Adding a new habit by Jordi Molina Baena https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j I'm going to watch Documentaries in English for 30 minutes for 30 days en-us 2019-01-25 17:17:33 UTC 2025-12-20 14:36:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Day 1, Friday jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/324417659      Today is 25th January 2019,  I'm going to start my project :  To watch TV in English for 30 minutes every day.
 I've decided to watch  news programs in English because I want to improve my English understanding , I think in these types of programs  there are a lot of news headlines which can help me to understand better.

At this moment I'm in my house and  it's around 7.00 pm., I just got home after having a walk with  my wife and our dog.

I'm a little nervous because I don't know  how the experience will go  ,  and if I  will be  really able to improve my  English understanding .
I'm also a bit worried because writing a diary in  English is not easy and if you want  to do your best, you need to dedicate a lot of time.

Well, we'll see how it goes, bye  , see you  tomorrow.
 ]]> 2019-01-25 17:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/324417659 Day 2 .Saturday, 26th January 2019 https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/324593565 Good morning, I'm home and  it's 11 .00 am.  ; I just arrived from  the pool where I’ve been swimming  for an hour, around 3Km.
 I’m a bit tired , but as  this  afternon we have to go out to see some friends, I would like to take this moment  for explaining,  how I  felt  when I started with the project : " To watch TV  in English for 30 minutes every day".

Well, last night  at around 10 pm, I watched a news program in English and at first I felt a bit frustrated  , I couldn't understand almost anything , the news presenters spoke  very fast,  but little by little as the minutes went by ,  I could understand something  more and started to feel better.

I hope that day by day , I will be able to understand a bit better.

see you tomorrow


]]> 2019-01-26 17:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/324593565 Day 3 , Sunday, 27th January 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/324712212  Hello , it's 18.00 pm,  I'm  home in front of my computer  , I'm a little stressed by having to write every day in English, but since I have committed to do it, I'm going to explain what I did yesterday.

Last night I watched a news program in English for 30 minutes , and when it finished,  my feeling was the same like  the previous day ;  first minutes were very complicated  to understand anything, but  last minutes it seemed as if I could understand something better.

I'm thinking to change the type  of program and starting to watch series, movies or documentaries.
 
see you tomorrow

]]> 2019-01-27 18:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/324712212 Day 4, Monday, 28th January 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/324868305  Good morning, It's 11.42 am. , I'm  home and just arrived from the swimming pool. 
 Yesterday at 8:30 pm. I watched a television report in English about San Francisco, it was very interesting and I could understand many  things .
 I am very happy with this experience, I realized that there are other  types of programs which are easier to understand.
 I am thinking that from now on ,  I will try to watch this type of program, because the presenter doesn't speak as fast as in the news programs.
 By the way, San Francisco is a big city, it has a long history about, the sixties hippie movements  and the gay rights movement, it is also famous for its hills, the tram, the Golden Gate and other things.

Well, it's all for today, tomorrow more.


]]> 2019-01-28 11:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/324868305 Day 5, Tuesday. 29th January 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/325317198 Hello , it's 11:30 in the morning, and I got home a few minutes ago, I've been in the gym doing some exercise to start the day with energy.

I'm starting to be comfortable with the  daily rut,  I've  decided writing in the morning and watching TV in the evening , I think it's the easiest way to add this habit in my life.
Yesterday I watched a TV program about the Great White Shark and it was very interesting ,  they told about its evolution over millions of years  which has made them ,the best marine predators in the world.

see you tomorrow

]]> 2019-01-29 10:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/325317198 Day 6, Wednesday, 30th January 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/326222101 Good morning, it’s 11,32 am. and I'm  in my house sitting on a chair opposite to the computer and trying to explain what I've done and how  I feel.

Well, yesterday I watched a television program about Philippines, it was amazing.
The Philippines has one of the highest biodiversity indexes. You can find around  170 species of birds which don't exist anywhere else.

 About my feelings , I  don't know yet  if my English understanding  is improving ,  with only five days it's very  difficult to answer this question .
On the other hand, I'm feeling better writing in my diary,   although for me, writing in English is more difficult  than writing  in Spanish.

