Shut Up & Write!

### **Professional English Workshop: Speak & Write with Confidence to Succeed in the US Marketplace (PhD-Level Communication)** Take your English to the next level in a friendly, small-group setting — and learn how to communicate effectively to **get a job in the United States, advance your career, or earn a promotion in international companies**. This workshop is designed for professionals, students, and advanced learners who want to succeed in business, academia, and international careers connected to the United States. We focus on the exact communication skills used in **US companies, universities, interviews, meetings, and professional environments**. The sessions are led by **Dr. Zachary McKinley**, PhD-level instructor from the United States, and take place at a coffee shop in Palermo, near Parque Rosedal. **Format & pricing** * 2-hour classes * Monthly program: 4 classes per month * Fee: **$120.000 ARS per month** ($30.000 per class) * Small groups for personalized feedback **What we’ll work on:** * Academic and professional English writing for US contexts * Communication for job interviews and career advancement in the US * US business etiquette and workplace culture * Professional and business vernacular used in American companies * Presentation, pitching, and meeting skills for international roles * Clear, confident speaking in professional environments * Neutral English pronunciation (international / US standard) * Professional tone, hierarchy, and communication style in the US If you already speak English but want to **get a job in the United States, work with US companies, or position yourself for promotion**, this workshop is for you. ☕ Informal setting · 🎓 High-level content · 🌍 Career-focused US & international perspective

¿Querés sentirte seguro en situaciones difíciles? En el mundo profesional, integrar tus emociones con tu cuerpo y tu mente también es fundamental. Unite a nuestras sesiones de entrenamiento grupal y aprendé a expresarte con confianza y libertad en un ambiente creado para eso. Tu cuerpo y tu voz pueden ser tus aliados: ponelos a tu servicio para comunicarte mejor. ¡Ya es momento de dar el salto! ZONA ALMAGRO - Lunes de febrero - 19:00 a 21:00 hs. ZONA SAN TELMO / CENTRO (Próximamente) Se abona AR$ 200.- por encuentro. Consultas por la plataforma o por correo a solange.riccardi@live.com.ar

Hola! La idea Es reunirnos cada semana a compartir nuestras experiencias en Este camino de lucha contra la infertilidad para ser papas

¿Te gustaría eliminar de tu cabeza todo lo que te limita? ¿Te gustaría estar más alegre y atraer la abundancia a tu vida? “Todo en la vida viene a mí con facilidad, alegría y gloria”. Los pensamientos son una forma de energía que tienen carga eléctrica. Cuando pensamos mucho nuestro cerebro se sobrecarga, lo que hace que éste se encuentre en una frecuencia de ondas Beta. Este tipo de frecuencia nos bloquea, dificulta enormemente la relajación y eleva el nivel de estrés con los problemas que todo esto conlleva. Access Bars es una técnica de aplicación manual que consigue, mediante unos suaves toques en ciertos puntos específicos de la cabeza, que las ondas cerebrales cambien, pasando de ondas Beta (estado de vigilia) a ondas Theta o Delta (estados de relajación profunda). ¿Pero es sólo eso Access Bars? Access Bars es un proceso que activa 32 barras energéticas situadas en la cabeza. Cada una de estas barras contiene información sobre determinadas áreas de la vida (dinero, control, creatividad, poder, sexualidad, cuerpo, envejecimiento, alegría, tristeza, etc.). La información que dichas barras contienen son los puntos de vista que has ido creando y haciendo significativos a lo largo de tu existencia y que, de una forma u otra, te mantienen anclado y te impiden mejorar en algún aspecto de tu vida. Al ser estimuladas, las barras comienzan a descargarse y eliminar información (carga eléctrica). Se trata, literalmente, de formatear nuestro cerebro, como si de un disco duro se tratase. ¿Significa eso que perderás información valiosa para ti? ¿que olvidarás nombres, datos importantes o recuerdos vitales? PARA NADA. Access Bars no borra ese tipo de información, llamémosla objetiva, sino que, por ejemplo, hará desaparecer puntos de vista, percepciones como “los hombres son malos” o “hay que sufrir para conseguir lo que se quiere” seas consciente de ellas o no. Estas ideas asentadas en tu mente están limitando tu capacidad de recibir mucho más de esta vida. ¿Y qué se siente después de que esas barras sean activadas en una sesión de Access Bars? El primer síntoma suele ser una relajación profunda como casi nunca antes se ha experimentado. Muchas personas se duermen durante la sesión, otras entran en un estado de entresueño, en el que parecen dormidas pero están conscientes. En este estado de la mente, el inconsciente comienza a soltar y eliminar la basura acumulada durante años de forma suave y placentera. El segundo síntoma suele ser una sensación de paz y claridad mental, muy poco común para la mayoría de las personas. En los días siguientes a la sesión te envuelve un sentimiento de mayor seguridad y confianza en ti mismo, mayor creatividad, más soltura y alegría a la hora de relacionarte, y más placer y dinamismo en cuanto a lo físico se refiere. ¿Y a todo el mundo le pasa lo mismo? No, esto es lo que la mayoría describimos, en algunos casos la experiencia ha sido incluso mejor ¿Quieres saber qué más sucede tras una sesión? Los pensamientos limitantes y juicios que habitaban tu cabeza comienzan a desaparecer. Dejas de actuar en función del pasado o del miedo al futuro para vivir plenamente conectado con el presente. Lo que antes creías que era difícil o imposible sucede con menos o ningún esfuerzo de tu parte. Las posibilidades infinitas empiezan a mostrarse en tu vida y por primera vez en años vuelves a tener posibilidad de elección (real), no de elegir en base a tus pensamientos o sentimientos viejos y obsoletos que te limitaban, sino en base a tu conocimiento del momento presente. Access Bars es el inicio de un cambio de paradigma y una forma diferente de obrar en el mundo. Resulta tan fácil que parece mentira, lo sé, y tan profundo que deja boquiabierto a más de una persona, pero cuando lo experimentes entenderás de lo que hablo. LA PLATA - BUENOS AIRES - ARGENTINA (mayor parte del año) SANTIAGO - CHILLAN - CHILE (consultar) NYC - EEUU (Sept 2020)

