Noticing the Details

By: Gabriela Yareliz While walking home, I opened my new textbook on criminal activity and the law. I always look for book dedications. I am that kind of person. Even though I was walking, it didn’t stop me from shuffling through the pages for the dedication. Even textbooks get dedicated to someone. Inside was aContinue reading “Noticing the Details”

Españolas Favoritas

1] Penelope Cruz: la actriz “crossover”; la “icon” mas famosa de España. 2] Clara Lago: la actriz y cantante que nos robo el corazon cuando interpreto el personaje Gin en Tengo Ganas de Ti. 3] Blanca Suarez: la actriz y “icon” de moda y belleza. La mejor actriz de su generacion en su pais. 4]Continue reading “Españolas Favoritas”

An Ode to Summer

By: Gabriela Yareliz SUMMER IN THE CITY [Inspired by: New York City] Despite my autumn fever, yesterday’s 68-degree morning, and leaving the house with a jacket today, it is still officially a tourist-crowded-sidewalk NYC summer. People’s addiction to ice cream does not seem to be waning. I am slightly traumatized from last winter, and IContinue reading “An Ode to Summer”

To Start the Autumn Vibes

[Images reblogged from 500-days-of-autumn.tumblr.com and autumntiming.tumblr.com] Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz Marisa De Los Santos’ books always make me feel warm and fuzzy, comfortable, and they cast a soft glow on your soul. A book of hers is definitely a pick-me-up for the autumn days. It’s time to dig out my sweaters from the closet bags.Continue reading “To Start the Autumn Vibes”

The Gardens at St. Luke in the Fields, Hudson Street

By: Gabriela Yareliz One of Manhattan’s loveliest places is tucked away at 487 Hudson St. I have spent many evenings at the Gardens at St. Luke; sometimes they are empty, sometimes they are full of children playing, while the mothers and nannies sit in a circle on the grass surrounded by strollers. The guardians occasionallyContinue reading “The Gardens at St. Luke in the Fields, Hudson Street”

Published! Latina Magazine September 2014

  By: Gabriela Yareliz Pick up a copy of Latina Magazine, September 2014 issue with Adrienne Bailon on the cover because it’s official: I have been published! I am super excited to have this opportunity to share a bit of my walk and growth as a young Latina professional. It has been a year filledContinue reading “Published! Latina Magazine September 2014”