Showin’ off

By: Gabriela Yareliz Here are some great quotes I have collected over the past couple of days. Enjoy! “I think I can make mum and daddy happy and boy too.”-Anushka Sharma when talking about what she would write in her matrimonal advertisement on Koffee with Karan “God is getting ready to show off in yourContinue reading “Showin’ off”

Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15-Oct. 15

By: Gabriela Yareliz This PBS special from the White House of the Fiesta Latina is awesome. George Lopez, Jimmy Smits and Eva Longoria hosted. It includes awesome performances and some Latin flavor through our music. Just to hear George Lopez’s jokes makes it worth it. PBS Fiesta Latina at the White House More Latino/a prideContinue reading “Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15-Oct. 15”

New York: Central Park

By: Gabriela Yareliz Yesterday was an incredible day. The weather was perfect, and so after church we went out to explore Central Park. They joined me in my quest for the Bow Bridge. 🙂 It was a day full of some of my favorite things: Park, trees, nature, bridge, couples, friends, the Bible, a castle andContinue reading “New York: Central Park”

Alone

By: Gabriela Yareliz   Alone Toad went to Frog’s house.  He found a note on the door.  The note said, “Dear Toad, I am not at home.  I went out.  I want to be alone.”  “Alone?” said Toad.  “Frog has me for a friend.  Why does he want to be alone?”  Toad looked through theContinue reading “Alone”

The Island

By:Gabriela Yareliz Today, I spent time on an island off of Manhattan. It was pleasant. The breeze was soft, the sunshine was on and making my face feel warm and alive. This was a nice contrast to the NY I have known so far. The church organized a picnic there. There were some rickshaw lookingContinue reading “The Island”

REM sleep

By: Gabriela Yareliz I think I got my REM sleep last night. We must repeat this. While doing readings, briefing and making sure I don’t lapse into a fugly look, I still listen to NPR. Yesterday, as I performed my duties as masterful chef (giggle), I was listening and I discovered Gaby Moreno. I likeContinue reading “REM sleep”