Sparkle Kingdom

[Maro]

Yay! I can't wait!

[Ryvvi]

IM BACK!
i bought so much stufffff /hugs belongings
bought a ton of jewellery, the coolest miniature sword/scabbard ever, a mini teacup set, a working catapult/sharpener, Victor Krums wand (it looked the coolest), soooo much stuff from Lush, a shield, clothes, and a LOT of nail polish
I had so much fun too! went and saw the cliffs of moher, Hill of Tara, Versailles, Notre Dame and ugh so much

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Welcome back! I always say, you can't go somewhere without bringing back souvenirs! Glad you had a good trip... shopping...sightseeing...lots of fun...do you get a couple days off before having to start back to work?

[Ryvvi]

i had one day off but now im back T_T
Souvenirs are always my favourite part of travelling

[I Shall Engrave]

Welcome back, Ryvvi!

I haven't been online for a long time so I don't know where you went.

I'm saving money to go to Lithuania.

[Ryvvi]

I went to England, Ireland and Paris for 3 weeks! so fun
when are you planning on going to Lithuania?

[I Shall Engrave]

That sounds exciting.

As soon as I improve my language skills and raise enough cash. I currently have no income. I'd probably go in the summer or spring break so it wouldn't interfere with my studies.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Can you get by in Paris without knowing much French?

[Ryvvi]

there were times when i felt pretty impolite, like when i would apologise or thank them in english out of habit and ordering meals at restaurants was a nightmare But mostly we went and did tourist things where the staff would speak fluent english mostly. That was when i felt the rudest though, because they had to speak my language in their country ;-;

[Lemon Cheesecake]

I wonder if there are any apps for phones where you can type in English what you want to say and it will translate the other language for you? I saw that they have a program that deaf people can use...and there are "dictionaries" available so now I am curious as to whether there are electronic translators out there.

I learned that other countries like to practice their English, or so they said...but here in the U.S. we tend to frown on those people who don't attempt to speak English while they are here.

[galled]

https://translate.google.com/

Google does *everything*!

[Ryvvi]

there are! but when youre trying to order food or just communicate with a cashier, its way too much fuss for like 4-5 words
i only held onto the fact that when people who come into my work and cant speak english well or at all im not too bothered

[Lemon Cheesecake]

I suppose after a few days you probably are able to pick up enough words to be able to get by anyway.

I am always impressed by people that are able to speak more then their native tongue. Languages are just so difficult for me.

[Maro]

/pounces on ry and snuggles/ RY! ;3;

[Ryvvi]

MARO ahhh!