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Astrid, beloved by the gods?
Not so long ago, I wrote about the meaning of my first name, Maria, in another Daily prompt post. Now, it is the turn of my preferred name, Astrid. Astrid is a Scandinavian name, and even if I am not a… Continue reading
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Learning a little bit of Python: if elif else.
I read a great article from Kemz-Tech Diary in which she shared how she started learning to program using Sololearn (you can read it here). Besides being beautifully written, entertaining, and inspiring, it made me think about the time I wanted… Continue reading
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I hate to be asked why I walk differently.
I had Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) when I was a kid. It was a traumatic experience for me and my family, and I have a sequel where I cannot lift my right foot (Drop foot). Although I know it is natural that people… Continue reading
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Learning from my failures, even if I hate them.
Failure is my old and probably most frequent company. I’m the kind of person who is very sensitive to failure. You see, when I fail, I start doubting my self-worth and feel terrible. However, I have learned that failure is… Continue reading
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The first sentence of my autobiography would be…
“WordPress made me write this.” That would be my first sentence. Besides journaling every once in a while, I don’t write. I write only for the daily prompts and to share information and tips that might help people (most of… Continue reading
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Start journaling to put your mind at ease and grow your business.
As a small business owner or solopreneur, your days are likely a whirlwind of tasks, decisions, and emotions. I know that from experience, as I’ve been a virtual assistant to CEOs of small businesses (and I also have this small… Continue reading
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Great 5 Free Marketing Tools for Small Business Owners and Solopreneurs
The road to success costs… a lot. As a virtual assistant, I’ll help you navigate the marketing world with tools with great features that don’t charge you (unless you want premium features) so you can expand your business without straining… Continue reading
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