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• The Four Stages of Valentines Day

  

  Ever wonder what kind of woman you will be on Valentines Day? The "Been-Dating-So-Long-They-Might-As-Well-Be-Married" Woman This is the time when long-awaiting... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Not All Latinos Are the Same

  

  At the age of eight, my parents uprooted the entire family and moved out of the country promising new friends, a new home, and a wonderful new life. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 40 Years and 10 Reasons

  

  Sometime tomorrow I will wake-up from the effects of anesthesia and realize that I just celebrated my birthday on an operating table. Although it's doubtful tha... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pain Ridden, Fat and Scared

  

  In the middle of the summer, as I have typically done for the last five years, I was too busy to eat anything other than my morning coffee and bagel. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My European Beauty Obsession

  

  It's no secret that I'm a closet European. Or, shall I say, "fascinated" with anything English, French, Italian, Greek and Spanish. It all got started on one... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Compact Urban Living: A Way of Life

  

  In my recent office, my Euro-staff (one former staffer was from Romania, the second from India by ways of London); was known to share that our agency was "more... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Girl and the Movie

  

  This past year I was lucky to see the much touted about movie "Hugo" in all of its glory. Like most good movies, Hugo left you with many (more) undeniable... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Aging of the Pug

  

  A few days ago we walked in the house after being away for a few hours, only to be welcomed to a smell unfamiliar to us. "What is that?" My husband asked as he... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Party for One

  

  Ten years ago I was planning my 30th birthday party. The plan was to dine and dance in one of the hottest lounges in the Los Angeles area. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Adopt a Pug

  

  During Chatito's last vet visit, we ran into new parents that happened to adopt a four-legged son a short time before their biological son was born. Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Honoring 2011 and Celebrating the Start of 2012

  

  Instead of shopping for new underwear, prepping my luggage or buying grapes in anticipation of the new year, I am doing only one thing: Cleaning. And,... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Don't Call It a Resolution. It's a Workable Goal.

  

  A few weeks leading up-to New Years Eve of 2011, my Facebook and Twitter stream were bursting with new years goals, must-do's in 2012, resolutions and bucket... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Live, Love, Eat.

  

  It's no secret that I gained 15 lbs in 2010. Besides the lack of exercise due to my health and injuries, much of that gain (no pun intended) was largely due to... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Because ABC Said So...

  

  I'm not crazy.... Really, I'm not. According to a recent report, Chatito and his other four-legged relatives are as close to humans as infants. Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Latina in Detroit

  

  I never thought I would say this - ever - but I think I am the only Latina in this hotel; and I feel honored to be here. Besides being flown, shuttled, fed and... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creating Memories

  

  My mom likes to live in the past. It gives her comfort and gives her a reason to smile. You see, in the past my dad is young and very much alive, my grandma... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Them, You and Me

  

  Seems unreal that only a week ago I was sitting on a tour bus on my way to a museum reception for my first event of the 2012 North American International Auto... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Don't Regift

  A few years back I was forced to partake in the painful practice of an "office white elephant activity." (yes my friends, it was an activity planned within the... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas is Not About The Children

  I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to take, for the first time in five years, a Holiday break. For the last two days, I have slept in, met friends fo... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cheating on Hanukkah

  This is the third year that my hubby and I host a Christmas Day brunch. Usually it's a small crowd of friends in our Westside apartment. Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION