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...
The mere fact that it took me...
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...
Learning doesn’t begin and ...
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...
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....
Success doesn't come overnigh...
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...
Chris is one year old today! ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Today is International Coffee ...
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...
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...
· Le plus long mot palindrome de la langue française est " ressasser ". C'est-à-dire qu’il se lit dans les deux sens. · " Institutionnalisation " est le plus long lipogramme en " e ". C'est-à-dire qu'il ne comporte aucun " e ". · L'anagramme de "...
· Le plus long mot palindrome...
It's great to see Google shed light on one of Lebanon's most remarkable women from the past. On what would have been her 121st birthday, late Lebanese translator and feminist is being honored today on Google's homepage. Below are 6 facts about this great Lebanese woman: 1- Anbara...
It's great to see Google shed ...
Tonight the world will witness the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century! The moon will pass by the earth's shadow and become fully blood red for a couple of hours. While that event is in itself fascinating, that's not all there is to it: We will...
Tonight the world will witness...
Straightforwardly, a freelancer's dream client is one who: Pays on time, every single time. (Yes, this wish tops the list, any list for any profession, for that matter) Has jobs on a regular basis (and by regular, I mean...
Straightforwardly, a freelance...
May 9, 2018 was such an eventful day for me and my family, but the biggest event of the day was the arrival of my 3rd baby boy, Chris. At 38 weeks, baby Chris was born on May 9 in Los Angeles at 1:58 pm PST...
May 9, 2018 was such an eventf...
I am no avid reader but there is one thing I know for sure: I love reading and listening to Maya Angelou's poetry. Today marks the late American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist's 90th birthday, on the occasion of which Google honored her with a...
I am no avid reader but there ...
Today (March 4th) Is International Grammar Day. To celebrate, we have an informative infographic that was created in collaboration with Instructional Solutions. Grammar is one of the more difficult parts of the English language to master. In my opinion, it is better to focus on...
Today (March 4th) Is Internati...
[caption id="attachment_3989" align="alignleft" width="252"] How was this 7 years ago?[/caption] My eldest Maroun turned 8 today. I've been feeling so emotional for the past few days. I still can't believe how 8 years went by in a flash. 8 years of bliss. 416 weeks of unconditional love....
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I'm all about positive vibes and I tend to block out negative energy the second it tries to get to me. Now while I never claim to be an expert in spreading positive energy and making inspirational speeches, life has taught me a few tricks that...
I'm all about positive vibes a...
After 10 years in this business, I have come to the realization that there are many myths about translators which, for the most part, are the creation of clients. Well, I guess it's time to bust those myths and enlighten our dear clients! Below are the 5...
After 10 years in this busines...
