Have you ever heard of Murphy's Law? What Murphy's Law basically is that everything bad that can happen will happen. Have you ever had the experience that bad luck is behind your back, just lurking around, getting ready to strike at any given moment? Yeah, it probably sounds that I am exaggerating, but that is …
In the US, November is when we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Besides being the day to eat turkey, being full and checking the specials retail stores have for Black Friday, many families join together to express their gratitude for their many blessings. Whether your family is rich or poor, this is a practice in most households. …
2017 was a big year for many Puerto Ricans in the island and in Mainland USA, and we can sum it up in one name: Maria. When Maria came and went, our island changed in so many ways: the recession was exasperated where in other circumstances, it was hardly seen. Many people lost their homes, …
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I remember my childhood and how my parents handled an off day. Off days were usually days to balance a checkbook, go grocery shopping, watching a baseball or football game, splinting cables scraps to recycle copper (my father was an electrician), or simply watching t.v. No one talked about self-care, let alone know what it …
Sunday afternoon, 2:13pm: My son is writing a summary about El Morro for his Spanish Class on Tuesday. He has been on the dining room table for almost an hour, complaining about the heat, scribbling his papers, looking to oblivion, making noises and putting his foot on the table. I'm in front of him, watching …
Continue reading Study Habits with my Children: The Busy Schedule Generation
If I could describe my mental health throughout my life, I would say that although I have achieved milestones in my life, I am generally insecure about myself, my choices, and my situations. On occasions, those insecurities have driven me to overreact to events that many people would just let slide. It would get to …
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Note: This post does have affiliate links of what I use, just in case you would like to give them a try. Hello again! I recently received a promotion on a making money online program through my email, and it got me thinking on the many times we have received (at some point) a deal …
Continue reading My Experience with the Online World: Why am I slightly skeptical with MMO?
Note: Please be aware that this post is about my reality in PR, and it may be different where you live. I really hope that it can inspire you to better get control of your grocery shopping reality. There is a time in life where you can go wherever you want, buy whatever you need, …
Just as a disclaimer; I am not a journalist, nor a political analyst (although it was my dream back in high school), I am just writing as a citizen. My views may not be as profound or as extensive, and probably biased based on various news reports and coverage at this very moment. Puerto Rico, …
Continue reading We received a huge blow… What is happening in Puerto Rico?
Hi world! My name is Nelly Cosme, and I am an ESL teacher in PR. I have two children ages 10 and 7, and I live with my husband. What inspired me to start this blog is basically the need to communicate with people and share my views. I have been in the public school …
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