Honored!
I was honored to be featured in the latest issue of Red Cross Magazine where I talked about my volunteer work as a refugee teacher. Being a volunteer is a huge part of my life and I have learned much more than I could ever teach.
Author: Buffi
I was in the NRC, yo!
So excited to share this article with you. It’s an in-depth profile of what I do and why I do it. Enjoy!
Holding Hands Is Hard. And Worth It.
Holding hands is hard. And worth it. Yesterday was my son’s 11th birthday party. We had 13 boys over for sports cake (yeah, that’s a thing), and then we all went to an indoor soccer pitch where we spent the day (and when I say ‘we’, I mean ‘they’) playing a soccer match with a […]
Stop targeting losers. Please.
Well. It happened. AGAIN. I saw it on Twitter. “Hey, got nothing to do tonight? Come and see my band!” I cannot tell you how often I see this on social media. And how sad this makes me. Let’s really have a look at what this person is saying. “Hey.” Ok. I get that. Hey […]
Find it (it’s there) and share it
I’d like to start off with a quick question – where’s your light? What drives you? What’s the message you want to share with the world? And why aren’t you sharing it? I spent many hours yesterday mourning someone I love so much. He’s gone but his legacy will survive forever, especially now that he […]
We don’t want to hear the book on your head (or All About Pronunciation)
I’ve been in and out of the studio lately, coaching bands, singers, and rappers. It’s a big part of what I do, and I love watching the songs emerge and grow as we work together. A big part of that is pronunciation coaching. This is something I also train my clients on when they have […]
“Take a piece of ….what?!” But he’s right. So I will.
He looked into my eyes with concern. “Take a piece of rest,” he said. “Sorry? A piece of what?” I asked, puzzled. “A piece of rest.” “Oh.” “Rest comes in different sizes. I think you never take a big piece. I think you always take the smallest piece of rest. Or not a piece at […]
Wake Me Up When You’re Done (and no, it’s not about that)
As you know, I am here to help. To brighten your language, your day, and even your life with some sparkly tips and tricks to help you communicate better in English. I love doing it, and I’m so blessed that I can do it every day. But you know what? It’s not always easy. So […]
“Do you have a tip for dealing with nerves?” Nope. I got 3.
“How do you deal with nerves before doing something big in English? I get so nervous and it’s really affecting my performance. Any tips?” I got this in my mail recently (thanks, P!) and I’d like to share my answer with all of you. I know what it’s like to get nervous. Believe me, I have […]
Wait. What?!?
Say what? *Looking at calendar and frowning* No. Way. Way? Yes. Way. Wow. Tomorrow is December 1st. I cannot even begin to get my head around that. Where has this year gone?! *Looking around for missing 11 months and wondering who took them* Did you take them, sweet Buffi?!? Time flies when you’re having fun, they […]