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Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Here I am, and here are my goals: http://bit.ly/ciO7AS
I love spring ;)
Ciara:
I checked out your goals, I love your picture idea. I also love your language background. Fascinating! I'm working on my Spanish. I'm gonna keep ...MoreI checked out your goals, I love your picture idea. I also love your language background. Fascinating! I'm working on my Spanish. I'm gonna keep checking your blog so I can practice my spanish!
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97 weeks ago
Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
The Spanish blog is at http://valedeoro.es (and I do write a little ...MoreThe Spanish blog is at http://valedeoro.es (and I do write a little more frequently over there). Though I focus more on content for Spain, my own Spanish has some latin American flavor, because I learned it in Ecuador ;) So do not miss out the chance to live in Guatemala for a while (and I am curious if you choose to come back afterwards).
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Cameron Plommer
I'm curious if you guys have multiple blogs that serve different purposes. I started out blogging about everything and soon realized that isn't a smart strategy. And isn't really a strategy at all.
I have two blogs: one Wordpress and one Tumblr. My WP blog is mainly for longer posts where I am more analytical and pragmatic, serious. My Tumblr is for my random thoughts that aren't really appropriate for a my WP blog theme and direction.
Ted Thonus:
I agree with Ann - I target blogs that have a technical theme related to my industry (IT & telecommunications) but then also ones where ...MoreI agree with Ann - I target blogs that have a technical theme related to my industry (IT & telecommunications) but then also ones where individuals have a certain style and attitude. It keeps me fresh both professionally, but also socially.
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Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
Hi Cameron, I also belong to the group of having multiple blogs, which is also due to language issues. My "professional" blog is in Spanish and ...MoreHi Cameron, I also belong to the group of having multiple blogs, which is also due to language issues. My "professional" blog is in Spanish and treats about sustainability and efficiency, mainly for businesses. My English blog has some similar topics, but a more personal note. And the third blog is my dog`s blog. Just for fun and for the photos ;)
97 weeks ago
97 weeks ago
Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Good afternoon everybody. Here I am, back from flu-landia, back to life and blogging. And here is my recap and lookout: http://bit.ly/bFmy5x
Claire Veuthey
It's the middle of the month.. how's everyone doing on their Feb objectives?
Emily Jasper:
Hey there, I'm doing alright. I had a great time on my birthday, even though I have been dealing with some back problems. I've had to back down on ...MoreHey there, I'm doing alright. I had a great time on my birthday, even though I have been dealing with some back problems. I've had to back down on yoga, but I'm keeping up with the swimming. The big one is my brothers. I've talked on the phone, but I still want to try more. I need to get some of those pre-paid post cards and just keep a stack. Good luck everyone!
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May
Hi there, depends what you want to do with it? In a lot of industries it is not a plus. In academia yes, but then you could go for a PhD.
Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
Hello May, I guess you are right. I love the research and writing part of a PhD, but I don't want to go back to Academia for the moment (I love ...MoreHello May, I guess you are right. I love the research and writing part of a PhD, but I don't want to go back to Academia for the moment (I love the practical approach just a little bit more). And 3-4 years for a PhD at this points sounds like a looooooong horizon. I might get in touch with my Master's mentor though to see what input he has ;) Thanks for the comments!
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103 weeks ago
Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Good morning everybody, I was just wondering if you are working in the field of sustainability, or if you are interested in doing so?
Claire Veuthey:
Hi Valentina, as said below I work for a company that provides research on other companies' sustainability activities (or lack thereof.) What ...MoreHi Valentina, as said below I work for a company that provides research on other companies' sustainability activities (or lack thereof.) What about you?
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Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
I would like to work in that field (my Spanish blog is all about sustainability in companies), but at this moment I work in an internet marketing ...MoreI would like to work in that field (my Spanish blog is all about sustainability in companies), but at this moment I work in an internet marketing company as inventory manager. It is interesting, but nothing I want to do for the rest of my life ;) I have been looking into further education in the sustainability field, but as I have already a Master in Innovation and another one in Quality for now I will go for meeting with people, getting contacts etc ;)
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103 weeks ago
Valentina Thörner da Cruz
I am thinking on adding another Master to my formal education, but wondering if I am a bit overdoing on the matter (I have two Master's already). http://bit.ly/dCyL4p Thoughts?
Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
I am now proudly officially enrolled in a Catalan course starting this Saturday. 2 hours each week until June 19th. They tested me and put me ...MoreI am now proudly officially enrolled in a Catalan course starting this Saturday. 2 hours each week until June 19th. They tested me and put me right into level 2 so I don't get bored. This should give me a good start for then improving myself with Catalan speaking friends and work colleagues. Yippieh! And if you want to brush up your Spanish visit my Spanish blog at http://valedeoro.es ;)
103 weeks ago
103 weeks ago
James Reid
Hey there, new to this network and loving it so far... wondering about the effectiveness of a nick name for personal branding. My name is Jim and I am 6'6'' tall so Big Jim has been my nickname for a long time. I carried this over to my blog and am not sure if I have done so effectively. Also my URL does not mention my name at all which I like but I am wondering what you all think? Let me know what you think. http://blog.startingfantasylineup.com
Jim Armstrong:
Anytime you want to increase your presence online and own your name online, its always best to include your name when you can. This doesn't mean ...MoreAnytime you want to increase your presence online and own your name online, its always best to include your name when you can. This doesn't mean you have to necessarily include this in your blog's name, but include your name in your blog posts. Relevant content, especially positive content, that links back to you is essential to rise your results when searched.
It's really up to you if you want to use a nickname for your personal brand. It's your personal brand and it's what employers and colleagues will see when they search you.
102 weeks ago
It's really up to you if you want to use a nickname for your personal brand. It's your personal brand and it's what employers and colleagues will see when they search you.
102 weeks ago
Miranda Brock
First time doing this...you guys inspire me...
http://msmirandawrites.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/february-goal-meetup-bra...
Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
Hey Miranda, I just saw in the Baltimore Brazen network that you are about to launch an e-letter focussing on practical small business tips. This ...MoreHey Miranda, I just saw in the Baltimore Brazen network that you are about to launch an e-letter focussing on practical small business tips. This is so cool! I am planning about the same, but for the Spanish market (hence, my non-english blog on valedeoro.es), explaining how to incorporate small ecological change into SME's which actually save money! We could connect to exchange experiences. I just became your fan ;)
105 weeks ago
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Angie Roach
Thanks for keeping me accountable everyone! http://roachkid.blogspot.com/2010/02/all-about-february.html
Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
Oh gosh, you got me with the wedding album. 3rd anniversary approaching and I barely managed to decide on the album and put the photographer's ...MoreOh gosh, you got me with the wedding album. 3rd anniversary approaching and I barely managed to decide on the album and put the photographer's photos inside (loosely). Still need to print friends' photos, write texts... Good to see I am not alone with that ;)
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claire stokoe
goals - to get at least 35 diggs from a story, to write 4 blog posts that earn more than 10 comments
Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
Welcome Claire! You might want to add your blogs address (MoreWelcome Claire! You might want to add your blogs address (http://www.greenrmedia.co.uk/ for everybody else) to make it easier for people to check it out. I just did so, and I am super impressed. You'll be my inspiration for the Spanish speaking blog I have ;) so be sure that I'll check back on your coming posts (and probably commenting as well...)
Welcome to the group!
105 weeks ago
Welcome to the group!
105 weeks ago
Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Just on time, here I am as well: http://bit.ly/bGAe3K
Rebecca Thorman
Let's talk about discipline - any tips? For instance, how do you keep to an exercise or blogging schedule or other things that could be deemed as "optional" when life and work get in the way?
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I saw this idea this weekend. I thought that it was very interesting. StickK.com is a place for you to put a contract on yourself...commit to ...MoreI saw this idea this weekend. I thought that it was very interesting. StickK.com is a place for you to put a contract on yourself...commit to something. If you fail in your contract, your money goes towards a charity (you select) that you hate. It's supposed to help you manage your motivation. It takes accountability to another level. You can also get your friends/family involved so they know what you're committing to.
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Steven Swernofsky:
I've found that being reminded every day keeps what you want in mind for when you're in the moment. For example, there's an iPhone app called ...MoreI've found that being reminded every day keeps what you want in mind for when you're in the moment. For example, there's an iPhone app called "LoseIt" which seems to provide enough reminders to stay on a diet.
