As a backpacker(背包客),I am good at finding last minute flights that allowed me to reach my destinations affordably.The _________ ? Fly out on the holiday itself.

Just as my right hand was starting to feel sore from all the _________ ,I found it on the Internet:Mexico City,round _________ Leave on Christnas Day,which I don’t celebrate,and fly back on New Year’s Day, as there was no New Year’s Eve_________to attend.

I was also _________ to find a home-stay on the Internet. Each morning I woke to the best black coffee, which my host father affectionately called“gasolina”.Most days,my host mother would take me to town. She’d show me the sites not on the tourists’ _________ .I couldn’t believe how _________ the town was-old cobblestones(鹅卵石)and brightly colored buildings changed color when the light hit them and it _________ me. Time passed quickly. I was already wishing to stay longer _________ New Year was already upon us.

Not wanting to __________ my host family,I planned to celebrate the holiday alone, but they insisted I __________ with them.We ate a feast of salads and meats. As I sat there drinking, I looked over at my host family,whom I’d __________ for merely a week. Everyone in the family hugged me and wished me a happy new year. Everyone wanted to make sure I was __________ .We have become good friends.

With my host family getting ready for bed,I had to __________ before returning to my room to get ready for my early flight. This experience reminded me what __________ are all about: friends and family in whatever form they come in.

January is the time for new beginnings,and Florida plans to start 2023 strong with a fun-filled lineup of entertaining events. Start your year of fright at one of these events happening in Florida.

South Florida Fair,West Palm Beach

Visit West Palm Beach to enjoy more than 200 rides,five stages of national concert acts,livestock shows, and tons of activities to keep the kids entertained. You’ll want to come hungry, as it’s the place to have fair food like corn dogs before watching the lovable racing pigs.

Dates: January 17th-February 2nd,2023

Visit:southfloridafair.com

Art Deco Weekend,Miami Beach

There are more than 85 events to attend, including a Bark Deco Dog Show and a Jazz Age. Bring the entire family out to enjoy the live music and a variety of foods,drinks and street theater that will be displayed. Then listen to live lectures and go on guided tours of the area.

Dates: January 17th-19th,2023

Visit: artdecoweekend.com

Film Festival,St.Augustine

Film enthusiasts won’t want to miss out on the Film Festival,as you’ll find various viewing opportunities.You can catch films that are usually screened in the festival, with this year’s highlights including many light-hearted comedies from around the world,as well as excellent films from independent filmmakers.

Dates: January 16th-19th,2023

Visit：staugfilmfest.com

Manatee Festival,Crystal River

Offering a chance to celebrate Florida’s famous gentle giants,the Manatee Festival is also a great time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Manatees love the natural spring waters of Crystal River,and this festival celebrates its beloved winter animals with free access to boat tours and local seafood offerings.

Dates: January 18th-19th,2023

Visit:gomanateefest.com

As a human, you may have experienced a phenomenon(现象)commonly known as“dessert stomach.”You come to the end of a large meal, feeling like you couldn’t possibly eat another piece of food. Then dessert is offered, and your appetite(食欲)suddenly reappears. It would appear as if a corner of your stomach has been set aside for it. What you may not know is that “dessert stomach” can also be referred to as “sensory-specific satiety(饱足)”, refers to the idea that the feeling of fullness after a large meal doesn’t mean that your body is completely full. Instead, your body is filled or bored with the flavor of whatever you were just eating. This is why when another food with a different flavor is presented,you suddenly feel able to fit more food into your body. In other words, the promise of a different type of food and your body’s desire to consume it can prevent your brain from telling your body it’s truly full.

Why humans experience SSS could be related to the human development. What SSS teaches us is that the human body is capable of consuming food beyond normal limits. This ability was likely useful thousands of years ago when food was not readily available.At risk of food shortage, a person could push their body with whatever food was at hand to create an energy store in case supplies ran too low. The problem is that for many people today,food shortage is not a present danger. Thus, SSS can easily result in people overeating and experiencing unhealthy weight gain.

So, the next time you find yourself eyeing a delicious cake or doughnut over your already full stomach, remember that you’ve probably already eaten your fill,no matter how much your body seems to be screaming, “Eat it!”