As December 16th approaches, my family is excited about two extremely important events: my birthday, and the U.S. release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. As I reflect on this upcoming Walt Disney Studios Film, I can’t help but find similarities with my motherhood journey. Rogue One is an inspirational Action-Adventure film about a group …
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I can’t believe it’s been a few weeks since I was in Los Angeles for the #QueenOfKatweEvent. Besides walking the Hollywood Red Carpet and interviewing cast, filmmakers, and the real life inspirations for the film, I also had a fantastic time enjoying set visits, behind-the-scenes, and cast meet and greets, for the #ABCTVEvent Tuesday night comedy line-up, …
I moved to the USA three days shy of my birthday in December of 2001. I had visited before, but this time was different. It wasn’t just a fun vacation, an escape, a temporary situation. I saw myself as an immigrant and I saw everything as “my new permanent.” Thinking this way was really scary. …
Don’t you sometimes wish each child came with his or her very own manual? You know, you find out you’re pregnant, and with the news, someone waves a magic wand that bestows upon you the knowledge of what is to come, the wisdom of how to deal with it, and the strength to endure it. …
I’m a big fan of surprises. And so are you, even if you think you aren’t. At least your brain is. Neuroscience tells us that surprises, whether they are perceived as positive or negative, are an essential element to live a full, engaged, and happy life. Surprise works on the dopamine system in our brains, inspiring focus …
I often label myself as “geek,” “nerd,” or “bookworm” because these words remind me of my passion for discovery, learning, and teaching. My love of learning has been a key piece in the puzzle that is my identity because, like Walt Disney, I’m curious and curiosity keeps leading me down new paths… that’s how I’ve …
“Little girls wearing pink and playing with dolls.“ What do you think of when you hear this sentence? Maybe you think it sounds sweet and almost magical. Maybe you think it sounds stereotypical and sexist. Maybe you couldn’t care less. When I was growing up, we celebrated El Dia De Reyes, a day in which …
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my motherhood journey over the years. I was 25 years old and clueless when I gave birth to Elisha, and I soon found out being a mom can be stressful, overwhelming, and emotionally messy. Not “every once in a while” but more often than we would prefer. It took me …
“Thou Shalt Not Covet” made the 10 Commandments Of Motherhood number six because we all struggle with this sensation from time to time. And especially when we compare our less-than-perfect lives to someone who seems to have it all together as a mom. To covet means to “yearn to possess or have” and this strong desire can lead …
Recent studies reveal that while the latest gadget, the fanciest cars, the sparkliest jewelry, the trendiest outfits, shoes and bags, and the perfect house can certainly increase your temporary sense of happiness, when you invest on experiences, not things, you are more likely to enjoy long-lasting, sustainable, satisfying happiness. Experts explain the reason behind this is adaptation. …