January is a month
full of promises and new beginnings. Many people make a New Year’s resolution,
or a decision to do something new or different, when the year begins. At this time, people have a chance to change
things in their lives and make plans for the future. If you haven’t decided
what your New Year’s resolution will be, here are some common New Year's
resolutions in the U.S. to get you started:
Lose
those extra pounds gained during the holidays!
No
more fast food for lunch! Try fresh fruit and vegetables and less processed
food.
It is a common resolution, but one of the most difficult to
fulfill.
It’s
a time to learn how to cook or study a new language. The possibilities are
endless!
Start making your own coffee and lunch at home! Stop eating
out so much. Every little bit can add up, so even saving a little each day can
make a difference.
Take a trip to Northern California and go hiking in some of
the famous national parks. Take a wine tour or just hang out at the beach.
There are a lot of new places to explore in California and even more
possibilities in other states.
It is easier to be less stressed if you can keep your other
resolutions. Meditating each day for a little or learning not to take things so
seriously can really help keep your stress levels down!
Helping
other people is a great way to feel happy.
After a walk around the school, we
decided to ask some LSI employees what their resolutions would be. Here are
their responses:
“Mine is to volunteer more
and of course, lose weight!” Ligia, Program Coordinator at LSI – LA
“Have a haircut.” Paul,
Assistant Program Coordinator and Teacher at LSI – LA
“Shave my beard!” Scott, teacher at
LSI – LA
“To be less indecisive.” Tony, Foreign
Student Advisor at LSI – LA
“To be a little more selfish.” Clelia,
Front Office Assistant at LSI – LA
“To be rich!” Eriko, Assistant
Manager at LSI – LA
“To finish writing at least another
screen play.” Aluisio, Foreign Student Advisor at LSI - LA
“After volunteering with Caroline at the Midnight Mission, my New
Year's resolution is to volunteer with a
non-profit organization at
least once a month.” Sushant, Assistant Program Coordinator and Teacher at LSI – LA
How about you? What are your resolutions
for the New Year? Whatever you do, we wish you success and happiness in 2014!
Written by: Michelle Buell
Taken from our monthly e-Newsletter
Last Saturday (January 25, 2014), LSI Teacher, Michael An'gileo, invited his students for an authentic Italian Lesson and delicious lunch at Andre's Italian Restaurant in Los Angeles (across from Farmers Market). The students feasted on large portions of spaghetti, lasagna, pizza, garlic bread and gelato. Magnifico! The Italian Lesson included ordering at a real Italian restaurant, for example, "Vorrei un piatto di spaghetti." Everyone left with a full stomach and speaking Italian. Wow, cool activity!
