travel with music

Whenever I'm in a bad mood, music helps me to overcome and it always brings positive feelings. Sometimes it drives me to take my backpack, book a flight ticket and go far away!

E M A N C I P A T O R  made my day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wPtHy7EP0g

New Nostalgia

The last couple of months were quite crazy for me. I had to face the challenge: mixing final university assignments with work and social obligations. It wasn’t an easy task. Even though November is regarded as the one that brings nostalgia, January is the time of a year which gets me super nostalgic, always. Also, I feel like I’m getting old faster than ever. Does it sound weird? I called this state as a “new nostalgia”.

Perhaps, it is the month of the year when I have to be aware about my New Year’s resolutions that I made in last December. Also, I have to prepare a new schedule that will match with my university’s classes and my job. Additionally, I can’t forget about meetings with my friends. I have to decide what would be the best time to visit my host family in Funes, Spain, where I worked as an au pair last year. In a nutshell: January is the beginning of everything which puts sort of pressure on me.

Travelling is my passion. New and exciting thoughts are constantly flowing into me when I’m somewhere in the world. All the places where I’ve gone to have a special place in my memory. I know, looking at the old pictures might make the things worst but not in my case. It always brings me positive feelings and, surprisingly, overcomes nostalgic mood.

Here are a couple of ways that get me nostalgic very easily but in a positive way:

• Have a solo dance party with your favourite 90’s or early 00’s hits. Don’t be ashamed! Feel free to sing out as loud as you can.

• Gather your best friends for a films marathon or you favourite TV shows or maybe karaoke session with microwave popcorn and pizza.(and maybe glass of wine or your favourite drink)

• Try to remake one of your mom’s specialties for dinner!

• Change your laptop wallpaper to your favourite actor or musician for just one day (or more)

The secret of networking

Nowadays, travelling is easier than ever before. Globalisation has opened several opportunities, especially for young people. Whithout shame of doubt, a valuable work experience is the one that you gained abroad. Internship seems to the easiest way to do it. 

Have you ever heard about six degrees of separation? This interesting theory says that anyone on the planet is around six steps away, by way of introduction, from any other person in the world. They say that the majority of jobs are found through networking. The modern world is not about who you know … but who knows you. 

To simply put, networking is about making connections by building mutually useful and beneficial relationships. In today’s social media saturated world, led by the Big Four (Facebook, Intagram, Twitter, LinkedIn), networking is one of the most challenging skills you may have to learn. Sometimes even a good CV is not enough if you don’t know anyone who knows someone…and that creates the“net” of personal contacts.

A few weeks ago, I spoke with a career advisor about networking. He shared his secrets to networking success. The top one has turned out to be the most obvious of all: Be Nice.

You might think it’s quite naive and simple, am I right? Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the best ones. Many of us don’t think about it, but being nice is the easiest way to network.

First of all, always thank your contacts for their help! A nice thank you note might be a good idea.It’s important to be nice to everyone – from VIP and the postman to interns (don’t forget, all of us were once an intern). You never know who you’re speaking with and who they will become in the near future.

With age comes not only the wisdom but also confidence. Never try to be someone else since the reason people are successful is they are unique.

Always hold your business card. No, it’s not old-fashioned. Bear in mind that details are the key, but creative business card might help you to stand out. Don't forget, that the people around you can feel your energy. When you’re positive and nice to them, they might reciprocate. Meet as many people as you can. And be patient. Results aren’t always immediate.