Learning, building, mentoring.
I always wanted to draw to a level of detail that allowed me to describe my dreams through illustrations, but I haven't been able to get to that level of skill. With the help of AI I am now bringing my dreams to life 😊 This is an actual dream I had a few years... Continue Reading →
Hay años que invitan a celebrar en grande. La adrenalina de organizar algo entretenido aumenta. Piensas con antelación en el tema, la comida, el lugar, las bebidas. Piensas en la lista de personas que invitar al evento: a los amigos cercanos, a los lejanos, a los familiares que permite la geografÃa, a los amigos de... Continue Reading →
I cannot conceive of time if I do not consider my energy levels while doing so. In fact, I follow time mostly because it helps me be in sync with the world around me, which is something I enjoy and need. As Oliver Burkeman puts it in his book Four Thousand Weeks (bold are mine):... Continue Reading →
For a while now I had wanted to give a try to these writing prompts. In the longest day of the year, as the bright sky and the heat insist on not letting me get to sleep, I stop worrying over my morning running plans, and decide that at the very least I can get... Continue Reading →
It is done. At least the first part is done. After almost 10 months of break and after 5 months of active search, I have landed a new job. I am excited and scared. I know there is so much ahead. I will refresh knowledge and skills, I will learn new things, I will face... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago I was going over the risks of my job search strategy. While I (re)learned at the end of last year that the number of applications was important, I ended up not sending as many as I set myself out to because there aren't simply that many attractive options. (Someone told... Continue Reading →
Have you ever watched a movie where you suddenly notice a location or a person in a scene and that observation somehow makes the movie feel more special, more familiar? I had that experience today while watching an old Estonian movie. From 1992, a time I was not here. I was 7 years old and... Continue Reading →
Between September 28 and December 22, 2022 I have been actively searching for a job. In this period I have moved 27 companies through my pipeline. 19 of those have been outbound (I initiated the conversation) 8 have been inbound (they reached out) Of these: 9 companies did not reply back (15+ days) 6 companies... Continue Reading →
There are tools I have learned to use in life that I have applied to how I care for and relate to my dog. These tools are useful for so many areas of life that I've thought it is worth capturing them here.
It's been a bit over a month since I started looking for a job. This week I learned a couple of very important lessons that I am taking forward with me in the weeks ahead. At the beginning of my job search I gathered 5 companies in my pipeline. I was advancing with one that... Continue Reading →
Maria Lasprilla 