Perle's Learning Log

Translating & Interpreting student | Cultural Studies graduate | Hong Kong | A potato who loves learning all sorts of things

[hilarioushumorfromouterspace]

[michellepsychologist]

How to say “no” without explaining yourself

Saying “no” isn’t easy, but it is necessary for your wellbeing and it will provide room for the things you actually want. Keep in mind you do not need to justify your reason for saying no. Here are some examples:

Thank you for thinking of me, but I have too much on my plate right now.

Not for me, but thanks.

Not today, but thank you.

I appreciate you thinking of me, but I’m afraid I’m already booked that day.

I don’t have time right now. Let me recommend someone who may be able to help you.

I want to do that, but I’m not available until ______.

Thank you for asking, but that isn’t going to work out for me.

I can’t put anything else on my calendar this month.

Thank you, I’ll have to pass on that.

I really appreciate you asking me, but my time is already committed.

This sounds like a great opportunity, but I have to pass. Thank you for considering me.

Let me tell you what I can do ______.

None of those dates work for me, but I would love to help. Send me additional dates.

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[lazy-cat-corner]

Writing is, 10% typing and 90% staring at your computer trying to find a better way to describe someone eating a piece of toast.

[melindacarolinee]

[literayary]

coffee + marie biscuits + physics makes for one wellspent afternoon

[eatsanentirepinetree-deactivate]

Does anyone else get language cravings? Like you’re doing the dishes and suddenly feel an irresistible urge to learn a little Danish. 

[medcury]

me: this test doesn’t define me, i just have to do my best

also me, but louder: if i don’t do well in this one test my life will be over and i’ll never be happy again

[unaesthetic-studies]

Guys I’m so happy, I finally didn’t suck ass at my translation today. Last week I worked on it probably two hours more than I usually did and today after reviewing it, my professor told me there was a lot less errors than I usually had, and she mainly just had word choice changes.

Hard work pays off! Who knew? Lol

[paralegal-activity]

Pros of being able to work from home: You can still work if you’re ill

Cons of being able to work from home: You can still work if you’re ill

[unaesthetic-studies]

Doing editing on my translation with my study buddy

[paralegal-activity]

I went to the town hall today to get some documents for starting my freelance career and it looks like the city council has published a new integration brochure, but still hasn’t bothered to hire a professional translator. Therefore, you now get to enjoy these terrible translation highlights from just the foreword (because I couldn’t be bothered to read any further).

“People from many kinds of regions and nations come to us for the most varied reasons with a view to settling in [city name].”

“These so-called new citizens now belong to us.”

“In order to enhance this development we have summarized in this brochure…”

“We all winners here, profiting from a harmonious togetherness and mutual goodwill…” [no, I didn’t forget the “are”]

“You can find supporting offers in the areas of family, health, children,…”

[studying-and-terrified]

oo5/1oo

Finally managed to finish my essay on Bismarck! 

[perlestudies]

I had a lovely Christmas! It’s so nice to put exams and schoolwork aside for some relaxing family time! :P

[unaesthetic-studies]

Today I made a plan for winter break studying. I think I can do it, even though I’ll be running around Tokyo and Osaka all break!

(Kinda have to do it even if I can’t do it haha. It’s for my case study.)

[chibird]

[chibird]

Yesterday was my birthday, so I took a break from drawing to celebrate! Please enjoy one of my favorite comics from last year. ❤ My last year was a crazy ride full of publishing a book, going to conventions, working my first job, and living in a new city. I hope my next year is full of great things too!

[paralegal-activity]

Happy Holidays, guys! 🎄🎁

[socrateasse]

daily affirmation

I can and I will!!  

you are smarter than what you think. you got this. you will succeed, you will overcome any obstacles, and you will get through it. as long as you try your best, you’re already ahead.