Category Archives: Castle of sport

Ce mă enervează

Trotinetiștii care circulă cu viteză pe pistele pentru biciclete și în parcuri fără să se asigure, printre copii, animale de companie și alte „persoane” care doresc să se relaxeze și să se bucure de puțină liniște și pace.

Am aflat cu stupoare că săptămâna trecută a murit o femeie într-un accident cu trotineta electrică.

Sunt biciclist de la 5 ani. Nu mai țin minte de câte ori am căzut cu bicicleta, încă mai am semne de bună purtare cum se zice în popor. Și din vina mea, și din vina „ecosistemului” …

Totuși, NICIODATĂ nu mi-am pus problema să îmi iau trotinetă electrică.

De ce?

În comparație cu o bicicletă, trotineta este extrem de instabilă. Iar la orice denivelare există posibilitatea unei căzături deoarece e greu să te echilibrezi pe trotinetă. Pe bicicletă e altceva: ai frâne, te echilibrezi cu piciorul sau, în cel mai rău caz, te arunci într-o parte.

Odată, eram în Herăstrău în spatele unor trotinetiști care, fără să se asigure, au schimbat direcția de mers; dacă eu nu eram atentă și nu aveam frâne bune, ne-am fi ciocnit. De atunci, îi evit.

Sunt convinsă că există un marketing foarte bun în favoarea utilizării trotinetelor electrice, dar…

Tocmai citeam următoarele, cu precizarea că și marketingul politic e tot cam la fel:

Marketingul este atât de puternic în ziua de azi, încât marketerii au un nou tip de responsabilitate: nu doar pentru obținerea de profituri pe termen lung, ci și pentru viabilitatea pe termen lung a piețelor. Nu este nici etic, nici inteligent să faci avere pe seama vieții celorlalți oameni și epuizând în mod inutil resursele noastre comune. Armele nucleare au ucis o mică fracțiune din numărul oamenilor, comparativ cu numărul victimelor produse de marketingul imoral. Este timpul să ne dăm seama că pe Pământ ar putea să nu existe arme mai puternice decât marketingul.
– Seth Godin

Ce mă enervează

Deoarece citesc foarte mult online, sunt contrariată de atâtea păreri și anti păreri despre absolut tot ce se întâmplă în lumea asta.

Că Bănescu e om bun, ba e om rău, că Nick a făcut bine, ba nu, e laș și preluat…
Că Artemis II a survolat partea nevăzută a lunii. Ba că nu, e în studio..
Asta se întâmplă și pentru că, în ultimul timp, se intersectează bulele și primesc în feed și articole și informații pe care, altfel nu le vedeam..

Tot acest amalgam de zgomot inutil îmi aduce aminte de un pasaj din Faraonul de Boleslaw Prus, o carte foarte bună despre Egiptul Antic și despre măreția unui imperiu. Este o carte pe care orice politician ar trebui să o citească.

De altfel, se zice că era cartea preferată a lui Stalin. Și a mea…. Probabil am citit-o de vreo 100 de ori. 

Fragmentul este despre rugăciunile oamenilor obișnuiți din Egipt: oamenii care munceau de zi până noapte doreau ca noaptea să cadă cât mai repede, iar cei care lucrau noaptea se rugau ca ziua să dureze o eternitate. Rugăciunile oamenilor care prosperau datorită revărsării Nilului se intersectau cu rugăciunile celor care locuiau în satele inundate … Toate aceste dorințe se ridicau la cer ca niște păsări albe și negre care se ciocneau în drumul lor spre văzduh.
Peste tot acest vacarm se auzi o voce cristalină și dulce, vocea unui copil care se ruga înainte de culcare. O rugăciune simplă și frumoasă care s-a înălțat ca o săgeată spre cer…

Eu nu am nicio părere. Prefer să citesc cărți, să urmăresc faptele și să mă bucur de hanami ul meu de primăvară frumoasă și schimbătoare (cu Lumi).

În fotografie strada Strada Ștefan Burcuș, strada mea preferată din București cu case vechi și clădiri moderne, și cu flori în tot timpul anului. 

