Unapologetic Thoughts

  • Can we be doing more?

    Last week, we lost a close relative to COVID. It was all so fast. I answered a call from him on Saturday, which my dad couldn’t take; the next morning he was on oxygen at home and by Sunday night he had to be admitted into the hospital and intubated hours later. I haven’t experienced Continue reading

  • I’ve Seen & Lived Through a Lot

    Seriously, what is it with time that as you get older it feels like it passes faster and faster. It just seems like between my last birthday and today there was a blink of an eye. Which, of course is not true. I’m definitely not the same person as last year and that’s not only Continue reading

  • Does everything really happen for a reason?

    Does everything really happen for a reason?

    Last week around this time, I was supposed to be in an Air France flight departing for Italy where I was going to start a 3-week trip through Europe. (Yes, my first euro-trip that I’ve been postponing for the last 3 years!) Instead, I’m seated in front of my computer writing a blog post after Continue reading

  • Feminism, a Personal Perspective

    Feminism, a Personal Perspective

    Last Sunday, we commemorated Women’s International Day and I didn’t want to let such an important date go unadverted, especially because deep down I think I’ve been a feminist since a very young age. I’m the oldest of four sisters. Yes, all women. I had the privilege (I’ve come to realize, that it was indeed Continue reading

  • What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger

    What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger

    Today marks 477 days since Victor (my previous boss) came to announce that he was moving to another department within the company. Even though I was happy for him, the thought of him leaving made me feel nervous. The possibility of me taking over the leadership of the team crossed my mind, but I also Continue reading

  • 2019 In Review: The unexpected challenging year

    2019 In Review: The unexpected challenging year

    New Year’s Eve, I can’t believe we’re here again. Last year when I said that I was looking forward to 2019, I never expected what the year had in store for me. Seated in front of my computer reflecting upon the ending year, I can’t help but to get a bittersweet feeling because this year, Continue reading

  • Becoming – Michelle Obama

    Becoming – Michelle Obama

    “For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end… Becoming requires equal parts patience and rigor. Becoming is never giving up on the idea that there’s more growing Continue reading

  • Sorry, I gotta say it: First dates are overrated!

    Last weekend, I had to go to Guadalajara for work purposes. Since, I’ve never been there before, and given than I have a good friend living there, I decided to stay over the weekend. A few days previous to my arrival, my friend texted me to let me know that she wanted to introduce me Continue reading

  • 2018 In Review: The usual list of the unusual year

    2018 In Review: The usual list of the unusual year

    Depending on what part of the world you are at right now, you might already be some hours into 2019 or you might have a few hours left of 2018. For me, there are still 2-ish hours left and I’ve spend a few hours of the last day putting together the now usual ‘year in Continue reading

  • A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step…

    Living almost 6 years abroad brought me more than a degree, it also left me 50 lbs of over weight. I’m not trying to justify myself for not taking care of my body during college, but as a poor student that had to work to pay for her education, eating healthy and exercising was really Continue reading

  • The Things That Matter the Most

    Today marks two weeks since the 7.1 earthquake that hit Mexico City; words can’t describe what a terrible experience it was for me and for all, especially those that have lost a loved one as a result. If I was asked to describe the feeling, I just couldn’t do it.  I only know that I Continue reading

  • Today, 2 years ago: It’s July 16th, 2015…

    Today, 2 years ago: It’s July 16th, 2015…

    I wake at 5 am after what seemed a 2-3 hour nap, instead than a night of sleep. I go out to the living room of my sisters’ small apartment and I see 5 pieces of luggage, 3 carry ons and 1 graduation frame ready to go. It takes us around 30 minutes to get Continue reading