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The “THANK YOU” phrase.
Thank You– this is incredibly a pair of powerful words that require the attention of the person who is willing to hear or not. There are moments in Life which we cherish. People inhibiting in different parts of the world substantially differ from one another in respect of the languages, culture, food habits, and social… Continue reading
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The Weight of the Quiet Hope
There were prayers I whispered on quiet commutes, carrying nothing but the fragile hope that one day, life would meet me where my dreams had already gone. Just me by the window, the steady hum of the bus, and the same familiar streets slipping by—so often they began to feel like silent witnesses to every… Continue reading
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Ownership Is More Than a Price Tag at Tim’s
“Not everyone who works at Tim Hortons should own one. And not everyone with the money should either.” I attended a leadership symposium recently and found myself sitting at a table with ten restaurant managers. Before the program officially began, while everyone was enjoying breakfast and networking, one person approached a leader from the head… Continue reading
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Happy BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln Dear future Bernadette, It’s my birthday today: 07July. And in celebration of that, I like to write this personal note on my future year. I feel like it is I have to tell… Continue reading
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From Exhaustion to Empowerment: A Workaholic’s Transformation
At my current job, I was once labeled as promising and competent. Promoted multiple times in a year, enjoying the monetary perks and bragging rights. Well, in a world where we live in, success especially at work often comes at a big cost. Many individuals find themselves in the middle of oppressively constant cycle of… Continue reading
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Thank you, Mama Ose.
“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.” –Sophia Loren Mother. Nanay. Mamă. Momma. Mère. Mommy. Madre. Eomeoni 어머니. Moeder. Different words. Different languages. In the course of my life, I’ve learned from you many… Continue reading
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I wish to die EMPTY.
For the past few weeks (or maybe months now), I was seeing a gradually growing disinterest at many things. The one who used be swift in actions and sentiment d’urgence started to grasp things unappealing. I am starting to get lost. Until I heard someone said… “I wish to die empty..” I was trying to… Continue reading
About Me
I am a lifelong learner in an open society, driven by a deep curiosity about human behavior and how understanding it can help shape a better future.
My passions span foreign affairs, literature, the social sciences, education, law and order, diplomacy, national defense, foreign languages particularly French, music, film, technology, travel, textiles, high heels, wines and spirits, and, of course, cats.
Books have always been at the center of both my work and my life. I am especially drawn to works on strategy, history, and human nature, with The Art of War by Sun Tzu remaining one of my enduring favorites. I cannot imagine a life without books—they are both my greatest teachers and my favorite companions. Reading continually broadens my perspective, challenges my assumptions, and inspires me to learn, think, and engage more deeply with the world.
Cheers!
Bernadette :)
The Swaying Queen 