Category: Life Sessions
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The Role of Ultra-Processed Foods in Modern Diets and Public Health
Ultra-processed foods have become a staple in modern diets and are most widely consumed in Western countries like the United States. These packaged and modified foods are often linked to several health issues including heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Containing an array of additives such as artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, over time, these foods…
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Ambition And Satisfaction Balance
Finding a balance between ambition and satisfaction in life can be challenging, as these two things can sometimes seem at odds with one another. On one hand, ambition can drive us to achieve our goals and pursue our dreams, but it can also lead to a never-ending cycle of striving for more, which can be…
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Essa tal de Vida
A vida, só temos uma E agimos como se fossem muitas E por isso, não temos à ela a postura correta O tempo passa ligeiro, e como passa! Os tesouros não vão sendo apreciados Porque, com as coisas erradas, ficamos saciados E então, quando menos se espera A verdade se revela: Aquela caminhada com quem…
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I jumped over a train (literally)
Today I went through an unprecedented episode in my life. I jumped over a train. Let’s get down to the details. I came to Kansas City for some meetings regarding one of the projects the company I work is involved with. Rush trip. I drove yesterday for about 8 hours and got immediately to a…
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One Word for Too Many Things, The You and The I Love You
As an immigrant living in the United States I never cease to learn English in a way I never thought I would. I considered myself fluent in this language, since I can engage in any conversation, on pretty much any subject. But, one thing I started realizing right after I moved and started having a…
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Two things that really shock a Brazilian in the USA
Perceptions from usual (but not so much) things Since 2009 I have been coming to the USA for many different reasons. It all started when I decided to go to this different country to buy some stuff to sell in Brazil to pay a debt that I had (this story is in my schedule to…
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The unexpected day and the unexpected guest
Have you ever been in a situation that you stop and think: how in this world I ended up here? I’ve had a couple. Let me tell you the most recent one. I live in North Texas, to be more precise about 25 min West of Fort Worth. A few weeks ago, in the middle of the…