Summer is here! This means sunny days, walks outside, visits to parks, parties outdoors, barbecues, and vacations. I have somewhat sensitive skin and started noticing some dark spots on my skin in the past few years. I have always been aware of wearing sunblock regularly and hats when out in the sun. It was challenging to wear hats at outdoor events when I was working at Continue reading
Sometimes, life gives us challenging moments and we are left to decide how we want to handle them. Some challenges are larger than others. Some are just everyday things which happen, these things can throw off our day or make us upset. Today, at Continue reading
(Feeling good and relaxed after a much needed yoga class)
During my pregnancy, I did not have back pain. Fortunately, I had a good and pretty easy pregnancy, without complications. Fast forward two plus years and I have been carrying around a baby, now a toddler, every day. I carry her a Continue reading
Overall, I would say I am aging well. Yet, even saying the words “aging well” makes me feel like I am getting older, and well, I guess I am. I don’t feel my age, but I think I may be starting to look closer to my age than before. Some of you may know my age. For those of you that don’t, how old do you think I am? People usually say they think I am in my mid-thirties, which is Continue reading
I Needed This…Thursday Spa Night! I am trying to get back into my routine of getting regular facials and pedicures. It’s not easy when you are a mom of a toddler. It took some scheduling and planning, but I finally made it to get a spa pedicure, facial, and microdermabrasion. I even purchased a membership to force myself to get to the salon regularly! Watch the video and join me during my Thursday Spa Night! Continue reading
When I was pregnant, my friend Lizeth and I had an Annual Membership to the Hotel Del Coronado’s spa (Spa at the Del, see my post here). It was a wonderful way get together at least once a month for a girls spa day. We usually went on a weekday because there were less people and we could enjoy the spa amenities with more tranquility. I remember we talked about renewing the membership and she suggested Continue reading
(Graphic from Chopra Center Meditation)
Hope is a very important feeling for me. It is something I never lose, hope! In Spanish we use the word ‘esperanza’ for hope. There is a popular saying Continue reading
As a young Latina, during my last year of college, I had the opportunity to apply for an internship with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). I was fortunate to be selected for Continue reading
(At the dentist)
I received some bad news recently, but refused to let it ruin my day or worry me. I share the strategy I use to stay positive even when I receive bad news. Continue reading
(Graphic from Chopra Center Meditation)
Like other things in life, meditation takes practice. It is one of those things we (I) wish we had more time to do. But, meditation can actually take as little as five minutes a day. In the past two years, I have meditated on and off. In addition to helping me through a tough experience I Continue reading
Eating healthy is something I try to do daily. Not only because I am breastfeeding, but because I care about consuming nutritious food. I still eat desserts occasionally and a little chocolate pretty often. I have two or Continue reading
Leaving Sharp Mary Birch Hospital with baby Alessandra.
First of all, I want to say that I feel incredibly blessed to be Alessandra’s mom. She is a doll, a good baby, and I love her so much! I am still amazed by her and probably always will be! I am grateful to God and life for giving me the privilege of being a mom, her mom. Having said this, motherhood can be Continue reading
During my pregnancy I read lots. Many books, blogs, and internet articles. It was my first pregnancy and I wanted to be informed. When it came to the delivery, it usually always said one could have a “labor plan” but to know it was just a plan which could change. I thought of those words often. I wanted to have a Continue reading
The final month of pregnancy was a busy one. I was in a sense of “nesting overload.” I felt like I had to get lots done before our baby arrived. At the same time, it felt like a huge deadline. It was a bizarre feeling. I knew my life would Continue reading
As my hubby would say, we are in the final stretch now! The countdown has begun….just a few weeks to go! We are in Continue reading
When I go to spas, I like to see the candles lit up. The flicker of the flame and the scent of the candle alone immediately make it a relaxation zone and add some zen to the experience. I also comment on lit candles when Continue reading
We are very excited about our pregnancy & the arrival of our baby in a few months! Since many of you have asked me how I’m feeling & to post baby bump pictures, here are a few. Continue reading
As I was writing about the resolutions for 2016, I went back to look at my New Year’s Resolutions post for 2014. It also got me thinking about my Continue reading
