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Bloganuary 27. In the world of “If,” I would play it safe if I won the lottery.
Regardless of winning $5 or $5000000, I would only share that information with a few people and save the money for future investments. I don’t play the lottery, so probably that’s why I don’t have many ideas on how to… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 27. Finishing the Millennium trilogy.
I read just a few books, and it saddens me a little. I read just 3. One of those books was the first of the Millennium Trilogy, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. This year, I want to complete the… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 26. Family traditions: Getting together and eating.
I have a not-perfect yet wonderful family, and we have gatherings for many occasions and celebrations. Imagine having smaller versions of Thanksgiving dinners several times per year, being the most important Christmas and New Year. For reasons beyond my understanding,… Continue reading
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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 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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My biggest challenges for 2024, and how I plan to overcome them.
The author reflects on the challenges that come with a new year, from unmet goals to self-doubt. They struggle with managing a blog, exercise, and mental health, compounded by high expectations and low self-confidence. Their plan involves time management, consistent… Continue reading
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