My new blog!

Tomorrow I will be a real blogger, my blog at Chicago Now will be live! I will be blogging for a real publication, can't wait to see how it goes =) Please make sure you comment!

In constant contact

Have I mentioned I love the new version of Skype? Yes! It has been a great way to keep in contact with all my people, the ones that have been there for me through ups and downs, my mom, etc. It just feels so good to have a date with your friends even if they are far away. I get ready and cute just like if I was going out with them and we get on live, have a coffee (in my case chai) or a glass of wine and talk for hours. 

The new skype now has the coolest video conference feature so its easy to sit and chat with several friends at a time... I love it and makes me feel they ar so much more close to the people I love!

Hit me up for a skype date! 

Miss y'all!

Pray for Japan

Natural disasters are one of the most devastating tragedies, it makes you feel powerless. Caracas, where I am originally from, has a history of earthquakes and I was there while we had a few mild ones. Let me tell you people, it is one of the most terrifying things I've ever experienced in my life... and again, very mild with no damage. Seeing Japanese people running for their lives in a country where they are used to these type of phenomenon is pretty scary.

The damage is incredible and the images are heartbreaking. All I can say is that in moments like these we need to go back to basics... to our faith, get down on our knees and pray. Pray and be grateful for what we have and pray for  the safety and recovery of all of those who are suffering. Pray people, it makes a difference and when there is nothing else you can do, I will say it again, just pray!

This is why I love country music...

Cry - Faith Hill


If I had just one tear 
Running down your cheek 
Maybe I could cope 
Maybe I'd get some sleep 
If I had just one moment at your exspense 
Maybe all my misery 
Would be well spent...yeaaaa 

Could you cry a little 
Lie just a little 
Pretend that your feeling a little more pain 
I gave now I'm wanting 
Something in return 
So cry just a little for me 

If your love could be caged, honey, I would hold the key 
And conceal it underneath the pile of lies you handed me 
And you'd hunt and those lies 
They'd be all you'd ever find 
And that'd be all you'd have to know 
For me to be fine 

And you'd cry a little 
Die just a little 
And baby I would feel just a little less pain 
I gave now I'm wanting 
Something in return 
So cry just a little for me 

Give it up baby 
I hear your goodbye 
Nothin's gonna save me 
I see it in your eyes 
Some kind of heartache 
Darlin give it a try 
I don't want pity 
I just want what is mine 

Yeah.. Could you cry a little 
Lie just a little 
Pretend that you're feeling a little more pain 
I gave now I'm wanting 
Something in return 
So cry just a little for me 


Cry just a little for me 
Could you cry just a little for me? 

Today...

If there is something that keeps me going when I feel I am drowning, that is music. Some how when living with a broken heart, romantic and break up songs are my choice #1.... I really don't know why because in the mood I am I should be listening to everything but that, but I guess there is something about these song that make me heal. Sometimes, to me the best therapy is to cry and cry until everything is out and there is nothing better for that than country songs. Yes, you heard me right! Most of you probably didn't even know that was something I was into but it is, specially on days like today, besides it kinda fit with the south!

Here is one of my favorites as it's one that makes me smile no matter how bad I'm hurting.

Crank the volume up and sing it out loud!  

**BECAUSE I REFUSE TO STOP LOVING AND DREAMING!**

This one is for all you girls looking for the one, never settle! Wait for the one you know will never hurt you, the one who will hold you forever no matter the ups and downs. Don't worry, he wil come by, the one who treats you right, the one you can love with know reservations!

Until next post!

Love y'all

Embracing Your Weirdness

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Switching to organic

One of my latest challenges has been trying to eat and feed my little one mostly organic meals while cooking with a lot more veggies than usual. Fortunately, the advantage of living in the middle of nowhere is the fact that there are plenty of farms around here. This is my second week on a co-op of fruits and veggies and even though I am just getting half a box I still find myself trying to figure out how to use everything before the week is over.

One of my biggest concerns about signing for a weekly co-op was the life of my fruits and veggies. A couple of weeks ago after church I went to my friend's house for lunch; she is a holistic health coach and of course eats tons of whole foods. I was impressed when I saw the way she stored her vegetables, items like spinach, kale, lettuce, coleslaw, broccoli and carrots were all cut and stored in separate containers ready to go. It looked so easy to cook, she just grabbed and tossed and it was done.

I decided to try it as well, because usually half of my veggies go to waste. The result, long lasting crisp veggies... hoorray! This has helped me get Sophia more interested in eating veggies, she helps me clean and get the veggies ready in their containers making her feels more eager to eat them.

My princess' latest favorite has been scrambled eggs with spinach and American cheese, she loves cooking with mommy and feels like the awesome little helper that she is.

This storage method works very well for berries, my 3 boxes of strawberries and blueberries lasted forever, making it easy to just add them to your cereal, granola or yogurt.

Do you have any other tips that I can use? I would love to hear them!

Until next post =)

CM