American Reality

I saw this on my friend Jen's wall and how empowering this video is!

I LOVE BEING A LATINA!

American Reality

I saw this on my friend Jen's wall and how empowering this video is!

I LOVE BEING A LATINA!

Milwaukee Mood

Today's words

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Genesis 50:20
"As for YOU, you meant evil against me, BUT GOD MEANT IT FOR GOOD, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as the are today."

Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God, ALL THINGS work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

If what has happened has not moved us closer to Jesus and made us more engaged in his Kingdom's work, we have waisted our wiring and hindered God's purpose. Everything in our lives happen for a reason, good and bad things have a purpose. Our thoughts toward the events in our lives are the reflection of our faith and our trust in God.

21 day vegetarian challenge

One of my new friends who is a Holistic Health Coach just got certified from the Cancer Project and is going to start doing a 21 day plant based diet. It is supposed to be a "vegan" diet but since we are taking baby steps we are modifying it to be vegetarian.

Honestly I don't think I can give up cheese, meat I don't mind so much, but cheese? come on! So yesterday we made our 1st recipe and was I surprised! This is one of the best vegetable recipes I have ever tried, its hearty and filling and its roughly 300 calories per serving (2 enchiladas) I highly recommend you try it, I promise you will be pleasantly surprised.

Zucchini Enchiladas

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 2 Cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce (we did half)
• 2 Cans (15 oz. each) no salt added diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
• 2 tsp. Sugar
• 1 tsp. Dried Basil
• 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
• 1/4 ts. salt
• 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 3 lbs Zucchini, shredded (about 8 cups)
• 24 corn tortillas
• 4 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 cans of diced black olives
• 1/2 cups of fresh cilantro

Preparation:

In a large sauce pan saute peppers and onion in olive oil until tender. Add garlic and cook for another minute, stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili powder sugar, basil, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for about 30 min until the sauce is slightly thickened.

In the mean time, start building your enchiladas. You can grab about a 1/3 of a cup of zucchini and place it in the center of the tortilla and top it with about 2 Tbsp of cheese and one of olives. I personally like to mix the olives, zucchini and cheese and then roll my enchilladas. Before rolling the tortillas make sure you warm them up on a pan, if not they will break. 

Place rolled tortillas side to side seam down in baking dish coated with a bit of the sauce. Pour Sauce over and sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 min. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.

Enjoy!

CM

Wise words...

Some people aren't worth your time or happiness. Love those who love you, leave those who curse you and pray for those who hurt you.

I'm a Gypsy

Lyrics

This is the translation from the spanish version to English and the English version of the song does not translate well!

Nunca use un antifaz (I never wore a mask)
voy depaso por este mundo fugaz (I'm just passing through this fast pace world)
No pretendo parar (It's not my intention to stop)
¿Dime quién camina (Tell me who choses walking)
Cuando se puede volar? (when u can actually fly)

Mi destino es andar (My destiny is to go)
Mis recuerdos (My memories)
Son una estela en el mar (are a wake in the ocean)

Lo que tengo, lo doy (what I have, I give)
Digo lo que pienso (I say what I think)
Tómame como soy (take me as I am)

Y va liviano (And travels light)
Mi corazón gitano (my gypsy heart)
Que solo entiende de latir (that only knows of beating)
A contramano (when its reciprocated)
No intentes amarrarme (don't try to tie me down)
Ni dominarme (or control me)
Yo soy quien elige (I am the one who choses)
Como equivocarme (what mistakes to make)

Aprovechame (enjoy me now)
que si llegué ayer (that if I got here yesterday)
Me puedo ir mañana (I could be gone by tomorrow)
Que soy gitana (Cuz I'm a gypsy)
Que soy gitana

Sigo siendo aprendiz (I'm still learning)
En cada beso (with each kiss)
Y con cada cicatriz (and each scar)

Algo pude entender (If their is something I learned)
De tanto que tropiezo (after tripping so much)
Ya sé como caer (is that now I know how to fall)

Y va liviano (And travels light)
Mi corazón gitano (my gypsy heart)
Que solo entiende de latir (that only knows of beating)
A contramano (when its reciprocated)
No intentes amarrarme (don't try to tie me down)
Ni dominarme (or control me)
Yo soy quien elige (I am the one who choses)
Como equivocarme (what mistakes to make)

Aprovechame (enjoy me now)
que si llegué ayer (that if I got here yesterday)
Me puedo ir mañana (I could be gone by tomorrow)
Que soy gitana (Cuz I'm a gypsy)
Que soy gitana
Vamos y vemos.. (We shall see)
Que la vida es un goce (That life is to enjoy it)
Es normal que le temas (It's normal to fear)
A lo que no conoces (that u don't know)

Tómame y vamos (take me and lets go)
Que la vida es un goce (That life is to enjoy it)Es normal que le temas (It's normal to fear)
A lo que no conoces (that u don't know)Quiero verte volar (I wanna see you fly)
Quiero verte volar

Y va liviano (And travels light)
Mi corazón gitano (my gypsy heart)
Que solo entiende de latir (that only knows of beating)
A contramano (when its reciprocated)
No intentes amarrarme (don't try to tie me down)
Ni dominarme (or control me)
Yo soy quien elige (I am the one who choses)
Como equivocarme (what mistakes to make)
Si vine ayer (that if I got here yesterday)aprovecha hoy que me voy mañana (enjoy me cuz I leave tomorrow)
que soy gitana (cuz I'm a gypsy)




So me... XOXO