331. PICKPOCKETS

Be very careful with PICKPOCKETS.  They can fuck up your day.

El verbo “pick” significa coger, escoger y recoger..…y “pocket” significa bolsillo.

Pickpockets are in every country in the world. They usually work in big and well known cities, especially where there are a lot of tourists or people walking in the city center.

Cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia people are very vulnerable to pickpockets…..because many of them are professionals and can steal whatever they want. 

So you must be very careful and be fully aware, and it doesn´t matter if you are a tourist or not.

Therefore you must take some precautions:

Use your eyes and be aware of the people around you and especially watch people if they get too close to you.

-Avoid crowded places. Where there are crowded places, there are a lot of pickpockets.

-Don´t fall asleep on the train, plane or on the underground.

-Never leave your luggage unattended at the airport.

-If you wear a backpack, put the packpack in the front, not on your back. Put the valuable items in the bottom of the packpack and non-important things on top.

-If you are a woman wearing a handbag, make sure it´s in the front and cross it over your chest.

-Don´t put anything in your backpockets, such as wallets or cell phones. Put these things in your front pockets.

-And of course, never put your cellphone on the table if you´re having a drink or lunch.

-Don´t carry so much money on you.

-Leave important credit cards and passports at the hotel. Only take one credit card with you.

So remember, use your eyes well.

Vocabulary

Very careful = mucho cuidado

Pickpockets = carteristas

Fuck up = fastidiar / joder

Well known = muy conocido

Such as = tal como

Whatever = lo que

Must = debes

Be fully aware = estar totalmente al loro

It doesn´t matter = no importa

Therefore = por tanto

Watch = vigilar (mirar)

Get too close = se acercan demasiado

Crowded = abarrotado

Fall asleep = dormirse

Leave = dejar

Luggage = equipaje

Wear = llevar

Backpack = mochila

In the front = en la parte de delante

Back = espalda

Handbag = bolso de mano

Make sure = asegurarse

Backpockets = bolsillos de atrás

Wallets = billeteras

So much = tanto

Carry = llevar

Listen to this song "Pocketful of dreams"  = Bolsillo lleno de sueños 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESH-lq0wEY8 

Listen to the song = Pocketful of dreams = Un bolsillo lleno de sueños

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESH-lq0wEY8 

330. WAY TOO FAST

Finally....A VERY GOOD IDEA

I was reading the news in The Levante newspaper that the Valencian local government is going to take measures to solve the big problem of exceeding the speed limits in many streets and avenues and causing terrible accidents.

Imagen - Jesus Signes

They are going to install radars in some problematic avenues, as well as cameras when drivers jump red lights.

A lot of people drive "way too fast" and therefore, there are more accidents, especially on avenues such as Blasco Ibañez,  Los Naranjos and the Puerto Avenues.

The speed limit is 50, but drivers often drive much faster than that.

The other main problem are the motorcycle drivers. 

There are motorcycles which easily reach 80 kilometers per hour or a lot more on many avenues.

At this speed it´s very easy to run over pedestrians who are crossing the crosswalk, or even crash into another car because it´s impossible to stop at that speed.

The main cause of accidents in Valencia is because people drive way too fast.

This was the case when a crazy motorcycle driver was going at 103 kilometers per hours in Benicalap.

The driver lost control and crashed into a terrace killing an older woman and injuring 16 people.

People from other parts of Spain and tourists say that Valencian drivers are too agressive when they drive.

They constantly change lanes to go as fast as possible.

Drivers always seem to be in a big hurry to go somewhere and don´t respect the speed limit.

La palabra “Way” tiene muchos significados:

En el articúlo donde pone “way too fast”, way se usa para dar mas enfasis al adjetivo usando too.

