Last week, I had the chance to go on vacation, spend the week with my family and go to my cousin’s wedding. At first I was a little skeptic about making the trip with everything that has been going on with ICE and the whole Latino community. I know my rights and being Puerto Rican … Continue reading Congratulations to the Bride and Groom
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My oldest memory is from my aunt’s wedding when I was three years old. I was the flower girl at the wedding. I remember standing outside the church, holding the flowers, not knowing what to do next, when my grandfather who was going to walk my aunt down the isle came up to me and … Continue reading I wish I could have seen him one more time
On the last day of 2024 we all had plans about how we were going to spend the last year of this very complicated year; but there were other plans for puertorricans. All of us living on the island woke up to the awesome surprise of not having power, AGAIN! Was it Lumas’s fault or … Continue reading Happy New Year 2025!
I want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season and a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy the time with those you love and care about, and be thankful for all you have and all that’s yet to come. So far, during this year’s holidays I have been able to enjoy a very an exciting … Continue reading Merry Christmas! 🎄
It’s been a tough week; my dog, Indy, got hit by a car on Thursday when a gate was accidentally left open and Sandy (Indy’s sister), Lego ( one of my brother’s dogs) and her were playing next to the sidewalk unsupervised. When my parents heard the noise inside the house, they quickly ran out. … Continue reading How could someone do this to my dog?
I’m not known for my political opinions or comments, you haven’t seen much of that here, except on special occasions and this is one of those. As you already know, I am puertorrican, born and raised on the island. If you have been following the upcoming U.S. elections, you have heard the recent “jokes” made … Continue reading You’re not funny, that’s my home you’re talking about
I know what everyone is thinking, but I have family in New Jersey so on day six of our vacation we went to Penn Station and got on the train to New Jersey for the weekend. It was a quiet trip, there weren’t a lot of people on it when we got on, and pretty … Continue reading New York City Days 6-8: New Jersey
Today is my 33rd birthday! I spent my birthday at work but got to celebrate at work with my coworkers, and boss and I saw my family for dinner. I got a couple of surprises, like chocolate cake at home and chocolate cake at work. I have a lot of chocolate cake that I’m probably … Continue reading Birthday #33
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. Mom’s to be, new moms and every mom because they are all special, they all deserve love from their children, grand children, sons, daughters and everyone in the family. My mom was there for me during the most difficult time in my life, and she still … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!
Exactly six years ago, my parents and I adopted two puppies who needed a home. These two adorable girls changed our lives for the better and have made us so happy throughout these past six years. They have taught me how to be responsible for someone else, made me laugh, made me worry, and even … Continue reading Six years with Indy and Sandy
I tried to make my grandma’s famous arroz con salchichas or rice and sausages. It’s always been famous to me because it’s my favorite, but Her famous dish is actually her flan. I don’t like flan but from what I hear, she makes a really good one. My grandma is a great cook and almost … Continue reading Trying to imitate grandma’s cooking
Thanks to everyone who helped me celebrate my birthday, from just wishing me a Happy Birthday on a text message or social media, calling me or by helping me celebrate. I had a wonderful birthday weekend at the beach with my friends, a great day at work and an even better dinner with family. The … Continue reading Happy Birthday!
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