Iva Ursano

Canada, Panajachel

Writer at Freelance

Blogger at Women Blazing Trails

Badass Mentor For Women Over 50

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I Named My Chatgpt Assistant Nova, and We Talked About the Death of Christ

3 weeks ago | ivaursano.medium.com | Iva Ursano

Not gonna lie, it was weird and wonderfulWhen AI started to become popular, I was a little concerned for the future of blogging and my livelihood. Is this going to replace the human-written word? I hated it and cursed it, as did many bloggers around the world. Google was now offering up AI answers to queries and leaving bloggers in the dust. Many bloggers lost traffic, lost earnings, threw in the towel and sold their websites. Not this girl. I’m not going down without a fight.
I’m Aging Backwards, and Here’s How I’m Doing It

1 month ago | ivaursano.medium.com | Iva Ursano

Member-only storyIt’s actually quite simple, and anyone can do it. Iva Ursano·Follow5 min read·--Ok, so the gif timelapse is backwards, but I couldn’t find one from old to young. Sorry. https://the3flamingos.com/I am turning 63 this year, and I still can’t believe I’m in my 60s, but here we are. Oddly enough, I’m acutely aware of my age. I never have been before. Age meant little to nothing to me. It means an awful lot these days.
19 Hilarious Signs You’re Getting Older

2 months ago | ivaursano.medium.com | Iva Ursano

If you can’t laugh at yourself, then laugh at your aging friends. Iva Ursano·Follow7 min read·--Image created by me in Leonardo AIAh, the joys of aging! It’s a fun journey into the land of creaky knees, forgotten names, and a newfound appreciation for comfy shoes. While aging gracefully is a lovely concept, let’s be honest: sometimes, it feels more like aging disgracefully. If you’re starting to notice some, shall we say, “unique” changes, it simply means you’re getting old.
How Much I Made My First Month on the YouTube Partner Program

Jan 14, 2025 | ivaursano.medium.com | Iva Ursano

Can you handle another ‘income story’? I’ll share some tips with you, too!!Iva Ursano·Follow7 min read·--Image created in Canva by me. Back in September of 2024, I wrote an article about how Google decimated blogging and how so many bloggers have been scrambling to make ends meet. I’ll link that article at the end of this one. It was hard. Websites went up for sale, and bloggers went back to work and got ‘real’ jobs to pay bills. It was a nightmare.
Why I’m Done Writing For a Living

Dec 6, 2024 | ivaursano.medium.com | Iva Ursano

Sticking my face in front of a camera is more fun and less stressful. Iva Ursano·Follow4 min read·--Image created in Canva by meI started blogging in 2012 and had no clue what I was doing. I had all this creative energy trapped inside me and needed to regurgitate it somewhere. So, I did what every ambitious person with super high hopes does. I started a website. My first website was a Feng Shui site.
The Stone Age: When ‘Netflix and Chill’ Meant a Mammoth Hunt

Dec 3, 2024 | ivaursano.medium.com | Iva Ursano

HumorA humorous look at a Pinterest glitchIva Ursano·Follow5 min read·--Image created in CanvaBeing an online creator means I basically have eggs in baskets all over the internet. Some baskets do well, others not so much. Pinterest is one of those baskets that still does fairly well. With Google shitting on bloggers all around the world, many are turning to Pinterest, Flipboard, YouTube and selling their souls to make a living. You can read more about the Google fiasco here.
When is It Ok to Lash Back at Shitty Comments?

Nov 29, 2024 | ivaursano.medium.com | Iva Ursano

I pride myself on having thick skin, but sometimes, the foul-mouthed Italian in me is dying to be released…Iva Ursano·Follow5 min read·--Image created in CanvaThere used to be a time when I would lash out at people who would say hurtful things to me. I was always so damn sensitive. That was many, many years ago. When I started my online business about 10 years ago, I realized just how ugly people can get.
When a Medium Story is So Powerful, and You Can’t Deal With Your Emotions

Nov 25, 2024 | ivaursano.medium.com | Iva Ursano

Or is this post-menopause? I don’t know, but I just read an article that made me cry. Iva Ursano·Follow3 min read·--I read a lot of stories on Medium. Crime stories, aging stories, funny stories, and every now and then, I’ll read some political stuff, though I’m still not sure why I do that to myself. I’m an Italian-Canadian living in Guatemala. What the hell do I care about US politics? But I do. Anyway.
15 Reason So Many Women Over 50 Are Choosing To Stay Single Like Me

Nov 23, 2024 | yourtango.com | Iva Ursano

There was a time when being single scared me. Well, maybe scared is not the word I'm looking for. It gave me anxiety and made me sad. I never wanted to be single. I love being in a relationship with another human. I love unity, and I love love. Being alone? Not so much. But then I hit 60, and everything changed for me. I still love love, and there are days when I wish I had a companion, but they are few and far between. I have a dog and a cat now — seems sufficient enough to me. Women are fine alone.
10 Ways to Leave Your Lover - Nicely

Nov 19, 2024 | ivaursano.medium.com | Iva Ursano

RelationshipsBecause breakups suck, and you can make it easier. Iva Ursano·Follow4 min read·--Image created in Canva by me :)I sort of have a love/hate relationship with relationships. I think they’re wonderful, but there’s a side of me that sits on the sidelines thinking, “How long is this one gonna last?”It's almost like I know the end will come, but when and how will soon be determined. And while I love to think of myself as an optimist, at this age (62), I’ve become a bit of a realist, too.