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2016-2017 were awful years for me
The Perfect Storm of Crisis I remember those years vividly because the crisis in Venezuela was intensifying daily. It was incredibly hard to buy food, and there were days when we did not have any protein to eat. We were… Continue reading
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The Science of Procrastination: How to Trick Your Brain into Taking Action
Procrastination isn’t a sign of laziness or a character flaw; it’s a deeply ingrained psychological response to stress and overwhelm. If you’ve ever found yourself reorganizing your spice rack when a deadline looms, welcome to the club. Procrastination is a… Continue reading
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Watching From Afar: Processing the Venezuela Earthquakes and How We Can Help
Note: Go to the end of the article to find links on how to help. On June 24, 2026, the ground shook in a way my home country has not experienced in more than a century. Two powerful earthquakes struck… Continue reading
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Tricks I use to sleep better that can help you too
Oh my… I have tried so many things to sleep better! And I’m glad that I did. Now I know that I’m the kind of person who needs more than the “regular” 7-8 hours of sleep. For a long time,… Continue reading
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I only speak three languages…
I said that to one of my accountability partners, and she told me… “Oh, well, I only speak one.” It made me realize that speaking Spanish (my mother language), English (my second language), and Portuguese (my third language) was not… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 12. Let me tell you about Popetas.
Quala is a company that produces and distributes a delicious, ready-to-consume popcorn called Popetas. This popcorn is glorious. The mixed caramel-and-butter version is especially delightful. It combines sweet and salty snacks in the same package (a dopamine source with every… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 9. My mission is to remain financially independent :) while helping others!
Last year, I shared an honest confession on how I thought I was entitled to be supported by my parents. I still feel ashamed about it. Luckily, several years ago, I realized that was unacceptable 🙂 Things have taken a… Continue reading
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