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Welcome to Derry: REVIEW
As a lifelong horror fan and someone who has spent years wandering through the pages of Stephen King’s worlds, it actually took me a while to sit do ...
The Cost of being supportive
I have always been a warm person. Some call it enthusiasm. Some say I am overly enthusiastic. I care too much. I give too much. I go beyond what is re ...
ZUMBA with Andrea!
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Osaka: The Heartbeat of Kansai, Japan
As I mentioned in a previous post, I’m not a travel vlogger, but I love sharing the experience of traveling in Japan. Today, I’d like to feature popular travel vlogger Allan Su‘s video, “Top 15 Things to Do in Osaka, Japan.” This video ...
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Welcome to Derry: REVIEW
As a lifelong horror fan and someone who has spent years wandering through the pages of Stephen King’s worlds, it actually took me a while to sit down and gather my thoughts about Welcome to Derry. Friends kept asking me for recommendations, and every time the question came up, this show hovered in the back ...
The Cost of being supportive
I have always been a warm person. Some call it enthusiasm. Some say I am overly enthusiastic. I care too much. I give too much. I go beyond what is re ...
ZUMBA with Andrea!
No Toques Mi Corazón (Zumba Choreo) by Amira Syahira | Dance | Choreo | Fitness Drip-Babymonster Zumba Choreo | Dance | K-pop | Dance | Fitness Taylo ...
Support the Spine, Support the Mind. Ergonomics for Interpreters
I used to think any chair was fine, as long as I could sit. Then came the lower back pain. Then the stiff neck. Then the realization that I was consta ...
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Interpreter Vs The World , Part I
Every conversation is organic and each interaction left me either an unique or memorable experience. Some brings the smile on my face, some ...
Your Body Is Your Instrument. Why Interpreters Must Move.
As interpreters, we’re trained to think of accuracy, terminology, ethics, and protocols. What we don’t get trained for, at least not enough, is wh ...
The Cost of being supportive
人生の苦難 Life’s Struggles
ZUMBA with Andrea!
The Call That Changed Me
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The Cruel Irony of Helping: When Betrayal Comes from Those You Lifted
There is a particular kind of betrayal that cuts deeper than most. It is not the betrayal of enemies, competitors, or strangers who never owed you any ...
An Interpreter, to be or not to be?
To be… Enjoy communicating people – bridging the gap with an empathetic and patience heart Enjoy language – fascination with languages i ...
Your Body Is Your Instrument. Why Interpreters Must Move.
As interpreters, we’re trained to think of accuracy, terminology, ethics, and protocols. What we don’t get trained for, at least not enough, is wh ...
Handling Difficult Situations as a Medical Interpreter
Being a medical interpreter is a challenging yet rewarding profession. We bridge the gap between healthcare providers and Limited English Proficien ...
Why We Started a Podcast: More Than Just Tips for Interpreters
When we first sat down to brainstorm ideas for a new project, we knew we wanted to create something meaningful for the interpreting community. As inte ...
Life’s Beautiful Mistakes
Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons. Sometimes, it doesn’t use a teacher, a book, or a friend, it uses our mistakes. But what if I told y ...
Between Empathy and Ethics: Navigating Patient Attitudes in Medical Settings
As a medical interpreter, I’ve stood beside patients during some of their most vulnerable moments, after a shocking diagnosis, in the middle of excr ...
The Challenges of Being an Interpreter: A Balancing Act
“Being an interpreter is easy, just speak more than one language fluently.” If this thought has crossed your mind, I challenge you to step ...
The Uncertainty of Interpreting: Facing Emotional Challenges
Depression is a profound mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in life. For th ...
