This post is long overdue. 4 months. It has been over 4 months since my last blog post. These have been the most drastic 4 months I have ever lived in my entire life. So much so that I couldn't even get myself to visit my...
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Babies are one of the biggest blessings that add charm to parents’ life. The love and attraction towards babies are natural, and they are strongest when you take your baby in your hand for the very first time. Every parent wants to see their kids looking trendy, stylish and...
Babies are one of the biggest...
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In this day and age where language services are on the rise, and where the number of professional language service providers is at an all time high, it takes more effort to secure new clients to ensure a steady flow of income, especially for freelance...
In this day and age where lan...
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The mere fact that it took me 2 months to write this blog post, since the moment I had the idea of writing it, tells you how busy I am and how desperately I need more hours a day. I am a busy bee. I have...
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Learning doesn’t begin and end in the classroom. Especially, for translators and other language professionals. Having a considerable body of knowledge and staying up-to-date on cultural trends, business and on translation itself can make a good translator great. On this post, we’ll explore 7 books that can greatly help aspiring...
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Ah, those deep fried Middle Eastern balls of vegan protein goodness! I don't know anyone who doesn't love them! Falafel is a highly popular street food made of chickpeas and fava beans (together or alone) with a mix of spices and herbs and onions, ground and...
Ah, those deep fried Middle E...
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Success doesn't come overnight, and this is something I learned over the course of 12 years of experience. In the world of freelance, it takes extra blood, sweat and tears to make it on your own and build a steady portfolio of reputable, loyal clients....
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Chris is one year old today! Where did the time go? How did he go from being a baby to being a toddler overnight? I'm still not ready! My sweet bundle of joy, my 3rd boy, my forever youngest is a baby no more! I am...
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It's no secret, I've always wanted to raise boys. I've never dreamed about raising little girls wearing tutus and tiaras like all the other women in my life. I used to be a tomboy, a tough little girl, and quite frankly I'm happy day in...
It's no secret, I've always w...
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In my household, I am the only female. I am surrounded by my husband and 3 boys. I have more reasons to teach my boys how to truly respect and appreciate girls, because they do not have a sister of their own. It is not easy in a...
In my household, I am the only...
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Nadine Labaki's incredible movie Capernaum, which star is a real-life Syrian refugee living in Beirut (who has now resettled with his parents to Norway), just got nominated for an Academy Award for the category of "Best Foreign Film". The other movies that are nominated for the...
Nadine Labaki's incredible mov...
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I love the month of November for several reasons: 1- It's neither hot, nor cold. Not humid, either. 2- I was born in November. 3- I established my business in November. 4- It's the busiest month of the year. I get the most projects in November of every year. 5-...
I love the month of November f...
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Today is International Coffee Day, and just a couple of days ago, it was National Coffee Day in the US. Yes, coffee needs to be celebrated. It's what keeps most people sane and going (students, professionals, moms, everyone!) Coffee is celebrated on this day by all caffeine...
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Every year on September 30, the world's translators celebrate International Translation Day. It's a day to recognize the brilliant and remarkable translators who help build bridges among the world's different cultures. On this occasion, it's good to share some interesting facts about the world's languages. So...
Every year on September 30, th...
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Google celebrates its 20 years today with a super cute video of different questions asked in different languages. Not a day goes by without me using Google to look something up, whether it was a word, an expression, an image, a piece of information, a recipe...
Google celebrates its 20 years...
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