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Who’s Veronica?
Hi, I’m Veronica,
your friendly ex-“American dream” addict. I swapped predictability for passion, possessions for experiences, and ‘No, I can’t’ for ‘Yes, I will.’
Together, let’s discover the uncharted maps of our lives. Are you ready to stop the rat race and start truly living?
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