From my grandfather’s wisdom to the laughter of my brothers from other mothers, and the unbreakable strength of my sisters, this is a story of the people who’ve shaped my life—through lessons, loyalty, and a little bit of chaos.
Tag: dark humor
La gente sabe lo que hay.
¿Qué quiero que la gente diga de mí? Que soy determinada, persistente y genuina. Que mi kindness va más allá de palabras, y que siempre pongo la autenticidad sobre la aprobación.
My Accidental Career as a Wedding Speech Giver
From last-minute panic speeches to officiating ceremonies, I’ve accidentally become the go-to person with a mic at weddings. Chaos, overthinking, and a touch of dark humor included.
The Discipline Dilemma: Admiring the Grind in Others (and Sometimes Myself)
Discipline is like flossing: everyone knows they should do it, but the thought alone makes most of us weep. I admire those rare unicorns who make it look easy—and I’m giving myself a tiny round of applause for occasionally pulling it off, too. Here’s to managing time, persistence, and determination… when life doesn’t feel like a dumpster fire.
Unapologetically Still Standing
This year broke me, built me, and stripped me bare until all that was left was me. Messy. Raw. Honest. And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way. Grateful for the chaos, the scars, and the lessons. Grateful for me. Feliz cumple to la cabrona que never gives up—me.
104 horas en Puerto Rico
Explora cómo el jangueo boricua ha cambiado desde María, entre apagones, códigos municipales y la falta de comida nocturna decente. Un relato con humor y nostalgia sobre lo que era, lo que queda y lo que resistimos.
Wine, Tears, and Legends: My Dream Jam Session with Gus & La Negra
If you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why?Hands down: Gustavo Cerati y Mercedes Sosa. Let me explain. Imagínate this: I’m in a cozy little cantina, una copita de vino in hand, y de repente bam! ahí están ellos—Gus Adrián y la Negra Sosa. ¿Qué hago? Pues, I’m forcing both of…… Continue reading Wine, Tears, and Legends: My Dream Jam Session with Gus & La Negra
Crossroads, Resistance, and the Path Forward
Standing at a crossroads between Puerto Rico and Chicago, I’m caught between the comfort of familiarity and the thrill of growth. Sometimes, life makes decisions for you, but finding peace in the unknown is a journey all its own.
Cilantro Is the Devil’s Herb: A Latina’s Culinary Rant
Cilantro? Hard pass. This is my unapologetic rant against the soap-flavored herb everyone expects me to love because I’m Latina. Spoiler: I don’t. And I’ll take pasta over cilantro-covered dishes any day.