From Márquez to abuela to McDonald’s—three pieces of advice that shaped my messy, persistent, funny life.
Tag: Life Lessons
The Holy Trinity of My Mouth 💫
Some words heal, some words destroy, and some words are cheaper than therapy. My holy trinity? Meraki, Fuck, Puñeta.
🇵🇪 PeruTina 🇦🇷
PeruTina no fue un viaje… fue una saga digna de Netflix: cinco países, dos primas, un amigo ecuatoriano-alemán random, una Amex Platinum que nos salvó la vida y un Machu Picchu que nunca nos vio.
Home / Home
Me fui adolescente de Puerto Rico, pero Chicago me hizo mujer. Entre trenes, Polar Vortex y veranitos que tanto me gustan, encontré mi voz. Puerto Rico es casa, pero Chicago… Chicago is home.
Entre Vecinos y Silencio
Un poema sobre lo que nunca se dijo, los silencios que pesan y los amores que se quedan en pausa. Entre vecinos, pantallas apagadas y el eco de lo que pudo ser.
2024: The Year I Got Thrown in the Blender and Somehow Came Out Shining
2024 was a year that broke me, challenged me, and made me question everything I thought I knew. It wasn’t easy, but it taught me to trust myself, prioritize my health, and embrace the chaos of life’s unexpected shifts. While I don’t have all the answers yet, I’m learning to believe that even the hardest moments carry a purpose—and that’s enough for now.
Navidad: Where Puerto Rican Christmas TKO’s American Holidays
Puerto Rican Christmas isn’t just a celebration—it’s a cultural event that outlasts, out-sings, and out-feasts the competition. From midnight parranda invasions to pitorro-fueled stories and burning Año Viejo dolls, our Navidad is loud, chaotic, and undefeated.
The Men Who’ve Impacted My Life (For Better or For Laughs)
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.
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.
Ode to My Most Expensive Misstep (aka ATX)
An ode to the year Austin took my savings, but gave me back a whole new perspective. 💸✨
