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Day #10: Just Listen…
(clique aqui para ler em português) I consider myself a very optimistic person. I know I have my days of grumpiness, but even then I believe that it will get better. The only exception is when I am asking for
Day #10: Just Listen…
(clique aqui para ler em português) I consider myself a very optimistic person. I know I have my days of grumpiness, but even then I believe that it will get better. The only exception is when I am asking for
Day #9: Why Don't You Give Up on Social Media?
(clique aqui para ler em português) We have 1,000 reasons for being cautious while engaging in social media. Every single social network available requires a set of personal information and commitment that would have scared our grandparents away. We all
Day #9: Why Don't You Give Up on Social Media?
(clique aqui para ler em português) We have 1,000 reasons for being cautious while engaging in social media. Every single social network available requires a set of personal information and commitment that would have scared our grandparents away. We all
Day #8: Do You Want to Get in Shape?
(Clique aqui para ler em português) I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been the skinniest kid at school. I grew up a very well fed girl, allowed to eat whatever I wanted because you know… I couldn’t get
Day #8: Do You Want to Get in Shape?
(Clique aqui para ler em português) I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been the skinniest kid at school. I grew up a very well fed girl, allowed to eat whatever I wanted because you know… I couldn’t get
Day #7: It’s All About Creating Content (And Sharing it!)
(Clique aqui para ler em português) Am I allowed to celebrate the completion of the first week of #366blogproject? Well… I’ll do it anyway. This first week of a year long writing project has already taught me a lot
Day #7: It’s All About Creating Content (And Sharing it!)
(Clique aqui para ler em português) Am I allowed to celebrate the completion of the first week of #366blogproject? Well… I’ll do it anyway. This first week of a year long writing project has already taught me a lot
Day #6: Being Multiculturally Grumpy
(Clique aqui para ler em português) We all have a day when we contradict ourselves. Some studies say that we do it all the time. Even though our thoughts appear to be consistent to ourselves, we would sound straight up
Day #6: Being Multiculturally Grumpy
(Clique aqui para ler em português) We all have a day when we contradict ourselves. Some studies say that we do it all the time. Even though our thoughts appear to be consistent to ourselves, we would sound straight up
Day #5: Reunions and Goodbyes
(Clique aqui para ler em português) When we she is around, we fight all the time. When it’s time to say goodbye, we look at each other and just cry. The dynamics between a mother and a daughter can be
Day #5: Reunions and Goodbyes
(Clique aqui para ler em português) When we she is around, we fight all the time. When it’s time to say goodbye, we look at each other and just cry. The dynamics between a mother and a daughter can be
Day #4: Michel Teló and My Cultural Identity
(Clique aqui para ler em português) Brazil is currently a war zone after Forbes and Revista Época, the latter being the magazine of highest circulation in my home country, have published articles defining pop singer Michel Teló as a Brazilian
Day #4: Michel Teló and My Cultural Identity
(Clique aqui para ler em português) Brazil is currently a war zone after Forbes and Revista Época, the latter being the magazine of highest circulation in my home country, have published articles defining pop singer Michel Teló as a Brazilian
Day #3: Time to Do It
(Clique aqui para ler em português) Ok, I’ve made it through two days of this insane project so far. Is it already time to give up? Yes, that’s what I thought this morning when I was getting ready to start
Day #3: Time to Do It
(Clique aqui para ler em português) Ok, I’ve made it through two days of this insane project so far. Is it already time to give up? Yes, that’s what I thought this morning when I was getting ready to start
Day #2: About My Digital Legacy
(Clique aqui para ler em português) This morning, I came across this great post by Chris Brogan on our responsibility as media channels that has me thinking about my own digital legacy. After answering all the questions asked by Brogan, I actually
Day #2: About My Digital Legacy
(Clique aqui para ler em português) This morning, I came across this great post by Chris Brogan on our responsibility as media channels that has me thinking about my own digital legacy. After answering all the questions asked by Brogan, I actually
2011 Year in Review
In seven years of MadameHeringer.com, I have never written a Year In Review post because I didn’t think that you would care to read it. However, since you’re here, you’ve just proved me wrong! 2011 was one of the craziest years
2011 Year in Review
In seven years of MadameHeringer.com, I have never written a Year In Review post because I didn’t think that you would care to read it. However, since you’re here, you’ve just proved me wrong! 2011 was one of the craziest years
Happy Holidays!
This Christmas will be our first one in Canada after 2 years of tropical holidays in Brazil. It will also be our first Christmas in Toronto, so we are preparing for the cold weather. It’s funny how after only five
Happy Holidays!
This Christmas will be our first one in Canada after 2 years of tropical holidays in Brazil. It will also be our first Christmas in Toronto, so we are preparing for the cold weather. It’s funny how after only five
Canadian Immigration: Are We Supporting the Creation of Second-Class Citizens?
I wrote this blog post a week after the changes in the parents and grandparents application process was announced by Minister Kenney. At that time, I stopped myself from publishing it after listening to the opinions of a friend who
Canadian Immigration: Are We Supporting the Creation of Second-Class Citizens?
I wrote this blog post a week after the changes in the parents and grandparents application process was announced by Minister Kenney. At that time, I stopped myself from publishing it after listening to the opinions of a friend who
[Fridays in Portuguese] Canadá: Imigração
Grande parte dos visitantes novos deste blog chega aqui procurando informações sobre o processo de imigração canadense. Embora este blog não seja sobre imigração, emails pedindo informações sobre o processo de imigração para Canadá chegam quase que diariamente ao meu
[Fridays in Portuguese] Canadá: Imigração
Grande parte dos visitantes novos deste blog chega aqui procurando informações sobre o processo de imigração canadense. Embora este blog não seja sobre imigração, emails pedindo informações sobre o processo de imigração para Canadá chegam quase que diariamente ao meu
#NETCulture: The Multicultural Discussion Must Continue
Photo credit: Jeremy Lim On April 5th, I had the opportunity to share my story as an immigrant and professional at #NETCulture: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media. The turnout was incredible! Over 200 people showed up to discuss multiculturalism
#NETCulture: The Multicultural Discussion Must Continue
Photo credit: Jeremy Lim On April 5th, I had the opportunity to share my story as an immigrant and professional at #NETCulture: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media. The turnout was incredible! Over 200 people showed up to discuss multiculturalism
#NetCulture: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media
Don’t you think it’s very ironic that when I finally get invited to give a presentation about social media this blog experiences the deadliest month ever? I have been very excited about the #NetCulture events since I first learned about
#NetCulture: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media
Don’t you think it’s very ironic that when I finally get invited to give a presentation about social media this blog experiences the deadliest month ever? I have been very excited about the #NetCulture events since I first learned about
Rio de Janeiro: Ilha Fiscal and The Last Imperial Ball
Visit YouTube.com/MadameHeringer Ilha Fiscal was another trip of discovery for this born and raised carioca girl during our last trip to Rio. I can’t believe that I haven’t been there before! This neo-Gothic palace hidden in Guanabara Bay is one
Rio de Janeiro: Ilha Fiscal and The Last Imperial Ball
Visit YouTube.com/MadameHeringer Ilha Fiscal was another trip of discovery for this born and raised carioca girl during our last trip to Rio. I can’t believe that I haven’t been there before! This neo-Gothic palace hidden in Guanabara Bay is one
