Tag: diary
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Teachers don’t need guns, please
Whenever you feel your day is going bad because things aren’t going your way… You burn your eyelids studying and you still get a D at the end of the course, or when you get a tire puncture and you have to change it under a 96F sun. You know, life happens. Gotta deal with…
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The bar and grill at the pool area
“Excuse me, sir. You can’t have food in the pool area.” — What do you mean, I can’t have food here? What are the tables for? “They’re for the bar and grill customers.” — But I’m a guest here. “Yes, sir. But guests aren’t allowed to bring outside food to the hotel.” — It’s just…
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A day in Caribbean paradise
Gotta wake up, get ready, leave the hotel,Have black coffee with mayorca bread, beef turnover and some croquetas,Add a mimosa if you’re feeling happier than usual. Gotta get on the road and go to the beach,Sunblock, music speaker, chair and fresh fruits are a must,Aquire some Vitamin D, salt exfoliation and Vitamin Sea. Gotta have…
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It’s ok to make mistakes, but also make amends
Just a reminder: There is nothing wrong with being wrong and correcting yourself, being ignorant about a subject and learning about it, being for/against and changing your position with new information and experiences. Just because you’re bad today doesn’t mean you’ll always be bad. You have to unlearn and re-learn concepts. Nobody was born knowing…
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Car rental companies are a total racket
As promised, two posts on the same day to make up for the scheduling mishap from yesterday. Gonna give you a quick rundown of my first day in “Caribbean Paradise”.Airport shuttle was late, ok. Happens. Rental place wanted to charge me x3 the amount of the online reservation. At midnight, with no way of getting…
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Mercy, I yield.
*Note: Yes, I missed my posting every 24-hour streak. But technically no, because I changed time zones, and the post scheduler wasn’t set up right. On top of that, the airport and car rental was a nightmare. Will make another post out of it soon. This one was written on the plane. So, in spirit,…
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Friday market bloodbath (sighs, yes, again)
The stock market and crypto assets crashed today, yet again. It’s been a long January of bleeding money. Nothing better than going to sleep with the market already down a good 10% – 15%, then waking up, making some coffee and seeing the market nose-dive another 10%-15% more with YOUR LIFE SAVINGS BEING COMPLETELY DEPLETED…
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Travel and moving checklist
Sent an email to cancel my lease —> no reply for three days and counting. Don’t have a specific day to leave my old apartment, even though the new lease starts the 1st of next month. Property management groups are the devil (I said that before, right?) Need to do laundry and have 100% of…
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The sound of silence (pt.1)
In a medical waiting room, a man walks up to the front desk to speak with the receptionist. “Greetings, I have an appointment now at 11am.” – Name? “Mauro” — Full name, sir “Mauro Bever” “Mr. Bever, this way. I understand this is your first appointment with us. Fill out the form with all your…
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A glimpse of incoming good news
Gonna keep it short tonight, and just give you an update on my personal life. T-minus 6 days for my trip to the Caribbean. Crystal clear waters, beach lounging, exquisite dishes, and escaping the midwest winter with 85F degree weather awaits! T-minus 15 days for my move to a new apartment (Oh, I never told…
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