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  • Bloganuary 22. I wish my cat knew I’m the same person she used to love.

    A black cat adopted us at the end of 2014 when she just entered our house and decided to live there even if she was terrified of us. I named her “Chimuela” because Chimuelo is the name of the Toothless dragon in the movie How to Train Your Dragon. She is black and has beautiful…

  • Bloganaury 21. The meaning of the name “Maria”.

    Maria is my first name, but I seldom ever use it because it is a pretty common name in Latin America. I introduce myself as Astrid, yet respond to Maria when someone prefers that name. I knew that Astrid could mean something as “beloved by the gods,” but I had no idea what Maria meant…

  • 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 involved helping others while maintaining a flexible schedule. This led me to the world of…

  • 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 have excellent leaders in different jobs. What did they have in common? Having a good…

  • 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 Stilettos visually appealing, those shoes are both bad for our health and overstimated. I also…

  • 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 nice but alcoholic fella. Even if I was living with my brother, I felt lonely.…

  • 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 that I haven’t touched in weeks). The idea behind my mess is that I don’t…