See you tomorrow

]]> 2019-01-31 11:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/326222101 Day 7, Thursday, 31st January 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/326222844 Hello, good morning , It’s 11.25 am. ,  I’m  home and like last days I'm going to write in my diary.
Today I haven’t gone to the gym because it's necessary resting once or twice a  week.
Yesterday I watched a television program about  a Veterinary Hospital, it was interesting to verify that its facilities are the same as any other hospital for people.
They  use the same technology to diagnose its  diseases and it's very spectacular to see, how they do all kind the  tests for  animals like snakes, dogs , cats and any other pet  that we  can imagine.

I don't want to say goodbye without explaining how I feel doing this activity.
I'm very happy but also impatient to know how I'm doing it. 

see you tomorrow

]]> 2019-01-31 11:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/326222844 Day 8, Friday, 1st February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/326831064 Hello, It’s 12.22 pm.,  I arrived  home a few minutes ago,  I've been ordering some things  before starting to write

Last night I watched a television program about Tasmania , it was very entertaining ; Tasmania is a  refuge for many animal species , mainly marsupials , the most famous is the Tasmanian devil.

 The diversity of Tasmania's vegetation is also spectacular and includes some of the most ancient plant species on Earth.

This activity is being a great experience because I am studying English and also getting better my  general culture.

See you tomorrow


]]> 2019-02-01 18:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/326831064 Day 9, Saturday, 2nd February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/326937968 Hello , good morning, it's 11.05 am. , today I've started to write earlier because we are waiting a friend  couple who  are coming to have lunch with us.

Yesterday I watched a new report about John Philip Holland who was the modern submarine inventor ; in this program the presenter explained his whole life  and how he was able to imagine  and create his first submarine model.

It was a interesting report , I am happy doing this project , Watching TV in English is being a very good experience ;  I can improve  a bit my English understanding  and also  my general knowledge.

See you tomorrow

]]> 2019-02-02 09:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/326937968 Day 10, Sunday, 3rd February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/327221744 Hello, good morning , it's 11.20 am. , I'm at home thinking what to say about the program I watched last night
 The documentary was about ,how the Polar Bear is disappearing due to climate change.
 It was a bit frustrating to see how the humans are destroying the planet.
 I didn't want to get sad but watching these things I couldn't help it.

 Tonight I will try to choose a more joyful documentary.
 
 see you tomorrow

]]> 2019-02-04 10:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/327221744 Day 11, Monday, 4th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/327225941 Good morning, it's 11.48 am. and I just got home from the pool.
Yesterday I watched a television program about Athens , it was very interesting and I could understand  it quite well.
Athens History begins around 3,000 years ago , it's one of  the oldest inhabited cities in the world and has many archaeological remains, one of  the most famous is the Parthenon.
I feel very well participating in this activity, having to write every day is making me to learn many things about English
See you tomorrow

]]> 2019-02-04 10:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/327225941 Day 12, Tuesday, 5th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/327473798 Hello, it's 11.13 am., I just arrived home from Veterinary Clinic Hospital, I've gone  to take my dog because we had  an appointment with the Dermatologist.

 Well, I'm going to explain yesterday's program, the report was about newborn  animals what have to start running  a few minutes later  , it's very  important if they want to escape from their natural predators ;  it was very interesting.

By the way,  I'm a bit stressed today, because I have  many thins to do and little time for doing  them.

see you tomorrow

]]> 2019-02-04 18:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/327473798 Day 13, Wednesday, 6th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/328189284 Hello , it's 12.37 pm., Today I've been in the gym doing exercise, I've done treadmill, weights and some abdominals.
Yesterday I watched a report about  Shanghai Maglev . The Maglev Train is the only magnetic levitation train which makes commercial trips. Currently the Shanghai line is the fastest regular service in the world , reaching a maximum speed of 431 km per hour.
I'm a little nervous because I do not know how I'm doing the diary, the teacher hasn't  checked my work  yet, and until she does it, I won't  be  able to be calm.

see you tomorrow.

