My Personal Promises for 2015

Everyone says this year has flown by…

I can’t say I agree nor disagree.

This was my first year as a mom and that brought many challenges, which made this year sometimes feel endless.

However, waking up to a slightly bigger, smarter, cuter baby every single day makes me think it flew by.

Today is the last day of that year.

Instead of resolutions, I want to make some promises to myself. Promises that I will fight to keep them.

How to make your baby and dog love each other

I remember it clearly.

The feeling of knowing that in a couple of months I would have my first human baby.

I say human cause I already had a baby...a furry one, and I loved him with all my heart.

I understand that not everyone sees their pet as their babies, but I do, and I also knew that like me, there were other.

If this is your case, read on.

Delicious Fridge Oats

When I first found out about this healthy snack, I knew immediately I would like it. Oatmeal, yogurt, fruits and granola? Hell yeah! Plus it seemed like very easy to make and thank God it is, cause I spend enough time already in the kitchen now that I
have learned how to bake all kinds of things...but back to the oats, here is the recipe:
1 cup Old Fashioned Oats
1cup of milk
1/2 cup of greek yogurt ( i personally use vanilla flavored)
4 tablespoons of chia seeds
These ratios double if you want to  make more obviously.
Cinammon and little brown sugar are optional yet recommended.
add the fruit of your choice
Mix the ingredients together in a container and leave in the fridge overnight.

When serving, top with granola, raisins or any nuts of your preference.
Something crunchy is highly recommended! ;)

You are welcome!

Pumkin Patch

Halloween is just around the corner and 

this is the first time in a long time

that I feel completely thrilled!

There is something about having a child

that makes you feel the excitement of 

all the holidays!

You start to feel the same way you used to

when you were a kid.

The rush of getting dressed up for Halloween with your friends,

 knocking on neighbors doors for candy and toys,

feeling the creepy air and hearing the "boooohs"

Gosh it was fun!

Labor Day Weekend

About Summer, Outfits and Love

Sometimes Miami is too hot to even go outside...

The weather here is ever changing, it starts very sunny and around noon

thunder comes making you think 

that a hurricane is definitely coming.

And then there are days

like this...

where the sun shines very bright, but doesn't burn.

And you feel lucky to live in such a state.

Well, I have to admit I feel lucky everyday.

I have the most beautiful and loving home.

We dont live in the best neighborhood, 

we dont buy expensive clothes

and we dont have a fancy lifestyle.

But we have the sweetest of moments together.

We find joy in whatever we do.

We cherish our moments in silence while watching a movie and Gianni is sound asleep.

We love talking to each other without the TV while having dinner.

We are very passionate when fighting and I hate my husband everytime we do.

And I love that, cause I still care..I still feel passionate about this relationship 

and I still feel we are meant for each other. 

I know we will grow very old together.

I am the richest person.

I inherited this outfit from a great friend.

The fedora has been with me for ages.

Thank you friend!

Puerto Rico

Carnaval on the Mile

This past weekend I was invited to a VIP Bloggers Lounge

Sponsored by Kiwanis Of Little Havana Foundation. The pass included:

• Backstage passes to Carnaval on the Mile and Calle Ocho stages 
• Networking opportunities with sponsors  
• Interview/photo opportunities with performers  
• VIP Lounge with WIFI hotspot access 
• VIP gift bags and other special prizes 
• Refreshments
• Special parking passes
• Transportation to stages 

Dreaming Everyday

Sometimes I wonder why days go by so fast

there is hardly any time to enjoy the rain pouring down or a nice hot shower running down our backs.

Does time really go fast...or is it us,

just living like zombies day after day

without really living?

Another Year...So Many Sweet Dreams

There is something awfully powerful about the word new...
New beginnings, new chapters, new life...

But every day is a new day...
and every time we do something is a new opportunity to do it differently.

Today is the second day of 2014 and like every year, I find myself having lots of enthusiasm, lots of determination to start the year and do all the things I always wish to do and be the person I always wish to be.
But why, I wonder, does this enthusiasm lasts up to mid February?
Every year I sit in front of a blank paper thinking about resolutions, goals and dreams...
this year is no different.
Only that this year, most of my wishes, most of my dreams are linked to another soul... a little one I may say, which holds my heart in his tiny hand.
Life is sweet. Sweet as freshly home made cookies. Sweet as decorating them with the ones you love. Sweet as the kisses I give to Baby Gianni.

The Adelante Movement (what really went down)

I just arrived home from Hispanicize,

 and while my home smells like my presence was missed,

 and I'm back to where

everything flows with ease,

 I cant help to miss

 their voices, their giggles at night

their whispers in the dawn.

My friends have stayed and I had to leave.

Tips for Traveling (and sharing a room!!)

Hello Everyone!

In this lovely Sunday in which I had to work since 4am, I am still here with a long to do list.

Next week, I will be staying at the Eden Roc in Miami Beach with 4 other lovely ladies.

And all of a sudden, it hit me...

We will be 5 latinas in one room!!!

OMG!

That means...one bathroom as well.

hmmmm.

