Cecilie Birkshøj
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Blogger, author and dreamer from Denmark
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100 Things You Should Bring When Volunteering in the Amazons
Comfortable and easy drying clothes Waterproof boots for hiking and dirty work Anti-insect spray Something against the itch if you do get stung Sunblock T-shirts with long sleeves T-shirts with short sleeves Shorts Pants Older clothes, which you do not mind getting dirty Pantsuits A sweater in case it gets cold Hoodie for the evening A dress or skirt Compression socks Pills against motion sickness Raincoat Flashlight Passport Any medicine you might take Pills against headaches and/or fever Thick socks Thin socks or short socks Underwear Bras Something to sleep in, which is not too warm or too cold. You will probably be sleeping in a hut with other volunteers, so stay covered up. Proof of your vaccinations Some projects require a police clearance A photocopy of your passport A photocopy of your flight tickets and other travel documents Chargers for all your different electronics. A smartphone Headset Earphones Bullet journal Pens and pencils Colouring pencils for organizing your notes or drawing when bored Notebook Deodorant Makeup Birth control if needed Lip balm First aid kit Hairbrush Shampoo Conditioner Body wash Towel Bag to bring on day trips Small bag Backpack Shoes for running or hiking Flip flops for quick errands Waterproof jacket, which can keep you warm but also easy to bring with you when taken off. Waterproof cape Bathing suit or bikini Disinfection gel Toilet paper. Not all toilets have that if there even is a proper toilet. Handkerchiefs Sunglasses Toothbrush Toothpaste Facial moisturizer Hat to protect your head and eyes from the sun Water bottle After sun lotions and creams Full body moisturizer Band-Aids Blister patch iPad or tablet Tablet charger Books or an e-book reader Pads and/or tampons A adapter for your electronics in case the plugs aren’t the same Voltage converter can be necessary. Make sure to look this up before you leave Bring cash, but never carry too much on you. There can be thieves and you do not wish to lose all your stuff Belt bag or fanny pack to keep your personal belongings safe and close to your body You can invest in a water to go bottle if you wish to have access to pure drinking water at all times. Packing cubes are great for longer trips and help you organize your suitcase. Bring plastic bags. You can use these to dispose of trash or your dirty clothes. They can also be used to vacuum your clothes, so you have more space in your suitcase. Waterproof bag for electronics Dry shampoo Nail file Nail clipper MP3-player. It sounds out-dated but it will save your phone quite some power Power bank. You’ll never know when you need it the most. Driver's license. You probably won’t need it, but it’s an ID and could come in handy if you wish to rent a car. Movies. You can either download some on your phone or bring the disc. Series. You can download a bunch of stuff from Netflix to bring with you offline Keys to your home Credit card ISIC (International Student Identity Card) if you have one. A foreign SIM-card can save you a lot of money if you intend to use your phone a lot. Google maps allow you to download maps offline. E-tickets if possible. Just in case you lose the papers. Computer Computer case Please do research your possibilities to keep your computer dry if needed. There are a lot of options and you have to find the one, which works for you. This goes on your phone as well. Make sure to keep it dry at all times. Bring a positive attitude and a good mood. Not all volunteer work is fun, but if you stay open minded you will properly meet some great people and experience the most incredible things.
By Cecilie Birkshøj6 years ago in Wander
Why You Should Visit Odense If You Are a Fan of Harry Potter
Odense is the third-largest city in Denmark. It has a population of 175,245 as of January 2016, and is the main city of the island of Funen. Odense has close associations with Hans Christian Andersen who is remembered above all for his fairy tales. He was born in the city in 1805 and spent his childhood years there. But besides an old author, what else does Odense hold?
By Cecilie Birkshøj6 years ago in Wander
Dear Trump
Dear Donald Trump It is ironic how often we talk about how we speak and why we talk. Mainly because we never really agree on an answer that everyone can live with. However, we all have a tendency to let the discussion die out because grandfather can never be convinced of anything regardless of the number of arguments and evidence. So we're talking and talking but never settle on anything. Therefore, it is not so strange to discuss the connection between words and action.
By Cecilie Birkshøj6 years ago in The Swamp
The Thing About Age Difference
When I went to the club that one night in January I never imagined how much it would change my life. No matter how big a cliché it might be. I was way too drunk and a friend of mine had somehow convinced me to dance with her. But in the middle of embarrassing myself on the dancefloor, an unfamiliar girl laid a hand on my shoulder and asked about my name. I greeted her and told her. I remember her secretive smile when she whispered in my hear: "My friend over there wants to talk to you, but he is too shy to approach you." My cheeks turned pink and I felt so grateful that the dark was covering it up.
By Cecilie Birkshøj7 years ago in Humans
'Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe
The true meaning of sanity has been up for discussion the last few centuries, as the human race has become more self-conscious. The everlasting battle between life and death, right and wrong, and how to maintain a rational mind in a world of chaos have inspired countless of writers, artists, and musicians. Edgar Allan Poe is no exception to this fascination of the darker perspectives of the mortal life and his story "The Tell-Tale Heart” confronts and challenge the balance between lucidity and lunacy.
By Cecilie Birkshøj7 years ago in Geeks