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Monday Inspiration: December 21, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz This Monday Inspiration is special to me. This post has all of my own photography. I’ll be sharing some of the New York City autumn glory we experienced this year. I hope you enjoy. Have a beautiful, empowered week. Yours truly. “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than heContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: December 21, 2015”

New on the Blogroll

It’s winter. This means less time outside. Winter means more time inside reading, watching movies, cuddling and listening to good podcasts and radio. For those of you who spend time checking out the links on the Blogroll (right-hand column on desktop page; at the very bottom on mobile), there are four new additions! First, for the movieContinue reading “New on the Blogroll”

#ThatShahLife

By: Gabriela Yareliz If I could choose one word to describe myself, it would be curious. I like learning and trying new things (even when I immediately regret it afterward). Being adventurous can be great, and it can also backfire. Believe me. But at least, this means I have an anthology of great stories forContinue reading “#ThatShahLife”

Reflections Before Bedtime #55

By: Gabriela Yareliz I don’t want to be the option you are afraid of– I want you to see my love and be sure. I’m standing here without my gown; I’m Cinderella after midnight. I hope you will realize I’m the one who danced with you all night. I hope you decide to find me.Continue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #55”

Reflections Before Bedtime #54

By: Gabriela Yareliz I hope you can laugh with me about the week’s adventures… Because you’ve got to laugh to keep from crying, right? Life is busy when you are prepping for court and people’s livelihoods are hanging in your hands by a thread. A tough exterior is needed on these streets, in a courtContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #54”

Tuesday Badinage: December 15, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz What a week. So far, it has been like a page ripped out of Dante’s “Inferno.” I am still waiting for the Divine Comedy element. Kidding. Here is some inspiration for those of you feeling just as dizzy about this week:        “The heights by great men reached and kept wereContinue reading “Tuesday Badinage: December 15, 2015”

Reflections Before Bedtime #53

By: Gabriela Yareliz I just finished a spoonful of cocoa almond butter, and I am trying to think, but it feels like there is a broken record playing in my head. This weekend was oddly but deliciously warm. I had the nice opportunity to spend some face time with good friends. With life’s routines andContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #53”

Friday Glee: December 11, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz I met a beautiful, elderly lady on the train today. Some dancers were performing to Justin Bieber’s song, “What do you mean?” We exchanged smiles. She then took my face in her hands before getting off of the train, and she said to me, “Merry Christmas. Be good. And darling, don’t forgetContinue reading “Friday Glee: December 11, 2015”