Today is my step dad Jose's turn. He told me not to write about him, just to say thanks Jose, but he deserves more than that. I can't abide to his wishes since our relationship is mostly based in friendly fights, so I have to do the opposite of what he asked me. But seriously, … Continue reading Jose
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Today I want to talk about my mother. What can I say about mami? Well, she is the daughter of abuela, so she is one strong woman. She did everything she could to raise my brother and me, to be independent, successful, and to be good people. She did everything, from always having dinner on … Continue reading Mami
I talked about my grandpa, and now I want to talk about my grandma. They both deserve their own separate posts because they are both very important and very interesting. I hope she already knows how much I love her, and how important she is in my life, but if she doesn't, here goes. Just like … Continue reading Abuela
I am now enjoying spending some time with my three youngest cousins. I had missed them and missed watching them grow up to be teenagers, but I have to say I'm very glad they have not turned into annoying teenagers. I did kind of return to my younger self fighting over the floating devices at … Continue reading Good times with the cousins
Tomorrow my cousin is going to Africa , where he will spend the next two years working with the Peace Corps. I want to wish Brian the absolute best and I don't know if I already told him but I want him to know how proud I am. This is a very good and brave … Continue reading Burkina Faso: Get Ready
I would like to take a moment to say Happy Father's Day to all the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers (who are also fathers so they get a double celebration), and other father figures, be it a brother, a friend, or uncle, out there. I am lucky to have a few father figures in my life who … Continue reading Happy Father’s and Grandfather’s day
I know that this has been said many times today, but Happy Mother's Day to all moms, grandmothers, aunts, and all those women who love and take care of us just like a mom. I hope everyone made their mom feel special today, more special than they already are. Whether she's you mom, grandma, or … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!
This morning, my parents and I drove to one of the many beautiful beaches here in Puerto Rico, and when we got there I was not happy. I was not happy because it was crowded and the only spot we found was close to a group of girls who were being really loud. As the … Continue reading Happy beach day
Otro fondo de pensiones que se agota ¿De verdad? En vez de ayudar a la crisis económica, como buenos Cristianos, los maestros de escuelas católicas se quedan sin pensión. ¿En qué gastaron ese dinero que le habían prometido a estos maestros que yo veo todos los días fajados para darte una buena educación para los … Continue reading ¿Dónde está Robin Hood?
Do you remember that last conversation you had on the phone with a friend? I do, and it made me so happy to receive a call from my friend who I hadn’t seen in a year. Before picking up the phone, I thought it was a butt dial, because I never call my friends, and … Continue reading Don’t waste your life on a mobile device
This morning, as I was eating breakfast, I heard this man yelling outside by the elevators. I didn’t know whom he was yelling at, I thought it might be one of the kids from one of the other apartments on our floor, but he just kept yelling. It was 8 a.m., people could have been … Continue reading Don’t talk to your mother that way
Last week I was on vacation, away from all my worries. There was not a boring moment or day, every moment was filled with activities. From taking pictures with characters, to seeing the night sky light up with beautiful fireworks, it really was a magical vacation. I not only had pictures taken of me next … Continue reading Good times and memories at Disney
Hi! I just got home a few hours ago and I still can't believe it's over. I spent a great week at Disney World with my family, but good things always have to come to an end. I walked a lot, I saw Mickey, the whole Disney gang and I have a lot of selfies … Continue reading I’m back!
Hi everybody! I just want to say hi and keep in touch while I'm away. I'm having a great time on vacation with my family but if felt weird not writing. I did not forget, I'm just away from home, but it just felt wrong not writing about my current adventure. Writing on my blog … Continue reading Hi from my vacation
Today I just want to say to all my friends and family that I'm thinking about all of you as I hear and read the news about this horrible blizzard the north east. I hope you are all safe and warm in your homes, and please stay that way. Be safe and please don't freeze. … Continue reading Stay warm!
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