My posts are usually uplifting and full of positivity, but today I'm taking a moment to shed light on a very important issue that we court interpreters deal with on a daily basis.It is vicarious trauma, and today I had my fair share of it.I'm...
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This morning at 2:00 am, our clocks "fell back" 1 hour, and now we are officially back to EASTERN STANDARD TIME.I posted a gentle reminder to fellow interpreters and translators in the TransPremium Whatsapp group, and it sparked a debate about the pros and cons...
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Every time I book a quick vacation or getaway, I end up accepting jobs and the vacation turns into a workcation. It works perfectly well because I get to spend more time with my family, and doing fun activities with them becomes way more rewarding after...
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My name is Rania and I am here to tell the story Of a tiny country dubbed the Switzerland of the Middle East Stained with destruction, but painted with glory Known for its rich culture and its culinary feasts I speak of beautiful Lebanon, with Beirut its capital The land...
My name is Rania and I am her...
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There were two tailors in a small town. Competition was fierce between them. Every Saturday, they'd showcase their designs in the townhall in front of all the prospective customers.While both tailors were clearly talented, one of them thought it would be good for his business to publicly...
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While video conferencing platforms existed before the pandemic, they only became more of a thing when everyone was stuck at home but work and meetings still needed to get done. Breaking the language barrier seemed to be more in demand than ever before, and therefore interpreters...
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International Translation Day is celebrated every year on September 30, which is the feast day of Saint Jérome, the patron saint of translators who was the first to translate the Bible into Latin (fun fact: he originally translated the Bible all from Greek, but as...
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Somebody pinch me, because I think I am still dreaming. A few years ago, I had a dream of becoming a court interpreter. It is no secret that my passion has always been interpreting. It never feels like I am working, and so it was only...
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It's been 13 years since I started TransPremium, my freelance translation business, and I felt like now is the perfect time to write a blog post detailing all the stages of growth I have gone through as a business professional, and as a person. So,...
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Wow, I can't believe I am typing these words out. Today is actually the very last day of a year the whole world wishes to forget, although it will be the one it will remember the most. I wish I could say that 2020 will...
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2020 has been anything but predictable and expected so far, and we're not even halfway through the year yet! I feel like this year is one big meme, or a fat joke. It's ridiculous how the whole world needed to shift its life and adapt...
2020 has been anything but pr...
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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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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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[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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