Dear 2020, what are you trying to tell us?

What’s going on with you 2020?! Why did you decide to challenge us in so many ways at the same time!? Every month you’re making us deal with a new tough event… #notfunny. Earlier this year, some people thought that what happens in China, stays in China; but then, you, 2020, said sarcastically “yeah sure!”. So here we are, starting the 4th confinement month, worried … Continue reading Dear 2020, what are you trying to tell us?

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Quarantine stages

We’ve been living under these conditions for almost two months. It’s funny how much it seems a social experiment: “How would humans react if we isolate them in their houses for a long time?….” We could even create a movie from this experience, don’t you think? Being quarantined is causing us mixed feelings, and it’s constantly changing; we don’t feel the same way in week … Continue reading Quarantine stages

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Mexican music is more than mariachi bands!! (rock bands)

I was chatting with my neighbour, a great Canadian guy, a huge Beatles fan, love him… however, in that conversation I confirmed (once again) that people barely know Mexican music, we’re always thought of as a Mariachi band culture, but WE ARE MUCH MORE THAN THAT!!! That’s why I shared a video on my Instagram asking other Mexican fellows for recommendations for my neighbour and … Continue reading Mexican music is more than mariachi bands!! (rock bands)

Hey girl, is that you?

Maybe I’m naive, exaggerated or just a senile woman, but have you noticed that there’re mini-Kardashians EVERYWHERE? First, I started seeing women with super fake eyelashes. Then, I noticed that it wasn’t their only “fake” attribute. It could either start with the eyelashes, the nails, the eyebrows, or in more severe cases, botox and surgeries. They have become a walking Photoshop image. Fun fact: they … Continue reading Hey girl, is that you?

3 zero-effort actions that help our planet

There’re two kinds of people nowadays: A) People who are worried about Mother Nature and want to do something. Unfortunately, with so much information out there they could quickly feel overwhelmed and therefore, they could end up doing nothing. B) People who still think that this “issue” isn’t their fault, and they are not willing to do anything. The thing is that this “issue” is … Continue reading 3 zero-effort actions that help our planet

Losing or adding customs?

Christmas is always complicated for us, immigrants. It doesn’t matter our religion, beliefs or customs; winter break is always a great excuse for gathering with our friends and family, eating delicious food and giving and receiving gifts. Therefore, Christmas is a great example and a huge test for any immigrant. Every culture and family has its own customs; but, unfortunately, when people leave their hometown … Continue reading Losing or adding customs?