Tag Archives: Life

Don’t Die In Another’s World

“Had I not created my whole world, I would certainly have died in other people’s.” Anais Nin By: Gabriela Yareliz Some of the most glorious moments of our journeys are the ones where we buck all expectations and cultural rules imposed, and we create our own operating system. My rule is that the only opinionContinue reading “Don’t Die In Another’s World”

All Sorts of Life

“That’s the kind of story I want to write, the kind that stops being writing and starts being life.” George Saunders By: Gabriela Yareliz The Chinese lunar new year. First night of Ramadan. Ash Wednesday. Resurrection Sunday peeks over the horizon on the other side of fasting and journey. My express train going local. Sigh.Continue reading “All Sorts of Life”

This Week’s Favorites 2.17.26

By: Gabriela Yareliz Strawberry milk was my favorite as a kid. Speaking of favorites— these are some of the things that have caught my eye these past few days. Megan Roup in conversation with Pia Mance (and yes, I did a The Sculpt Society workout shortly after). This palette photo reminded me of college: AnContinue reading “This Week’s Favorites 2.17.26”

Are We Pacified?

“All you need to do is look at what they are good at and get better than them.” Andy Frisella By: Gabriela Yareliz What if comparison makes us better? Yesterday, I saw some minutes of the women’s Olympic skiing. It was WILD. The speed, the way they are stacked in placement, and how one thingContinue reading “Are We Pacified?”

Best Self

“It’s no secret that you can’t be the best anything if you aren’t your best self.” Grey Huffington By: Gabriela Yareliz I am devising a plan to feel like I have a life again. Our habits and days are made of choices, and lately, it feels like all I do is work, commute (another full-timeContinue reading “Best Self”

Questions for February

“If no one told you what to like— what would you actually choose?” Theo Von reading an ad for Pepsi By: Gabriela Yareliz On many mornings, I listen to comedy during my commute. It helps keep the blood pressure low. The morning is always filled with weird things. Today, it was a train with bloodContinue reading “Questions for February”

Well

“Whatever you’re doing, do it well. If you’re writing a thank you note, take an extra minute to mention something beyond the typical thank you. If you’re exercising, do each set as well as you can. If you’re in conversation, really listen and don’t just wait for your turn to talk. Having high standards addsContinue reading “Well”

Some of the Week’s Favs (2.6.26)

01. Pyro Fitness “Your habits are the silent architects of your life.” Kirsty Godso’s mantra 02. THIS TEA!! Tried this tea by Natazia zu Stolberg, and I am obsessed with it. Smells like cumin but tastes like a warm hug. 03. Podcast of the Week This podcast with Emma Grede and Simon Sinek. Their conversationContinue reading “Some of the Week’s Favs (2.6.26)”