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  • Leaving my family hurts every time.

    I fled Venezuela in 2019 and was part of one of my home country’s migration waves. When I left, the border between Venezuela and Colombia was partially closed. Venezuelan migratory authorities (SAIME) wouldn’t seal your passport, but Colombians would. So far, the only seals on my passport are from Colombian authorities, as my passport is…

  • I hate exercise, but love riding a bike.

    There was a time when I went to the gym a couple of times a week and saw how I was becoming stronger each week. I got zika, and I couldn’t stand exercising because of the pain. That was years ago, and I don’t think the pain I felt would return (or so I hope),…

  • Positive events in 2024.

    Oh, it is that time of the year again. 🙂 December is the month when many of us look back at what happened and feel happy for everything that we have achieved, utterly disappointed for how things turned out, or a mix of feelings. In my case, this year was a bit hectic. I didn’t…

  • Depression is a real disease… and sunlight is not a bulletproof antidote

    Our mind and consciousness are wonderful and sometimes… feel almost magical. Thoughts feel ethereal as if they came out of nowhere, but all thoughts originate from the complex machine that our brain is (well, not a machine but an organ, but you get my point). Isn’t it incredible how a network of neurons can make…

  • I’ll have a peaceful evening today, or so I hope (Sep 10, 2024)

    I’m trying to walk every evening and get at least 2000 steps. I spent all day on my computer, so it just makes sense to try and get some movement at the end of the day. After the walk, we’ll go to the supermarket to get some veggies at a discount (there’s a promo every…

  • Why do I blog… and why should I?

    I blog because it’s a fun way to share my thoughts. I used to share my thoughts with little to no filter on Twitter, but I slowly stopped. A part of me feels that blogging is similar to what I used to do on Twitter but gives it more thought, not sharing for the sake…

  • Coffee, the bitter elixir that makes my mornings better.

    Many might not agree with coffee being my chosen beverage to start the day; nevertheless, I enjoy my coffee religiously every morning. It doesn’t matter to me that green tea might have XYZ benefits because it won’t magically turn into coffee, so it won’t be included in my morning routine in the near future. So……