This Month’s Picks: March 2014

Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz March was an action-packed month, where a crazy schedule became the new normal. Exams are coming quickly (they are that dark cloud hovering over us); I am still springbreakless; I am still slightly sleep deprived, but nonetheless joyful. I think April will be an exciting month filled with a lot ofContinue reading “This Month’s Picks: March 2014”

All About Your Heart

By: Gabriela Yareliz I thought I would actually write something; a short note perhaps. The semester is ending. Time is just running like sand between our fingers. It feels like we are on a car that is on fire heading toward a finish line that is actually made of caution tape. Life has been veryContinue reading “All About Your Heart”

This Month’s Picks: February 2014

1] On Problems: Until you and I fix the spiritual cause, you won’t fix the physical effect. Dr. Tony Evans paraphrase 2] 3] 4] A place to check out in New York City: Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center They have a great deal on Living Social; or call to inquire: 551-697-5549. Plan your next familyContinue reading “This Month’s Picks: February 2014”

False Spring

“When spring came, even false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest. The only thing that could spoil a day was people and if you could keep from making engagements, each day had no limits. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good asContinue reading “False Spring”

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”

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…”

I will write now–

“Do not worry. You have always written before and you will write now. All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” pg. 22, Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast By: Gabriela Yareliz It’s finally warmer than 60 degrees in my little living space. It’s warm out; warmContinue reading “I will write now–”

Exam Period Picks II

By: Gabriela Yareliz Just got out of another exam. I am brain dead. Con Law II is done. One more to go. I walked to Nolita afterward for the Em Cosmetics Pop-up Shop. I saw and said hello to Michelle Phan. She is the sweetest person! Truly. A brilliant artist. I walked in 25 degreeContinue reading “Exam Period Picks II”