I know it's supposed to be a secret...

But HAPPY BIRTHDAY Steve Carlos Esteban !!!

You told me today that you don't like the attention on your birthday and that's why you didn't tell anyone. I understand that. But having a whole day to celebrate you're getting old and wrinkly is a part of life my friend. So please! Share and enjoy this day and be happy for your life and health :)

I am sad you're leaving us soon...

But hopefully we'll meet again! :)

Big hugs, Anne x

If I could stay...

 If I was rich, or just became a trophy wife, I would definitely stay in London. 
I would probably have to find myself a rich man because I don't think teaching little kids would buy me a big mansion in Hampstead. So, if that was the case I would do a lot of gardening (in my big backyard), read loads of books, go for long walks with our two dogs, play ukulele and do some charity for youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds. Maybe even learn how to cook. 

 If this ever becomes a reality, I would like to invite all of you over for a great dinner party. If you do get too drunk or just eat too much, feel free to stay in one of our many many guest rooms. 

Lots of love, Anne and future husband x 

Toronto. The ideal city.

If I had to choose a place to live in, it would definitely be Toronto. Not only is it a stunning city in general but also charming. It is a big city where you can soon notice a difference between downtown with its high skyscrapers or the CN Tower and the outskirts, where you can find residential areas, but both of them lively and touristy.

Toronto is a city well known for being cosmopolitan and multicultural, playing an important role for emigrants. It is the ideal place to get lost getting around its beautiful streets and pedestrianised areas, just stopping to have a coffee and some 'Timbits' at the famous Tim Hortons or just stare at its famous landmarks.

I think I live in a good place due to its weather mainly. But if I could stop working at least for a term, I would definitely go to this amazing city, despite its weather in winter.

If I had come to London...

If I had come to London to have a bachelor degree, I could speak pretty good English by now.
If I had had a bachelor degree in London, I would not study for IELTS now.
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And if I did not study for IELTS, I could have spent much more time in order to find a university in London.

If I were going to live in another city...

If I were going to live in another city, I would choose Sichuan,  province in the southwest of China.

As long as I can remember I have always wanted to go to China and live there for a while since its culture, food, landscapes and history are appealing to me. So if I hadn't decided to come to London to study English I might have gone to Sichuan and I would now be struggling with my Chinese instead of my English.

This region is famous for being the natural habitat of the Giant Pandas, its extensive forests and impressive highlands, authentic house tea culture,  relaxing and slow pace life style and delicious typical cuisine, among others. Therefore,  If I were living there,  by now I would have tried the most delicious food and seen the most breathtaking sights, I have been volunteering at the Giant Panda Reserve for a couple of months and I would be into any Tibetan Buddhism meditation practice.

If I had the chance to move somewhere...

I would probably choose Canada as I reckon is a beautiful place with great cultural diversity and opportunities to live and settle down. What's more, I'd enjoy its weather in winter more than if I was in Lima where is warm all year round.

For instance, if I lived in Calgary, I could use English in my every day life and go to the mountains on the weekends and do different sports from what I would do if I stayed in Peru. If I learned French, I could also live in Montreal. 

I believe these are good places to live but unfortunately it is far from other interesting countries in the world so if I wanted to be able to travel abroad more easily and faster I would choose somewhere in Europe, probably in France or England as they are full of history and culture and I like their languages.

If I had had the opportunity to move there before, perhaps I'd be living in any of these places now!

If I were to choose a place to live....

If I were to choose a place to live, my footsteps would definitely go to the north of Italy. My pick would be Florence, the capital city of Tuscany, with its stunning architecture and one-of-a-kind spirit. It would give me a chance to get steeped in history and art, experience and get a feel of  Italian taste  for lots of things.  The city, being of an average size, doesn’t probably overwhelm with buzz and clamour typical of a bigger metropolis. If I had studied some Italian before, which I’m going to do, I would definitely be living there right now.