Life Update #3: I Did A Thing…
I thought I would do another little update and let you guys know what’s going on with me at the moment. To be fully honest not too much has changed because of everything that’s still going on. I was kind of hoping the pandemic would be over by now but obviously that is still going on. I hope everyone is trying really hard to stay safe and following the rules because you are not only putting yourself in danger but others too when you refuse to follow the rules. It may seem like everything is back to normal because everything is opening up but it’s not. A blogger I really enjoy wrote an awesome post about this that you can check out by clicking here.
One of the best things I’ve been doing is start learning German again. I’ve been using the Duolingo app and it’s going really well. The last update I did I was on a 52 day streak but unfortunately I lost that streak which seriously hurt but I am back at it again practicing every day. I finished basics and level 1 which is amazing and I am super proud of myself for sticking with it this time.
I have been cooking more and trying to make new recipes at least once a week. Almost everything has turned out well so far and I will be publishing another What I Eat In A Day post soon. Most of the new food I’ve tried is Korean and I think one or two things were Indian. I’m just super into Korean food at the moment and the flavours are kind of perfect for my taste.
As you can tell from the title I also did something new! A while ago I did a throwback post and it reminded me how much I love art. Unfortunately, all my art supplies are in Kenya and I’m in Canada at the moment so I decided to start doing some online artwork on an app called Paint.Book .
It’s been really fun and relaxing. I’ve heard a lot of people saying how beneficial art if for anxiety and I kind of understand now. I will be doing a full review on that for one of my mental health posts but in a nutshell it’s super calming and I will be doing more art for sure. The app turns it into a video for you so I thought I would share some of my favourite with you guys:
I hope you guys enjoyed that little update! What have you guys been up to lately? Is there anything new with you? Have your schools/universities/colleges reopened? Let me know in the comments below!
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141 Comments
That CiTy Girl
Me too!! I’ve been using duo lingo app to learn more languages. So far I’m working on French. And art used to be my anxiety outlet, too.
Have you tried just taking some coloring book hardcopy and that stuff? I find those a great way to relax and warmups to create new things yourself😊
PoojaG
Ooh French sounds fun! What made you decide to learn French?
I did actually buy an actual colouring book and colour pencils but I misplaced them so I’m currently using my phone till I can find the real thing!
Kim✨
I decided to learn it because of my New Montreal friend. Hehe. But I think the most difficult thing to learn about French apart from the accent is grammar… Basically, the rules make sense but there are always more irregular verbs that have unique conjugations than regular vebs and more exceptions than there are general rules😅
Digital coloring book is cool though!😊
PoojaG
Yeah I have a very hard time with the grammar for German as well! It’s complicated compared to English haha!
Kim✨
Hahaha truth! Anyway, thank you. I had so much fun talking to you😊
PoojaG
Yeah I did too!!
jesusluvsall
The college where I teach will return to in person classes in August and the Elementary school where I teach moms in the morning will also.
PoojaG
Hmm interesting. At least you’ll be able to see your students again.
jesusluvsall
I hope so 🙂
Nath
Same here! I’ve also been coloring since last month but on a hardcopy because I’ve been anxious. It really helps! 😅 I also plan to share my spreads soon. Btw, the app looks cool! 😍
I’m also currently taking up summer classes. Did you take summer classes too?
PoojaG
Ooh I look forward to seeing yours! Unfortunately I bought a colouring book and then misplaced it so I’m stuck with the app for now. I didn’t take summer classes but I’m taking fall classes.
Nath
I hope you find it soon! hihi Your artworks are cool! 😍 Love it!
I’m curious, is your school also going to be fully online? 😄
PoojaG
Yes it’s going to be fully online as well!
Hilary Tan
You live so close to my sister-in-law! She pretty much lives in Toronto and spends 95% of her time in there. My cousin also lives in downtown Toronto but I honestly don’t know what she has been up to. Your apartment looks amazing! I like the idea of digital art…. I used to color things from my phone. I like how yours takes a video of you coloring it which is really neat.
I started writing letters again which is really therapeutic for me. When is your birthday? If you’re cool with it, I can add you to my pen pal mailing list 💌
PoojaG
I actually stay in St. Catharines but I’m in Toronto a lot which is when I get to take cool pictures lol! Yeah I thought the video option was really cool too- I had no idea it had that but it was a nice surprise.
Ooh letter writing sounds fun! My birthday is on April 20th and yes that would be amazing!
dumbestblogger
Nifty artwork!
