Welcome!

“They like me, they really like me” or something like that

So much has been happening the last few weeks, and I'll get a chance to catch up and post about it in the next few days. In the meantime, I wanted to share the exciting news that this little blog has been nominated for a 2012 HispanoBloggers Award in the Life/Vida category! I'm pretty excited … Continue reading “They like me, they really like me” or something like that

Add some charm to your wine and help Easter Seals too

When I moved into my new apartment a year ago I found a little surprise left on my kitchen counter. It was a beautiful, personalized wine bottle charm that read "Libby's Reserve" from my landlord, Marjorie. I was beyond touched with her gracious gift, and though I rarely drink at home, I went right out … Continue reading Add some charm to your wine and help Easter Seals too

Life lessons: Defying stereotypes one paper clip at a time

It's always late at night, when I can't sleep, but can't work either, that I 'discover' the best things. Last night, in my search for something to watch that would also help me fall asleep I found the documentary, Paper Clips. Over an hour later, eyes swollen and nose stuffy from all of the tears, I … Continue reading Life lessons: Defying stereotypes one paper clip at a time

Forever thankful that John Hughes movies were my generation’s Twilight

As I continue to see today's "breaking news" headlines about a 22 year-old girl's admission to cheating on her boyfriend, I'm ever more thankful that I spent my teen years in the '80s when that type of news would've been relegated to publications such as Bop, Tiger Beat, and The Enquirer. I'm not immune, I read the articles. … Continue reading Forever thankful that John Hughes movies were my generation’s Twilight

5 MORE random things to get you through the rest of your Monday [video]

1. Best prank EVER!  2. This dog owner's sign 3. Imagine yourself in Bora Bora 4. Learn the steps and dance to Michel Teló's "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" 5. See the 50 cutest things that ever happened Click here to see the other 49 at Buzzfeed.com.

Is Bachelorette the new Bridesmaids? I miss the chick flicks of the ’80s and ’90s

Watch out Bridesmaids, there's a new--though older--- (seemingly) irreverent chick flick coming to town. This time, the wedding-party-goes-wild movies stars Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan, Isla Fisher, and Rebel Wilson. As a bonus, for me anyway, it also stars Adam Scott and James Marsden, both whom I love. Though I wasn't a big fan of Bridesmaids--it was … Continue reading Is Bachelorette the new Bridesmaids? I miss the chick flicks of the ’80s and ’90s