Category Archives: Biking else matters

Most Read Articles of 2024

This is the list of my most read articles of last year.

Enjoy!

2023: A Banner Year | Blog de company

What Does A Translator Do? | Blog de company

A Dreamer With A Plan | Blog de company

Only English In The Classroom? | Blog de company

TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS: Tough Interview Questions | Blog de company

Tips For Job seekers: Interview Questions | Blog de company

Why Start English is Your Go-To Partner for Corporate Language Training | Blog de company

Search Engines vs Artificial Intelligence | Blog de company

Stats about content creation that very few people are talking about | Blog de company

Do you think AI tools will take over most SEO tasks in the future? | Blog de company

The Most In-Demand Jobs on LinkedIn Right Now | Blog de company

Unveiling the Power of Off-Page SEO: A Journey Beyond the Website | Blog de company

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For the new year I want: more sleep, more music, more tea, more books, more sunsets, more happy encounters, more creating, more strolls on the beach, more jokes, more laughter, more dreaming, more fun, more love, more peace.

And let us not overlook the fact that a bike ride is truly unparalleled, except perhaps for a leisurely stroll amidst the ethereal beauty of the clouds.

Photo by the author.

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What are your fears about AI?

I read this in The Atlantic:
“One writing professor Ian spoke with said that AI had ruined the trust he once had in his students and that he’s ready to quit the profession altogether. “I have loved my time in the classroom, but with ChatGPT, everything feels pointless,” he said.

Even before generative AI, many of the papers assigned in undergraduate courses appeared pointless—instructors urge students to create “a bad version of the specialized kind of written output scholars produce.”

As a teacher for almost 25 years, I have experienced the myth of the copied/inspired essay. 
That is why, during the tests and exams, I used to let my students utilize all the sources of information they could find. My exam tasks were so creative that they did not have enough time to cheat or do research. Furthermore, I tried to educate them on the reflex for searching for accurate information.

I also had the opportunity to teach a creative writing course where we explored the works of various novelists and poets, focusing on their unique styles. I then encouraged my students to experiment with writing in a similar fashion. These were some memorable golden hours.

Yes, I agree. AI is borderline boring and flat. The key to mastering AI is understanding how to train it to meet your specific needs. Did you know that only 2% of AI enthusiasts use it wisely?

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Photo by the author.

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What is your WHY?

This is inspired by a lovely post!

Indeed, it is good to remember our “WHYs”.
I have three of them: I try to change the world of my students through my courses; I try to create word-loaded feelings with the help of my imagination and deep soul-searching; and I am the interface between the citizens of my district and the local authorities.
All these put me in the middle of many turbulent events and deadlines, but I enjoy every imperfect moment. Sometimes, I do have some wisps of time that are so unique that I can call them perfect. I am grateful for everything I have, as well as for all the people I have met and who have taught me so much!

Another Why is to try to capture as much beauty as possible, as in the photos below taken while cycling in the mountains.

What is your Why?

Please read my previous story on the same topic: http://blog.seocopywriting.ro/2020/11/28/what-is-your-why-at-medium-com/

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Hi, I am Iulia,
#Englishcoach, #copywriter #editor #proofreader #chieffairytalerofficer
Want to know more?

Visit my establishments:
Copywriters, AI nerds, job seekers, and passionate travelers: go to blog.seocopywriting.ro where I share stories about writing, content strategies, AI fears and benefits, job interview strategies, and carefully select the best hotel offers for YOU.

English learners, small business owners, and solopreneurs: go to my YouTube channel, where I create videos about trending news, the English grammar, the global economy, new English vocabulary, business development, and essential economic concepts.
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My Week Plan: ✨

Inspired by other posts here on LinkedIn, I am drafting my work plan for this week. First and foremost, I am working on the July newsletter. It is not a hard write, but there are many activities to highlight, and I need to choose the most significant ones. I am currently preparing business and communication courses for a group of companies, as well as a bespoke financial course for an accounting company. I am redoing a pitch for a new client.

I have three articles to finish, and I’m working on a new website and videos for my students.

I am currently putting the final touches on the AI course. This is almost ready for a period of time, but I am still exploring other options. This field is in constant expansion.

It does not seem like much, but it is. Also, every week, I get requests for offers to which I customize detailed answers. There are no two courses alike.

Photo by the author (from my biking trips).
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2023: A Banner Year

2023 was a banner year for me.

I’ve had the pleasure of attending perfumery exhibits and perfume releases, where I’ve had the opportunity to witness the unveiling of remarkable scents such as Osmanthe Liu Yuan by Le Jardin Retrouve and the latest creations by the incredibly talented Stéphanie Bakouche for Miraj. I’ve had the pleasure of encountering remarkable people and immersing myself in the captivating narratives they’ve shared. Human beings can be likened to walking volumes of knowledge. I have had the privilege of observing the remarkable growth and development of AI.

