From Prada to Nada

By: Gabriela Yareliz This week, so many people almost fell out of their chairs when I spoke to them in Spanish. Apparently, no one believes I am Latina. I also visited the Barrio for the first time. This reminded me of: From Prada to Nada. One of the best films ever [in my opinion]. AlwaysContinue reading “From Prada to Nada”

The power of thinking

By: Gabriela Yareliz “Change the way you think, and the way you eat will follow.” Pg. 11-12, French Women for All Seasons, Mireille Guiliano Living in a healthier way not only takes a new mindset, but also a plan. I found a great piece by Melissa Kravitz on eating Gluten-free in NYC, if anyone isContinue reading “The power of thinking”

Doing for Christ

By: Ellen G. White “Wake up, brethren and sisters. Do not be afraid of good works. ‘Let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.’ Do not wait to be told your duty. Open your eyes and see who are around you; make yourselves acquainted withContinue reading “Doing for Christ”

Successful Women

By: Gabriela Yareliz I had a conversation with someone about how it’s harder for women with higher education to date, marry or simply find someone they can hold conversation with who isn’t afraid of her. “In reality it is the college-educated woman who is the prize. Her husband can expect a higher level of income,Continue reading “Successful Women”

Do you have any idea…

what we are going through? New York is under a mattress of snow. I have seen people try to get out of their parallel parking spots and slam into the car behind them. I have seen people try to park between mountains of snow. Some guys were shoveling today outside of the church, and theContinue reading “Do you have any idea…”

Historia de Amor: Ulises y Ainhoa

By: Gabriela Yareliz Una de mis historias de amor preferidas…la de Ulises y Ainhoa. “El hogar no son cuatro parades y un techo. Ni una hipoteca de 30 años. Es mucho mas. Es a la gente a la que quieres.”-Ulises Feliz dia del amor y la amistad. Y que tengas el amor y a laContinue reading “Historia de Amor: Ulises y Ainhoa”

Valentine’s Day

“To love another person is to see the face of God.” Jean Valjean, Les Miserables By: Gabriela Yareliz Happy Valentines Day! I thought the storyline in the ad [above] was so cute…and Hrithik Roshan looks ah-ma-zing. Here is a beautiful remix of songs that I found. Paying some tribute to a language that inspires soContinue reading “Valentine’s Day”