August, 2010, it was finally here, the beginning of what should be the last year before I graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. My case is solid, and assuming I take that one year’s worth of courses, there’s no way I’d have to stay in school any longer for that degree. September, 2010, after minor disturbances Read More
Latino family values
10/20/2010 By 4 Comments
I recently had a flashback to when my girls were younger and I heard not-so-nice words come out of their mouths. We had a discussion about adult words and children’s mouths. You know, the kind of discussion that starts with “We need to talk” and ends with “Because I said so.” As a parent, I Read More
The Poppy vs. Papi debate
10/19/2010 By 22 Comments
Let me just start off by saying I love my in-laws but sometimes I seriously question whether or not they get me and my Latina culture. So I am completely annoyed with the fact that my mother-in-law refers to my husband’s dad – who we are teaching my son to call grandpa – as “poppy” Read More
Earth to Earth, Ashes to Aye Dios!
10/18/2010 By 5 Comments
At some point in everyone’s life, a loved one has been lost. The closer we were to them, the deeper the grief. We all gather at Ponce Funeral Home, to unite as a family and mourn together. After a few days of viewing our beloved ones, we head to Cypress Hills Cemetery for their burial. Read More