The Mystery of Suffering

By: Gabriela Yareliz I have begun studying the book of Job, with the worldwide church. According to Jewish scholars, there are some things that we can take away from the book of Job: 1. The fact that a person suffers does not mean that he or she has done anything to deserve the suffering. ThinkingContinue reading “The Mystery of Suffering”

Reflections Before Bedtime #29

By: Gabriela Yareliz Brain-dump edition (these are always random): 1) We will always need our moms. 2) It is amazing when someone who knows what he or she is talking about comes to your aid and defense. It’s a good feeling. I suppose this is how our clients feel when we represent them in court.Continue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #29”

Bar Exam Body Image Goals

By: Gabriela Yareliz When you sit and study for 16 hours a day, something is bound to change or give. I am not going to lie, it freaked me out a bit. While you can remain healthy, the sedentary lifestyle takes its toll. Mind you, I am not planning on gaining thirty pounds. That isContinue reading “Bar Exam Body Image Goals”

Creator

By: Gabriela Yareliz A Stylish Creator Designers pride themselves in their work.(That is an Oscar De La Renta up there.) They carefully craft together different fabrics and create something magnificent. A piece of them that goes out into the world for all to see. The materials are placed carefully where they are needed, and whenContinue reading “Creator”

The Island

By:Gabriela Yareliz Today, I spent time on an island off of Manhattan. It was pleasant. The breeze was soft, the sunshine was on and making my face feel warm and alive. This was a nice contrast to the NY I have known so far. The church organized a picnic there. There were some rickshaw lookingContinue reading “The Island”