Ejemplos:

It´s way too hot = Hace un calor de mil demonios / Hace un calor infernal

I´m sorry. It´s way too expensive = Es demasiado caro (muy caro)

It´s way too far = Está demasiado lejos (muy muy lejos)

I´m way too tired to drive  = Estoy demasiado cansado para conducir

Otos usos de la palabra “WAY”

That way = por alli

It´s a long way = es un largo camino

On my way to work = de camino al trabajo

I´m on my way = Estoy de camino

Don´t go out of your way = no te tomes muchas molestias

Am I in your way? = ¿Te estorbo?

It´s that way = es en esa direccion

There is no way of knowing = no hay modo de saber

There are many ways = hay muchas maneras 
One way or another  = de alguna forma o otra

Vocabulary

Finally = por fin

News = noticias

Exceeding = sobrepasando

As well as  = ademas de

Jump = se saltan

A lot of = muchos

Way too fast = demasiado rapido

Therefore = por tanto

Main = principal

Easily = facilmente

Run over pedestrians = atropellan peatones

Crosswalk =  paso de peatones

Crazy = loco

Crash = chocan

Main = principal

Crashed = chocó

Lanes = carriles

In a big hurry = tienen mucha prisa

Somewhere = algun sitio

229. "One´s Dog"

You can change the order of the letters of the word dog and make another word.....God.

Just think. If you are lucky to have a dog, then God is also in your home.

A dog gives you love forever, as long as you treat him or her well, take it out for a walk, and of course feed him and sometimes give it prizes when you want to teach him something.

I´m sure you know the saying, “A dog is a man´s best friend”

If you are looking for a dog, perhaps the dog will find you.

It is said that a dog has been man´s best friend for forty thousand years. That is a long time.

And…why?

-Your dog can protect you because it is part of the family.

-Your dog is the first to come running to you to say hello when you come into your house.

-If you live alone, or you are an older person , then a dog is the perfect company.

-A dog knows when when you are sad or angry and will try to make you feel better.  Your dog willl send you positive vibrations.

-If a salesman comes knocking on your door, your dog will probably start barking and chase away the annoying salesman.

-You need to take out your dog for a walk during the day. This will make you feel more relaxed; simply by walking. And who knows, you might meet your soul mate.

-A dog knows how to live and just wants to be happy. Your dog will also make you happy.

-A dog has the ability to live in the present moment.  

Therefore, if you are smart, you can learn a lot from your best and very smart friend…your wonderful dog.

Vocabulary

One´s dog = el perro de uno

God = Dios

Just think = simplemente pensar

Also = tambien

As long as = con tal que

Take it  out = sacarlo fuera

Of course = desde luego

Feed = alimentar

Prizes = premios

A dog is a man´s best friend = Un perro es el mejor amigo del hombre

Looking for = buscando

A long time = mucho tiempo

Alone = solo

Older = mas mayor

Knows = sabe

Sad = triste

Angry = enfadado

Will try = intentará

Make you feel better = hacerte sentir mejor

Salesman = vendedor

Knocking on your door = llamando a tu puerta

Barking = ladrando

Chase away = ahuyentar

Annoying  = molesto

Might meet = puede que conozcas

Soul mate = media naranja

Therefore = por tanto

Smart = listo

Can = puede

Wonderful = maravilloso

 Does a dog love? Look at this video 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OphVH0aoPEY

                                                                         

Vocabulary

One´s dog = el perro de uno

God = Dios

Just think = simplemente pensar

Also = tambien

As long as = con tal que

Take it  out = sacarlo fuera

Of course = desde luego

Feed = alimentar

Prizes = premios

A dog is a man´s best friend = Un perro es el mejor amigo del hombre

Looking for = buscando

A long time = mucho tiempo

Alone = solo

Older = mas mayor

Knows = sabe

Sad = triste

Angry = enfadado

Will try = intentará

Make you feel better = hacerte sentir mejor

Salesman = vendedor

Knocking on your door = llamando a tu puerta

Barking = ladrando

Chase away = ahuyentar

Annoying  = molesto

Might meet = puede que conozcas

Soul mate = media naranja

Therefore = por tanto

Smart = listo

Can = puede

Wonderful = maravilloso



Listen to this famous song "How much is that doggie in the window"?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hVo8Xjx6Vg

