Things That Makes Me Feel Good (Like This Dairy-Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe)

You know what makes me feel good? Blasting Bomba Estereo and dancing in the sun rays. Sweating until my lungs fling wide open. Loving my body and loving my pooch. Sitting on my couch and just staring at my awesome home. Eating and totally savoring good food. There is something special about eating good food. There's this … Continue reading Things That Makes Me Feel Good (Like This Dairy-Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe)

Wellness To Me: Taking Action Against Body Shaming

"Why is she so BIG?" I was watching a movie with Woman X. As Actress Y entered stage left, those were the words that left her mouth. Instead of laughing at Actress Y's entering line, commenting on the  or even...I don't know...paying attention to the movie whatsoever, Woman X decided to stop all things to comment on … Continue reading Wellness To Me: Taking Action Against Body Shaming

Gorriti: You’ve Got What A Foodie Needs

♪ ♫ Oh babay youuuu, you've got what I need.  But you say he's just a friend, you say he's just a friend...OH BAB BAY YOUUUU ♫ ♪ For any Palermo-ite, you know Calle Gorriti {pronounced Cay-jjjjay Gore-eat-ee} is more than just a friend.  Calle Gorriti satisfies your every craving; your every want; every lust, longing, yearning. If you're Buenos-Aires-bound anytime soon, scribble down … Continue reading Gorriti: You’ve Got What A Foodie Needs

How Sushi, Charades, & Sorority Girls Reminded Me How to LIVE

I've been prettyfreakinlucky in life. Ever since I got a hold of myself and got it together (well..that is to say, more together than before, but there's always room for improvement), I've fallen into the right circles. Whether it's been through job experiences, friends, internships, university, traveling, or otherwise, I've met the most interesting of … Continue reading How Sushi, Charades, & Sorority Girls Reminded Me How to LIVE

7 Things {I have no control over} That Will Happen on the Night of the Luna Llena

1. I will have nightmares. I'll dream I drown someone in kool-aid. I'll dream my mom dies, and I'm forced to attend her funeral even though I can't find my right shoulder, nor my left hand to wear to the ceremony. I'll dream my brother drives me to McDonald's, buys a Big Mac, and does … Continue reading 7 Things {I have no control over} That Will Happen on the Night of the Luna Llena

G I R L Y

My point in all of this is that the term “girly”, in the outdated sense, is over. In recent history it was taken hostage and twisted to mean “weak” or “vain” or “fussy” or “vapid”. “Feminine” was re-worked to be something visually pleasing, physically alluring or too delicate to function without masculine aid. Now we question … Continue reading G I R L Y