PoojaG
Thanks!
dumbestblogger
You bet!
Shweta Suresh
I’m glad that things are going well. Your artwork looks amazing
PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
Shweta Suresh
My pleasure 😊
Heidy Reynoso
This is really cool!
PoojaG
Thank you!!
Simple Little Things
I love how productive you’re being Pooja! Keep it going
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
rajanisingh885721172
Awesome
PoojaG
Thanks!
Elli
I’m glad you’re doing well during the pandemic! Is Duolingo an effective website for learning a new language fluently? I’ve haven’t done much Duolingo before and am trying to figure out whether it’s worth my time.
PoojaG
Thanks! I have found Duolingo to be the most effective app I have used so far so I would definitely highly recommend trying it out.
itsmisselizabeth
I love this! Yes I can totally relate. For about a year now I’ve been using a color app called Happy Color, its wonderful. As you said it is very therapeutic, a helpful way to relax and calm the mind.
For a few years I studied Japanese <3 it was the best thing I had ever done. There was so much I learned and then I stopped. Then a friend told me about Duolingo! I love it! It's a nice way to stay connected to what I have already learned and to learn new words.
Great post! Congratulations on your new artwork! Stay safe <3
PoojaG
Thank you so much!! I’ll check out the app you mentioned- I’m always looking to try new ones. And yes Duolingo is great whether you’re trying to learn a language or just wanted to practice one you learnt before. Thanks for your comment!
Haroon Mirza
Wonderful
PoojaG
Thank you!
Haroon Mirza
You’re welcome my friend stay blessed
Sheree
Good to read you’re keeping busy and viel Gluck with the German!
PoojaG
Thank you and danke!!
Sheree
😎
Princess
Lovely artworks! I am interested to try that app! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
PoojaG
Thank you so much! You should try it out it’s very fun and relaxing!
Zainab Chats
Oooh the Art looks amazing! I have been learning German on Duolingo too but I’ve lost my streak, any tips for getting back into it? Great post!
PoojaG
Thank you so much! I would recommend setting aside some time every day instead of doing it whenever you have time which is what I used to do.
thebibliophilewriter
Yeah!! I started learning Spanish using duolingo and I think everyone has been a lockdown chef like everyone in my circle from relatives to friends are posting hey!! We made this we made that 😂😂 and the app is so cool hope I can learn programming soon and built something
PoojaG
Ooh Spanish sounds like a fun language to learn! Lol that’s true every is trying new recipes during lockdown lol. Wow making something like this would be so cool!
thebibliophilewriter
I replied to ur mail a day back can u plz check that out!!
thebibliophilewriter
I agree
Opher
Interesting to see and hear what you’ve been up to Pooj. Lockdown has been extremely productive for me. I have written three books, re-edited and republished two others, and decorated the entire house. I’ve been walking ten kilometres plus every single day and watched the entire twelve series of Spooks plus a few other series and films. No wonder I’m feeling so incredibly knackered!
PoojaG
Wow that’s so great! I’m glad you’re being so productive and making the best of it.
daankatz
Ah yes, duolingo is fun. I started learning Klingon a while ago. Then, as life took over, forgot all about it. I shoul get back at it. I enjoyed it a lot.
PoojaG
Yeah it’s super fun! Yes you totally should!
The Parmigiana Whisperer
Amazing!
PoojaG
Thank you!
mollyandersxn
Loving the art!
PoojaG
Thank you!
mentalhealth360.uk
Your artwork is gorgeous Pooja. I’d love to be able to draw or paint but anything I do looks like a 5-year-olds school painting lol. Korean food sounds interesting and you’ve given me an idea. We tend cook a lot of Indian food too so I need a change. As I’m already medically retired, not much has changed in my life during the pandemic. Now I’m starting to see our roads a clogged again and soon the streets will be ram-packed with people – I kinda liked it nice and quiet.
PoojaG
Thank you so much! Haha we all start out drawing like a 5 yr old but I think we get better over time with practice. Korean food is delicious! Yeah it was peaceful when everything was quiet and people were still.
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emaloveswriting
Cool way to get rid of boredom
PoojaG
Thanks!
Teens.update
It’s nice to get a glimpse of what other people are up to. Due to what’s going on a lot of things are really slow and honestly there’s not much going on with me. I miss school so much so I decided to try out new things. That’s why I started a blog, even though I know almost nothing about it.
