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4 days ago, I watched an interview of Tom Holland, the famous British actor. He was interviewed by Jay Shetty, a youtubeur and podcaster well known for his episods dedicated to health and self-development.
I had already watched some other videos from him before, like Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, two incredible pilots (I will probably talk about them another day!), but I was really excited about this one.
The two first podcasts were really interesting and I loved the way Jay turned the questions and I was impressed by how much I learned about their lives.
In the interview with Tom Holland, they talked about various subjects.
The first one was how he became famous in the whole wide world and first and foremost, how he became an actor.
First things first, they discussed about his childhood. He was a pretty sociable person, and had pretty much friends. His parents were tolerant about whatever he did (hus grades for instance) as much as he did his best. He joined a dancing school when he was about 14 years old, and his teacher was great.
From that moment, he started to be on the payroll for different movies, and his career exploded when he played Spider Man. It was the turning point of his career.
However, everything in his life wasn't perfect.
A part that I found really interesting in the podcast was his alcoholic addiction. He used to think that alcohol made a cool person out of him, whereas he actually didn't need that to be sociable and have friends. He was really thankful about his friends for their understanding when he tried to stop that addiction. Indeed, they never tried to push him to drink with them during parties. He said he liked the role he has now by dropping his friends off after the parties and to be 100% sure that everything was safe. He also loved that people could talk freely to him and say their deeper thoughts so that he could understand them and try to help them.
To conclude, he talked about a life changing experience: his swiming session with a killing whale.
Once, he was with friends and his brother in the sea in a big ship, and by far, they saw a big whale. They decided to make their way back and to swim with it. It turned out that it was actually a dangerous whale. However, they could see it really closely, and it was only a moment of pure peace with "Mother Nature" as he called that. He emphasised this feeling of freedom when you can't act or change anything and just live the present moment without thinking about anything else. As a matter of fact, he said that it was an incredible experience but that he wouldn't do that again if he had the opportunity to.
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First, Harry and Professor Snape found an enormous and strange room, hidden far beneath the school. There are old scrolls, a mysterious mirror, stone statues and unusual magical items. In the middle of the room sat a small table with a glowing magical puzzle, after several tense minutes to solve the puzzle a hidden door slowly creaked open. They walked and finally came to a dead end; Potter cast a spell and the wall vanish completely. Behind it was a spiral staircase, they climbed up and emerged into a circulare room filled with incredibly rare magical items. To their surprise, they had ended up in Dumbledore's office. It was the headmaster´s private storage room.
Second, Ron and Draco, worked on a project about a prediction of the future. After arguing for several minutes, they made a deal: they would try both; reading tea leaves and astrology. And see which one give them a better prediction. As the project went on, something strange happened; for once Ron and Malfoy weren´t flighting. They were still rivals, of course but for a brief moment, they were partners in mischief.
By the end of the week, they had a collected a whole list of ridiculous predictions: danger from falling broomsticks, unexpectable baldness, a great disappointment in love, being bitten by a venomous creature, failing exams and marrying someone unusual. And with that, they went their separate ways, already back to being enemies.
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Да, у нас во Франции есть «летнее время» и «зимнее время». Кстати мы скоро переведём часы в летнее время. Да, «летнее» время в марте... Когда у нас летнее время, есть двухчасовая задержка между официальном временем и настоящим, солнечным временем. Утверждают, что переводы часов экономят энергию, но это очень сомнительно. Ведь когда мы переходим на летнее время в конце марта/начале апреля, мы просыпаем в темноте! По моему мнению надо принять миллионы более неотложных мер к сокращению потребления энергии! На самом деле переводы часов нарушают наши биологические часы: это создает проблемы со сном, вниманием, раздражительностью и т. д. Некоторые страны уже отказались от них. Другие сообщили, что они сделают то же самое. В общем, такие переводы мне кажутся бессмысленнами.
March 11, 2026
J'ai une voiture, dont sièges sont recouverts de cuir.
Bois autant d'eau que tu veux.
Les scarabées, dont extérieur est dur, sont des insectes merveilleux.
Emportez autant de pains que vous voulez.
La voiture, dont le propriétaire n'est pas là au moment, va se faire voler.
Sur une Ferrari, on n'affiche aucun autocollant.
