Tracie

While everyone was celebrating Independence Day in the US, I stayed home with the pups and made soba noodles. 😏 Vegeta was terrified the whole night ☹️

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th“The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. The Fourth of July 2021 is on Sunday, July 4, 2021; the federal holiday will be observed on Monday, July 5, 2021.”

I’m using my phone (as always) and I see my AirPods connect. I’m confused, because I don’t have my AirPods with me. VEGETA!!!!!!!

The hydrangea I planted is doing well! Next year, it should have more branches and leaves. It will probably bloom in two seasons. The peonies have almost fully bloomed, I will cut the big ones and put them in a vase. The blooms are heavy, so they hang low. The clematis (and Goku) are healthy in their new spot!And one of my rose bushes is growing steadily. The other one may not make it 🙁

It’s time for summer clothes and summer drinks. No one can be unhappy in a red dress and sipping on Capri Sun. It’s simply impossible.

Good morning - this weekend is cold, but I’m looking forward to my garden this summerClematis, rose of Sharon, and grape hyacinth are my favorites 능소화, 무궁화, 포도 히아신스??

Take care of yourself. Get some rest, drink some water. Love yourself!너 자신을 돌봐요 좀 쉬고, 물 좀 마셔요. 자신을 사랑하세요!自分の面倒を見てちょっと休んで、水を飲みなさい。 自分を愛してください！

Is there anything better than a nap on a rainy Sunday afternoon?Yes, actually. A lot of things. It’s still on the list of top 10 things to enjoy.

When I was a child, my father told me that robins were the first sign of spring in Ohio. Today is the first day this year that I’ve seen this bird. Spring is coming finally!제가 어렸을 때, 아버지는 이 새가 봄의 첫 징조라고 말씀하셨어요. 오늘은 이 새를 처음 보는 날입니다. 드디어 봄이 오고 있어요!

Name?: Tracie 🗺 Where are you from? Your dreams and nightmares 📉 Height : 166cm with my head 🍰 Birthday : Every year 👀 Eye color : lava 🧑🏼Hair color : serpentine📁 Favorite color? : rainbow📚 Favorite subject: How to help someone find a white wife🍦Favorite food? : the hearts of men 🎤 Favorite singer? : Cher🎞 Favorite movie? : Whatever video it is that you sent me. 🏝 Favorite season? : Summer in the Sahara 👩💻Dream job/career : Arguing on the internet 🙆 What makes you happy? : My dream job 🐶 Pets - Be my pet 🎨 Tattoos - your name on my bum📍 Piercings - that’s on my OF💡These things are weird. Stop doing them.

Happy New Years! 🛑Happy New Year! ✅“Year” is singular. We call it New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, as these are days belonging to the New Year (possessive). I see many native English speakers saying this here, and this will cause confusion. 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Some common idioms, many people under the age of 24 might say these aren’t common. They are common, we’re just old 🤪

It’s autumn in Ohio, and the corn is now out of season. Lots of people take the harvester corn stalks and use them to decorate for the holidays. I don’t know why. I’ve never done this before, but I’m sure there’s a whole bunch of gross things hiding in the back of my car now. At least I have pumpkins. RIP me 🎃 🌾 🕷🤷♀️

Some common idioms, many people under the age of 24 might say these aren’t common. They are common, we’re just old 🤪

Todays idiom: “gut feeling”A strong sense about a person, place, or situation, a physical feeling in your stomach. This feeling signals something is wrong. Example: I had a gut feeling that I had failed the test. Other words with the same meaning:HunchSuspicion Inkling Intuition Instinct

I said I wouldn’t block him, I did not say I wouldn’t make an example of him. I admit to knowing exactly where this was going as soon as he said that he thought he knew me from somewhere. Oddly, this is not the grossest thing to come into my DMs. Do better in your life. Have some respect. Don’t be this guy. This can’t even possibly be classified as flirting.

This is the aloe plant in my office. It needs to be moved to a bigger pot. Or maybe it needs its own office.

It has been a while since I have posted anything actually related to learning English. To anyone who has followed me because of those posts - I’m sorry!Today, I’ll give you a different way to describe hot weather, or humid weather. These sayings can vary, depending on where you are in the US. For example, I live in northern Ohio. Today, the weather is warm but a little humid. Earlier, the sky was very cloudy and there was no breeze - but it was still humid. It felt like it had just rained, or might rain soon. We call that “muggy”. A: Hey, what’s the weather like outside?B: it’s pretty muggy today, so you might want to wear shorts and take an umbrella.

My daughter made Пáска (paska) yesterday. It’s a traditional Ukrainian Easter bread that my mother’s family used to make. It was her first time baking a yeast bread, and she didn’t want my help. The dough didn’t rise properly, but she made a beautiful loaf of hard bread (it’s too dense to eat). 😅 Orthodox Easter is April 19th, so next Sunday, I’ll help her make a new one.

Today I feel like I need to recharge. Even during normal times, I’m not a very social person. But I’m also very stubborn. So if the choice is made for me, I feel like I need to rebel. So I’m staying safe by staying in my basement and painting 😅🤣