Travel: Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Last year, I went to Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic for the first time and I can't wait to go back. If you are one of the few people that do not like going into the Ocean because you think of all the critters that exist in it, those you can't readily see, this is...
“…Not Fighting the Currents but Moving with Them.” (Day 11 of 28 Day Blogging Challenge).
It is all about quotes; our Day 11 for the Imperfect Blogging Challenge, that is. It is so hard for me to decide one just one that I love or use. Through the years there have been so many favorites. At times I would keep it as an email signature to remind me or what I...
“Truth is Usually the Same Old Story.” (Day 9 of 28 Day Blogging Challenge).
Imperfect Blogging Challenge, Assignment #9: Write about something in your place that has sentimental value: Look around your place and select an item that has a story. It could be anything - a family heirloom, grandma's wedding ring, a...
“Don’t Rely on Outside Forces to Inform Your Reality.”
...then I learned about Core Desires and Danielle La Porte. Where have I been? In my goal oriented head that's where I've been. I'll explain. Here I am on Day 8 of the Imperfect Blogging Challenge and it is really Day 11 but it's my day and since I won't quit I am...
Guiding Word: Trust (Day 7 of 28 Day Blogging Challenge)
It's Sunday and I have been catching up on a few blog posts that I had not done for the 28 day Imperfect Blogging Challenge. Got that right: Imperfect. Key words are important and the assignment for Day 7 touches on just that. It only took me a day to realize I need...
Not All Plot Twists Are Created Equal (Day 6 of 28 Day Blog Challenge)
The plot thickens. The damn plot always thickens. As much as we loooooove to see the plot thicken in movies, books...anything. We just don't like it when it happens to us. We can't get enough of TV shows or movies with interesting plot twists yet we don't like it when...
“All I Must Do Is What Concerns Me… (Blogging Challenge Day 5)
It's day 5 of the blogging challenge and I am already late to it. Partly because I am not used to it and mostly because I was creating a great dinner party in my head. This is leads to the quote used for the assignment: "Life is really simple, but we insist on making...
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24 Hour Jackpot (Blogging Challenge: Day 3)
Day 3 or 28 Day Blogging Challenge: Today's assignment: What would you do if you woke up and found yourself with a bottomless bank account for 24 hours? Write about what your day looks like from the moment you find your Jackpot to the very last second of your 24...
I Lied at my First Confession. (Blogging Challenge Day 2)
I have a secret, I lied at my first confession, in Church. I was nine. Sorry, I set you up for juicy but this is all I got. For most of the year I was prepping for my first Communion by attending a Saturday Catechism class in addition to going to church on Sundays. My...
“To Thine Own Self Be True.” 28 Day Blog challenge. Day 1.
It is day one of the 28 Day Imperfect Blogging Challenge and I am thriving in the agony of procrastination. I signed up for this... Then I forgot it started today. It is a Sunday! Like I had something better to do but it is still a Sunday nonetheless and that means...
Going on the Piers Morgan Show
Sometime in June of 2013 I went on the Piers Morgan show and I will never forget it. Without speaking about what is still an open case to seek justice for my dad, I can and will say how going to the show was an amazing and surreal experience. Having watched Piers...
Oscars 2014 Inspiration: Lupita Nyong’o
As far as heartfelt and humorous acceptance speeches go, Lupita Nyong'o went undefeated this season. pic.twitter.com/l5Yww9071j— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) March 3, 2014
My Birthday Wish: Save Mother Cabrini High School
I was class of '95. Last week we heard the news that our alma mater, Mother Cabrini High School would close it's doors forever after 115 years of educating and empowering young women. Founded by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, we just never thought the closing...
I am a Cosmopolitan Fun and Fearless Female!
Thank you Cosmopolitan Magazine for featuring me as a Fun and Fearless Female. Get your December 2013 copy (Miley Cyrus on the cover) at your nearest newsstand or convenience store. Available November 2013.
Mi Historia en CNN en Español. Junio 2013.
Mi historia en CNN en Español. Entrevista por Maria Santana.
My story on CNN. June 2013.
My story on CNN. Interviewed by Poppy Harlow. June 2013.
ABC’s Good Morning America on June 2013.
My story covered by ABC's Good Morning America with Dan Harris. June 2013.