That is why people here live longer

[Chanel]

“Chios Mastic is a natural, aromatic resin in teardrop shape produced from the mastic tree (pistacia lentiscus var. chia) only growing in the southern part of Chios Island. The uniqueness of the product is attributed not only to a deep-rooted tradition in cultivation, but also to certain soil and weather conditions that favour mastic tree’s flourishing.” Read more HERE and HERE

Explore Chios Island’s renowned mastic product in its medieval settlement complex, known as Mastichochoria (meaning mastic villages), which date back to the 14th century. Up to this day mastic harvesting and all other processes are done by hand. Moreover, mastic is nowadays used for medicinal purposes as well as in cosmetics. Read more HERE

The island of Chios [chiosonline.gr]

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Get the look – Watermarble

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Average or Beautiful || How do you perceive yourself?

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Vocabulary to learn after watching the video :

• It was my choice
• We had an option of two pathways to walk, and they led to two doorways
• Be self-conscious of how you perceive yourself
• If it lines up with how the rest of the world perceives you
• I didn’t even hesitate
• It was different from what I live
• What’s constantly bombarded at me, What I’m being told that I should  accept
• I had rated myself average, and nobody else
• My mum just pulled me over to the beautiful door
• It was quite a triumphant feeling; it was like telling the world I think I’m beautiful
• I just wished more young women realized it
• Next time I look in the mirror I will see somebody beautiful looking back at me
• Beautiful is a great word, so why not see what’s on the other side of that

Have you got a toothbrush? || DIY project

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Vocabulary to learn after watching video :

• This tutorial is how to make these chunky acrylic bracelets

• They bright and colorful and they are made of toothbrushes

• I used to make these all the time when I was 10

• They’re really colorful and super 80’s

• Really really easy to make

• Some toothbrushes, some pliers, a pot of water

• For safety you will also need a small towel or other mitts as well as heat-resistant tongs

• Children should not do this project without the help of an adult

• Rip out all the bristles

• Check them every so often to see if they’re  pliable

• I’m going to fish that  out, grab it with the dishcloth

• I’m going to dip that back in for a few seconds

• Bend the toothbrush head

• I’m going to twist it a little bit first

• Start shaping it into your bracelet

Is Discipline a part of Freedom ?

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Vocabulary to learn after watching the video :

• She’s an amazing performer
• It’s women, it’s feminine, and hair is the crown of our body
• What was your inspiration for  the choreography
• The hair follows the intention of the movement
• The hair makes a circular pattern which you’ll see in slow motion
• Discipline vs freedom
• The more discipline you have, you have freedom
• Because you know what your limits are
• Discipline is a part of freedom
• Basically my work is about time, space, shape and motion

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Stylish Hairstyle – Twist Around Side Braid

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Vocabulary to learn after watching the video :

It feels like spring time

If you’re on the go

I don’t spend a lot of time doing my hair

Some hair elastic bands

Pulling my hair on one side

Put it in a pony tail

Divide this into two, take the ends and then pull them through this opening

Work my way down

Repeat the first steps

Split the hair in two

Grab the end and then pull it through the opening

Pull it through the other side

You can even do this in class while you’re listening to your teacher

It’s super fast and easy

Perfect for everyday