And I really love your artwork.
PoojaG
Yeah blogging is a good way to spend your free time. I get bored without school as well and I have a hard time spending so much free time but this stuff helps.
Thank you!!
Nida Khan
Your artwork looks good!
I’m learning Spanish on duolingo and it’s super fun.
PoojaG
Thank you so much! Spanish sounds like a fun language to learn!
blondeyonamission
This was such a fun post I really really loved it!! I’ve been working on my French on Duolingo and losing that streak feels like such a blow … I love your artwork so much! I’ve actually been writing a novel, I recently got two jobs and I’m also doing a lot of blog research at the moment for a potential rebranding so I feel like I’m about to get incredibly busy haha
PoojaG
Thank you! Ooh interesting- what made you decide to start learning French? Losing a streak really hurt for sure.
Thanks the art is so fun!
Wow you are doing a lot of productive stuff. Best of luck with your novel and everything going on!
blondeyonamission
I actually did French as a subject in high school and I didn’t want to lose all that I’d learnt so I thought Duolingo was a good idea. How are your lessons coming?
It looks amazing!
Yeah I know but I’m super excited about it all and thank you so much I’ll be sure to keep you updated as things progress xx
PoojaG
Ooh interesting. I took French in High School too but I’ve forgotten almost everything now haha. My lessons are going good so far! Yes definitely keep me updated!
blondeyonamission
Aww haha I actually think so many people took French in high school (I’m sorry you can’t remember much though). Yay that’s fantastic and I definitely will xx
Sophie S
Very nice post and beautiful artwork 😊👍 I agree that trying new things and hobbies interesting, fun and relaxing. I really love to read (including audiobooks has been a new thing and I like listening to some inspirational podcasts which is also a new thing I started not too long ago). I restarted creative journaling / scrapbooking which is nice (I had stopped doing it for awhile).
PoojaG
Thank you so much! That sounds like a very m=fun and productive way to use your free time!
Sophie S
*new things and hobbies “are”
inspirechief
In Florida the schools and universities are still planning to open next month. They are planning to use a hybrid of in-person and online classes with social distancing protocols in place. We will see. Everything is changing daily.
I’m writing a book based on my experiences to teach self-confidence. It keeps me busy. Stay safe.
PoojaG
That’s interesting. The book sounds great- good luck with that!
Jim Borden
how nice that you’ve used this pandemic time to explore some creative pursuits – language, cooking, art. Great post, Pooja!
PoojaG
Thank you!! I try to keep busy otherwise I’ll probably just sleep all day lol!
Jim Borden
Some day I’d like to try just laying in bed all day…
PoojaG
I did that for the like the whole first week of lockdown- it was kind of fun lol!
Jim Borden
well it seemed like those days are behind you now!
PoojaG
Haha yeah but I may just go back lol!
Jim Borden
When you’re ready to take a break from all the new things you are learning!
Sakshi
I have nominated you for the sunshine blogger Award
PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
Sakshi
Your welcome
judeitakali
It’s a perfect slice of what you get up to, the art, the food, and that app is worth a try
PoojaG
Thanks and yes I would totally recommend the app!
judeitakali
🙏🏾
Nabeela
My life is too busy…. Taking care of my toddler…. Blogging…. Vlogging…. Singing…. Drawing…. But I am so happy to do the things I love…. I have started to assign time for each stuff so that I don’t get messed up…. And I also have stopped multitasking…. It kills my peace of mind…. So now I am experiencing the organized life again…. Happy me….
PoojaG
Wow you are definitely a busy person! I’m glad you are having a more organized life now- I always find that planning/organizing my time helps a lot.
chasingthemaximumlife
Your artwork looks amazing!😊
PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
chasingthemaximumlife
My pleasure
Favourite_Favour
I smiled as I read through the lost. Interesting!
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
Bookish Refreshment
This was an awesome update. A blog needs one post as this to cheer the readers.
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
Bookish Refreshment
you are welcome 🙂
trulyraisa
You’re learning German that’s so cool! I want to learn French and I’m trying to learn it with my friend so hopefully that goes well! 🥰
PoojaG
Ooh good luck with French!!
trulyraisa
Thank you ! 💕
PoojaG
You’re welcome!
Deewilson
The art app looks amazing I am going to find it and take a look xxx
PoojaG
It’s really fun for sure!