228. Adjetivos terminando en "ed" y "ing"...LA DIFERENCIA

Hay muchos adjetivos que terminan en "ed" y en "ing"
Los adjetivos que terminan en "ed", describe un sentimiento; nos dice como se sienta la persona de algo

- I don´t like this party. I´m bored  = No me gusta esta fiesta. Estoy aburrido
- I finally finished all my work, and I´m exhausted  = Por fin terminé todo mi trabajo, y estoy exhausto / agotado

Los adjetivos terminando en "ing", describe la caracteristica de una persona o las cosas que han causado este sentimiento

- He isn´t a good teacher. His classes are very boring = No es un buen profesor. Sus clases son muy aburridas 
- It´s been an exhausting day  = Ha sido un día agotador

Normalmente se suele usar el verbo ser/estar + adjetivo +"ing" + un sustantivo
- I´m tired. It was a tiring day = Estoy cansado. Fue un día agotador
- I´m bored. It´s a boring movie = Estoy aburrido. Es un película aburrida
- I´m interested in this job. It seems like an interesting job = Estoy interesado en es te trabajo. Parece ser un trabajo interesante
- I´m excited. I feel it will be an exciting trip  = Estoy emocionado. Siento que será un viaje emocionante
- It was an embarrasing situation  = Fue una situación embarazoza
- What a depressing person!  = Que persona más deprimente!

Aquí hay una lista de adjetivos que usan el "ed" y el "ing":

-Tired - Tiring = Cansado / Agotador
-Bored - Boring  = Aburrido  
-Annoyed - Annoying = molesto
-Confused - Confusing = Confundido / Confuso
-Disappointed - Disappointing  = Decepcionado  / Decepcionante
-Satisfied - Satisfying  = Satisfecho  / Satisfactorio
-Amused - Amusing = Hacer gracia / Gracioso / Entrentenido
-Exhausted - Exhausting  = Exhausto / Agotado 
-Thrilled - Thrilling  = Contentísimo / Emocionante
-Shocked - Shocking  = Horrorizado /  Espantoso
-Frightened - Frightening  =  Asustado / Aterrador
-Depressed - Depressing  = Deprimido / Deprimente
-Convinced - Convincing  = Convencido / Convincente
-Embarrased - Embarrasing  / Dar vergüenza / Embarazoso
-Frustrated - Frustrating  / Frustrado / Frustrante
-Moved - Moving  = Conmovido / Conmovedor
-Relaxed - Relaxing  = Relajado / Relajante
-Disgusted - Disgusting = Indignado (Asqueado) / Asqueroso / Repugnante 
-Pleased - Pleasing = Contento / Agradable / Grato 
-Worried - Worrying  = Preocupado / Preocupante
-Touched - Touching = Tocado (Conmovido) / Conmovedor
-Insulted - Insulting  / Insultado / Insultante
-Inspired - Inspiring  = Inspirado / Inspirador
-Terrified - Terrifying  = Aterrorizado / Aterrador / Espeluznante


Expresiones usando estos adjetivos:

- I´m dog tired = Estoy hecho polvo

- You look tired  = Tienes cara de cansado
- I´m tired of this job  = Estoy harto de este trabajo
- My eyes are tired = Tengo la vista cansada
- We are very pleased with you = Estamos muy contentos contigo
- We are pleased to inform you that you are hired = Nos complace informarte que estás contratado
- The silence is pleasing to the ear  = El silencio es grato al oído
- We are so pleased you could visit us  = Me alegro de que hayas podido visitarnos
- You look worried = Pareces preocupado
- Everybody was worried sick  = Todo el mundo estaba muy preocupado
- I´m bloody worried = Estoy preocupadísimo
- I was amused by what he said  = Me hizo gracia lo que dijo


