Alb. The weight of this sad time we must obey; Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say. The oldest hath borne most: we that are young, 385 Shall never see so much, nor live so long. –King Lear, Act V Scene III
Monthly Archives: August 2014
An Ode to Summer
By: Gabriela Yareliz SUMMER IN THE CITY [Inspired by: New York City] Despite my autumn fever, yesterday’s 68-degree morning, and leaving the house with a jacket today, it is still officially a tourist-crowded-sidewalk NYC summer. People’s addiction to ice cream does not seem to be waning. I am slightly traumatized from last winter, and IContinue reading “An Ode to Summer”
Pure Religion
“Pure and undefiled religion speaks for itself. It transforms the characters of all who receive it, improving their usefulness and beautifying all with which it is brought in contact…. A man’s worth is not measured by the position of responsibility that he occupies but by the Christlike spirit that he reveals. When the Saviour abidesContinue reading “Pure Religion”
To Start the Autumn Vibes
[Images reblogged from 500-days-of-autumn.tumblr.com and autumntiming.tumblr.com] Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz Marisa De Los Santos’ books always make me feel warm and fuzzy, comfortable, and they cast a soft glow on your soul. A book of hers is definitely a pick-me-up for the autumn days. It’s time to dig out my sweaters from the closet bags.Continue reading “To Start the Autumn Vibes”
Marion, la femme
“I’ve always felt an outcast; There is something strange about me. I don’t ever feel at ease in a group of people. I have to fight hard to overcome my fears.” – Marion Cotillard, The Guardian
The Gardens at St. Luke in the Fields, Hudson Street
By: Gabriela Yareliz One of Manhattan’s loveliest places is tucked away at 487 Hudson St. I have spent many evenings at the Gardens at St. Luke; sometimes they are empty, sometimes they are full of children playing, while the mothers and nannies sit in a circle on the grass surrounded by strollers. The guardians occasionallyContinue reading “The Gardens at St. Luke in the Fields, Hudson Street”
Not At Our Own Convenience
From Ellen G. White’s Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3 “Knowledge is not all that we need; we must follow the light. We are not left to choose for ourselves and to obey that which is agreeable to us and to disobey when it best suits our convenience. Obedience is better than sacrifice.” – {3TContinue reading “Not At Our Own Convenience”
Published! Latina Magazine September 2014
By: Gabriela Yareliz Pick up a copy of Latina Magazine, September 2014 issue with Adrienne Bailon on the cover because it’s official: I have been published! I am super excited to have this opportunity to share a bit of my walk and growth as a young Latina professional. It has been a year filledContinue reading “Published! Latina Magazine September 2014”
There Are More Things
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. – Hamlet (1.5.167-8), Hamlet to Horatio
Facing Yourself
[Awesome gifs in post from: Boy Meets World Gifs] By: Gabriela Yareliz Anyone remember Boy Meets World? In Girl Meets World, Cory and Topanga return as parents. Who didn’t love the hilarious Cory and smart Topanga? Topanga became a New York lawyer, and pretty soon, it seems like she will be facing her childhood selfContinue reading “Facing Yourself”
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