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What are you going to be in 2012?

Thanks to my sister, I met a lot of interesting people, one of whom is a coach. On January 1, he posted this in his Facebook wall: 1. What new paradigms and attitudes do I want to exhibit this year? … Continue reading

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Memories of 2011

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The planner

I didn’t have a plan. While everyone was scrambling to buy cheap promo fares, I was content to sit back and not participate. The year 2011 is time to buckle up and save for the future. That means little to … Continue reading

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When in doubt, blog

I’ve always been terrible at expressing what I really feel. What I can’t vocalize, I write down or worse, keep inside. It’s ironic that even if blogging allowed me to express what I cannot say, I find myself repressing my … Continue reading

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Who are you?

I get some pretty interesting messages in my blog. Today’s interesting piece comes from someone calling himself “heyjude.” How can I find sponsors for my blog?I’m just starting to blog, is it possible to get sponsors at this early stage? … Continue reading

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I love you, but…

Looking at my recent drafts, I was surprised to see this: Is it still fun? It’s a seemingly innocent question, but I faltered before answering. It was a question Amanda asked me, when we got around to talking about blogging. … Continue reading

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Happy accidents

I wish I know how to paint, so I can paint the pictures I never took. On my first canvas I will paint my first glimpse of the Sydney Harbour; when I realized what they mean when they say it’s … Continue reading

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The long weekend

Working for a US client means following US holidays. Living in a country with more than a dozen holidays celebrated annually is torture. While others are planning trips, I’d be grumbling about staying at home. This year, most of the … Continue reading

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What defines you?

The past couple of years have been crazy. My days can easily be categorized into two: days that I’m not traveling and the days when I’m planning the next trip. This year though, was different. I decided to stop traveling. … Continue reading

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SEO to you too!

I’m preparing for an upcoming trip and researching accommodations online. I’ve come across several pretty hotel sites (nothing tickles my fancy more than a pretty website) and had a hard time choosing which hotel to go for. In the course … Continue reading

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