Miss B's ESL Blog

My last semester of senior year in college , my friends and I had a crazy idea to hike Breakneck Mountain to watch the sunrise . I did not know if I could mentally prepare myself for this adventure and physically make it to the top of the mountain in time. After much thinking, I decided I was going to join my friends and embark on the journey up Breakneck Mountain. Knowing it would be no easy task I was excited and nervous all at once. We set our alarms for 3 am and got our flashlights out since it would be pitch black the entire way up. Off went our alarms and out of bed we jumped, we drove to the mountainside and had to park our cars on the side of a narrow, curvy road. Following one another in a single filed line with our flashlights shining bright, the hike up had begun. The girls seemed nervous while the boys acted tough. The climb was a steep challenge , there were small uneven pieces of rock where you could rest one foot and your hands to pull yourself up to the next he

St. Patrick's Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural holiday celebrated on March 17th every year. He is the patron saint of Ireland. There are many traditions like wearing the colors green, white, and orange, wearing clothing with Irish symbol a shamrock and attending the annual  parade in New York City. The parade includes marching bands, Irish step dancing, and other festive celebrations. Specific foods are eaten on this day such as corned beef and cabbage, and Irish soda bread. Ireland's flag has three colors: green, white, and orange. Green represents the older Gaelic tradition. White signifies a truce between the orange and the green. Orange represents the supporters of William of Orange, a prince. The story behind the lucky shamrock is that it is a symbol of  friendship  and the Holy Trinity.   Vocabulary: holiday- a day of celebration traditions- a belief or event that has been passed down through family  annual- when something happen

Listening to music is one of my favorite things to do, it often relaxes me. I usually choose a specific genre that fits with my mood at the time   when I am listening. I enjoy pop, country, and hip-hop music the best. Music is known to help with many things such as stress, sleep, ones state of mind , depression, and memory. Personally, I enjoy listening to music the most when I'm driving in my car. No, I am not the greatest singer like Adele or Alicia Keys, but I like to think I am! It frees my mind and allows me to think about nothing but the lyrics being sung. You could say this is my "me time." I try to go to as many  concerts  as possible when I get the opportunity because the experience is amazing. One of my absolute favorite concert venues is the Jones Beach Theatre in the summertime. It overlooks the beach which is my happy place. Live music is phenomenal! If you feel stressed or think you need to free your thoughts, try listening to some tunes.  Vo

Did you know? There are four seasons . My favorite season is summer. I enjoy spending sunny summer days laying on the beach with family and friends. The beach is extremely peaceful and relaxing to me, it is a place where I can feel zen . One of the summer traditions I look forward to every year is spending a week in Montauk, New York with my friends. We rent an apartment that overlooks the beach and share lots of laughs. A great time is had by all. Montauk is also referred to as "MTK." It is the easternmost point of Long Island and commonly known for its historical Lighthouse. There are many great restaurants, shops, beaches, and historical landmarks to visit. If you have the chance to visit Montauk, it will not disappoint you! Vocabulary : season- the four parts of the year marker by weather patterns (spring, summer, fall, winter) beach-  a sandy shore near the ocean peaceful- quiet and not disturbed zen- feeling at peace, able to meditate and gather

Two summers ago I made one of the greatest decisions of my life, to study abroad . I traveled to Florence, Italy on an eight-hour plane ride. I lived there for one month sharing a two bedroom, one bathroom apartment on a tiny cobblestone street with four other girls. It seemed challenging but we all made it out alive. Spending time in another country was an amazing opportunity for learning about the  culture , art, and Italian way of life. The city was spectacular ; it was full of museums , stores, gelaterias, restaurants, and friendly people who "loved New Yorkers." Although Florence was breathtaking I had the opportunity to visit many other cities such as Positano, Rome, Venice, Sorrento, Capri, and Pompeii. I hope one day I am fortunate enough to travel back to Italy! Florence Venice Vocabulary : study abroad- students completing school work and becoming educated in another country cobblestone- solid rock used to cover the ground as

I spent the end of 2017 creating a more energetic and healthier lifestyle which stuck with me as I entered 2018. Over the years I was never fond of working out, but I felt it was a necessity. My eating habits  weren't always the best either. After creating a routine of working out I have grown to love it and I now look forward to doing it daily. I feel that it's important to create a balanced lifestyle of happiness, positivity, mental and physical health . I belong to a boot camp which includes cardio and weight training, attend yoga classes, and ride in Soulcycle spin classes too! I've created a love for healthy eating habits to nourish my body in a clean way. When focusing on creating a more balanced lifestyle I had to work on setting goals and creating a positive mindset . This helped me to believe that anything is possible with determination . Creating healthy habits can help you feel good and leads to a positive outlook on life! Vocabulary : lifestyle-