My love for books began as a slow burn. As a child, I did not like reading. In fact, I hated it. In school, I was deemed slow and not fluent enough since I couldn’t read very fast. My grade school was surprisingly strict about the dreaded Lexile score, to the point...
It’s International Cat Day and a great day to celebrate your furry companion. With all the love and recognition dogs get, I’m glad to have discovered that we have a special day just for cats! Cats are one of the oldest domesticated pets in history. I vaguely...
Having a sisterly bond can be one of the most challenging and rewarding relationships you could ever have in your life. Having a sister is very special and important – think about all the movies and stories about sisters (the most famous example I can think of at...
My Quince was approaching. Quinceanera, shortened Quince, is the time when a Hispanic/Latino family celebrates their daughter's transition from girlhood to adolescence. It has the same cultural significance as an American Sweet Sixteen party. Planning for my Quince...
Tamales are a hugely popular dish that I'm sure you've heard of. The most commonly known version is the Mexican tamale, made of masa from ground maize (specially prepared corn), filled with chiles and some meat, usually chicken or pork, wrapped in dried-out corn...
The phrase “arts and crafts” is such a wide umbrella that so many methods fall under. A quick Google search, and you’ll see photos of colorful scissors, pipe cleaners, glue, beads, pom-poms, popsicle sticks, and a plethora of paper products. But this is not all...
Friends are often seen as the family you choose. Whether it’s your oldest friend from grade school or someone you’ve only recently bonded with, all your friendships are special in their own right. Friendships provide love, bonding, and happiness. Friends help you...
I never liked the cliched portrayal of introverts as “late bloomers,” that all they needed was to come out of their shell. They tend to go through a life-altering experience that helps them grow and open up. I also wasn’t too keen on those catchphrases extroverts...
Sometimes, I don’t love being short. Barely topping off at five feet, which is the same height I’ve been since around the eighth grade, I definitely got made fun of a lot for being short. Coupled with the fact that I have a baby face, my age is consistently...
The days have gotten chillier, and the evenings grow darker. The wind blows harshly, cutting through coats and bones. The trees outside have been left bare. As the cold weather begins to set in, heart-warming holiday festivities have begun! What better way to enjoy...
Creativity does not come easy. It can be a daunting – even challenging – mindset to be in. I know I find it difficult. As a kid, I had a rather overactive imagination, and back then, creativity came easy to me. The more I explored it, the further my talent...
Hello and Happy Fall! What with stores already rolling out Christmas decorations, this is a friendly reminder that we’re still in fall. As excited as many of us may be for the holidays, let us not forget that we can still enjoy and bask in these chilly autumn...
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