Recent events + some blogs I recommend

Wow, I can't believe it's almost September already. September has always been a very special month for me: its the start of a new academic year in Russia, so besides New Year resolutions I often make September resolutions. This past month has been full of events. That's what I love about life most of all: it is full of surprises, and even if you have lived a hundred years you can't say you know it completely, because everything can change in a blink of an eye.

I have met several new good clients and I hope our collaboration will be long-lasting and very, very fruitful. I was very glad to get messages and new projects from my "old" clients. Some have even found me in FB, and I am so glad they did!

This past week has been particularly busy, full of big decisions and therefore intense emotions.

I am also continuing the process of learning more, because this is one of the keys to becoming and staying an excellent professional.

Those are some of the blogs I regularly read and gladly recommend:

Thoughts on translation

About translation

Translation Guy Blog

Blogging with Swedish Translation Services

I learn a lot of things from them. Hope you enjoy them, too.

Have a wonderful weekend! See you soon! =)

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