Viviendo, Parte II [Living, Part II]: Adamari Lopez

[Tagline quote says: “My daughter is a miracle from God.”] By: Gabriela Yareliz On June 12, 2013, I wrote Viviendo [living]: Adamari Lopez, based on my reading of Adamari Lopez’s autobiography. She is an incredible Puerto Rican actress and writer who has overcome many obstacles. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, and she went through aContinue reading “Viviendo, Parte II [Living, Part II]: Adamari Lopez”

Reflections Before Bedtime #17

By: Gabriela Yareliz “God is not the author of confusion. He likes happy endings.” Tess There is beauty in choice, and there is no beauty in settling or resignation. I pray that you make the choice that brings God’s peace and joy into your life; a choice that inspires you to live out your purpose.

Cinderella, My Soul Sister

By: Gabriela Yareliz Life can be slightly upsetting, euphoric, complicated and interesting. I was glancing at my iPad screen. I added the Bar review app, and all the little icons moved around. Everything is slightly different. It’s interesting how something small can be something big; and how this small-big thing can change everything, even ifContinue reading “Cinderella, My Soul Sister”

This Month’s Picks: March 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz Oh March. You almost took us to the grave. It has been an insane month. INSANE. It was one of those four and a half weeks where you have to make important life decisions on a deadline. This month: I applied to almost a job a day; I walked to church again afterContinue reading “This Month’s Picks: March 2015”

Friday Glee: March 27, 2015

“I believe appreciation is a holy thing, that when we look for what’s best in the person we happen to be with at the moment, we’re doing what God does; so in appreciating our neighbor, we’re participating in something truly sacred.” Mr. Rogers By: Gabriela Yareliz Friday, at last. What joy. We made it. Incredible.Continue reading “Friday Glee: March 27, 2015”

Sunday Girl: March 22, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz Hello! A new week has begun. I hope you find plenty of inspiration this week. I hope you feel at peace and uplifted. Speak life; speak faith; speak vision. This month has been one of the toughest in my law school experience, but I can see the light at the end ofContinue reading “Sunday Girl: March 22, 2015”

Reflections Before Bedtime #16

By: Gabriela Yareliz Greetings! There was a fresh coat of snow on the city today. The sidewalks where the vendors set up were shoveled and sprayed down (less trash than usual, and no vomit on the streets). The non-vendor parts of the sidewalk were dangerously icy and silently waiting like a trap for any unassumingContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #16”

Reflections Before Bedtime #15

“‘No’ can be one of the most positive words in the world. ‘No, I have not surrendered.’”- Monica Never give up. “God’s love knows no drought; and He will water their souls if they let Him.” Tess