Why some people won’t read

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Just like a coffee junkie will never understand how I function on a daily basis without coffeine, a bookworm has a hard time dealing with people who don’t regularly read. Why are these differences? Is it any good for society at large to have well-read members? I see time and time again how patients with…… Continue reading Why some people won’t read

A new method of learning languages

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As I was previously saying, I am learning German – on and off. I am making slow progress at it and I wanted something that would make me more efficient during the few times I have outside the hospital. Apart from flashcard applications I installed on my mobile phone, someone recommended me a website where…… Continue reading A new method of learning languages

On the psychology of Romanian people

Doesn’t it feel strange to easily find words in English compared to your native language? It feels even weirder to admit this to strangers …although I’m sure I’m not unique in that… Yet some weeks ago I was browsing the library’s shelves and as all good things in life, I found – and read by…… Continue reading On the psychology of Romanian people