Hello Gorgeous

05/12/2026

What can I say... It's been a while! I've been busy with work, kids, life and more work. Now it's time to ask your input on something trivial but tricky... HAIR!

Do I leave my hair as is, let it grow or cut it? The color would be salt and pepper, I have 0 intentions of every coloring my hair again. Thoughts...

10/23/2024

Fall Challenge accepted!
I’ve been challenged to introduce 🤚🏼 five people to mascara and a face product (blushes, my favorite lippies, bronzer, eye shadow, etc)
I have until HALLOWEEN TO GET THIS DONE!

If you are in the market for some awesome products without breaking the bank, let’s talk.

Help this girl meet the challenge!

Empowered Beauty by Roxana

10/15/2024

I spent most of my life asking my grandfather how he felt; his response was always short of "I'm good". I didn't understand why until I became an adult. Anxiety and depression are not a choice we make every morning. They're not a piece of clothing we choose from the closet. They come with you whether you want them or not. They attach to you in ways you can't explain, even when you want to shake them off and say "I'm having a great day and I love you". I wish I had understood him when he told me he was anxious, I wish I had known how to make him feel better instead of rolling my eyes and thinking he just needed to snap out of it.

I loved my grandfather dearly and I know he loved us with all his heart. He would have done anything and given everything to ensure we were cared for. I miss him dearly... Happy Heavenly birthday abu (Papi Gordo).

10/09/2024

I cling to the belief that humanity is inherently good. That people don't intentionally wound or break the hearts of others. That love, a potent force, can conquer all. That a kiss holds magic, and a hug can mend a shattered heart. I believe we will all find our way, that happiness is not a privilege reserved for a select few.

I choose to leap, to hope, to fly, even in the face of fear. Living in a state of constant caution, guarding myself, and hiding my true self is not the life I aspire to. Each failed attempt, each tear shed, has left its mark, but it has not altered my core. I refuse to let someone's inability to recognize my magic define me or diminish what I have to offer. Their loss, not mine. And while they may never find someone willing to risk everything for their touch, that is their cross to bear.

10/03/2024

Shana tovah u’metukah!

08/07/2024

Today has been an odd day. I don't know how else to describe it. My feelings and my thoughts have been at war with each other. I've called myself a kaleidoscope of contradiction before and it seems fitting for today.

I lived in the darkness, a cold, heavy blanket that wrapped around my soul. I felt lost, invisible, and utterly alone. Fear, self-doubt, and...

08/02/2024

Good morning & Happy Friday!

It's 2024, and we have information coming at us from all sides and angles. Everyone is entitled to opinions and beliefs, but information is power, and knowledge is power. Sharing false information on a Social Media platform accessed by millions at any given time is simply irresponsible. It takes a minute to check your sources. It takes a minute to find out if you're spreading lies that can be damaging to someone's life, reputation, and livelihood.

If it's not the Bacchanalia, it's a "Male" boxer fighting against a female. If you want to believe all elephants fly and donkeys have 3 tails that's on you. If you choose to support and spread lies, I feel pity for you.

It would be so much healthier if we all focused on joy, on sharing positivity, and stopped mud-slinging. I've seen so many friends unfollow and stop talking to each other because they can't see past their differences and the division these polarizing topics have generated.

I hope all my friends choose to be wise and arm themselves with information and facts before sharing more lies and misinformation. We're saturated with bad news, hate, racism, homophobia, and political BS 24/7... share something positive instead.

08/01/2024

Ha un cuore amorevole e un'anima gentile. Crede nelle favole e desidera cose che potrebbe non avere mai. È forte, anche quando non vorrebbe esserlo. Vuole essere scelta e spensierata. Ma si è stancata di mendicare, e ora spera che l'universo la sorprenda e le dia un po' di quello che dà agli altri.

07/30/2024

I'll admit I had an ulterior motive to make this Vegetarian Cocido de Garbanzos but it turned out so good that I've been eating it for 3 days.

I didn't make farro today, so I added rice and it's delicious either way.

The important thing about Vegetarian or meatless eating is buying fresh ingredients and adding seasoning.

This is almost as good as my grandparents Cocido and I don't even miss the pigs feet.

07/30/2024

This Crisis Line is about to land me in a Crisis State. I need some music to make it through today.

ABBA · ABBA Gold · Song · 2008