Category Archives: culture

Searching

By: Gabriela Yareliz A current theme in my studies of scripture is Truth. How far are we willing to go to search for Truth and to live the Truth. How much are we willing to sacrifice for Truth’s sake; are we willing to leave tradition, formulas and our own little ways–all of this has beenContinue reading “Searching”

Holi Hai! NYC Bhangra

Holi was a lovely cultural experience. NYC Bhangra and Time Warner Cable put on a great party at the Dag Hammarskjold Park on 47th. There were hundreds of people there. I was there from the very beginning when they first began coloring, and DJ Ricky was setting up while the dancers practiced. It was aContinue reading “Holi Hai! NYC Bhangra”

New York: NAD Health Summit-FLUSHING, Queens

By: Gabriela Yareliz Kaidi and I went to one of the NAD Health Summit nights. Korean guy I decided was date worthy because he is a makeup artist. (Just kidding; though it would be convenient, I kid you not) We got so much food at this Chinese place, that we had to take it homeContinue reading “New York: NAD Health Summit-FLUSHING, Queens”

Cocktail Spring/ Summer inspiration

By: Gabriela Yareliz I am totally ready for the warmer seasons and sunshine. I am tired of dark colors, wearing more than one layer of clothes. I am ready for a softer look, where makeup doesn’t play such a big role to hide pale skin. Current inspiration: Diana Penty; she is known for her roleContinue reading “Cocktail Spring/ Summer inspiration”

Taare Zameen Par: Every Child is Special

“There are jewels in this world who see the world differently.”-Taare Zameen Par [All images are from tumblr.com] Taare Zameen Par was so beautiful (Thanks to Yash for the recommendation). Just watching the child, Inu, and Aamir Khan’s expressions made it worth it. So inspiring. This was probably on of my favorite comedic moments inContinue reading “Taare Zameen Par: Every Child is Special”

Cultural Relativism and the Emasculation of Truth: Ravi Zacharias

By: Gabriela Yareliz AGE OF REASON I have been listening to this series by Ravi Zarcharias, Oxford University Scholar and Professor, called Cultural Relativism and the Emasculation of Truth. He starts off mentioning so many different news headlines, like the ones of children killing others, and young people mindlessly killing peers and even family membersContinue reading “Cultural Relativism and the Emasculation of Truth: Ravi Zacharias”