In today’s news, Taiwanese (Formosan) population shows strong support for Japan following earthquake. Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten India, Canadian study finds exercise protects memory, Estonia approves plans to expand newest national park, two brothers help rescue seniors from fire in California, USA, international survey finds strong consumer interest in sustainable foods, and South Korean couple runs veterinary hospital for underserved animal-citizens.
Dreaming of a vacation but short on time, money, or energy for a long-distance trip? Today’s tip introduces how a staycation can offer an opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy your own city from a new perspective. To make the most of a staycation, treat it like a real vacation. Set boundaries, turn off notifications, put an out-of-office message on, and protect your time so you can truly disconnect from your everyday routine. You can also select a theme, such as a plant-based culinary weekend, an arts and culture escape, or a sports-inspired getaway. Plan a light itinerary but leave plenty of room for spontaneity – whether that means wandering through a new neighborhood, exploring local cafés, or relaxing in a park. Finally, make an effort to experience something new. Visit a museum exhibit you haven’t seen, explore a local attraction, attend an event, or try a newly opened vegan restaurant. Sometimes, all it takes to make a getaway feel special is seeing familiar surroundings with fresh eyes.
It’s highly probable that the following joke, entitled “A Clean Reflection” will leave you soaring happily like a bird-person.
One evening, a mom noticed that her young son, Theo, had come inside with dirt streaked across his face.
“Theo, look at yourself in the mirror. Use soap and water until you can’t see the dirt anymore.”
A few minutes later, the mom returned and found Theo rubbing a wet bar of soap across the bathroom mirror.
“Theo! Why are you washing the mirror?”
“It’s working, Mom. I can barely see the dirt anymore.”
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And now we have a heartline in Japanese, with multiple-language subtitles, from Nhật Vinh in Japan