March 11, 2026
La science est à la fois une méthode pour faire des découvertes et un ensemble de connaissances. Elle se divisé en deux branches : les sciences naturelles et les sciences sociales. Pour faire de la science, on doit utiliser la méthode scientifique. Dans cette méthode, les scientifiques commencent par une hypothèse qui prédit ce qu’il pensent qu’il va se passer, puis ils réalisent des expériences pour la prouver ou réfuter. L'hypothèse doit être falsifiable : cela signifie qu’elle doit être possible pour prouver qu’elle est fausse. Les deux branches sont divisées en plusieurs branches. Les sciences naturelles recherchent le monde naturel. Il est composé de la physique, l’astronomie, la biologie et la chimie. La physique recherche les mouvements et les éléments de base de l'univers. L’astronomie recherche les planètes, les galaxies et l’espace. La biologie recherche toutes les choses vivantes : les animaux, les plantes, les microbes, etc. La chimie recherche les atomes, les molécules et les réactions chimiques. En revanche, les sciences sociales recherchent les efforts humains : la sociologie, la linguistique, l’archéologie, l’anthropologie, etc. Mes sciences préférées sont la biologie et l’astronomie. J’aime beaucoup lire de nouvelles espèces d’animaux ou des nouveaux traitements médicaux. J’aime aussi lire de l’exploration spatiale ou la physique époustouflante (comme la physique des espace-temps, par exemple). Mais évidemment je trouve aussi la linguistique vraiment intéressante ! Je trouve les sciences vraiment fascinantes, et à cause de ça, je voulais apprendre les mots pertinents en français. Mais, j'étais surpris quand j’ai rendu compte que le vocabulaire scientifique est tellement similaire entre l’anglais et le français. Je pense que c’est à cause de l'étymologie des mots scientifiques en anglais : ils sont tous dérivés du latin. En fait, tous les mots officiels ou de la classe supérieure en anglais sont dérivés du latin ! Alors, j'espère que cela me permettra de mieux comprendre les textes scientifiques en français.
March 11, 2026
The public health systems in Russia and the USA are organized on fundamentally different principles.
To begin with, one could say that these differences stem from the very foundations of how each country views healthcare: as a social right or a market commodity.
The US healthcare system is a complex mix of public and private, commercial and non-profit insurance companies and healthcare providers. It is a highly fragmented and expensive system, often cited as an outlier among developed nations.
In contrast, every Russian citizen today has the opportunity to receive basic medical services in state institutions within the framework of the Compulsory Medical Insurance system.
Under the MHI policy, it is possible to receive even complex and expensive services, such as in vitro fertilization. True, to do so, one must collect many documents and wait in line. Despite the bureaucracy, this does provide access to high-tech care regardless of a person's income.
In the USA, to receive a minimal set of medical services from the state under the federal Medicaid program, a person must meet specific criteria, for example, having an income below the poverty line and receiving social benefits. For the most part, American citizens independently purchase some form of health insurance for themselves and their family members.
Health insurance plans designed for working adults in America are very expensive. This is partly because the costs include care for people who cannot pay for it, such as illegal immigrants or patients without Medicaid who require emergency medical assistance. This cost-shifting is a major factor driving up premiums for everyone who is insured.
Voluntary medical insurance provided by an employer, which is so popular in Russia, does not exist as such in the USA.
In our country, there are no unified treatment standards, only scattered orders from the Ministry of Health. This can lead to varying quality of care depending on the region or even the specific doctor.
In the USA, medical care standards—called guidelines—have been developed. They describe various diseases, as well as algorithms for physician actions, diagnostics, and treatment in detail. Doctors, lawyers, officials, and insurers all trust these guidelines. However, all patients are different, so sometimes treatment from the guidelines does not work. In this situation, a doctor can deviate from the recommendations and try other options. But he must clearly justify his decision, explain it to the patient, inform them of all side effects, and obtain a signed document stating that the patient agrees to the non-standard therapy. This protects both the physician and the patient legally, which is a critical aspect of the highly litigious US medical environment.
Any Russian citizen can count on free medical care within the framework of the MHI. This universal coverage is a fundamental principle of the Russian system, inherited from the Soviet model, although its funding and quality remain ongoing challenges.
In Russia, even prescription drugs are often sold in pharmacies without a prescription. Many medications are available and relatively inexpensive.
In the USA, only certain painkillers, fever reducers, or remedies for heartburn can be bought without a prescription. Moreover, medications are very expensive, so the cost of drugs is usually included in insurance coverage. Those Americans whose insurance does not cover medication costs prefer to order them online or buy them in neighboring Canada. The high price of prescription drugs is a major political and social issue in the US, leading many to cross the border into Canada or Mexico for more affordable options.
March 11, 2026
Momentan ist in Moskau deutlich wärmer geworden, die Temperatur beträgt ca. +11 Grad und die Sonne strahlt den ganzen Tag über. Obwohl es noch draußen ziemlich viel Schnee liegt, habe ich mir heute vertraut, eine kleine Strecke zum Schwimmbad mit dem Fahrrad zu fahren. Das war eine tolle Idee, weil ich dabei herausgestellt habe, dass meine Fahrradkette ein wenig Schmierung braucht. Meine Sonnenbrille kam bei dieser Fahrt übrigens sehr gelegen. Jetzt warte ich darauf, bis der Schnee hier komplett geschmolzen wird. Dann kann ich mal wieder anfangen, die in der Nähe von meinem Zuhause gelegenen Wälder zu erkunden und fernere Strecke zu fahren.
