I finally finished knitting the scarf/shawl I've been working on for, say a year? SO I'm happy. I don't know if it's much to brag about but it's long, woolly and the colouring is a shifting blue/grey. So know I worked out to do both types of knitting - all I have to do now is advance beyond rectangular forms. So, an update in a couple of years?
Today I had my first lecture in a series titled "Legal English". It's an extra-curricular course that I hope will be an introduction to learning more about how to express the knowledge I have of law in English. It' frustrating not being able to converse about that of which I should be the expert and finding myself stuttering and fumbling for the right words (more than I usually do). It was all right, although I didn't find I agreed with the lecturer on all points. He talked about writing in general (which was good) and about certain aspects of the English language. And as far as I'm concerned he over simplified and over generalised in a way I can't digest without an upset stomach. It may well have been adequate for the level their aiming for and for the situation at hand so I kept my feelings to myself and patted my own back feeling certain of being right. This, perhaps unattractive superior attitude does not mean I believe I'm infallible or even very good when it comes to English, so don't misunderstand and judge me a a prat. Please!
Aside from thinking highly of myself I have today: gone to the gym, cleaned my flat, studied (a little) and had a nice breakfast with Linda and Lovisa (early this morning). I'd like to recommend (courtesy of Linus and Dark Roasted Blend) a site with statistical maps which are very interesting. Each country on a world map has had its area adjusted in proportion to its representation of a certain statistic. Compare "Military Spending" and "Deaths by War".
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