Category Archives: culture

Madame Figaro: Olga Kurylenko

By: Gabriela Yareliz I was absolutely captivated by Olga Kurylenko’s photoshoot in March’s Madame Figaro. Wow. Magnifique. The photography is brilliant. Behind this gorgeous face is a young woman who lived through the explosion in Chernobyl; who ate cereals when there was nothing else; who grew up with her mother and grandmother, seeing her fatherContinue reading “Madame Figaro: Olga Kurylenko”

This Week’s Pick: March 4, 2013

By: Gabriela Yareliz Hello survivors, In this life, you’ve got to be a gladiator! Yes. 1] The Telegraph’s: Former French minister Rachida Dati says: Wear lipstick and you lose credibility The FAB Rachida Dati, earning some RESPECT. In this article she talks about the delicate balance of being feminine, glamourous and a respectable leader whoContinue reading “This Week’s Pick: March 4, 2013”

A breath of lavender

By: Gabriela Yareliz If you read my last post, you will know I have a long way to go when it comes to being Christlike (I was in my feisty, law student mode), but I wanted to share the following quote, which really inspired me and poured some peaceful ointment on my agitation from today’sContinue reading “A breath of lavender”

What makes you different, makes you beautiful

What makes you different… makes you beautiful to me-Backstreet Boys You don’t run with the crowd You go your own way You don’t play after dark You light up my day Got your own kind of style That sets you apart Baby, that’s why you captured my heart I know sometimes you feel like youContinue reading “What makes you different, makes you beautiful”

This Week’s Picks: February 24, 2013

By: Gabriela Yareliz Hey everyone! I hope this week will be better than last week. It was a frustrating week, last week. On the bright side, I slept like a boss. I have had a terrible sleeping pattern. Despite the hecticness, life has always granted me many lessons throughout. So, here is a melange ofContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: February 24, 2013”

Despite all of the bad

Even if that is true… Never doubt God’s goodness. “But my God shall supply ALL your need according to His riches in glory by Jesus Christ.” Philippians 4:19 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.” 1 John 3:22 “AndContinue reading “Despite all of the bad”

When you look up

“As man is converted by the truth, the work of transformation of character goes on. He has an increased measure of understanding, in becoming a man of obedience to God. The mind and will of God become his will, and by constantly looking to God for counsel, he becomes a man of increased understanding. ThereContinue reading “When you look up”

Penelope the Great

By: Gabriela Yareliz For those who don’t know, I adore Penelope Cruz. I have always been a fan. 4] Tresor Ad. 3]. She recorded and just launched “Decirnos Adios” with Miguel Bose. She sings well. An interesting duet. 2] To Rome with Love-She teamed up with Woody Allen, again. 1]. She announced her second pregnancyContinue reading “Penelope the Great”