March 11, 2026
My generation believes that we are free. Free in our mind, free about our decisions, free in getting what we want, if we really want sth. Free to free us from our past and our suffers, free to travel and live where we want and free to choose how we want to live. Free to choose our friends and partners, our work and our believes. There are coaches for everything nowadays, who help to improve whatever you want. For example your work-life balance, your nervsystem, your feeling about how whole your soul is, your connection to god, your partnership, your parentship, your happiness, your bodymovement, your sportbehaviour, your voice, your language, your stuff, your business, your leadership. I feel we are very weird next to all these improvements. I am frightened about all this empowerment, about the wish for perfection and the guilt about suffering if you can change it. All our actions have results and we are partly responsible about these results. And even if there is knowledge, respect and attentiveness in some of these coachings, I am still frightened about the eagerness and the exaltation which goes along with this big wave which is rolling over us. I am grumpy today. I am disappointed about us humans, especially us so called ,,first world countries''. Still creating wars, still worried about their power, still trying to grow, still putting themselves on the first place, still not making enough amends. I want us humans to be more peaceful and gentle, more social, more attentive and respectful to our planet, and more humble. I am disappointed about myself too, but the details about the reasons I spare out for to protect my anonymity. I wonder if you would judge me as I do, or if it just goes along with our high requirements for what we and others should achieve in our and their lifes. I am not asking for stoppage. Learning is nice. But I am against real competition and perfectionism, about showing-off, about living expensive on the shoulders of others and I am against achieving for to feel or be valuable. Complaining is easy maybe. But after complaining I will maybe find another behaviour.
March 11, 2026
When I was young, I changed jobs a lot.
But no matter how many times I changed my job, I always worked as a laborer at the bottom of society.
I live with my parents deep in the mountains.
We work on the farm and raise rabbits every day, eating our own vegetables and feeling satisfied.
I think we should live in the present and make the most of every day.
Not thinking about tomorrow or next year.
You never know what tomorrow may bring, but today is happening right now.
Are you happy and satisified today?
Have a great day, my friends.
March 11, 2026
Bonjour,
Je ne sais pas que me voudrais aprés le lycée. Je me sens que je ne suis pas passione à propos de rien. Je pense que peut être je devrais devenir un docteur pour faire mes parents et ma famille fière, mais je sais, avec sertitude que je serais pas contente. J'essayer être optimiste parce que tout le monde disent moi tout de temps, pas de personne savoir ou est certaine a propos de qui carrière ils veulent. Mais il est un peu retard comme je suis en terminale. C'est stressant et j'ai inquiète pour l'avenir. De toute façon, j'espère que tu peuves lire ma français.
March 11, 2026
Yesterday, I updated a video about the latest progress in my balcony garden.
While creating that video, a deeper thought struck me. As I was tending to the flowers and berries, I realized there is something transcending the plants themselves that has entered my life.
There is a Chinese concept called "Tian Ren He Yi" (天人合一), which means the harmony between heaven and humanity. Sometimes, I feel like I'm practicing a modern, micro-version of this philosophy in my small garden. It helps me reconnect with nature right here in this concrete jungle. It allows me to perceive the cycle of the four seasons: birth in spring, growth in summer, harvest in autumn, and storage in winter. These changes are subtle day by day, but when viewed over a longer period, they become quite profound.
Another concept is "Ge Wu Zhi Zhi" (格物致知)—investigating things to extend knowledge. The process of waiting for blooms and fruit teaches me the virtue of patience. It forces me to respect the immutable laws of life and understand that "haste makes waste." It also reminds me that if I want a good result, I must put in the work.
There’s still more on my mind, but I have to go—maybe I’ll share it next time.
You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WqxZ42lgIv8
As usual, if you find any mistakes, please let me know.
Thanks in advance!
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Sto percorrendo un periodo molto strano, in cui sono sia stressatissima, sia tranquilla.
Ho fatto gli straordinari quasi tutti i giorni negli ultimi mesi. Per questo motivo a volte mi sembra di avere la testa nella nebbia.
In più, il mio compleanno si avvicina, perciò ho una crisi d'identità, come ogni anno.
Spero che vada tutto bene, soprattutto perché mi impegno tanto.
March 11, 2026
I usually travel with my family or friends, but I want to try traveling alone at least once.
Though driving is nice, I'm not good at it, so I think it'll take the airplane or the bullet train rather than going by car.
Sometimes, I just want to go wherever I feel like and eat whenever I feel like it.
I want to enjoy being carefree.