Lately, I’ve found myself delightfully immersed in the pages of Charlotte Bronte’s timeless masterpiece, Jane Eyre (yet again). In this literary gem, the protagonist cherishes a leisurely stroll around a park on a captivating November morning, shrouded in a gentle mist. It is really a precious and cherished experience for her.
In this modern day and age, we are fortunate to be bestowed with an abundance of information, experiences, and all kinds of content. I sometimes day dream and think about what a character from a novel, such as Jane Eyre, would do with the technology we have today….
The gift of knowledge is invaluable. The myriad of possibilities that lie before us when it comes to choosing what to do with these many resources is what sets us apart.

As an astute teacher, I have ingeniously crafted a cutting-edge curriculum tailored specifically for the realm of artificial intelligence, showcasing my unwavering ability to stay abreast of the ever-evolving landscape of knowledge. I have had the pleasure of teaching countless hours of bespoke professional English courses. I am delighted to announce that I have embarked on the exciting journey of creating a newsletter on LinkedIn to chronicle my many endeavors and the diverse roles I undertake.

I’ve been delightfully immersing myself in the world of perfumeries, all while keeping pace with the thriving and vibrant Romanian fragrance industry…

For the New Year I aspire to work more and better. I am eager to expand my writing skills and leave a lasting impression. Harnessing my abilities and experience to craft exquisite creations. Reviews, interviews, and essays are just a few of the many avenues via which one might reflect upon and explore more. I really anticipate witnessing the forthcoming advancements in the realm of fragrances.

During my talk with perfumer Stéphanie Bakouche for Fragrantica, we discussed the future of perfumery. If the future belongs to slow perfumery, it is yet to be seen this new year.

The big questions for 2024

AI challenge: where do we go from here?

Are there new perspectives and more market opportunities for developing new products?
Can you build a business solely on AI? Some say that it is possible … I wish I had time to give it a try.
What new (AI-based) products can I use to scale my business?

Perfumery Challenge: The Future of Perfumery

I wish I had some insight into the new launches. I will soon, of course.

What would be the main trends in perfumery?

Customers that purchase fragrances in the future are more considerate than previous generations. There are additional factors to consider when making a purchase decision. The fragrance market has been seeing quite a transformation recently, with the emergence of sudden TikTok sensations, and a growing emphasis on ingredient transparency.

These infrastructural changes suggest a perfume consumer that is approaching products, interactions, and purchases in a fresh and innovative manner.

For the new year I want: more sleep, more music, more tea, more books, more sunsets, more happy encounters, more creating, more strolls on the beach, more jokes, more laughter, more dreaming, more fun, more love, more peace.

And let us not overlook the fact that a bike ride is truly unparalleled, except perhaps for a leisurely stroll amidst the ethereal beauty of the clouds.

Photo – AI-generated

Midspring

Yesterday I encountered the most beautiful magnolia. It looked unreal.

I once wrote that, when looking at the magnolia flowers, I understand why in fairytales, the princess asks for a twig with flowers… in midwinter.
Now, in midspring, they are surely flawless.

Biking else matters

Cycle positive!
One of the latest and finest piece of news is that parks will be open for visitors, pedestrians, nature-lovers,… bikers with a hankering for new May sunsets and sycamore trees.
I haven’t seen a blooming tree since the 11th March. Like all addicts, I can remember precisely when I had the last cycling dose in the library of trees.

Lately, I have read that the U.S. is facing a severe bicycle shortage as global supply chains, disrupted by the virus outbreak, try to meet the surge in demand. Many shops are low on inventory or sold out. – https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/nyregion/bike-shortage-coronavirus.html?smid=linkedin

Apparently, I have beaten the rush as I have two of them. I have read on LinkedIn that bicycles are presently called the freedom machines.
I can’t help remembering those times when I declared myself part of the free bikefolk, 3 years ago:

Cycling is my absolute passion. I do not care too much about anything else, with the exception of what I do, which has many layers of passion, and roller-skating. I recite incantations for the weather to stay fine until late December. Come to think, for 4 or 5 years we haven’t had snow in Bucharest for Christmas. And I bought my bike 5 years ago. Before, I was a roller-skater. I decided to switch the hat the moment a biker screamed at me pointing that the bike lane was for cyclists. And this is how I changed “denomination”.
http://blog.seocopywriting.ro/2018/01/02/biking-else-matters-5/

Art – David Hockney