blogging
-
Bloganuary 31. I’ve done what I fear the most: twice.
When I read this prompt, I couldn’t help but feel slightly happy. Twice in my life, I have done things that terrified me. The first one was fleeing Venezuela. After the second week-long blackout, I decided to move to Colombia.… Continue reading
-
Bloganuary 30. Time to complain! My shoulders and neck are killing me (for several years now).
I am writing this complain about pain while feeling (a lot) pain in my shoulders. I have been under a lot of stress lately, so that makes the pain more intense. I should probably mention that I remember my shoulders… Continue reading
-
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
-
Bloganuary 25. I like playing videogames and biking (Not at the same time ;) )
I feel the title is very self-explanatory, so I won’t make a long post. This daily prompt might be similar to the one I shared on January 23, where I shared five things I do for fun, and as you might… Continue reading
-
Bloganuary 24. Quebrada La Vieja (La Vieja Brook?). The plan I never complete.
I have lived in Bogota, Colombia, for almost five years and have not gone to Quebrada La Vieja. It is a beautiful place, and you must trek to get there. I have planned to go several times, but something always… Continue reading
-
Bloganuary 22. I wish my cat knew I’m the same person she used to love.
A black cat adopted us at the end of 2014 when she just entered our house and decided to live there even if she was terrified of us. I named her “Chimuela” because Chimuelo is the name of the Toothless… Continue reading
-
Bloganaury 21. The meaning of the name “Maria”.
Maria is my first name, but I seldom ever use it because it is a pretty common name in Latin America. I introduce myself as Astrid, yet respond to Maria when someone prefers that name. I knew that Astrid could… Continue reading
Astrid Helps | Accountability partner | Biologist| 