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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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Bloganuary 12. Healthy Snacks… not.
I talk a bit about my snack temptations, wishing to have healthier snacks instead of Oreos. This post is part of the Bloganuary challenge of WordPress Continue reading
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Bloganuary 11. My not so crazy business idea, “Chivojardín”
Back when I was in Venezuela, I used to joke around that I was going to start a business where I would take goats to places that were overgrown with vegetation. The idea was that the goats would devore all… Continue reading
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Goal Setting: A Comprehensive Guide
Goal setting is a great practice that can turn your dreams into reality. That sounds almost poetic, like anything can be achieved if we write it down, right? Well… life is not that simple. Goal setting is just one of… Continue reading
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