每日口說挑戰寫封信給 18 歲的自己 (Letter To My 18-Year-Old-Self: Self Therapy)

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*\(^o^)/* 不負責逐字稿==> Today is the last day of November, and we’ve only got a month left until this year over. Towards the end of the year, I also feel a bit nostalgic([nɑsˋtældʒɪk]a.傷感的), especially at night. I can’t [help] but walk down memory lane(回憶往昔), thinking about where I was a few years ago. When we were young, we had our own vision(n.夢想,憧憬) for the future. As we grow older, [reality kicks in] and these visions became fantasies. 18-year-old Selina had her own vision for the future, the goals she set [out] to accomplish, and the life she imagine, she lead(v.通往) at 23. And now I am 23 years old, sometimes I feel like [I fail] her, I’ve struggled [a lot] these past 5 years, and [derail(v.使出軌,阻撓)] the supposed(a.想像的) life plan that she envisioned([ɪnˋvɪʒən]v.展望). If given the chance(要是允許我這樣做的話) to meet her, I probably break down crying and say: I’m sorry. The truth is I’m [still] confused and terrified, I still haven’t figured out life, and I don’t know if it’s normal to feel disoriented( [dɪsˋɔrɪ͵ɛntɪd]a.迷失的) at 23. But I do know one thing: I wanna reassure([͵riəˋʃʊr]v.使放心) the 18-year-old me that things are gonna be fine. Also, stop comparing to others. Finally, I would tell her to put mental health first and be happy. I think we’re not supposed to know exactly [what the future holds將來會是怎樣] too early. And uncertainty is okay, 18-year-old Selina, because life is pretty good at 23. In the video, the speaker also [felt the need to make amends(n. [əˋmɛndz]賠禮道歉)to herself], therefore she started a project and this’s our sentence of the day. “ And part of the kind of overall project is this exercise to write a letter to 18-year-old you, and I found it a really really therapeutic experience.”

1. overall [​ˋovɚ͵ɔl​] (adj.) 總體而言；全面的 = in general rather than in particular. *Before the election, the overall mood of this campaign was positive and hopeful.

in general 一般來說，通常；總體而言= usually or most situations. *In general(=Overall), the two major parties(n.政黨) are deeply divided(v.意見分歧), they couldn't agree upon simple issues.

2. exercise [ˋɛksɚ͵saɪz] (v./n.) 運動；行使，運用 = to do activities to make your body strong and healthy. It can also mean to use something. *As citizens, we can exercise our right to vote(v.投票).

3-1. therapeutic [​͵θɛrəˋpjutɪk] (adj.) 治療的，有益健康的= causing someone to feel happier and more relaxed. *For me, personally, I find listening to 80s music really therapeutic.

3-2. therapy [ˋθɛrəpɪ] (n.) 治療，療法= Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder. *The social stigma([ˋstɪgmə]n.污名) of going to therapy is really dangerous and harmful.

That’s the end of the day’s podcast. I know, this’s a rather heavy subject, but I feel like it’s important to start a conversation with your own self. That way you can truly move on from the past. If given the chance, what do you want to say to your past self? Feel to share your wisdom in the comment section below along your recordings. I’ll see you next week, in the meantime, stay safe.

Dang, this is a big reflection time.. My biggest advice to my 18-year-old self is .... not to sleep in math class so much? 最後一天填問卷啦～～我有乖乖地錄音！https://www.surveycake.com/s/gMzvr

☺And part of the kind of overall project is this exercise to write a letter to 18-year-old you. And I found it a really really therapeutic experience.
而這整項計畫的其中一部份就是練習寫信給十八歲的自己，我覺得寫信的過程非常非常地療癒。
【心得】剛追完韓劇"重返18歲"，學到的就是：不要抱著後悔的心態回顧過去，而是要抱持著學習的心態邁向未來。
■overall [ˋovɚ͵ɔl]{英式用法}工作服；防護服；(婦女、小孩、醫師、實驗室等用的)罩衫
工作褲
從頭到尾、從一端到另一端的/地；總的/地、全部的/地、全面的/地
■in general [ɪn ˋdʒɛnərəl] 一般來說、通常；總體而言
■exercise [ˋɛksɚ͵saɪz] 運動、鍛鍊
演習；練習；習題
行使、運用
exercises(美式用法)儀式、典禮
鍛鍊；練習；運動
遛(動物)；行使、運用
■therapeutic [θɛrəˋpjutɪk] 治療的；有療效的；有益於健康的
■therapy [ˋθɛrəpɪ] 治療、療法

Thank Selina and every friend who listens to my recordings.
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*And part of the kind of overall project is this exercise to write a letter to 18-year-old you. And I found it a really really therapeutic experience.

現在寫給18歲的自己，會覺得當時也許做了某些不同的選擇會更好。但是如果讓我們真的回到18歲，我相信應該會有87%的機率還是在耍廢…

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Day 3️⃣3️⃣6️⃣: And part of the kind of overall project is this exercise to write a letter to 18-year-old you. And I found it a really really therapeutic experience.

【dapper】（男子）穿著考究的，衣冠楚楚的
－ A dapper man is dressed in a fashionable and tidy way.
■ He always looked dapper and he had a great smile .

And part of the kind of overall project is this exercise to write a letter to 18-year-old you. And I found it a really really therapeutic experience.