Emulating Maya Angelou's Writing Style in "Que Linda La Raza Hispana"
They say imitation is the best form of flattery; it can also be the best way to honor someone's memory.
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May 24, 2022
My Brother, Carlos
National Brother’s Day is a great excuse to shower your brother with cheesy unconditional love.
May 20, 2022
The Struggle of Making Homemade Pizza
This month, I continued my food journey by making some of America's favorite food, pizza.
May 17, 2022
Bob Saget's 66th Birthday
Bob Saget would have turned 66 years old today, but a head injury took him too soon.
May 13, 2022
My Battle With Lyme Disease
A few years ago, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. I was elated.
Apr 19, 2022
Prioritizing Birthday Week With Family
Some people have holiday-related family traditions. Every April, my family celebrates Birthday Week.
Apr 15, 2022
Making Homemade Pasta
My food journey has taken so many twists and turns that I would have never imagined I would ever make homemade pasta.
Apr 12, 2022
Deciding to Move Out of My Parent's House
To some, relocating their lives is an indescribably big decision. I, however, have moved around so often that it's always an option.
Apr 8, 2022
Introducing Belle Chanza
The Chanza family is growing! We have welcomed a nine-week-old Siberian husky named Belle!
Mar 29, 2022
Sharing My Medical Journey
I'm terrified of the doctor. Even as a grown woman, I do everything to go to the doctor as little as possible.
Mar 24, 2022
Rewatching Patsy & Loretta
During my internship with Jacqueline Cutler, we went to the movie premiere for Patsy & Loretta. It was an experience I will never forget.
Mar 17, 2022
Defining My Creative Process
I found a list of Netflix documentaries recommended for graphic designers claiming to boost creativity. I guess it worked.
Mar 14, 2022
Finding My Beauty
As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but your eyes are the only ones that matter.
Mar 7, 2022
Female Characters as Role Models
Good female role models can be found in many places, but sometimes it’s a character that connects with you most.
Mar 3, 2022
Choosing an Abstract Career Path
We've all heard the traditional way life is supposed to go. Unfortunately, people never tell you the reality of what that means.
Feb 21, 2022
Establishing Healthy Boundaries
Sometimes creating boundaries and claiming your autonomy is scary and difficult, especially when others struggle to respect your decisions.
Feb 17, 2022
When Considering Marriage and Children
Let's be clear, I have no intention of getting married or having kids anytime soon.
Feb 14, 2022
How I Met My Boyfriend
The short answer: In high school. The long answer is a whole cheesy rom-com style story, but it's much more enjoyable.
Jan 24, 2022
Experiencing Fine Dining
When I was a kid, I thought Applebee’s was fine dining. Boy, was I wrong.
Jan 20, 2022
Watching My First Broadway Show
Walt Disney's The Lion King was released in 1994. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to watch The Lion King on Broadway.
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