So, I gotta share this little project I’ve been messing with lately. It’s called “Glucose Log Spanish”. Now, I’m not a doctor or anything, but I found it interesting to keep an eye on my blood sugar levels. And since I’ve picked up a bit of Spanish over the years, I thought, why not combine the two?
First, I grabbed one of those glucose monitor kits from the drugstore. You know, the ones where you prick your finger and put a drop of blood on a test strip? Yeah, one of those. I made sure to use it every morning before eating anything. It is easy to get the result reading within seconds. But I really do not like the finger pricking part.
Then, I created a simple little notebook. Nothing fancy, just a place to jot down the date, time, and the glucose reading. But here’s the twist – I wrote it all down in Spanish! For example, instead of “Monday, 8:00 AM, 95 mg/dL,” I’d write “Lunes, 8:00 AM, 95 mg/dL”.
- Fecha: Lunes (Monday)
- Hora: 8:00 AM
- Nivel de Glucosa: 95 mg/dL
I started doing this every day. Prick, test, record. It became a little morning routine. And honestly, it was kind of fun. I found myself using some basic Spanish words like “azúcar” (sugar) and “sangre” (blood) without even thinking about it. My Spanish is still not good, but it did help.
After a few weeks, I had a decent little log going. I could look back and see how my glucose levels were doing over time. Plus, I got to practice my Spanish in a practical way. And if I wanted to translate, there were some websites and apps, but I preferred sticking to my handwritten log.
Why did I do it?
Well, first off, I wanted to be a bit more mindful of my health. We all should, right? And second, I saw it as a fun little way to keep my Spanish skills sharp. Like I said, I’m no expert, but I do enjoy picking up new languages, especially like Spanish, when I am doing it everyday.
So that’s my “Glucose Log Spanish” story. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it’s been a neat little experiment. Maybe I’ll keep it up, maybe I won’t. But for now, it’s been a good way to combine a bit of self-care with some language practice. I found it is a good idea to add some personal interests to my boring daily routines.
And hey, if you’re looking for a way to spice up your language learning, maybe give something like this a try. You never know, you might just learn something about yourself in the process!