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Read This When…
You’re taking care of kids and they’re driving you crazy. First things first, stop and take a deep breath. If you feel like punching them and cutting out their lips like in that SpongeBob movie, get the hell out of the room. They don’t know how to be empathetic and selfless yet and because of… Continue reading
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Resistance
I’ve been avoiding this for some time now. At first, I blamed it on my father’s death, as if resistance was born within me when he died. Then, when I started my blog, my goal was to submit once a week. And then resistance came from lack of energy, from working too much, from being… Continue reading
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Pride
Everyone’s greatest sin. When I think of pride I don’t think of parades and rainbows and glitter. I think long nights where neither one of us is speaking. Where both of us think we are right, but neither one of us are. Nights where I want to apologize but not before he does. Nights where… Continue reading
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In a Rut.
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“I’ve Always Loved my Name” book review
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Disgusting Little Details
He used to make eggs and chorizo every Sunday morning, and added a lot of salt on his plate. He came into bed every night smelling like the earth, his breath hot and grimy. I couldn’t tell when he brushed his teeth last He loved the sound of a Starbucks drink lid coming off. One… Continue reading
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Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla
I grew up listening to the whistle of the train passing through. To the smell of dog food every week day. To the sound of bells on the street that signaled raspados and elotes. We used to blast Los Temerarios while doing our chores on the weekend. My sister’s first love was cumbia. Mine was… Continue reading
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Sometimes People are Great
My first assistant was very shy and very sweet. When I opened up to me I learned how complicated her world was, how haunted by the past, and how supported she was in Minnesota. Losing her was rough. She had a way with kids that just came naturally. I could never sooth them that way.… Continue reading
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Some Days…
Some days I feel like I can be a toddler teacher forever, like I was meant to do this. Some days I want to leave in the middle of my shift. I’d go faraway, to a different country possibly, where I can start over and be a writer, not a teacher. Then some days one… Continue reading
About Me
Hi there! I’m thrilled to have you join me on my blog. I write fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between.
In my free time, I like to keep busy with a variety of hobbies. I’m an avid reader and writer, I love to knit, crochet, and embroider.
At the end of the day, though, my main priority is spending time with my loved ones. Whether it’s traveling or just spending quality time together, I’m happiest when I’m surrounded by those I care about.
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