]]> 2019-02-06 11:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/328189284 Day 14, Thursday, 7th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/328665427 Hello, it's 11.10 am.,  I'm home like every morning,  I went back from the pool a half an hour ago .
Yesterday I watched a report about Leshan Giant Buddha, it was very interesting .
 Leshan Giant Buddha is one of the ten tallest Buddha statues in the world, about 71 meters, carved in a cliff in Sichuan, in western China.
Its construction started in the year 713 during the Tang dynasty, the statue wasn't completed until the year 803, and needed the effort of thousands of sculptors and workers.
 I don't know what to say about my feelings doing this activity, I'm more and more comfortable with my choice, watching English documentaries, because  writing something is a bit easier if you every day have a new subject.
see you tomorrow



]]> 2019-02-07 11:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/328665427 Day 15, Friday, 8th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/329145922 Hello, it's 12.40 pm., I just got home a few minutes ago, today I've started to write a little later, the morning has been a bit complicated.
Well, yesterday I watched a report about  Shaolin monks;  The Shaolin Monastery is the most famous temple in China, and monks are the best kung fu fighters in the world ,  I really liked the report , it was spectacular.
I'm feeling really well writing every day about different subjects, but also I think that if you want to do your best , you have to dedicate a lot of time and it's very difficult if you don't have much free time.
see you tomorrow


]]> 2019-02-08 11:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/329145922 Day 16, Saturday, 9th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/329472277 Good morning, it's 11.22 am. , My wife and I  just arrived home from the market where  we've done  the weekly purchase.
Yesterday, I watched a report about Airbnb, it's a company that offers a software platform dedicated to the rent between individuals people, it seems a great idea, but in the program there were many people who reclaimed damages in their home and who didn't get a response from the company , this is a great problem.

On the other hand , I'm in the middle of the activity and maybe my English understanding is improving little by little , I can understand a good part of the documentaries, although it's true that the pictures help a lot, anyway  I will keep trying it.
see you tomorrow


]]> 2019-02-09 10:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/329472277 Day 17, Sunday, 10th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/329579362 Hello, it's 11:52 am.,we arrived home a few minutes ago. This morning my wife and I left early to go to the river for a walk  with our dog ,  walking on the grass alongside the river has been  very nice.
On the other hand, yesterday I watched a TV report about the Formula 1, it was amazing, these cars looked like planes, if they didn't have  ailerons , they could take off from the ground and fly away.
I liked the program, I could understand it quite well despite the technical vocabulary. One of the things that I've realized ,it is that I need to concentrate a lot on what I am listening to, and sometimes I get lost by translating something concrete.

see you tomorrow]]> 2019-02-10 10:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/329579362 Day 18, Monday, 11th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/329784448 Hello, it's 11.20 am., I'm at home, today I've been bathing the dog , although Uma doesn't like it very much. We bathe her four times a year, the vet said that  it was the best for her skin, but also,  we should every day brush her hair, this is what Uma likes.
With respect to my project, yesterday I watched a TV program about Seattle,  it's the largest city in the state of Washington, and has a lot of  interesting places such as The Space Needle, The Great Wheel, Pike Place and Pioneer Square.

On the other hand, about which are my feelings  doing this activity, I believe they are the same as  last days , I'm comfortable writing but uncomfortable listening .
see you tomorrow


]]> 2019-02-11 10:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/329784448 Day 19, Tuesday, 12th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/329974778 Good morning, it's 11.35 am., I just arrived home from the pool, I've been swimming for a while, around one hour. I like it  because it's a very complete sport.

As I've been doing these last days, yesterday I watched a TV documentary, it was about the  Egypt Pyramids. In the program the archaeologists tried to explained the different theories about its construction , including the alien  theory, it was very entertaining.

I'm happy because I could understand  the report quite well, the presenters spoke slowly and the images helped me a lot.

