Risk

I am going to embark in a new adventure next month that is going to take me into a different direction in my life. I have never been a huge risk taker in my life and I am always holding back my dreams in order to help others. I don't understand why I do this to myself. I've been working on my two zines this month. On March 12 I am going to take a chance and sell them. It is time to start breaking down the wall that handicaps me from pursuing my dreams. I sometimes wonder if other people feel this way? I found this great quote from this author Katherine Mansfield:

"Risk! Risk Anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do the hardest things for yourself, face the truth."

This quote is so perfect, because I am so ready to make things happen for me. I am going to take a chance on me and not wait for someone to make that choice. I am my own hardest critique, but at the same time I am my "own cheerleader."

From now on I am going to take my own advice that I give my friends. It is time for me to return the favor to myself.

I found a cool book this week titled "Mess: The Manual of Accidents and Mistakes." The other thing I have been working on is my sketch book.

Boy Crush...

I finally finished the "Boy Crush" Zine. I am excited about this zine because I made broken heart magnets. I can't wait to see the happy faces of people who buy this zine. All of the magnets are different and they will be so hard to let go of, because they look so cute. My biggest thrill will be if a boy bought this zine and gave it to their girlfriend...This week has been a bit crazy simply because two of my friends have gotten their hearts broken by boys they love so dearly. I'm not sure what is going on with these boys that broke my friends hearts, but I decided to make them a little mix so they can feel a bit better.
I titled my mix "Grrl Mix"

1. No Viniste Natalia Lafourcade

2. Patins CSS

3. Modern Romance/Poor Song Yeah Yeah Yeahs

4. Magic Perfume Charlyne Yi

5. Don’t Tell Me Avril Lavigne

6. Nicest Thing Kate Nash

7. Keep On Loving You The Donnas

8. Como La Flor Los Abandoned

9. Anyone Else But You Moldy Peaches

10. Be The One The Ting Tings

Enjoy the mix and don't break too many hearts.

Let's Make Every Moment Count...

Walking under the rain on Friday made me realize how much I have missed out in this little moments. I forgot my umbrella and instead of worrying that I might get sick. I walked happily home with the rain falling. The little drops were cold, but I was happy. I felt like I was in a movie. I truly want this year to be different and making every moment count. Three things I loved about this weekend:

1. Walking in the rain.
2. Donating my clothes to the Goodwill.
3. Watching a little film called "Lars and The Real Girl" (loved it).

Grrl Fair March 12

I have been waiting for an opportunity to read mis poemas for a larger audience. This week mi amiga Patty text me to tell me that this event called "Grrl Fair" was looking for Spoken Word Artists for their March 12th event. She suggested that I email them that I was interested to be part of the event. The sweet thing is that I got a reply back from the organizers that they wanted me to send them samples of my work. (I was a bit nervous because this was my first actual review). I waited for two days for a reply. I checked my email and nothing. I am pretty sure everyone has gone through the experience of sending something that is truly important to you and not knowing how it will get received on the other end.


I am happy to inform everyone that I got the coolest email on Saturday stating that the "Grrl Fair" will love to have me read for their event on March 12. I felt so happy like I was in the biggest cloud...I am looking forward to sharing mis poemas.