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There is no such thing as « self-confidence »
I came to that realization lately: there is no such thing as “self-confidence”. This is not something I will leave you with and let you think about, but rather a realization I would like to discuss with you. Have you ever felt “confident”? I mean, totally “confident”, in the purest way? Personally, and even though…
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![[Discussion post] Do you take notes directly on your books?](https://theenglishspeakingfrenchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/img_4900.jpg?w=1024)
[Discussion post] Do you take notes directly on your books?
That is a question that would make my mother be like “ommmmmmmg how did I raise you girl?” but to me, it is THE million dollar question. I thought it would be an extremely interesting topic for another discussion post and for that one, I will share with you pros and cons of writing on…
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![[ARC] The House on the Lake | La Maison sur le Lac ♡ Holly Hill Mangin](https://theenglishspeakingfrenchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_5399.jpg?w=1024)
[ARC] The House on the Lake | La Maison sur le Lac ♡ Holly Hill Mangin
Holly Hill Mangin contacted me a few weeks ago to share her book with me. First written in English (you can find it here), it has then been translated into French as it is the author’s second language. She asked me to read the French version, which is what I did. As surprising as it…
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My Studio Tour (& tips to make your tiny space feel bigger and cozier)
Recently, I shared with you my tips on how to find the perfect studio for your needs. For those of you who do not know, I have had to find a studio apartment after a breakup and thus, I have had to try and concile my high expectations and the little amount of time in…
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3 Unique Ways to Organize Your Books in a Small Apartment
I published a post lately on ways you can organize books on your shelves and you seem to have really liked it. In that particular post, I offered to write another post about extra ways you can organize books elsewhere than on a shelf and today, I want to share my tips with you. It…
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![[Discussion post] Do Libraries Still Matter in 2021?](https://theenglishspeakingfrenchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/img_4371.jpg?w=1024)
[Discussion post] Do Libraries Still Matter in 2021?
As a librarian, my short answer to that question must be: yes. However, I know it is a discussion to have and that not everybody agrees with me. I will personally give you the reasons why I do believe libraries to be useful, and would like you to give me in the coments your opinion…
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What Makes a Good Librarian? 5 Qualities You Might Want to Have
As some of you may know, I have been a librarian for 6 months, I now work in the tourism industry and I might go back to the library in the Fall. Thus, I have gained a (very) tiny experience in the field of library science and I think that I now have an idea…
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![[Discussion Post] Do You Declutter Books?](https://theenglishspeakingfrenchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/img_4431.jpg?w=1024)
[Discussion Post] Do You Declutter Books?
As a minimalist, this is THE billion dollar question: do you declutter your books? Short answer: no, I don’t. Thus, am I still a minimalist? And why do I make this choice? Do other people act the way I do? Lets open the discussion!
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![[ARC] Henry – The Goose Who Got To Love ♡ Amadeus Vultznick.](https://theenglishspeakingfrenchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/img_4833.jpg?w=1024)
[ARC] Henry – The Goose Who Got To Love ♡ Amadeus Vultznick.
I got contacted in the beginning of the month by an author of children’s books asking me to review his novella (around 60 pages). As I was still in my now famous reading rut, I was far too happy to accept: it felt like the perfect opportunity to read somehting cool (you know my love…
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5 essential things to look for in a studio apartment.
After my breakup, I have had to find a studio apartment, and let me tell you it was not that easy. I am lucky enough to live in a small town that still attracts a bunch of students, so a lot of studio apartments are available (& affordable). Nonetheless, and even though the amount of…
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