Greetings, see you tomorrow


]]> 2019-02-11 17:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/329974778 Day 20, Wednesday, 13th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/330745614 Hello, it's 12.26 pm. , I just got home , this morning I've been to the dentist because I had an appointment to fix my mouth, but  I do not like to go to dentist since normally it is very painful and quite expensive.
Changing the subject, yesterday I watched a television program about the Human Brain,  the report  explained how the brain is formed and how it Works, also its chemical and electrical reactions in extreme situations, it was very interesting .
About my feelings, today I'm very happy because yesterday the teacher checked my diary and she told me that it was going very well, so despite that  this activity implies a lot of work, I'm  very motivated to continue doing it.
see you tomorrow
 

]]> 2019-02-13 11:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/330745614 Day 21, Thursday, 14th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/331226138 Hello, it's 12.19 pm. , I'm in my house , I've been fixing the headboard  of my bedroom, I left it unfinished because I had to write in my diary, tomorrow I'll finish it, but now I'm going to explain what I've done and how I feel.
Yesterday I watched a documentary about the Galapagos Islands,  the report explained how the animal species, which arrived on the islands were evolving and adapting to the environment to become totally new species. I really liked it.
About my feelings, I have to say that I'm satisfied  with my work,  because I believe that  to be doing this activity is improving my English knowledge.
see you tomorrow.]]> 2019-02-14 11:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/331226138 Day 22, Friday, 15th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/331676244 Hello , it's 11.50 am. , I just got home from de pool, I've been swimming for a while and now I'm going to explain how yesterday's activity was.
I watched a TV program about a nuclear submarine of the USA Navy, The USS Virginia, it's a terrifying weapon of war, it has all kinds of missiles,  and also has the latest technology to be  the best spy which currently exists.
I could understand it quite well, but I didn't like this documentary about weapons of war.
On the other hand , I'm looking forward to finishing the project , because although I know that I'm learning a lot of English also I'm feeling a little stressed for having to write every day.
see you tomorrov

]]> 2019-02-15 10:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/331676244 Day 23, Saturday, 16th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/331984003 Hello, good morning, it's 11.25 am., I'm already at home, I just arrived from the gym, Saturdays there are many people and it's very difficult to do some exercises since the machines are very requested.

Well, concerning my project, yesterday I watched a documentary about  a famous inventor, Nikola Tesla, it was very interesting , the report explained his whole life,  everything he had invented and also his differents with other famous inventor, Tomas Edison, I loved it .

About my feelings, I really feel like to finish the project and maybe I continue writing in my diary but without the obligation to do it.
See you tomorrow

]]> 2019-02-16 11:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/331984003 Day 24, Sunday, 17th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/332089359 Hello , good morning , it's 11.17 am. , I'm writing my diary from the computer which is installed in daughter's bedroom, I just arrived from cleaning my car because it was very dirty and now I'm going to tell how the activity is going.
Yesterday I watched a documentary regarding  Paris, the capital of France and known as the city of light , it is famous throughout the world  for its great monuments, especially the Eiffel Tower,   its museums ,  its historical buildings,    its luxury shops and for being the world capital of fashion.
On the other hand, concerning my feelings , I'm satisfied with what I'm learning in both,  English and general culture ,  and also I'm happy because I've nearly finished 30 days that the project lasts.

see you tomorrow

]]> 2019-02-17 10:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/332089359 Day 25, Monday, 18th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/332296271 Hello, it's 11.42 am. , I just got home from the gym ten minutes ago, and now I'm going to start with my  daily routine, that is , I'm going to explain  what documentary I watched yesterday and how I feel doing this project.
Yesterday I watched a report about friendly relations between animals of different species,  a Dog and a Cheetah, a Lion and a Coyote,  it was very curious to see them play without any conflict between them. In the report ,it explained that this type of relationship is frequent among mammalian animals that have been raised together. It was very fun.
I'm feeling very happy with the project, above all because  there are only five days   to finish it, later I will  think whether to keep on with the habit of writing a diary or to change and starting to read  every day a little text in English, I'm not sure  what  I'm going to do. 

