Author Archives: lauradogariu

How a job interview can destroy your soul and what to do about it

In general, a job interview is a toxic , soul sucking process. Each time you get the call for a job interview the first reaction is of joy, thinking that someone approved of you, based on your CV. Someone picked you! You must have done a good job. This feeling can last from a second to aContinue reading “How a job interview can destroy your soul and what to do about it”

The Birthday Experiment : How I motivated others to create birthday cards for my birthday

In my country, it is a tradition or social unspoken rule to treat your fellow colleagues with something for your birthday. In school/ preschool you usually brought a box of chocolates, but as you get a job and start to work in an office with a lot of people, it’s common to bring cakes and cookies, andContinue reading “The Birthday Experiment : How I motivated others to create birthday cards for my birthday”

Why I love embroidery

Since I gave up the Facebook App on my phone, I started killing boredom on Pinterest. For those of you who don’t know what Pinterest is, you should definitely check it out. Every time you see a picture on the web that catches your interest, you save it, or better said, you pin it, to yourContinue reading “Why I love embroidery”

Dealing with suicidal thoughts? Maybe this can help

I know, the title is scary, but don’t worry. Even tho I had some rough patches in my life, I never had suicidal thoughts. I always felt it was something morally wrong, almost equal to taking someone else’s life. Many consider that you are the owner of your life, so you decide everything around it, including givingContinue reading “Dealing with suicidal thoughts? Maybe this can help”

Working with clay

There are a multitude of types of clay out there, with different textures, different drying temperatures and different colors. When I first started making jewelry, almost 7 years ago, there weren’t that many shops online from which to buy supplies ( modelling clay included), but after seeing pictures with creations made by others, I wasContinue reading “Working with clay”

My Dancing Story : How I started dancing on YouTube

1. Before YouTube My first memory of me dancing was in the kitchen in front of my mother and grandmother, during some random song from the radio. I think I was around 6-7 years old, and I have no idea why I did a performance in front of them, because I was really shy.  They wereContinue reading “My Dancing Story : How I started dancing on YouTube”

What's the point in life and how to find out

Do you ever ask yourself what’s the point? More specifically, what’s the point of life? What’s the point of getting out of bed in the morning? I never asked myself this in a serious way, but I started to feel lost and confused about a year ago. I thought that I would be happier withContinue reading “What's the point in life and how to find out”