Monthly Archives: December 2015

Warm New Orleans Afternooon

By: Gabriela Yareliz Last week was mild in New York City. It was filled with overcast skies and warm rain. A classic man in a Stetson hat offered me his umbrella on one of the rainy days. He said he couldn’t stand to watch my beautiful hair get wet. It was a fresh blow dryContinue reading “Warm New Orleans Afternooon”

Reflections Before Bedtime #56

Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz Words are so lovely. They end up swimming in my head like alphabet soup, after a long day. Delicious. “He wants to be the center, through Him alone all things shall come to pass. He is the Mediator, not only between God and man, but between man and man, between manContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #56”

Monday Inspiration: December 21, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz This Monday Inspiration is special to me. This post has all of my own photography. I’ll be sharing some of the New York City autumn glory we experienced this year. I hope you enjoy. Have a beautiful, empowered week. Yours truly. “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than heContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: December 21, 2015”

New on the Blogroll

It’s winter. This means less time outside. Winter means more time inside reading, watching movies, cuddling and listening to good podcasts and radio. For those of you who spend time checking out the links on the Blogroll (right-hand column on desktop page; at the very bottom on mobile), there are four new additions! First, for the movieContinue reading “New on the Blogroll”

#ThatShahLife

By: Gabriela Yareliz If I could choose one word to describe myself, it would be curious. I like learning and trying new things (even when I immediately regret it afterward). Being adventurous can be great, and it can also backfire. Believe me. But at least, this means I have an anthology of great stories forContinue reading “#ThatShahLife”

Reflections Before Bedtime #55

By: Gabriela Yareliz I don’t want to be the option you are afraid of– I want you to see my love and be sure. I’m standing here without my gown; I’m Cinderella after midnight. I hope you will realize I’m the one who danced with you all night. I hope you decide to find me.Continue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #55”

Reflections Before Bedtime #54

By: Gabriela Yareliz I hope you can laugh with me about the week’s adventures… Because you’ve got to laugh to keep from crying, right? Life is busy when you are prepping for court and people’s livelihoods are hanging in your hands by a thread. A tough exterior is needed on these streets, in a courtContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #54”