Poner el adjetivo correcto en cada frase (ver respuestas debajo de la canción)
1. What a .................experience. You could have been killed
2. It was a ..................day because I had to work very hard
3. What a.................movie! Some people were crying
4. My boss always looks .............in the morning because he doesn´t sleep well
5. We were all ...........by the news. A lot of people drowned
6. I was so .................when everyone looked at me because I arrived late

7. They weren´t...............in what I had to say
8. The book wasn´t as...........as I thought
9. We are very.............with your work
10. There is nothing so............as having a coffee in the beautiful square of Salamanca
11. This map is rather...............
12. I couldn´t believe how ...................your friend was to us

Ejercicio de traducción 
1. Que dia más agotador!
2. Todos estamos cansados de trabajar tantas horas
3. Puede ser bastante frustrante en no poder encontrar un trabajo que paga bien
4. Que hotel mas asqueroso!
5. Estaba exhausto cuando por fin llegué a casa
6. La madre de Paco parece que siempre está preocupada 
7. No estoy para nada convencido
8. Estaba muy preocupado. Casi llamé a la policia
9. Necesito algo relajante para estar un poco relajado
10. Me hizo gracia lo que dijiste
11. Estoy cansado de estar triste
12. Estoy harto de trabajar los fines de semana 
13. Estábamos hechos polvo cuando por fin llegamos a la cima de la montaña
14. Me complace decirte que has aprobado el examen
15. Todo esto es bastante confuso

Enrique Iglesias sings "Tired of being lonely = Cansado de estar solo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSr6XTEwy0A

Respuestas adjetivos
1. frightening  2. tiring  3. depressing  4. tired  5. shocked  6. embarrased
7. interested  8. interesting  9. pleased  10. relaxing  11. confused  12. insulting



Solución traducción
1. What a tiring day!
2. We´re all tired of working so many hours
3. It can be rather frustrating not being able to find a job that pays well
4. What a disgusting hotel!
5. I was exhausted when I finally got (arrived) home
6. Paco´s mother always looks worried
7. I´m not convinced at all
8. I was worried sick. I almost called the police
9. I need something relaxing to be a little relaxed
10. I was amused by what you said
11. I´m tired of being sad
12. I´m tired of working weekends
13. We were dog tired when we finally reached the top of the mountain
14. I´m pleased to inform you that you have passed the exam 
15. All of this is rather confusing

227. Poem - "I´m feeling good"

I´m feeling good

Getting up

Knocking on wood

No aches and pains

Feeling like a pup

Standing on the terrace

Watching the sun come up

The sea in the distance

I can smell its breeze

It´s going to be a nice day

Oh, I´m going to sneeze

It´s time for the morning coffee

What do you want me to say?

I love the smell and taste of coffee

It wakes me up

Only once a day

And all I need is a big cup

Now it´s time for a walk

Along the seashore

There´s no need to talk

Inhaling the seabreeze

To my very core

How wonderful it is to sneeze

Gentle waves cool my feet

You probably think this poem is a bore

But I don´t give a shit

Ahora traducido literalmente al español

Me siento bien

Levantándome

Tocando madera

No hay dolores

Me siento como un cachorro

De pie en la terraza

Viendo el amanecer

El mar en la distancia

Puedo oler su brisa

Va a ser un día bonito

Ay, creo que voy a estornudar

Es la hora del café de la mañana

¿Qué quieres que te diga?

Me encanta el olor y el sabor del café

Me despierta

Solamente una vez al día

Y solo necesito una taza grande

Ahora es el momento para pasear

Por la orilla del mar

No hace falta hablar

Inhalando la brisa del mar

Hasta lo mas profundo de mi ser
Que maravilla estornudar!

Olas tranquilas refrescan mi pies

Probablemente crees que este poema es aburrido

Pero me importa un bledo

By Alan Moliner

Nina Simone sings "I´m feeling good" = Me siento bien

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR1bWhdoIXM