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How I became an #AWSCertified Cloud Practitioner in 2 weeks

Hiroko Nishimura · September 12, 2018February 13, 2023

How I passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam after 2 weeks of studying.

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I’m a Writer at the INSIDER!

Hiroko Nishimura · August 1, 2018February 13, 2023

Seizures can happen to anyone. According to a study published by researchers at the CDC, almost 1 in 100 people has active epilepsy. Seizures can also happen to people who do not have seizure disorder or epilepsy. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 10 people has had a seizure. Movies portray …

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AWS Summit NYC 2018: What’s in a Cloud?

Hiroko Nishimura · July 25, 2018July 22, 2020

Last week, I attended AWS Summit NYC 2018 at Javits Center in New York City. While I’ve attended tech conferences in the past, this was the first technical industry-driven conference. AWS Summits happen all over the world, and are free to attend! What’s AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform. Amazon launched the …

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5 Best NYC Dessert Spots (Manhattan)

Hiroko Nishimura · July 4, 2018July 22, 2020

Looking for sweet dessert spots for your visit to New York City? Look no further! Here’s a list of NYC dessert recommendations, Manhattan Edition! It’s no secret that I love desserts and sweets, and will squeeze in any excuse to get my hands on some adorable pastries. I also noticed while writing my birthday post …

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Birthday is for Sushi and Cake

Hiroko Nishimura · June 20, 2018August 17, 2020

Birthday is for Sushi and Cake. This is birthday law. It’s the one day of the year where calories from cake don’t count! I asked Dr. Atkins. It’s true! Get ready for some foodgasms!! Ok all jokes aside, I was not sure at all how my actual birthday was going to turn out. I’d kind …

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#DigitalNomad: 20+ Websites to Find Remote Work

Hiroko Nishimura · June 6, 2018July 22, 2020

As we ascend further into realm of Digitalization and Tech, there is one aspect quickly becoming outdated in many industries: Working Strictly Onsite. With increasing number of companies embracing flexible work arrangements including flexible hours and remote work, companies are redefining what it means to be an “full-benefits employee.” One big thing I look for …

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The Bridge, the Walk, the Beach: Week in San Francisco

Hiroko Nishimura · May 30, 2018July 22, 2020

In the beginning of May, my boyfriend and I flew in to San Francisco for a week to participate in 13th Annual Aneurysm and AVM Awareness Walk. As many of you know, I am an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Survivor, a topic I write about on this blog semi-frequently. Every May, The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation, …

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

Hiroko Nishimura · May 9, 2018July 22, 2020

Feel like getting some hearty prep-and-dump slow-cooker meals under your culinary belt? Not a very good cook, but want to eat in more to save money or eat healthier? My Slow Cooker Turkey Chili recipe is your answer! Welcome to Cook with Hiro 😉 If I can make it, you know it has to be …

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Let It Go: Frozen the Musical

Hiroko Nishimura · May 2, 2018July 22, 2020

A few weeks ago, a friend from middle school came to visit NYC for a conference and asked if I was interested in hanging out. We ended up meeting up for the first time since 2004, and spent almost the whole weekend together, which included a YOLO last-minute purchase of Frozen: The Broadway Musical tickets. …

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April Nineteenth Two Thousand Eleven

Hiroko Nishimura · April 19, 2018December 23, 2021

When I first came to, it was as though I was floating up to the surface of a pool. I felt weightless, slowly being pulled up into the world of the living from the soundless depths of water. I wanted to go back. It was so peaceful down there. So dark and peaceful. Here… Here was …