Are you more of a night or morning person? Ever since I can remember, I’ve been a morning person. The kind of person who wakes up at dawn (or even before) without an alarm clock. As a child, I was that rare breed of kid that actually enjoyed […]
Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays? Thanksgiving at my childhood table was a beautiful fusion of flavors and traditions that would make any Puerto Rican abuela proud. Forget the stereotypical turkey and cranberry sauce! Instead, my family’s feast had pernil—that slow-roasted pork […]
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? If I didn’t need to sleep, it’s almost tempting to believe I’d conquer the world in those extra hours. Maybe I’d finally crack open the books gathering dust on my shelves or write that […]
Name your top three pet peeves. Over the years, I’ve shared many tales of woe, laughter, and eye-roll-worthy moments on my blog. And with a decade of reflecting on life’s quirks, certain pet peeves have managed to stay front and center. So without further ado, let’s dive into […]
What’s your favorite month of the year? Why? January used to be one of my favored months. It held the promise of new beginnings, fresh starts, and the excitement of a year brimming with possibility. There was something about the crisp, cold air and the blank slate of […]
Do you trust your instinct? I’ve always been one to trust my gut. It’s gotten me through life pretty well so far. I mean, aside from those occasional moments when I’ve eaten a bit too much ice cream or indulged in a curry binge—my gut’s only good for […]
What’s the first impression you want to give people? I’m everywhere and nowhere at the same time. At least, that’s what it feels like on any given day as I bounce between Twitter, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads, LinkedIn, Tumblr, TikTok, and beyond. The wild part? I didn’t even remember […]
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? Let’s talk about routines. You know, those pesky little things we all roll our eyes at, but deep down, we know we need. My dogs are experts at routines—they expect their walks at the […]
What podcasts are you listening to? Let me just put this out there: I don’t listen to podcasts. Nope. Nada. Not even when the universe nudges me with “Oh, you have to hear this one!” Do I? Really? Look, I’m in meetings all day long—work, Zoom, the “let’s […]
What is good about having a pet? Sometimes I sit back and think, “Why do I have three dogs?” It’s a fair question when you consider the endless walks, the constant demand for belly rubs, and their uncanny ability to destroy a brand-new pillow in 30 seconds flat. […]
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