I can't believe she's 12 years old. I still remember the day my sister gave birth to this tiny human- I absolutely fell in love with my niece Ixta the moment she came out of the womb. Throughout the years I have noticed that she has a creative side and she loves to draw … Continue reading Penguin
I can still remember the day when I came home from school and my toddler brother had torn a few pages from my Italian dictionary. Â I was a senior in college. Â I don't recall if I was upset, but I knew that he didn't know any better, and quite frankly, it was a new experience … Continue reading Big Sister
It was a special evening. We celebrated my mother-in law's birthday by treating her to the Carole King musical "Beautiful" at the Cadillac Palace. One of the many things that I admire about my mother-in-law is her passion and affinity for musicals, Broadway theater, and book tours. I have such admiration for her curiosity and … Continue reading Beautiful
Today I turned 39 years old. I am one of the youngest from my circle of friends, many of them have already or recently turned 40. Â It seems to be a big deal- such a grand mile stone. Â The outlook for turning 40 seems very intriguing to me. Â What is it about this age? Is … Continue reading Almost 40 – living life to the fullest, no regrets (12 months of harmony and adventure)
I was born into a family of soccer enthusiasts. My uncles and grandfather were soccer coaches and players; my father was once a star high school soccer player and currently coaches soccer and other sports at an elementary school. As for me, I am not a soccer player. At a young age, my father consistently tried … Continue reading Sports & Family
