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”

Reflections Before Bedtime #17

By: Gabriela Yareliz “God is not the author of confusion. He likes happy endings.” Tess There is beauty in choice, and there is no beauty in settling or resignation. I pray that you make the choice that brings God’s peace and joy into your life; a choice that inspires you to live out your purpose.

Cinderella, My Soul Sister

By: Gabriela Yareliz Life can be slightly upsetting, euphoric, complicated and interesting. I was glancing at my iPad screen. I added the Bar review app, and all the little icons moved around. Everything is slightly different. It’s interesting how something small can be something big; and how this small-big thing can change everything, even ifContinue reading “Cinderella, My Soul Sister”

This Month’s Picks: March 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz Oh March. You almost took us to the grave. It has been an insane month. INSANE. It was one of those four and a half weeks where you have to make important life decisions on a deadline. This month: I applied to almost a job a day; I walked to church again afterContinue reading “This Month’s Picks: March 2015”