Today’s Mood

By: Gabriela Yareliz It’s another spring day. A girl on my train looks like Lana Del Rey. Another one has very choppy layers, and you can tell she is a cool girl with that whole bangs-too-short vibe and large headphones. Most of the men here are playing Candy Crush or some colorful game. Others sleepContinue reading “Today’s Mood”

Wandering Wonderland

“We don’t always get to choose the season.But we do get to choose how we live inside it. We get to believe that God loves us, is for us and with us in all of it.” Dr. Edie Wadsworth By: Gabriela Yareliz Wonderland was a strange place where absurdities abound, much like life. Planning hasContinue reading “Wandering Wonderland”

Taxes, Timing and Other Details

“[N]othing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” Benjamin Franklin, 1789 Letter By: Gabriela Yareliz Tax season is upon us. Why does it always feel like it just sneaks up on us? Seriously. ‘Tis the season to remember that the government takes more than half of what you earn. What’s new— other thanContinue reading “Taxes, Timing and Other Details”

I Was Pulled By An Angel In Times Square (Of All Places— I Know)

By: Gabriela Yareliz I am pretty sure I met my guardian angel today. It was a commute like any other. Kindle in hand, and noise everywhere. My train was four minutes away. I like to stand in an area of the platform where the police usually stands, next to a shed structure in the middle,Continue reading “I Was Pulled By An Angel In Times Square (Of All Places— I Know)”

I’m Learning to Breathe

By: Gabriela Yareliz We’ve all had moments of anxiety, panic and/or pain. Sometimes, it can feel like walls are closing in on us. Or maybe, it feels like a knife is stabbing us in the pelvis. At times, we can leave a present circumstance and reset (best case scenario). There have been times where IContinue reading “I’m Learning to Breathe”

Begin Again

By: Gabriela Yareliz It’s officially spring. This week, many cultures celebrated something. There was Hindu new year, Eid, and the Persian new year Nowruz. New beginnings abound. The sky is a pale blue, and I overheard a bird song this morning. I had lunch with a new friend, this week. It was the first timeContinue reading “Begin Again”

Keep Space

“Maybe there are still dreams inside of you that have not yet come to light.” Brianna Wiest Have you thought of the fact that you haven’t yet dreamed up all the dreams you will dream? Is there something emerging for you? Are you building up your courage? Are you prepared for the unexpected? Keep spaceContinue reading “Keep Space”

“Cesar Chavez is just a man.”

By: Gabriela Yareliz One woman was 13 when the abuse began. Some were 8 or 9. Horrible to let that sink in. Dolores Huerta and other women have come forward to detail the abuse they suffered at the hands of Cesar Chavez, the NYT is reporting in an explosive report. There are archives, recordings andContinue reading ““Cesar Chavez is just a man.””

Friday Gratitude

By: Gabriela Yareliz This morning, the bridge looked metallic silver in the bright sunshine. A good Friday morning to you! The train is quiet aside from gentle sniffles and the train conductor who sounds completely unhinged, but it’s not his fault— it’s the intercom. Most people’s eyes are closed. We made it. Even the girlContinue reading “Friday Gratitude”

Spring Transition Outfits

By: Gabriela Yareliz Spring reset. I love a good spring reset. Mine has consisted of better sleep, taking out caffeine and continued and progressive strength training. It will be a matchaless spring. Dr. Stolberg’s tea has been my go-to along with gynostemma (they call it the poor man’s ginseng). In this new warmth, some interestingContinue reading “Spring Transition Outfits”