13. Reflections and virtual present

I enjoyed this project quite a bit. I believe the most difficult part were the posts in which we had to created stories with pictures and our voices, as they took a lot of time (like task 11.My story and 1.Introducing myself). I really enjoyed doing creative things such as advertising (3.Brand names, 7.Advertising).

I have learnt about a lot of free online, fun applications that allow me to practice m English in a unusual manner. I have also found out a lot of interesting things about different countries, places and things by doing research for the task or looking at what other people wrote. All in all I found the blog to be a very constructive idea.

"A blog is like a shark - if it stops moving, it will die". This encourages me to keep on writing on the blog on a regular basis to keep it alive. If I want people to read my blog I should write continuosly and always about interesting things. If I don't write anything the blog will be forgotten, nobody will have any reason to read it as it will be old news and so "it will die".

To celebrate the end of the university year here is my gift to you (hope it makes you smile :) ) :

12. For and against being self-employed

Let’s start with the bad things so we can get rid of them. When you are self-employed you don’t have a secure source of income. Nobody can guarantee you a monthly pay and you can’t be sure you will have enough money to pay your bills. It can also be boring to work for yourself. Also being in a social environment at work, with colleagues is very good for your moral and also constructive, as you can exchange ideas and get support.

On the other hand it is healthy to be self-employed as you an stay at home and cook your lunches, have flexible hours and fit all of your activities in with your work. Also, you don’t have a boss to constantly stress you out and tell you what to do.

I prefer working in a collective environment, but I find self-employment to be more appropriate in sme cases, like being a photographer.

11. Business letter

Pungea Petruta

Sales Agent

Street Marasesti no.15

Targu-Mures, Romania

July 2, 2012

Popescu Andrei
Executiv Manager
Romtelecom SA
Street Marasesti no.2
Tarnaveni, Romania

Dear Mrs. Popescu:
I will be in Tarneveni on August 5, 2012 and would like to meet with you at your office to discuss the new guitar models that you may be interested in for the upcoming year.
I have enclosed our latest catalogue. Please note the items in light blue highlights. They are the new guitar models to come in and are now on a special to preferred clients.
I will contact you later this week to schedule an appointment. If you need to get in touch with me, please call me at 0760-017676. I look forward to talking with you. Thank you for your continued business.
Sincerely Yours,


Pungea Petruta
Sales Representative