SPANISH VERSION BELOW 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Some conversations change your day. Some change your life. Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually don’t talk about in normal social events. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Every Sunday \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD) **What you can expect:** • Deep questions • Social dynamics • Interactive games to feel comfortable • Open-minded people • Respectful environment • Coffee, ideas, and connection You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be honest. This is not small talk. This is real conversation. Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Algunas conversaciones te cambian el día. Otras te cambian la vida. Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicología, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Todos los domingos \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entrada: $5.000 **Qué podés encontrar:** • Preguntas profundas • Dinámicas sociales • Juegos para que todos se sientan cómodos • Gente abierta • Ambiente respetuoso • Café, ideas y conexión No necesitás ser experto. Solo necesitás ser auténtico. Esto no es charla superficial. Es conversación real. Seguinos en Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)

**COUCHSURFING BA – Distrito Federal Fridays** 📅 Every Friday ⏰ From 21:00 📍 Distrito Federal, Honduras 5608, Palermo, Buenos Aires The weekly meeting point for travelers and locals who want to share languages, travel stories, and a great night out. Expect an easy-going crowd, good music, and a party that keeps going. ✨ What to expect * Multilingual crowd (stickers to show your languages) * Travel-story ice-breakers * International playlist * Free entry Come solo or with friends – everyone’s welcome. RSVP here and we’ll save you a spot. *** **COUCHSURFING BA – Distrito Federal Fridays** 📅 Todos los viernes ⏰ Desde las 21:00 📍 Distrito Federal, Honduras 5608, Palermo, CABA Punto de encuentro semanal para viajeros y locales que quieren compartir idiomas, historias de viaje y una buena noche. Buena onda, música variada y fiesta hasta tarde. ✨ Qué encontrarás * Grupo multilingüe (etiquetas para mostrar idiomas) * Dinámicas para compartir historias * Playlist internacional * Entrada libre Ven solo o acompañado – todos son bienvenidos. Confirma asistencia y guardamos tu lugar.

Nos encontramos en el Centro Cultural San Martín y de ahí vamos a explorar por Corrientes algún sitio con música en directo, o un parque si alguien quiere tocar libremente su música.

## ​\*\*¡Distributed Snake Challenge!\*\* 🐍🦀 ​En este hackathon vamos a ensuciarnos las manos construyendo una versión multijugador del clásico **Snake**. El desafío consiste en implementar la lógica de red para que múltiples jugadores puedan competir en un mismo tablero en tiempo real desde la perspectiva del cliente. ​Exploraremos cómo manejar el estado global del juego, la sincronización de ticks, entre otras cosas. ¡Podes construir el cliente de la forma que se te ocurra! Por terminal, usando Bevy, SDL2 ​¡Vení a poner a prueba tus conocimientos de Rust, networking y sistemas distribuidos! *** ​**Este evento es organizado por el equipo de [Oxidar.org](https://oxidar.org/), con la colaboración de TxPipe e Input Output Global.** **¡Los esperamos para compilar código y comer manzanas (virtuales)! 🦀**

🌟 Hola improv jammers in Buenos Aires! 🌟 Come join us for an English improv jam in Buenos Aires – open to all, no experience or language fluency necessary! 📅 When: Saturday, March 21th ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 Where: The Shamrock Bar & Basement Club, Rodríguez Peña 1220 https://maps.app.goo.gl/cw8CaQ5veo7qn8tm8 (We are in the basement club) 🎟️ No tickets, but we ask $4,000-$6,000 ARS contribution per person to cover room rental. No problem if you can't contribute! Please feel free to share or bring a friend! We will do 30 minutes covering improv principles and do improv warm-ups, followed by 90 minutes of short-form improv games facilitated by me. Wear comfortable casual clothes, something to drink, and a positive attitude! Afterwards we can fellowship over drinks and snacks at The Shamrock upstairs! (Just know this is a private event and NOT a performance; for these jams, the attendees are the audience AND the performers!) Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some improv experience, we promise it’ll be a proper laugh! 😄

Vengan con ganas de tomar buena cerveza.

VERSION EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO 👇 **🌎 Social Meet- by Culture Shock Therapy** Meeting new people as an adult shouldn’t feel like a job interview Social Meet is a relaxed international gathering where locals, expats, and travelers come together to talk, laugh, and connect naturally 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Every Saturday \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD) What you can expect: • Multilingual conversations • Cultural exchange • Locals + expats + travelers • Genuine laughs • A relaxed and friendly atmosphere Just real people and real conversations. Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 👇 **🌎 Culture Shock Therapy – Social Meet** Conocer gente nueva de adulto no debería sentirse como una entrevista. Social Meet es un encuentro internacional relajado donde locales, extranjeros y viajeros se juntan para hablar, reír y conectar de forma natural. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Todos los sábados \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entrada: $5.000 Qué podés encontrar: • Conversaciones en varios idiomas • Intercambio cultural • Locales + extranjeros + viajeros • Risas reales • Ambiente relajado y amigable Sin presión. Sin caretas. Sin incomodidad. Solo gente real y buenas conversaciones. Seguinos en Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event: THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised (GFC website preferred)! Please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtimes and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan