I walk by and something tells me to turn my head. I see you standing there and I both want to run away unseen and want you to turn and see me, really see me. I don't want you to see that I miss you, but I want you to see that it was possible … Continue reading Lighter: The unanswered question
Divorce: Repairing the broken branches of the family tree
As a child of divorce, I’ve always felt that there are many things that I missed out on due to my parents’ separation, especially because it was across two countries. Mom moved us all to Chicago, while my Dad stayed in our house in Puerto Rico. On the list of things I missed, there was … Continue reading Divorce: Repairing the broken branches of the family tree
Taboo of tattoos: Memories, regrets, and Moms
It was October 2009; I had quit my job and was just 10 short days away from a move to Puerto Rico, when my two best friends and I got matching tattoos. It was something we had discussed just a few weeks earlier—as adult women will do when imbibing one too many cocktails. It would … Continue reading Taboo of tattoos: Memories, regrets, and Moms
Ladies: Why don’t we smile and learn to take a ‘compliment’? [video]
About two weeks ago I was standing at the bus stop when I noticed a young man getting off the bus across the street and then run towards me. He stopped in front of me and said, "Hey, I'm Justin." I looked at him and just nodded and he said, "I'm 25, almost 26. How … Continue reading Ladies: Why don’t we smile and learn to take a ‘compliment’?
I’m unique just like everyone else
I paid a visit to my former workplace and as I walked down the long hallway one of my former co-workers nudged another and pointed to me. When I got within earshot of them they both left their desks to greet me with hugs and exclaimed, “Libby, you look so different but we knew it … Continue reading I’m unique just like everyone else
Flashback: Puerto Rico, Tito El Bambino and Feliz Navidad
Shuffling through my iPod yesterday, trying to create a Christmas music playlist, I saw I had downloaded Tito El Bambino's Christmas hit, Feliz Navidad. Cue the Wayne and Garth flashback sound effect here Late Wednesday, October 28, 2009 I arrived in Puerto Rico for what would be almost a year of reconnecting with culture, family, language, … Continue reading Flashback: Puerto Rico, Tito El Bambino and Feliz Navidad
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