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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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The Quiet Decline of Workplace Friendships
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, again not because there’s nothing new or it’s the same old same old. Just the opposite. There have been ...
Handling Difficult Situations as a Medical Interpreter
ZUMBA with Andrea!
The Cost of being supportive
Fuel the Brain. What Interpreters Eat and Drink Matters
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What Makes an Excellent and Successful Interpreter?
Interpreting is often perceived as a profession that requires little more than bilingual proficiency. However, those who truly excel in this field und ...
Who likes Music + Books Combo? Tell me your favorite and why!
While you’re thinking about it, associate the lyrics with the characters. Exploring the connections between song lyrics and literature can be an ...
Reading list: From Emperor to Citizen: The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi (愛新覺羅·溥儀)
It took me a while, but I have finally finished reading this book. Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi’s From Emperor to Citizen is a profoundly eye-opening journey t ...
The Unseen Angels in the Hospital
As an interpreter, I’ve witnessed countless moments of sorrow, resilience, and quiet acts of kindness. Today, I was particularly moved by the compas ...
Encouragement for New Interpreters: Embrace the Journey
Whenever I train new interpreters, I am often asked how to be confident and what to do when encountering a difficult call. Starting out as a new inter ...
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 ...
The Future of Interpreters and Translators: Will AI Make us Obsolete?
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked debates about the future of many professions, including interpreters and translators ...
Beach days are the best days. Period.
Photo taken @ Bunga Raya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu “When you let your mind wanders, make sure it’s to a beautiful place.” ...
人生の苦難 Life’s Struggles
暗き道 影を背負いて 進むたび涙の雨は 心を濡らす足元の石 つまずき倒れそれでも立ちて また歩み出す ...