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Valentina Thörner da Cruz
There is lots of research available about the negative impacts of some products when they are non-organic. So don't dwell as much on how organic and how healthy your products are, but on how they are better than all the other products because they don't increase allergy, don't lower your immune system or whatever ;)
Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Good morning everybody. Living abroad usually entails to be stereotyped in a way which would never happen at home. Which stereotypes about yourself have you discovered to be (relatively) true and embraced abroad? I am starting a series about this on my blog and I would love to include other experiences as well: http://wp.me/pJmCe-1E
Andrew Staltari:
*coworkers...actually I think it was the entire law firm at one point discussing rock'n'roll
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Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
This is really interesting. Here in Barcelona suddenly all LatinAmericans frequent salsa discos, even though in their home country they don't ...MoreThis is really interesting. Here in Barcelona suddenly all LatinAmericans frequent salsa discos, even though in their home country they don't listen to this kind of music (even the Brazilians go). For the Germans in the company it seems to be the restaurant Don Bratwurst, where we delight ourselves with "typically German sausages". Something I rarely if ever ate at home ;)
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Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Looks exactly like what I need for 2010! Great initiative. I am curious how it will evolve.
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Cody McKibben:
Cheers Valentina, I'm glad if our team can provide some inspiration for your New Year! Stay tuned, we have a LOT of great authors who will be ...MoreCheers Valentina, I'm glad if our team can provide some inspiration for your New Year! Stay tuned, we have a LOT of great authors who will be contributing over the next few weeks.
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Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Monthly goals for January: http://tinyurl.com/yblnh89
And I am sooo much looking forward to this new year. Can't wait to make everything happen ;)
Heather Conroy:
My January goals are up http://wp.me/PCYRl-3d and they are very ...MoreMy January goals are up http://wp.me/PCYRl-3d and they are very pared down, but they are achievable I think (and hope). Good luck Emily, Beth and Valentina! and everyone else!
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Emily Jasper
Hey everyone! I hope you have a fun (and safe) New Year! Looking forward to the #meetup posts closing out 2009!
Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
Good morning everybody, I have not reviewed my monthly goals yet, but I will certainly do it this weekend before the New Year work frenzy starts. ...MoreGood morning everybody, I have not reviewed my monthly goals yet, but I will certainly do it this weekend before the New Year work frenzy starts. Meanwhile I have drafted my New Year's resolution at http://tinyurl.com/ybajjak, which will be reflected in each monthly goal for this year. Happy new year to everybody!!!
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Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Hi everybody, I have a question to all you European bloggers. In which language do you blog? Do you choose English to settle for a (potential) international audience, or do you blog in your residence or mother language (if it's not English)? I have settled for English (see explanation here: http://valedeoro.wordpress.com/language-confusion ) but I still have my doubts sometimes whether that was the best decision. Thoughts?
Jacob Revold:
May I add it looks like you have nuance and accuracy well covered in your language.
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I blog in English because the mother tongue here, on the Flemish side of Belgium, is Dutch and it would take years to write well in that tricky ...MoreI blog in English because the mother tongue here, on the Flemish side of Belgium, is Dutch and it would take years to write well in that tricky language. I think it's better for my readers to read me in my mother tongue.
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Kim N. Campbell
:-/ didn't get to 3 blogs this week. 2 outta 3 aint bad. *shrug* I'll try for next week. :)
Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
But your posts were really well researched, so the time you spent makes up for three ;) I wish I already had the drive to find so many relevant ...MoreBut your posts were really well researched, so the time you spent makes up for three ;) I wish I already had the drive to find so many relevant links as you do. Congrats on that. And looking forward to more this week.
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Kim N. Campbell
How does your personal brand impact your style? I've been craaaviinggg a wardrobe update but am thinking a little bit about what image I want my updated clothes and hairstyle to project. Do you guys think about these things when building your personal brands?
Kim N. Campbell:
@ Andrea, blogging is certainly helping my personality come through in the brand I'm crafting. My writing voice is very much a reflection of my ...More@ Andrea, blogging is certainly helping my personality come through in the brand I'm crafting. My writing voice is very much a reflection of my speaking and thinking style.I love how you define p.branding as a thread across many communities. Very nice way of clarifying it.
