Happy 2023!

I decided to write this post in which I look back at 2022 and what I want for 2023. If I learned anything in the last couple of years is that much is not up to us, therefore I will focus mostly on the last year. While doing all this, I insert photos from 2022, ar least one for each month. Like this one!

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Updates on my first quarter of 2021

(8 mins read) This post is rather unstructured. I present the report of what I achieved in the last three months compared to what I planned; I argue that progress happens when we are consistent in our actions and not only when we do all that we planned to do – especially when what we want is hard and requires practice and focus.

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One year of online teaching – what did I learn?

(15 mins read) In this post I look back at the last year on how much I learned regarding online teaching. I heard people mentioning the phrase “forced experiment” in relation to our ‘new normal’. I must say, I can’t but use this opportunity to learn about the ups and downs of virtual learning and consider its role in my work. Make today count!

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Cadoul perfect

(10 mins read) This is both written in Romanian and English.
RO: Descriu cum și de ce cred că am primit cadoul perfect. Sper că ajută ce să cauți când vrei să faci o surpriză plăcută cuiva.
EN: I describe how and why I believe I received the perfect gift. Hope this helps clarify what to look for when you want to pleasantly surprise someone.

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