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Since I read so much online, I’m frustrated by all the opinions and counter-opinions about absolutely everything that happens in this world.

That Bănescu is a good person, or that he’s a bad person; that Nick did the right thing, or that he didn’t—that he’s a coward and a copycat…
That Artemis II crew flew over the unseen side of the moon. Or that they didn’t, everything happened in the studio…

This is also happening because, lately, my feeds have been overlapping, and I’m getting articles and information in my feed that I wouldn’t otherwise see…

All this jumble of useless noise reminds me of a passage from The Pharaoh by Bolesław Prus, a fantastic book about Ancient Egypt and the grandeur of an empire. It’s a book every politician should read.

In fact, it is believed to have been Stalin’s favorite book. And mine… I’ve probably read it about 100 times.

The passage is about the prayers of ordinary people in Egypt: those who worked from dawn till dusk wished for night to fall as quickly as possible, while those who worked at night prayed for the day to last an eternity. The prayers of those who prospered thanks to the Nile’s flooding intertwined with the prayers of those who lived in the flooded villages… All these wishes rose to the sky like black and white birds colliding on their way to the heavens.
Amidst all this clamor, a crystal-clear, sweet voice was heard—the voice of a child praying before bed. A simple, beautiful prayer that soared like an arrow toward the sky…

I don’t have an opinion on the matter. I prefer to read books, keep up with current events, and enjoy my hanami in this beautiful, ever-changing spring (with Lumi, my bike).

In the photo: Ștefan Burcuș Street, my favorite street in Bucharest, with old houses and modern buildings, and flowers all year round.

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Wrapping up for the end of the year

🔷 I’m very busy these days, and what else is new?

It has been a very trying year, and I am speaking from a personal standpoint now.

From other perspectives, this year has been ordinary, very busy, and challenging. As it always is for me. But I do not mind. I like new things, new challenges, new projects, new places or old places and new outlooks.

Unfortunately my personal problems got in the path of business development projects, and that was not good.

I have forgotten a bit that in my professional life, I usually have a carefully and thoroughly thought-out plan that helps me achieve what I want.

For example, my political career was the result of such a plan. I joined the party in 2019, and in 2020 I was elected city council member. Allegedly, I stood no chance in that, but with the help of my strongest skills—writing and the power of presentation—I designed a plan. It was not luck; it was a very clever plan based on what I can do best. And A LOT of work.

PS: I am no longer a city council member because it was an assumed choice. I did not run for local elections in 2024.

🔷 Consequently, I am:

➡️ Devising a marketing plan

➡️ Revamping my websites

➡️ Setting up meetings and projects for next year

➡️ Developing a new project

➡️ Expanding my operations on a new platform

➡️ Exploring the potential of new AI platforms

➡️ Continuing my SEO strategy for my business

➡️ Designing my editorial plan for the year 2026, which I have already scheduled until March 2026.

If you’re looking for support, I have a few slots available for a tailored English communication program.
Book a free strategy call with me: https://tidycal.com/iuliahalatz/30-minute-meeting.
What about you? How did 2025 treat you?

What are your plans for 2026?

Photo by me, in Brașov, Romania. They have the largest Christmas tree in the country. I could not have missed that, of course.

Read more about me: https://blog.seocopywriting.ro/2024/11/23/about-me/

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November Sky

“The sky grew darker, painted blue and blue, one stroke at a time, into deeper and deeper shades of night.”
– Haruki Murakami

Photo by the author.

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✨Hi, I am Iulia,
#Englishcoach, #copywriter, #editor, #premiumlegalEnglishteacher, #chieffairytalerofficer, #CertifiedTranslator, #journalist

💥My job is to find the best words for you to become badass lawyers, solicitors, CEOs, CFOs, legal experts, CTOs, insolvency practitioners, developers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, financiers, and more.
💥Your friendly teacher of all things under the sun: legalese, business, finance, marketing, copywriting, and creative writing.
💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
⚡️Without excellent English, there’s no path forward!