So, I decided to post some of the tips I have learned from traveling quite a bit in my life and doing enough hostels as well ;)

PACKING

• When you travel, sometimes it is really hard not to over pack and bring unnecessary items. 
• Try to plan ahead your outfits per day.
• Organize your clothing in large zip-lock bags. This way when you open your luggage you don't have to take out your entire wardrobe just because you are searching that pretty red top. Roll your T shirts, underwear socks into separate zip-lock bags.there will be less shuffling of your clothes,and you can easily see what each bag contains. It also seals the air out compressing the clothes and giving you extra space.
• Try to use all the space in your luggage, you can store small items like creams inside shoes!
• Bring some hangers from your house, chances are the room will only provide a few, and when sharing a room, is likely someone will be without.

Between the woman and the child

Lately I've been feeling strange...

like I don't even recognize my fears, desires

my motivations and my dreams.

Lately I've been feeling like everything that is happening to me

is unreal.

That all of a sudden I am a character in one of the wacky dreams from the movie "The Cell"

where fantasy and reality collide in the most freakiest way.

It's MY Birthday

It's so crazy...

A few days back my husband was letting me know

 that he was having a really hard time finding a gift for me.

I felt sad.

I know I can be very picky with clothes, and I have a very specific, yet random style but, 

I was beginning to wonder,

 if my husband knew me at all.

How could he NOT know what to give me??

I thought to myself:

I couldn't believe he wasn't thinking of buying me a CD of the music that I listened to the most...

or anything from one of my favorite stores Anthropologie,

 which we have gone to a million times and I like almost every single thing there...

I tried mentioning that I loved Guess...

but he usually never hits the spot on garments I like.

Every time we go to a bookstore, I always go to the same section : Beauty and Style

So, how could he not know what to buy for me on 

My Birthday??

A Special Sunday Tune

Waking up to find another day
The moon got lost again last night
But now the sun has finally had its say
I guess I feel alright

But it hurts when I think
When I let it sink in
It's all over me
I'm lying here in the dark
I'm watching you sleep, it hurts a lot

And all I know is
You've got to give me everything
Nothing less cause
You know I give you all of me

[CHORUS]
I give you everything that I am
I'm handin' over everything that I've got
Cause I wanna have a really true love
Don't ever wanna have to go and give you up
Stay up till Four In The Morning and the tears are pouring
And I want to make it worth the fight
What have we been doing for all this time?
Baby if we're gonna do it, come on do it right

All I wanted was to know I'm safe
Don't want to lose the love I've found
Remember when you said that you would change
Don't let me down
It's not fair how you are
I can't be complete, can you give me more?

And all I know is
You got to give me everything
And nothing less cause
You know I give you all of me

I give you everything that I am

I'm handin' over everything that I've got

Cause I wanna have a really true love

Don't ever wanna have to go and give you up

Stay up till Four In The Morning and the tears are pouring

And I want to make it worth the fight

What have we been doing for all this time?

Baby if we're gonna do it, come on do it right

Oh please, you know what I need

Save all your love up for me

We can't escape the love

Give me everything that you have

And all I know is

You got to give me everything

And nothing less cause

You know I give you all of me

[CHORUS]

I give you everything that I am

I'm handin' over everything that I've got

Cause I wanna have a really true love

Don't ever wanna have to go and give you up

Stay up till Four In The Morning and the tears are pouring

And I want to make it worth the fight

What have we been doing for all this time?

Baby if we're gonna do it, come on do it right

(Give you everything)

(Give you all of me)

Welcoming the New Year the Right way

A celebration for a New year is always exciting.

The hope for better and bigger things,

the motivation to accomplish certain dreams 

the challenge to stick to resolutions...

I always like to start the new year

the best way that I can.

Leaving behind angst, old anger,

disappointments, messy lifestyles, and unhealthy habits.

Here are some of my personal tips on how to start

your NEW year the right way.

                                                    OUT with the OLD, IN with the NEW.

all images from Google

About Dreams

Work has consumed every little empty space of my brain labeled specifically for creativity

and believe it or not, I find a lot of my inspiration from dreams...

In dreams, most of the time I am in complete control.

Not only that, but I can even be conscious sometimes that I am dreaming.

I can visit places that exist and I can even create my own places...

I sometimes can even start complicating things if I am getting bored...like for example I could take a branch out of a tree and start painting the sky, I can decide to fly out of space to mention a few...

Images

On Your Birthday...

You were born 38 yrs ago 

the sun was shining bright

white clouds, blue sky

and the birds

were chirping away

God decided to make you sensitive

but strong enough to admit it

He gave you the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen

Strong hands to hold mine

when feeling lost or incomplete

Healing Tea Potpourri

I have not been feeling great lately.

The lack of sleep has definitely taken a turn on my

immune system.

This tea potpourri alongside a homemade chicken soup

makes me feel better in no time.

YOLO at the Royal Pig

Because I work in the Hospitality industry

I work night shifts and weekends

But once in a blue moon I get the chance to have a Sunday brunch

with friends who live far away

but close to my heart.