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Sep 25, 2024 | 
medium.com | Zaida Marston
I’ve always thought that nicknames were the epitome of friendship and connectedness. I grew up watching shows and reading books where girls named Alexandra and Elizabeth were called Alex and Lizzie by their best friends, boyfriends, and family members. My name isn’t so easily condensed into a cute or quippy nickname. So if a friend ever came up with one, it meant the world to me. More than that, I felt an even stronger bond with that person and the people who called me by those names.
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Sep 14, 2024 | 
msn.com | Zaida Marston
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Sep 2, 2024 | 
medium.com | Zaida Marston
Tokenism Became the Highlight of My Best Friend’s WeddingI sat with my friends from high school at a table in the far back corner of the banquet hall. As I listened to the speeches from the family and friends of the groom, I noticed each person spoke, at length, about one particular quality about my friend Wendy, the bride. By the third speech, I looked around at my friends to see if they’d heard it too.
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Sep 1, 2024 | 
medium.com | Zaida Marston
There Once Was A Boy Who Made A PromiseOn the last day of 8th grade, a boy with braces and the cutest dimple on his left cheek made me a promise. Not a pinky promise, or a swear-on-your-life promise, but a promise nonetheless. I remember sitting on the floor of my patio at home with a Steno notebook and blue pen. I kept ripping out sheets of paper and placing them on the carpet around me, unable to get the wording right.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
medium.com | Zaida Marston
Throughout my life, I’ve consistently had a small group of close friends, mostly people I met in school. Different groups of people at different points in time, but whether it was middle or high school or one of the three colleges I attended, I managed to find my people. My friends would say that I’m quiet and reserved in most social settings. By black and white definitions I’m an introvert.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
usnews.com | Zaida Marston |Rachel Hisle
International cell phone plans include talk, text, and data perks to keep you connected while abroad. Most major carrier plans include some kind of travel perk or benefit that allows users to call and text. Another feature to consider is data limitations to avoid spotty Wi-Fi connections in your hotel or local café. Although you could get away with using a messaging app, it’s important to have a reliable line of communication built into your cell phone plan.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Zaida Marston
National Parks 1 hour ago Glacier National Park Closes Multiple Trails To The Public For A Frightening Reason Outdoor Guide - Laura Zbinden • 1h Glacier National Park, located in Northwestern Montana on the border of Canada, is one of the most stunning national parks in the United States, … San Antonio Travel 4 hours ago San Antonio’s Week in Photos, June 23-29 sanantonioreport.org - Bria Woods • 4h Images of a memorial for 53 migrants killed in 2022, a 15-foot doll at the Pearl and more make...
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
techtarget.com | Zaida Marston
Finding new customers can be a challenge, but so is keeping them happy and loyal to the business. This makes customer acquisition and retention critical to successful marketing. ByZaida MarstonPublished: 25 Jun 2024 In a competitive marketplace, businesses can stand out from the crowd if they prioritize customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. However, customer satisfaction and loyalty both start with customer retention and customer acquisition.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
technabob.com | Zaida Marston
You’ve probably been in this situation before, when after you come home from a trip and someone asks, “What did you get me?” We all love a good souvenir. It instantly reminds us of the experiences we had while traveling, but some souvenirs are better than others when traveling the globe. 1. Quaich from ScotlandA quaich is a Scottish drinking cup with two handles. Today you can find these cups made of pewter or silver, although traditional quaich is wooden.
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May 20, 2024 | 
technabob.com | Zaida Marston
Even if you’re not a messy eater, some foods take a bit of awareness and creativity to eat without getting it all over your clothes. Try as you might, sometimes you still leave the restaurant with a giant stain on your shirt. Our advice? Always use the complimentary bib. 1. SpaghettiWe’ve all seen those videos of kids eating spaghetti and half the meal is all over their faces. Well, adults have a hard time keeping spaghetti off their faces or clothes, too.