Wellness

“Wellness encompasses a healthy body, a sound mind, and a tranquil spirit. Enjoy the journey as you strive for wellness.”
Laurette Gagnon Beaulieu

Photo by me (of my e-bike).

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✨Hi, I am Iulia,
#Englishcoach, #copywriter, #editor, #premiumlegalEnglishteacher, #chieffairytalerofficer, #CertifiedTranslator, #journalist

💥My job is to find the best words for you to become badass lawyers, solicitors, CEOs, CFOs, legal experts, CTOs, insolvency practitioners, developers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, financiers, and more.
💥Your friendly teacher of all things under the sun: legalese, business, finance, marketing, copywriting, and creative writing.
💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
⚡️Without excellent English, there’s no path forward!

Comments On My Blog

✨I know I’ve made it when I receive comments on my blog from Elle.com and The New York Times!

✨These articles featured on my blog are engaging and well-suited for my audience!

They must have learned that I am an obsessive cyclist.

✨Take a look:
How an ELLE Editor Biked to Work for a Week and Looked Good Doing It
https://www.elle.com/beauty/health-fitness/advice/a12723/biking-to-work-in-nyc/

Bicycle Helmets As Fashion Statements
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/11/fashion/Bicycle-helmets-as-fashion-statements-and-accessories.html

PS: You have learned by now that I am an obsessive cyclist.

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✨Hi, I am Iulia,
#Englishcoach, #copywriter, #editor, #premiumlegalEnglishteacher, #chieffairytalerofficer, #jobhelper, #journalist

💥My job is to find the best words for you to become badass lawyers, solicitors, CEOs, CFOs, legal experts, CTOs, insolvency practitioners, developers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, financiers, and more.
💥Your friendly teacher of all things under the sun: legalese, business, finance, marketing, copywriting, and creative writing.
💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
⚡️Without excellent English, there’s no path forward!
✨PS: If you want to work with me, book a preliminary free session, or ask me a question, please leave a comment. Thank you!

Public Speaking Classes

💥I live in an environment where everyone works very hard, me included. In case you are wondering. I am not killing it; I am just putting all my creativity and insight into extremely hard work.

💥I wear many hats. I teach, I write, I do research, I do business development, I design strategies, I read everything, and I decide what to do next. Sometimes it seems as though entire days pass by in an instant.
Nevertheless, I create my own microcosm and schedule. And take time off whenever possible. I love cycling… Exercising keeps me going.

💥Among my quests for knowledge, I have found many articles regarding the fear of speaking in front of unknown people.
Furthermore, “public speaking” is one of the most in-demand skills for 2025.

Please read the whole article about the most in-demand skills for 2025: The Most In-Demand Skills On The Rise For 2025.

💥I am a very proficient public speaker, but I have come a long way.

My story is simple. I was a shy and self-conscious child because my height made me stand out among my peers, leading the other children to call me “the giraffe.”I was almost as tall as 1.68 m in primary school. I was a giant. I still have some very embarrassing photos of those times. That made me afraid of human interactions and extremely shy. Still, my parents, noticing something was not right, encouraged me to participate in school festivities and recite poetry. Additionally, I was invited to join the school chorus.

That was blatantly horrible for me. But it was good practice because it forced me to accept my “shortcomings” and forget about them while struggling to perform very well in front of everybody. Here I was, taller than anybody, reciting poetry. But that was the first step toward feeling absolutely at ease in front of people. 

💥Those “giraffe” times are unforgettable, especially now that I am of average height. I have not grown to 1.80 m, as everyone feared.

💥Now, I am a very skilled public speaker. When I give a speech, which is never rehearsed, I just focus on what I would like to transmit, and the fact that I want my audience to understand and to be in sync with my ideas.

💥That is why I loved being a city council member. Only after I became a city council member did I realize that my greatest strength is public speaking and rhetoric. Before that, I lived with the impression that I was just an excellent teacher and an empath.

💥I love speaking in front of unknown people. Politics is about speeches and declarations of power. One of the ways of showing strength is also speaking convincingly and fearlessly in front of people. If you are afraid, come to my public speaking courses.

