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.

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.