Posts by MARYEL

The Ethiopian calendar, or Bahere Hasab ("Sea of Thoughts"), is a unique 13-month solar system deeply rooted in ancient Egyptian and Coptic traditions. It features twelve months of exactly 30 days each, followed by a short 13th month called Pagumē, which has five days in common years and six in leap years. This distinct structure has led to the famous tourism slogan, "13 Months of Sunshine". The new year, Enkutatash, begins on September 11 (or September 12 in a leap year), marking the end of the rainy season and the blooming of the yellow Adey Abeba daisies.
Historically, Ethiopia is approximately seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar because it preserved the older Alexandrian calculation of Christ's birth, while the Roman Church adjusted its timeline in the 6th century. This separation was maintained largely because Ethiopia was never colonized, allowing it to keep its indigenous timekeeping and 12-hour clock system, which starts at dawn rather than midnight. To this day, the calendar remains a powerful symbol of national identity, governing everything from daily life and agricultural cycles to the religious festivals of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

Harland David Sanders (September 9, 1890 – December 16, 1980) was an American entrepreneur and founder of fast food chicken restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken, now known as KFC. He later acted as the company's brand ambassador and symbol. His name and image are still symbols of the company today.

Hmm yeah eh eh
Looks like we made it
Look how far we've come, my baby
We mighta took the long way
We knew we'd get there someday
They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
Mm (you're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
(You're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss goodnight
Ain't nothin' better
We beat the odds together
I'm glad we didn't listen
Look at what we would be missin'
They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
oh
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
(You're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss goodnight
You're still the one
Yeah (you're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life, oh yeah (you're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss goodnight
I'm so glad we made it
Look how far we've come, my baby
Songwriters: Robert John Lange / Shania Twain

Standing up for yourself means asserting your needs and boundaries with confidence and respect, rather than allowing others to violate them. Key actions include saying "no" without justification, using assertive "I" statements to express feelings, maintaining calm body language, and recognizing your inherent self-worth. It is about prioritizing self-respect over people-pleasing.