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Bloganuary 20. Dream jobs: a reality for some. (Updated 2025)
Bloganuary writing prompt What’s your dream job? View all responses I’ve always admired people with a clear passion for a single career path. For me, it was a different story. I learned by trial and error that my ideal work… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 19. What makes a good leader?
We all have had or seen a terrible leader. We know that kind. They take credit for things you have done, diminish your accomplishments, or yell at you, among others. Maybe I’m lucky, but I have been fortunate enough to… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 18. What I would un-invent? Stilettos.
When I first read today’s writing prompt, I thought, “I wouldn’t un-invent anything, as every invention has an impact, for better or worse.” However, after some thinking, I realized that I would “un-invent” Stilettos. Although I admit that I find… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 17. A trip where I realized that I’m not alone.
I have lived in Bogota for the past couple of years after living all my life in Venezuela. When I moved in, I first lived with my older brother in a beautiful house where we had rooms rented to a… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 16. Decluttering my desk. A difficult task?
I have a tiny teenie desk where my laptop fits perfectly, luckily for me. However, I always want to keep everything I consider important close to me so I will remember (such as the lab exam authorization on my left… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 15: A classic favorite: The cats.
I have loved cats since I was a baby. My mom and my older brother always share the story about how I, who behaved like a delicate yet filled with rage flower when I was a baby, went over a… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 13. Trip to Tucacas!
I went to Tucacas, Venezuela, for the first (and only) time 11 or 12 years ago. We drove from Barinas to Falcon, a trip of around 414.5 Km or 257.5 Miles. It would be great if I had photos, but… Continue reading
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