Yo Mariana curates the best of Houston and provides her followers with unique recommendations of where to enjoy exciting culinary experiences, drink delicious cocktails, or explore art, theater, and all the fun things our wonderful city has to offer. She also shares her International travel adventures and her personal opinion on the products she loves.
Last week, I had the incredible experience of visiting Washington DC, thanks to Responsibility.org. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would become a US Citizen, let alone one day enter the Capitol to meet my representatives.
Read MoreHoliday Responsibly with this delicious Fig Holiday Cocktail recipe inspired by Jessamine McLellan, co-founder and educational lead of Campari Academy who gave me the amazing idea of incorporating fig to one of my favorite drinks, gin and tonic in a virtual event organized by Responsibility.org.
Read MoreIn times of change, it is crucial for me to pay attention to not neglect the routines that make me feel good because if I prioritize them at the bottom of my list, it immediately impacts my physical and mental health. To respect those routines, I know I have to reclaim my space, and in these schedule-less months, it's quite a challenge. Over the years, I have become more assertive in seeking and finding those moments, but do they really give me what I need?
Read More-Eight weeks- were the only two words that jumped out at me from my phone screen as I read the email from school this morning. Eight weeks is the exact amount of time that the school gives us as a final opportunity to settle any outstanding school-related matters, as it's also eight weeks until my daughter achieves another great milestone in her life: graduating from high school.
Read MoreEvery time I have my children's attention, I feel like it's the perfect opportunity to talk with them about important issues that concern me the most. Golden moments. However, that ground gold slips through my fingers when I realize that instead of having a conversation, I'm just lecturing them. Have you ever thought mid-conversation with them: — Here I go again with my endless and boring speeches.
Read MoreI never thought that living without my buds functioning would be such a tragic event. Today I´m aware that my whole life revolves around those insignificant receptors that I had never paid attention to and that today, I miss tremendously. The day I noticed this technical failure in my system was a morning like all others …
Read MoreI always wonder if my kids are really listening when we engage in conversations about significant topics. Are they truly getting what I’m trying to tell them? Am I paying enough attention and listening to what they have to say as well?
Read More-I don’t know- are three words I’ve had to repeat to my kids more often than I’ve liked to since the pandemic started. Every time I pull this ace out of my sleeve like an experienced magician, a knot in my stomach tightens. These three words usually mean that uncertainty is knocking at my door like an unsolicited visitor I’ve feared all my life.
Read MoreI get teary-eyed just to think about the topic I’m writing about today. To see my kids growing up has been a mixed feelings process involving joy, uncertainty, and yes, I must admit it, fear as well. My children are reaching that moment in their lives in which they’ll start their college adventure, and as much as I want to resist it, I know that moment will arrive sooner than later. I think my mind is ready for that moment, however, my heart is not, and I think it will never be.
Read MoreThis back-to-school feels different. To see my kids as the main characters of their own story reminds me of how independent they’ve become. I can feel their excitement and curiosity wrapped up around pure innocence every time they experience something new, which fills my heart with tenderness and panic all at once.
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