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Hi guys and dolls! So, as you guys probably know, I have a very very busy schedule right now. Aside from work, I'm in the midst of a Ph.D., a Master’s Degree and French lessons. Because of this, I have very limited time for myself. The first few months of this new (and extreme) dynamic were very tiresome, I had a ton of reading material, I had a lot going on at work and I had to watch a ton of YouTube videos on financial engineering, statistics, management, leadership, and much more. I happen to consider these topics very interesting, but there came a time when so much technical information was too much. I couldn’t learn, I couldn’t focus, and for a brief moment I thought about not giving my studies my full effort and just doing enough to get the minimum grade I needed to pass. That’s when I decided I couldn’t keep doing things that way and I discovered TED Talks. 

For those of you who don’t know, TED Talks are motivational conferences given by experts in many many subjects. I first came across TED Talks because of an image I found on Tumblr that recommended listening to a TED Talk whenever you feel down. So, I did just that, and I really didn’t expect how amazing they were. 

The first TED Talk I remember listening to was Inside the mind of a master procrastinator by Tim Urban. This is an incredibly funny, smart and relatable talk that will cheer you up and make you feel better about the fact that most of us do things just when it is extremely necessary. It is a very original approach to a common habit people have. He illustrates our thought processes with awesome drawings, cool examples and amazing humor. You can listen to it by clicking here.

Now, my favorite TED Talk ever is called The thing is, I stutter by Megan Washington. This TED Talk really made me feel warm and fuzzy inside because I have a mild stutter myself, and that makes me feel very very insecure and frustrated when I have to speak, especially at work. The way Megan describes how it feels to stutter, how hopeless it made her feel and how she managed to move on with her life is really amazing. Watching someone who stutters do a TED Talk definitely gave me courage to speak to people at work in a more confident manner. You can watch this beautiful TED Talk here.

And at last, one of the most memorable TED Talks I’ve listened to is How to sound smart in your TEDx Talk by Will Stephen. This talk is just amazing. I’m not gonna spoil it. You can watch it here.

I think the things I love the most about TED Talks is that they’re very inspiring, they have a wide variety of subjects ranging from education, to science to health (and more) and they are incredibly mind-opening. You’ll listen to many different stories, many different experiences and a wide array of facts that will help you become a more interesting person overall. 

That’s it for this post! I really hope you liked it!Leave any comments in the comment box below. Love you!

So, I'm probably the only person that feels this way, but 2016 was an utterly amazing year! Last year I finished my career, I got an amazing job, I started many projects and much more. But this year, oh, this year I grew! I have pushed myself, worked hard, got an amazing job, started my postgraduate studies, got my bachelor's degree and much more! I had never been so exited and certain that I am definitely not the same person I was in January 2016. I started a new life routine, I learnt how to drive (In Venezuela, driving is absolutely crazy and if you manage to do it, you're awesome!), I made amazing life plans (Some of which I can't really share right now) and I continue to move toward my future at a breathtaking speed. 

This was a year of knowing who supports me, who thinks I have what it takes and who cares for me. I've met amazing new people at my new job and at college; and I've learnt something valuable from each and every single one of them. I've also had new and exiting experiences, and I've learnt a bit more about how this "Adult" thing works. I am very very happy because I've definitely taken advantage of every little thing in my life to learn and grow. 

I'd like to give my soon-to-be husband some well deserved appreciation. Without him, I probably wouldn't have been able to do any of the things I did this year. He has been exceedingly patient, kind and supportive; and he's the main reason I managed to balance a certification, my Ph.D., my Master's degree, work and my personal life. So honey, if you're reading this, thank you!

Also, I want to thank my family, my mom, my dad, MJ, Laura and Josi. If it wasn't for you guys I wouldn't be where I am today and I wouldn't have found my way in life. For that and much more, thank you!

I hope you guys and dolls have an amazing new year. Take the time to learn, play, be awesome, work toward your goals and stay foolish.

Hi guys and dolls! I'm so glad to be back! So, I finally got around to making this year's book list and reviews. I have been awfully busy lately but I have had some time to read (Thank God!). You can check out my previous book lists by clicking the following links: 2014 book list & reviews and 2015 book list & reviews. So, without further ado, here's my book list for this year!

Books

Audiobooks

1. Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas: You guys know I LOOOOVE Lisa Kleypas' novels! This year I couldn't read any but I had the chance to listen to an audiobook and Oh, it was good... People, check out her books! They are suuuuper romantic!
   

Hi guys! How have you all been? I haven't had time to post anything on the blog lately, but I decided I would try to do so at least on fridays. My last post on the blog was the first of a series of work attire. Today I'm sharing with you some beautiful dresses that are just perfect for a formal, professional environment. Now, many of you might think dresses are a bit of a hassle, but not at all! Truth is, they are very practical. Depending on the dress you can go for subtle accesories, or you could use something that captures peoples' attention. You can save up a lot of time given that you just put the dress on, the heels or ballerinas, and you're pretty much good to go. They are a good option for meetings and working with clients, since dresses are so elegant and classy. I wouldn't say they're a daily option, but they are something you can wear when you're a bit short on time and want to look effortlessly elegant. Today's post is a tad short given that I've got little time, but perhaps I'll edit it later and add some tips on hwo to wear them and accesorize. 

If you want to see some more of my dresses you can check out my boards at Pinterest by clicking here Veggie Blogger and get to know a little more of all of the other things I like. Stay awesome!