GABRIELA YARELIZ

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 degree weather to see a makeup artist. I know. That is true passion for the art.

Anyway…usually after exams, I go window shopping. It’s too cold for that–I guess Nolita was my trip of the day. Now, it’s time for pretty pictures and downtime in my warm abode.

1] The truth…

2] Can you imagine having a house like this?

3] An accurate life philosophy.

4] Be empowered

5] JAJAJAJAJA ME ENCANTA–A common expression on the mind.

6] If he doesn’t move the mountain, then you can climb it alone! 😉

7] From the Law School Problems Tumblr:

https://lawschoolproblems.tumblr.com/post/69494932385/well-exams-are-finally-upon-us-and-this-is-my-only

When Exam season rolls around, our strategy:

8] Latina flair

9] La Estrella de Navidad-Salvador Beltran y India Martinez

10] Preachin’ it–

11] This video warmed my heart

If only for one second–Mimi Foundation

“Me gustan las gentes que ven la vida con ojos distintos de los demás, que consideran las cosas de otro modo que la mayoría.”
― Carmen Laforet, Nada

Aprendiz de Moccia: H y Gin-tonic

By: Gabriela Yareliz

Esta película…no sé, me quede encantada. La ví en mayo. Es una película triste. No es un cuento de hadas. Es una historia de amor maduro. Tiene que ver con el pasado, el futuro y más que nada el trabajar por el presente. Es del dolor que muchas veces llevamos por dentro. En la vida, vemos de todo; los que son egoístas, los que nos les importa nada, los que les importa todo, los que ponen empeño, y los que saben que nada es imposible.

No siempre hay finales felices donde nadie sale herido, pero nuestro final nos toca a nosotros.
Las cosas que valen la pena en la vida, no son fáciles. Sé que eso lo saben—pero algunas veces hay que repetirlo. Esta historia de amor (Tengo ganas de ti por Federico Moccia) vive en mi mente y corazón.

Me llena de nostalgia… pero a la misma vez me da fe y me recuerda que todo es posible.

English: (Non-American films are so much deeper…they linger)

This film… I don’t know, it left me enchanted. I saw it last May. It’s a sad movie. It’s not a fairy tale. It’s a story about mature love. It has to do with the past, the future, and most of all, it’s about working for the present. It’s about the pain we often carry inside. In life, we see a bit of everything; those who are selfish, those who care about nothing, those who care about everything, those who put in the effort, and those who know nothing is impossible.

There aren’t always happy endings where all are unscathed, but our endings are up to us.
The things that are worth anything in life are not easy. I know you know this–but sometimes it needs to be repeated. This love story (Tengo Ganas De Ti by Federico Moccia [book and film]) lives in my mind and heart.

It fills me with nostalgia…but at the same time it gives me faith and reminds me that all things are possible.

Women Speak

By: Gabriela Yareliz

Below is a piece by an honest Rega Jha, and a video showing how women were represented in the media this year. We still have a long way to go.

This was a moving piece.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/regajha/spring-break-mumbai-how-surviving-sexual-abuse-makes-it-hard

Going along with the thought of how women are treated, perceived and represented:

When you engage in an argument with a man, it’s true that often you are seen as hysterical or someone ends up calling you “cute.” This video did the current state of affairs a lot of justice.

Insurmountable Joy

By: Gabriela Yareliz

I have finished my second outline! YES! I have an exam tomorrow. So exciting.

I am pretty sure my loss of feeling in my lower body is from sitting all day doing these outlines.
I have a feeling, though, that this week is going to be an Ah-mA-zING week.

The blessings just keep coming.
And I am excited!

Exam Period Picks

Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz
When you read as much as a law student does, you just want pictures that make you smile. No words. Here we go.

1] Love–

2] Dancing gives stress release from finals!

3] Bunnies

4] Kareena Kapoor kajal (eyeliner)

5] This movie always makes me smile; White Chicks

6] Love this cover: Saifu and Bebo

7] Always

8] For certain propositions…

Koffee with Karan is back
YES!

10] Boy Meets World

Life and God have a sense of humor. 🙂

11] And back to studying… which feels more like:

“I am an ordinary person who has been blessed…”

“I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences.” Sonia Sotomayor

MANDELA

Nelson Mandela has passed away.
There are no words; except that he was a man of God, and he had true character. Very few writings and lives have moved me the way his have.

“There is a universal respect and even admiration for those who are humble and simple by nature, and who have absolute confidence in all human beings irrespective of their social status.”
― Nelson Mandela, Conversations With Myself

He was one of those people.

His life taught that forgiveness is the most powerful weapon that disarms others, and it liberates the soul. He taught equality and dignity. He taught reconciliation. He taught perseverance.

And even from his prison cell, he lived free.

“YO SOY LIBRE, COMO MANDELA.”-Rene, Calle 13, La Perla

http://gulfnews.com/news/world/south-africa/world-celebrates-nelson-mandela-s-95th-birthday-1.1209577

Jab Mila Tu Mood

Education

“For me, education is never a waste of anyone’s time, and it is something I am proud to of accomplish in my life. How hot is it to be not only one of the most fashionable people in the room, but also the most educated. It’s powerful.” Lilly Ghalichi, Attorney at Law