Location: Kayaking on the Riverwalk, Downtown Chicago
The Art of Saying Nope with Girl Dinner
Now, the art of saying nope has reappeared in my life in the form of saying no to anyone or anything that isn’t supporting me, uplifting me, and showing up for me in the way I do for them. I match energy. A guy I was dating hit me with this gem: “That’s your problem;…
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Location: Cooking up some chicken thighs in Chicago, IL
I Feel It All Again
August is here. Tomatoes are in season. The garden is overflowing, and my restlessness is at an all-time high. You see, my birthday is this week, and this is my reflection month. It’s my New Year’s Day. I ruminate over all I’ve accomplished, the pending tasks, and on a broader, more stressful thought—what exactly am…
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Location: Pride Parade in Lakeview, Chicago
Take a Seat
Every Sunday, I take my journal out with me to reflect, getting my feelings down on paper—unhinged, dramatic, thoughtful, etc.—because it washes away what has been ruminating all week. Typically, I write pages upon pages of lists, book and food recommendations, dating woes, and worrisome world topics. I suppose it’s my own way of rewiring…
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Location: Bixi Beer in Logan Square
A West Side Story
While I won’t be diving deep into the past cultural misrepresentation of some adaptations of this movie, I will say that I can only speak on my neighborhood, which is predominantly Puerto Rican, soaked in tradition, love, music, community, and vibrant nuances that have continually shaped me as a Chicagoan. Well, let me ask, what…
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The incredible band, Brigitte Calls Me Baby Location: Madame Zuzu’s in Highland Park, IL
What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?
Last week, I took the train to Minnesota to see my family, which is always very special. However, this time, my dad was there. He recently moved out there to reset and connect closer to my sister and me, and we are so excited about this shift and time together. The guitars were tuned, the…
