There's a real effort in the world to always mention the negative outcomes, and it is destroying us. Women show their confidence by wearing makeup, by doing our hairs, our nails, wearing that new set of earrings, that new outfit, those new pair of heels or sneakers. But when those around us tear down instead … Continue reading Stop stopping us.
Author: Giselle Perez
Born in Cuba. Raised in Houston, TX. Wife to the love of my life. Step-mum to a strong 12yo girl. Mum to an adventurous 5yo boy and a smiley 4yo girl. Nursing Student Adoption Advocate. Dream pusher. Homeschool aspirer.
Anti-racista.
Ser anti-racista es ver como nuestro privilegio a historicamente oprimido a otras razas para beneficiar a la raza blanca.Es ver que nuestra historia está llena de racismo suprimido que se esconde detrás de comentarios como - No sea burro que ud es blanco.- Que lindo el niño, bien blanquito.- Esa zona es de negro, no … Continue reading Anti-racista.
Bocona
If I had a penny for all the times I've been called a bocona for speaking my mind.... I'd probably be retired. 路♀️ But here's the thing, I've never seen anyone call a men a "bocón". Why? Because men who speak their minds are Assertive, leaders, etc etc. The desire to censor women is so … Continue reading Bocona
Solo ella.
Eres la niña que nunca supe que quería y necesitaba. La que llegó a recordarme de los sueños de mi infancia. La que llegó a llenar el vacío que dejó la que te dió tu segundo nombre. Te amo mi piojito. Gracias por hacer de mami una bola de nervios y de amor. Por amarme … Continue reading Solo ella.
Una respuesta sin pregunta.
- Más sabe el diablo por viejo, que por diablo. Me decian.¡Y yo me reia! Me reia por falta de palabras con que responder.Me reia por falta de años para contestar. Y hoy es ovbio que es toda la verdad. Que mientras pasan los años, las preguntas se responden si necesidad de preguntarlas. Ellas solitas, … Continue reading Una respuesta sin pregunta.
Los zapaticos de rosa.
José Martí. No hay cubano que no sepa quien es José Martí. Todas las escuelas primarias en cuba tienen su busto bajo la bandera. Leemos sus poemas! Y cuando te graduais de tercer grado, te regala "La edad de oro." ese libro tan impactante para mí. Con esa niña, Pilar, en la portada. Quien años … Continue reading Los zapaticos de rosa.
Angry.
Psychology: The study of the human mind and behavior. Psychology, is a double edge sword. On the one hand, you learn to understand a lot of why people do what they do. And on the other hand, you learn to understand a lot of why people do what they do. But sometimes, I just want … Continue reading Angry.
First day of school!
Well, first half of first day of school for Veronica is done! Thank. The. Lort. We survived it! 😂 I'm actually kidding, it was not as bad as I expected. Will need to rearrange our schedule a bit for Thiago but I was expecting to have to do that anyways. 🤷🏼♀️ 30 minutes of lunch … Continue reading First day of school!
School-room
This year's adventure has begun. Thiago's kindergarten year started a couple weeks ago and Veronica is starting her 5th year of school on Monday. Since both of them will be home, I rearranged their play room into a school-room. I have to say, I am absolutely in love with it. 😍 Only thing missing is … Continue reading School-room
Giselle and the gang 