Author: Dave Luis
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How I finally found my do-it-yourself dream job
Marketing plan? Check. Budget forecasts? Check. Competitor analysis. Check. Photography, design, branding, event planning, media buying and boosting, community management, PR? Check. Check. Check.
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How I fell in love in a moment in Dubai
One evening on my daily run, wading through the crowd on the bridge at Souk Al Bahar, the musical fountain started up. Instantly a forest of hands went up, each m clutching a mobile phone to record the sight – and BAM! – I suddenly realised that I was living through my mobile phone’s camera.
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Goodbye, loan arranger, & Hi Ho to the new money me!
I’m well known for buying unnecessary things. A spare car. Too much underwear. Hardcover versions of the softcover Terry Pratchett books I already own. From the extra extras to the pricy options, I’ve lived my life like there’s no tomorrow.
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How I shook Off the Husk of My Old Life & Flew Into the New
Come at me, Novemberitis – you have no power here!
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Why I’m Saying Goodbye to My Comfort Zone & Hello to Dubai
So, just like that, I’m packing up and moving to Dubai for a dream job. With just days to go before I leave, it feels like this is all far too sudden and a life-changing decision made on a whim.
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If Heritage be the Food of Love, Let’s Eat!
Melkkos is a boarding school staple and it’s best described as a liquid pancake. It’s just flour and milk with a touch of cinnamon. Melkkos is so wrapped up in my childhood that I would honestly include it in my family tree. It’s my family. It’s my heritage.
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Hey, Bro, Do You Even Know Rugby?
There really is nothing like watching the match live. It’s electric. And alive and unedited. And you really should pay attention to the kit your team wears so that you don’t look a complete twit and cheer for the wrong team.
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Hey 2017, I’m Ready for My Check-In
Even though the dark, icy mornings tell me Spring is a lifetime away, we’re officially heading that way. Time for a mid-year check-in!
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Should You Get an Instagram Account for Your Newborn baby?
Just for fun, what would your social media strategy be if you were to put your newborn on the popular photo-sharing service?
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I Changed My Life By Running Away From Myself
A change in our team structure at work meant I had to postpone my holiday for a couple of months as we are now one person down, but still need to deliver on our performance targets. I needed stress relief, and fast.