오늘의 영어일기 주제 "If I could have a conversation with my future self, what would I ask?"

03.10 (Monday)

Hi guys, welcome back! Today is Monday.

How was your day? Did you know that summer officially started yesterday at around 2 AM? I didn’t even realize it at first. Because of the time change, I only got about six hours of sleep, so today felt a little tiring for me.

Anyway, let’s talk about today’s topic: If I could have a conversation with my future self, what would I ask?

This topic feels quite challenging, especially for people who are struggling with their future or finding their path in life. Honestly, English is so hard sometimes, but I’ll do my best to talk about this.

Lately, my YouTube algorithm has been showing me a lot of motivational videos, both short-form and long-form, and I’m not sure why. I’ve heard the phrase, “A man chases a woman, but a strong woman chases her dreams and mission.” I think this is an interesting perspective.

Being strong isn’t just about physical strength or having muscles. We need to redefine what it means to be strong. To me, a strong person is someone who takes care of themselves, works out, prioritizes their health, and works hard. They also strive to be a good friend, a good son or daughter, a good husband or wife, and a good parent. Strength isn’t just physical—it includes mental and emotional resilience as well.

I don’t know why I’m rambling so much, but anyway…

Right now, I really appreciate this moment in my life. I’m not someone who dwells on the past. Instead, I’m focusing on adjusting to life in the States, and I think I’m doing well.

I hope you all have a great night and sleep well. Bye-bye!

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자주 쓰는 표현 10가지

1. "Did you know that...?" → 상대방에게 새로운 정보를 말할 때 자주 쓰는 표현.
   • Did you know that summer officially started yesterday?
2. "I didn’t even realize it at first." → 어떤 사실을 처음에는 눈치채지 못했을 때.
   • I didn’t even realize it at first, but the time changed at 2 AM.
3. "Honestly, English is so hard sometimes." → 솔직한 감정을 표현할 때.
   • Honestly, English is so hard sometimes, but I’ll do my best.
4. "Lately, my YouTube algorithm has been showing me..." → 최근에 자주 보이는 콘텐츠나 추천에 대해 말할 때.
   • Lately, my YouTube algorithm has been showing me a lot of motivational videos.
5. "I think this is an interesting perspective." → 어떤 의견이나 인용구에 대해 자신의 생각을 덧붙일 때.
   • I think this is an interesting perspective on chasing dreams.
6. "We need to redefine what it means to be strong." → 개념을 새롭게 정의할 필요가 있을 때.
   • We need to redefine what it means to be strong—not just physically, but mentally too.
7. "To me, a strong person is someone who..." → 자신의 관점을 설명할 때.
   • To me, a strong person is someone who takes care of themselves and works hard.
8. "I don’t know why I’m rambling so much, but anyway..." → 말을 너무 길게 한 것 같을 때 자연스럽게 정리하는 표현.
   • I don’t know why I’m rambling so much, but anyway…
9. "Right now, I really appreciate this moment in my life." → 현재의 삶에 만족하거나 감사함을 표현할 때.
   • Right now, I really appreciate this moment in my life.
10. "I hope you all have a great night and sleep well." → 인사할 때 자연스럽게 마무리하는 표현.

• I hope you all have a great night and sleep well!

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Vocab

 

• Strive → 목표를 이루기 위해 노력하다
• Rambling → 말이 두서없는, 장황한
• Dwells → (어딘가에) 살다 / (과거에) 집착하다
• Resilience → 어려움을 극복하는 회복력