde) Mary usually washes her hair four times a week.
sometimes( bazen) They sometimes go for a walk together.
seldom (nadiren) We seldom eat ice-cream in winter.
never( asla) I never smoke.

Other phrases of time (Cümle sonunda veya başında kullanılan zaman bildiren sözcükler)

every day/night/morning/evening /afternoon/Sunday
every week/month/summer
every year
on Mondays
after school

Form of the Simple Present

We use the infinitive of the verb. In the 3rd person Singular (he, she, it - or a name) we put an -s at the end of the infinitive.

infinitive - 3rd person Singular (he, she, it) infinitive + -s

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Affirmative sentences:

I/we/you/they play football.
He/she/it/Arda plays football.

NOTE: he, she, it - Do not forget the -s.

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Negative sentences:

We use the auxiliary do/does.
I/we/you/they do not play football.
He/she/it does not play football.

NOTE: We often use short forms in negative sentences in the Simple Present:
I/we/you/they don't play football.
He/she/it doesn't play football.

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Questions:

Do I/we/you/they play football?
Does he/she/it play football?

What does she study at university?

Where does he work?

How many sandwiches do you eat ?

(But :Who knows English ? )

Simple Present - Use

The Simple Present is frequently used in English. It is also called Present Simple. Have a look at the following examples:

1) repeated actions (every day, always, often, sometimes or never)(tekrar edilen eylemler)

My friend often draws nice posters.
I never drink milk.

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2) things in general(genel olaylar)

The sun rises in the East.

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3) fixed arrangements, scheduled events (e.g. timetable)(kararlaştırılmış program eylemleri)

The plane flies to London every Monday.

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4) actions in the present - one follows after the other (first - then, after that)(Halen birbirini takipeden olaylar)

First I get up, then I have breakfast.

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5) instructions (direktifler)

Open your books at page 34.

Don’t come in.

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6) after special verbs, which are normally not used with the Present Progressive, also called "non-progressive verbs"(These verbs express states, possessions, feelings etc.)
be, believe, belong, hate, hear, like, love, mean, prefer, remain, realize, see, seem, smell, think, understand, want, wish (Bazı duygu, durum ve sahiplik gösteren fiillerle )

I understand English.

He doesn't like fish.

Does she love you?

Do you know Chinese?

Everything I Do I Do it for you

Listen to English Songs for your English

Songs are very helpful and contribute to your English a lot.I chose Bryan Adams's unforgettable song Everything I do Ido it for you because I love BA and this song very much but I also believe that there are beautiful lines most of which are in S. Present .Please listen and sing at least a few lines.Here you go, guys, have fun!

EVERYTHING I DO, I DO IT FOR YOU (Bryan Adams)

Look into my eyes - you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart - search your soul
And when you find me there you'll search no more

Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for
You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you

Look into my heart - you will find
There's nothin' there to hide
Take me as I am - take my life
I would give it all - I would sacrifice

Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more
Ya know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you

There's no love - like your love
And no other - could give more love
There's nowhere - unless you're there
All the time - all the way

Oh - you can't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more
I would fight for you - I'd lie for you
Walk the wire for you - ya I'd die for you

Ya know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you

Questions and Answers in Simple present

A mini Dialogue in S. Present:

Albert: Hi.Welcome. Where do you come from ?

Jane: Hi . Thanks. I come from Canada.

Albert: Oh. Where do you live in Canada?

Jane: I live in Toronto.

Albert: Are you a university student?

Jane : No . I work as a gym teacher.

Albert: Oh. really? Where do you work ?

Jane: I work at a fitness center.

Albert: Good. Do you stay at a hotel here ?

Jane: Yes. I stay at a hotel with my friends.

Albert: Do you like traveling?

Jane : Oh yes. I love traveling a lot .

Albert: Ok. It is so nice to see you here. See you again. Bye for now.

Jane : Thanks. See you. Bye .