Category Archives: la vida
Heart Shaped Rejas
Earlier this week the landlord sent over a crew to put gates on my windows. They are supposed to help make me feel safer after the break in. They really don’t. Now, instead of being wide awake in my bed … Continue reading
Violacion en Casa Mala
A few weeks ago I came home from tutoring and noticed that casa mala was a mess. At first poroto and I were shocked that we had left the apartment in such a state but as soon as I turned … Continue reading
Cuarenta y Ocho Horas
My three year old is sleeping under the Puerto Escondido sky and yes I’m a little bit celosa. I miss her silly maniac ways and have found myself repeating all of her catch phrases over the last two days without … Continue reading
Puta or Pupa?
In three days poroto will be going to Oaxaca for two weeks with her father el Chileno. In Casa Mala, the mala familia has gone from the holidays, to celebrating a birthday, to preparing for a trip. Once the trip … Continue reading
1 Year and 3 Years
On Saturday Poroto will turn 3. Around Christmas time it was my one year anniversary of being single and yes for me the two things are connected. Poroto is high energy, free spirited, and independent. Oh and I should mention … Continue reading
I know I will Regret This, Pero When Has That Stopped Me
Ask Me algo Pero claro, the first person or peeps who ask me whack ass bullshit questions should expect whack ass bullshit answers at best…unbridled Rican aggression at worse.
Living Creatively, Openly
I started the new year in a very strange place, in my ex’s apartment. I really didn’t have any plans an thought it would be better than spending the new year alone with my kids, as I had the year … Continue reading
Tis The Tiempo
Finally the Christmas season. I’m not just happy because I’m a sucker for Navidad and I am. Not the Christy part so much but the lights, the food, the decorations, the music. I am a navidad puta. Pero mas que … Continue reading
Dias de Los Muertos: Abuelas, Tias, y Yo Dando Gracias
As soon as fall hit something happened. Maybe it was the daylight that took up less and less time of everyday. Maybe it was the continued stress of single mami’hood,work, and barely keeping up with the bills still or quizas … Continue reading
Not in Our Image
A few events in my recent life have made me think about the aspirations we create for our children and the way parents push in an effort to have their kids be the best and the smartest. Even public school … Continue reading