see you tomorrow]]> 2019-02-18 10:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/332296271 Day 26, Tuesday, 19th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/332410888 Hello, I just got home and it's 12.30 pm. ,today I started writing a little later,  I went to take my car to the mechanic. , it's not broken, I only took it to make  a revision because it has to pass the ITV.
Well, concerning my projetc, yesterday I watched a documentary about  martial arts, and specially dedicated to Taekwondo, it was spectacular, I really liked it, it's my favourite sport, I've been practicating it for 30 years, 20 of which as trainer.
Regarding my feelings, after  many days doing this activity, I feel quite comfortable writing, although I still need to dedicate a lot of time to do it.
About listening to English , I'm a bit fustrated because I think that I haven't improved it too much . It's a pity.
 Greetings , see you soon]]> 2019-02-18 17:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/332410888 Day 27, Wednesday, 20th February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/332610199 Hello, it's 11.40 am., I just arrived home from the pool a few minutes ago, I've been swimming around one hour,  and like  these last days , I'm going to write in my diary to explain what I've done and how I feel. 
Yesterday I watched a  very interesting documentary about The Killer Whale.
They belong to dolphins  family and are the biggest, reaching a length of nine metres,  they are very intelligent and sociable and live in matriarchal family groups  , they communicate with each other through sounds and body movements , getting to established strong emotional bonds among them. 
 Concerning my feelings, I'm a bit tense waiting to finish  the job  ,  by the way,  yesterday I understood the report  quite well, the presenter spoke slowly and it was a bit easier to understand .

regards
see you soon

]]> 2019-02-19 10:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/332610199 Day 28, Thursday, 21st February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/332942986 Hello ,good morning, it's 11.32 am. , I'm home and prepared to write , today I haven't gone to the gym because I have a knee ache, it can be due to muscular overcharge, so today it's time to rest.
Regarding the project, yesterday I watched a documentary about Machu Picchu, the most important South America's archaeological remains, they belong to Inca Empire and are  located at  2,360 meters above sea level between the peaks of  the mountains, it's unbelievable, currently there are still many unresolved mysteries, mainly two, how it was built.  and why it was abandoned.
Concerning my feelings doing this activity, I'm happy and  satisfied with my work , I'm learning a lot of things about English and also about many interesting subjects.
Greetings  , so long,  see you tomorrow]]> 2019-02-19 21:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/332942986 Day 29, Friday, 22nd February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/333565044 Hello, It's 11.57 am. , I just got home from the gym , I haven't done much exercise because I'm not recuperated from my muscular overcharge yet , little by little.
Now I want to explain how activity is going ;  yesterday I watched a documentary about The Seven Root Races; the report  tried to explain the humanity evolution on the earth, through the study  the Christian, Muslim and Buddhist religions and the Greek, Nordic and Roman mythologies, because in all ones there are conections with the seven root races, it wasn't very interesting.
On the other hand , I'm anxious expecting to finish the Project, and I don't know yet what habit I'm going to add in my life, there are three possibilities, watching a documentary, reading a text or writing a diary, of course  all in English, any one of them can be very interesting to improve my English knowledge, so I will continue thinking.
Regards  , see you tomorrow


]]> 2019-02-21 10:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/333565044 Day 30, Saturday, 23rd February 2019 jordi_molina https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/334069557 Hello , it's 11.25 am., I just arrived home from de pool , I've been swimming and now I'm going to write in my diary.
Yesterday I watched a documentary about The Mountain Gorilla , it's very social and it normally lives  in family groups formed by one silverback male and several females with their children . The expert team was beside  the gorillas explaining how they live , without any violent behavior from them, , it was spectacular and I really liked it.
 I am really very happy because it's the last day that I have to write this diary , the Project lasted 30 days and today is the 30th day, I still have  to listen to the last English documentary but I think that my feelings about the project won't change .

This activity has been very interesting , listening and writing,  both , one thing and the other have made me improve my English , I will try to continue doing it.

Greetings,  Goodbye]]> 2019-02-22 10:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jordi_molina/2tmctdxod08j/wish/334069557