@ Bruny LOL "learning how to tie that thing is achievement" I think the clothes I gravitate towards are telling a story about me but I will certainly be playing with ways to experiment with my brand and appearance.
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@ Bruny LOL "learning how to tie that thing is achievement" I think the clothes I gravitate towards are telling a story about me but I will certainly be playing with ways to experiment with my brand and appearance.
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Kim N. Campbell:
@ Valentina, Comfort cannot be understated!!So Important! Any woman who has worn cute but poorly fitting heels for a more than 5 hours knows this ...More@ Valentina, Comfort cannot be understated!!So Important! Any woman who has worn cute but poorly fitting heels for a more than 5 hours knows this initimately. That's so important. And I LOVE how your values are a part of your purchasing process. That is so important.
These are all things I'll be considering guys! :)
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These are all things I'll be considering guys! :)
111 weeks ago
Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Just had to update my monthly goal on going to the gym twice a week. They are stopping all their classes until after Christmas (Jan 7th). So instead I will take stairs instead of elevators and take the dog for long walks twice a week. He will hate it when the gym goes back to normal ;)
Kim N. Campbell:
Woo! go Valentina! I like how you found a different way of working out when your original option failed. Maybe you'll like the long walks so much ...MoreWoo! go Valentina! I like how you found a different way of working out when your original option failed. Maybe you'll like the long walks so much you'll resent the gym coming back to normal too :). I've posted 2 of 3 blogs for the week. Will hopefully post the 3rd tomorrow. good job
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111 weeks ago
Kim N. Campbell
woo! accomplished one goal, getting high enough score on math to place into calculus. Continuing to work through the others. :)
Kim N. Campbell:
LMAOOO JAY! Time to take it to the limitt!!
hehe get it? calculus humor. It really doesn't get any cornier than that my friend.
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Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Good morning everybody. I have a question to those who are already living in a country not their own: how are the stereotypes of your nationality influencing your standing in the work market. For example, for me it is a huge advantage being German, because by default I am seen as punctual, efficient, rational etc... while my husband (Brazilian) struggles with stereotypes of being party-crazy and unreliable. (More extensive account on my blog: http://tinyurl.com/yab6cy9). Any similar experiences?
JR Moreau:
That sounds really tough Valentina! I sort of experienced that studying abroad in Prague. I have to say that over-coming initial stereotypes is ...MoreThat sounds really tough Valentina! I sort of experienced that studying abroad in Prague. I have to say that over-coming initial stereotypes is really challenging and can be hurtful, but you've gotta press on and just let your personality and awesome qualities shine through. The right people will respect you for being yourself. Integrity is hard to come by!
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Kim N. Campbell
How do you break old restrictive habits in your pursuit of a life you love?
Mike Ambassador Bruny:
I've seen everything from 21 days to break a habit to just going cold turkey. There is a really good book called, "The Power of Focus" that deals ...MoreI've seen everything from 21 days to break a habit to just going cold turkey. There is a really good book called, "The Power of Focus" that deals with "Successful people have successful habits," and they breakdown ways to assist with change (e.g. looking at the bad habits, listing what habit you are going to replace it with, the benefit of changing the habit and then listing 3 action steps you'll take towards the change.)
Your Ambassador,
Bruny
www.hiphopaffirmations.wordpress.com
109 weeks ago
Your Ambassador,
Bruny
www.hiphopaffirmations.wordpress.com
109 weeks ago
Virginia Merritt:
If you find yourself a slave, do not accept your master's description of the real; do not work within the boundaries of their moral universe; ...MoreIf you find yourself a slave, do not accept your master's description of the real; do not work within the boundaries of their moral universe; instead, try to invent a reality of your own by selecting aspects of the world which lend themselves to support your judgments of the worth while life- Richard Rorty.
Most Pragmatists would say to get rid of habits that don't fit with your idea of the worth-while life and find the ones that do. Habits take time to break and make. Baby Steps.
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Most Pragmatists would say to get rid of habits that don't fit with your idea of the worth-while life and find the ones that do. Habits take time to break and make. Baby Steps.
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