Donovan Carper
Great brain workout learning a new language! Indian food and Korean sounds great!!! Good way to use your time! Me? Work eats up a lot of time, so besides that exercise meditation blog , read …repeat
PoojaG
Thanks! Work will definitely keep you busy for sure and the rest sounds like good hobbies.
JulieG
That’s a neat little app – is it free or do you have to purchase it?
PoojaG
It’s completely free! You should definitely try it out- it’s very fun and relaxing.
JulieG
I might check it out t:) I do pay for some apps such as Adobe Spark so I don’t mind paying but it does look like a lot of fun, thank you 🙂
PoojaG
You’re totally welcome!
Belladonna
This is so great and impressive. I wanted to perfect my Spanish during this time. I should really be fluent. So maybe I will kick that into full gear. Please share some of your recipes that you have tried out. Korean and Indian food is on the top of my list of favs.
PoojaG
Ooh you should definitely get back into Spanish! I’ve shared a couple of recipes recently if you want to check them out: https://lifesfinewhine.com/category/food/
Belladonna
Oh great Thak you! Yes I am doing that today!! Spanish here I come
justcalmwildness
Your art looks so good!!!I am definitely going to start using it!
PoojaG
Thank you! You totally should- it’s such a fun app!
chloerivs
I’ve been working really hard on my art and making products for the online shop I am planning to open soon and of course, still working on music and recording my songs ♥ Art definitely helps in times like this, to relax and also shift your focus away from the bad news for a while.
PoojaG
Wow that’s really nice- glad you’re staying productive!
chloerivs
Doing my best anyways 😉
ceponatia
Love Duolingo! I’ve been learning Turkish for a couple years.
PoojaG
Ooh that’s interesting! What made you decide to learn Turkish?
ceponatia
I liked a girl from Turkey lol
PoojaG
Aww that’s sweet!
katey26
Loving the art work 👍😊 Things are relaxing more here in the UK, but I’m being pretty cautious still. This pandemic has changed my life plans. So, I’ve started job hunting now that I’ve decided not to move away. Looking forward to your next recipe 😊
PoojaG
Thank you so much! Good luck with the job hunting- hope you find exactly what you’re looking for!
Blessing Pius
Art work is beautiful
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
Blessing Pius
welcome
stiinawolfie
I’m still waiting to be allowed to go to school. Having a chronic illness got me “kicked out” of my Norwegian language courses that immigrants take.
PoojaG
I’m sorry to hear that and I hope you can go back soon.
tianiangelahibbert
I miss Duolingo streaks!!! I was in competition with my siblings but we have all sorta lost touch with the app. We definitely have to add each other!
I love your Paint Book work! I might have to get that app. Sometimes its hard for me to sit down and actually use my supplies with a little guy running around lol.
Awesome post!
PoojaG
Yeah it sucks when you lose your streak and it’s actually really hard to get back into it! Yes we should totally add each other- I think it will help motivate us!
Yeah it’s a lot easier to just paint on an app- super fun too!
tianiangelahibbert
Yesss! How do you wanna do it? I see we can add by FB or username? Any way is cool with me!
PoojaG
We can do it through username since my FB isn’t connected with the app. It’s PoojaG1997.
tianiangelahibbert
Yay! Found you
PoojaG
Followed you back!
tianiangelahibbert
You already got me to do 2 day streak!!!
PoojaG
Woohoo that’s awesome so proud of you!!!
tianiangelahibbert
Omg last night I logged in at 11:59 and thought I could beat the system but I still lost my streak… LOL!
PoojaG
Oh no! Next time that happens you can change the time on your phone to like 11pm and the app will think the day isn’t over yet.
xandria
Aww ! I’ve been so MIA here, but I wanted to say I’m so thankful and grateful that you enjoyed that post so much <3 Keep me posted on how your German is going, I'm diving into the exciting world of SPANISH so wish me luck I'm quite hopeless when it comes to languages. xo
PoojaG
Thank you so much! I’m always happy to share posts I enjoy! Good luck with your Spanish- it seems like a lot of people are trying to learn Spanish or another language right now which is so awesome.
Hamish
I started learning Danish last year, and built up a 132 day streak. I was a bit bummed when I let it lapse, but it reminded me what I was actually doing. I am learning a language and learning about another culture, which is very cool, not trying to win a game.
Your efforts at cooking are also inspiring. 🙂 I often struggle to motivate myself to prepare food at home but really enjoy it when I do, especially cooking with others and trying new things.
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