life
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Astrid, beloved by the gods?
Not so long ago, I wrote about the meaning of my first name, Maria, in another Daily prompt post. Now, it is the turn of my preferred name, Astrid. Astrid is a Scandinavian name, and even if I am not a… Continue reading
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I hate to be asked why I walk differently.
I had Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) when I was a kid. It was a traumatic experience for me and my family, and I have a sequel where I cannot lift my right foot (Drop foot). Although I know it is natural that people… Continue reading
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Feb 04 Daily prompt. Life is beautiful, yet it hurts.
We all have been through difficult times and had our will and perseverance tested. I know that our difficulties are different for each of us. I have tasted bitterness and pain, which made me very cynical for a long time.… Continue reading
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Daily Prompt Feb 01. A cr*ppy computer that I loved (not?).
The first computer I bought, an HP Intel Duo, was terribly old for the time. I remember turning it on and then going away to make coffee, as loading everything would take some minutes. The battery was a joke as… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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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