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Intersect
I was working at my desk when my phone pinged.
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Sure, why not? I replied.
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I’ve been seeing a lot of Ethan lately. He’s a project manager somewhere in our company. Our work paths don’t really cross, so, I’m not really sure why he wanted a coffee a couple of weeks ago. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m not looking to date right now, but he’s a nice guy to hang out with.
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Hey Allie, he said, as we met at the food truck. How are things?
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Fine, I replied, smiling at José as he gave me my regular order.
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Don’t you get tired of eating the same thing? Asked Ethan.
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Noooo way! Anyway, this is just fuel to get me through the afternoon. I replied. And I
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think José does change it a little every now and then. It works for me.
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Yeah, just like the Barista in the Brida Café. He served up some really cool cookies this week.
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Variety adds to the spice of life, I guess, I said.
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Hey, can I ask you a question? Said Ethan.
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Oh, oh, I thought. He’s not getting personal now, is he?
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Do you multitask? I mean, do two things at once?
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Of course, I do, I replied. Why the question?
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Oh, it’s one of the topics being discussed in the Brida community. It’s actually quite interesting to see how other people in other cultures deal with everyday life.
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What else are you guys talking about?
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I didn’t want Ethan to get too close, so I needed to make conversation. He took the bait.
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Well, a couple went to Porto and wrote an article about that. Then, one guy, told the story about his school reunion and that prompted somebody else to ask about other school experiences. And you know what one girl wrote?
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Err, no, sorry, I left my crystal ball at home this morning.
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Ethan smiled. Sorry, yeah, kinda dumb question. Well, she used to go to school in France, and now she goes to school in Seoul, and there are like, huge differences in attitude.
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Uh uh, I said. Why is this relevant to me?
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Just something to talk about, you know, get a different perspective on things. No person is an island.
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Hey Ethan, really nice chatting with you, but need to get back to the grindstone. I have a meeting in 5 minutes.
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This week's menu. And some leftovers too!
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Martin has a question
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Can you share with us your school experiences?
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Sebastian shares an experience.
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On Sunday, we had a school reunion from my last class in middle school, from which we graduated 28 years ago.
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Céline & Alexandre describe Porto.
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Hello everybody, in September we travelled to Porto for a week-end
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Really?
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I need to become a better woman. Hidden in the humour is actually a very serious topic: what men can learn from women,
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Ritesh learns from History
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Today is a national holiday in India. October 2nd marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Maxime thinks about Paris 2024
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Hello everybody! I have some very good news about the Olympic Games.
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Nathalie explores the Korean Language
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I would like to share my experience in the National Hangeul Museum of Seoul, an explanation and an exhibition about the Korean language and writing.
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Manfred enjoys Life without Borders
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My experience is that the differences between European countries are less than 30 years ago before the Maastricht Treaty.
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Latest Podcasts
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Smile
Sebastian wanted to stay in a good mood, then asked a really serious question.
What happened?
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New "Sip'n'Study" in the
Brida Learning Lounge
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Inspired by Céline & Alexandre
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Are you eager to improve your English while making a meaningful impact? Welcome to Brida Get Togethers, where the motto is 'Talk Global, Inspire Local.' As a member of the Brida Community, you're invited to join us at the Brida Café, a unique space where you can engage in conversations with like-minded individuals from around the globe. Here, you won't just practice English; you'll absorb diverse perspectives that empower you to inspire developments at home. Browse the upcoming meetings and choose one that resonates with you. Come talk, come inspire—both globally and locally.
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Tuesday Get-together.
18h UTC / 19h CET (Duration 60 minutes)
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Hosted by me in France, meet Ismar from Brazil, Igor in Los Angeles, Sebastian in Germany, and other people from other places. The level of English is upper-intermediate.
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Mondays
14.00h UTC / 16.00h CEST
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Brazil and Europe are connected. What do we have in common? Let's find out.
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The level of English is upper-intermediate.
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Wednesdays
17.00h UTC / 19.00h CEST
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"Life Unboxed" is a vibrant podcast that dives into the uncharted territories of international work, life, and open-mindedness. Join Igor, originally from Brazil but now thriving in Los Angeles, and Mandar, who hails from Mumbai but currently calls Kampala home, as they explore life across borders.
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Become a member of the community.
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Would you like to practise and improve your English? You can do so by joining the Brida Community. I offer a 30-day free trial and then if you like it, become a member.
With your membership, you can:
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1. Have regular meetings with me and other community members to practise and improve your English. Meeting times are flexible to suit your routines.
2. Participate in and contribute to the community conversation.
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3. Read our conversations when you want.
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4. Collaborate in global projects.
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5. Read and contribute to the Brida Journal.
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Contact me for more information or :
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