✨We will have a series of summer courses that will include Public Speaking training sessions this year. 

✨Before your start preparing your speech, think about these questions:

⚡️Who is your tribe?
⚡️What would you like to talk about? 

✨✨✨ We also offer speechwriting services on demand.

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✨Hi, I am Iulia,
#Englishcoach, #copywriter #editor #premiumlegalEnglishteacher #chieffairytalerofficer #jobhelper #journalist

💥Your friendly teacher of all things under the sun: legalese, business, finance, marketing, copywriting, and creative writing.
💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
⚡️Without excellent English, there’s no path forward!

✨PS: If you want to work with me, book a preliminary free session, or ask me a question, please call or write:
📞0722841053
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In the photo – just me cycling in the forest.

Long Live Good Music!

Besides reading, writing, and cycling, I batter stress by listening to music.

The following gems have been found on the soundtrack of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation:

https://youtu.be/5TQc7kjZQjQ?si=wWph7zXAg2nQW78J

https://youtu.be/lphG4o2tOn0?si=H2mBavP3XhpSLU5i

https://youtu.be/Gi-zBEzwRSk?si=BBux0GtCX48KQ1cL

https://youtu.be/s9WIPa6L4u0?si=q9bA8N5Jm65uBGcD

https://youtu.be/fQCfGTzpP9E?si=_x_LfECfOR1udyXh – This pays tribute to Placebo.

https://youtu.be/iS5lKuh-4v4?si=0D4D9xIx-kTNKZcs

https://youtu.be/IK5I4cTkL-E?si=fAwzSNaSN6T5YHS4

https://youtu.be/vcEhaucjEUY?si=LFFalnc8MXt6-SbL

https://youtu.be/bX-kxzMEbzc?si=28JNhoinJJAdM-Rj.

In the photo: cycling in my 18-year-old bike boots.

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.

Check out my Substack newsletter: https://iulia.substack.com/p/most-read-articles-of-2024

Only English In The Classroom?/ Nur Englisch im Klassenzimmer?

❤️For our German readers

🔔Nur Englisch im Klassenzimmer?

💆Ja, ich habe auch internationale Studierende, mit denen ich keine gemeinsame Sprache spreche.

💆Meine Schüler haben nie Schwierigkeiten mit dem Verständnis, da ich bereit bin, alle Konzepte und Begriffe auf einfachere Weise zu erklären.

❤️Das größte Kompliment, das ich von meinen Schülern erhalten habe, war, dass sie Englisch gelernt haben, ohne zu merken, dass sie etwas gelernt haben. Der Kampf war nicht vorhanden.

✨Das ist die Kraft des Gesprächs NUR auf Englisch!

💸Dennoch stelle ich sicher, dass das Lernen auch außerhalb des Klassenzimmers stattfindet, indem ich meinen Schülern:

➡️Das Nachbereitungsblatt nach jeder Sitzung.

➡️Videos, die ich über eine Vielzahl von Themen gemacht habe, einschließlich Grammatikthemen, aktueller Nachrichten, der globalen Wirtschaft, neuem englischen Vokabular und grundlegenden wirtschaftlichen Konzepten.

➡️Artikel und Bücher aus meiner digitalen Bibliothek, die ich in 20 Jahren Lehrtätigkeit aufgebaut habe.

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👋Hallo, Ich bin Iulia,

#Englischtrainer, #Texter #Lektor #Korrektor #Hauptmärchenoffizier #Jobhelfer #Journalist

💆Ihr freundlicher Lehrer für alles, was unter der Sonne liegt: Juristendeutsch, Wirtschaft, Finanzen, Marketing, Copywriting und kreatives Schreiben.

💆Wir können zusammenarbeiten, um deine personalisierten Inhalte zu erstellen, deine Englischkenntnisse zu verbessern und deinen Platz im Rampenlicht zu sichern.

✨Ohne ausgezeichnetes Englisch gibt es keinen Weg nach vorne!✨

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