Reflections Before Bedtime #19

By: Gabriela Yareliz Sometimes in life, we make the mistake of thinking that people will have to come around to respecting and accepting us and our ways of thought. It doesn’t always happen, obviously. We know this, but it stings a little when it unfolds in real life. People owe us nothing, and best ofContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #19”

Friday Glee: April 17, 2015

“He will provide the way and the means, such as you could never have imagined. Leave it all to Him, let go of yourself, lose yourself on the Cross, and you will find yourself entirely.” Saint Catherine of Siena By: Gabriela Yareliz It was one of those days. I slept through all of my alarmsContinue reading “Friday Glee: April 17, 2015”

Monday Inspiration: April 13, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz Last week felt a bit like struggling for air. This week won’t be that way. This week will be filled with air, lots of good, clean air. Helloooo Monday. I hope that this week you feel safe and at peace. No sinking this week. And if the struggle hits, let’s look up andContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: April 13, 2015”

Tough Stuff

       “Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.” S.L. By: Gabriela Yareliz Life is not a car you can just steer in whichever way you want. It’s more like a canoe in a river with a mind of its own. I think that we often put a lot of pressure on ourselves to make thingsContinue reading “Tough Stuff”

Bollywood Icons

By: Gabriela Yareliz I love celebrating women of all cultures. I have my favorite French women, my favorite Spanish women, favorite Latinas, and high-powered women I admire… Now, it’s time to celebrate the women who inspire me in the Bollywood industry. Sonam Kapoor: Hilariously outspoken, incredibly stylish, and an advocate for health and true beauty. ProtagonistContinue reading “Bollywood Icons”

How to Work the Kitchen

By: Gabriela Yareliz I have been making this list for months now. I have done some really dumb things in the kitchen, so I thought I would share. If you are moving out on your own soon, if you want to start cooking, or if you just need a good laugh–enjoy the following words of wisdom.Continue reading “How to Work the Kitchen”

Monday Inspiration: April 6, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz Hello! I hope you are all having an exciting week, thus far. I am happy to share, I finished my 90-day Bible Challenge (in 75 days). It was so exciting and beautiful. Easter weekend was a real blessing and a fun couple of days. It was a reminder of God’s love, mercy and goodness. TheContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: April 6, 2015”

Viviendo, Parte II [Living, Part II]: Adamari Lopez

[Tagline quote says: “My daughter is a miracle from God.”] By: Gabriela Yareliz On June 12, 2013, I wrote Viviendo [living]: Adamari Lopez, based on my reading of Adamari Lopez’s autobiography. She is an incredible Puerto Rican actress and writer who has overcome many obstacles. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, and she went through aContinue reading “Viviendo, Parte II [Living, Part II]: Adamari Lopez”