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 […]
Ever had one of those days where something just feels… off? Like maybe, just maybe, there’s a glitch in the matrix? I’m not talking about seeing black cats cross your path twice (although that would be pretty nerve-wracking). I’m talking about those tiny, weird moments where life seems […]
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 […]
It’s Friday night, and I’m pondering one of life’s great mysteries: where in the world is my favorite coffee mug? You know, the one with the chipped handle that has somehow become a part of my identity? The one that seems to have more mileage than my gym […]
There’s a fine line between maintaining your privacy and being pushed to a point where you feel you have no choice but to share deeply personal things. We’re told time and again that we don’t owe anyone our private stories—be it a medical condition, a death, or anything […]
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 […]
The other night, I found myself in a dream so vivid and strange that it felt like I had stumbled into an alternate universe. Picture this: I was a tourist in this otherworldly place, trying to take a perfect shot of a dome-shaped building that seemed almost mystical. […]
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 […]
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