Category: Daily Prompt

What are you good at? The last time I answered this, I listed five things I thought was good at. Oh, gosh! It’s almost six months since then, time flies. It’s fun to look back to a similar post and see what has changed. I started then by saying that I’m not one to brag,…

What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? So, this is a tricky question… Having it all can mean having everything that one needs to enjoy life, not everything that one desires. That should include good health, meaningful relationships, a job that fulfills you, an intellectual and creative outlet. If I think…

Who would you like to talk to soon? That’s a nice thought… I think I would be talking to Agatha Christie. I know that I am always drawing comparisons between the past and the present (and perhaps, the future?), but in this case this again seems inevitable. A few decades ago, talking to a friend,…

What personal belongings do you hold most dear? Just yesterday I talked about many things that I cherish. These include my collections of books, watches, CDs and tarot decks. But today we have a subtle twist to it. I want to consider the belongings I hold most dear, that is, things that carry some sentimental…

Do you have any collections? What you choose to collect can say so much about you. It’s curious how it also reveals how much you have changed through the years. I have collected many objects during my life. From CDs, to books, to watches, and many other items. Right now I’m in my Tarot collection…

What is the legacy you want to leave behind? It’s not easy to define oneself, I’m still searching for my essence. I suspect this will take a lifetime. Because of this, I’m leaving every day a little piece of me on the pages of this blog. Doing this helps me in the process of self-discovery.…

How do you feel about cold weather? We Canadians have at least seven months of winter… The way I feel about cold weather is a love-hate relationship. First, I loved the fall colors, the temperature dropping, the first days of snow, the Christmas decorations. Until we got to January. Then I hated the snow storms,…

Have you ever broken a bone? When I was around seven years old my mom left me and my brother with my grandma. At least I think I was seven. She needed to run some errands and grandma was happy to babysit us. I will not say that I was a terrible child, because I…

How do you balance work and home life? Like many people, I have a demanding work schedule. Finding a balance between work and home life can be challenging. I have considered recently some strategies for avoiding working after hours. Today, I’d like to explore some other strategies to keep work and home life separate, whenever…

What sacrifices have you made in life? So many…

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? This was a gift for my birthday, a Rose Apothecary T-shirt. I really don’t remember the year, maybe 2020, but I want to say 2021? If indeed it was, that was the year of my COVID birthday celebration… we did it at home, just Thiago, Kati, Thomas and…

Are you a leader or a follower? When we think of leadership, the first idea that probably comes to mind is the charismatic type. The leader that gives powerful speeches and excels at persuasion. They thrive on the big stage, whether on television or in front of large crowds. But that’s not the only kind.…