About me, 2024

Hola, everyone.

My name is Mariana, a digital analytics consultant who has found her new home in Amsterdam for the past four months.

I reflect here, in my digital corner, not so much for the external world but as an introspective dialogue that allows me to delve into the depths of my profession. Each post titled “About Me + Year” becomes a mirror where I confront my thoughts, rather than just an exercise to appease an audience.

This practice has become my small act of rebellion against the crushing expectations of the corporate world, which often fuel that uncomfortable imposter syndrome, especially in those moments of vulnerability when I navigate LinkedIn.

In this absurd theater we often call ‘work’, we’ve been sold the idea that passion for our job is the eternal flame that should guide us. Yet here I am, candidly confessing my distrust for those whose fervor is limited to a single obsession. Why limit oneself to one passion when the universe offers an infinite catalog of wonders to discover and absorb?

I endorse the ideas presented in Paul Lafargue’s “The Right to Laziness,” which criticizes the idolatry of work in capitalist society: “Laziness is the mother of all noble arts and sciences,” Lafargue states, inviting us to reconsider the value we place on constant work and productivity.

Data analysis is at the core of my work, but its true value lies in how it helps me understand the world. My interests—philosophy, history, dance, ceramics, and coding—form a tapestry of exploration, each offering a unique way to express and reflect on what it means to be human.

For me, engaging with the digital world is more than a career; it’s a lens for introspection. It allows me to question, connect, and navigate the complexities of humanity in an increasingly technological era.

All this to say that this site is just a dumping ground for reflections, with no pretensions…and that I don’t know how to end this text.