My dating adviser is 18

I have an amazing dating adviser, one that I share with Geo. She is wise, practical, smart and yesterday she celebrated her 18th birthday. Of course, we are talking about my sister, Rebeca. 

I still remember that first time I hold her. I was wearing a read and fuchsia print dress from Esprit, big glasses and was missing some fake acrylic nails. She was a gorgeous baby and had the biggest blue eyes just like her mom. She brought so much joy to Tania and me ( she was our real life baby doll!) and was the funniest toddler ever. I remember how much she talked on the phone (My mom can vouch for me).

Over the years, her school track record have been very impressive. She barely has taken a final exam. She is a great sister to Fabiana and she is sweet with everybody she meets always offering a kiss and hugs to strangers.

Every time I meet her at the beach with Geo, we always agree on her practical wisdom and I secretly wish for some of her takes on life. She is a hard worker and like her mom, a smart dresser. She still irritates me trying to figure out why I get upset about her touching my neck, but I forgive her. She is my dad's daughter, the one that looks the most to him.

And now she's 18. She can have a beer, vote (a right I hope she will use) and in a couple of months she will go to college. My real life baby doll has grown. Yet, I am ecstatic to report that she has a brilliant future ahead of her. 

My sweetest Rebeca, hope you had a wonderful b-day. I only wish that God will reward your heart's dreams as you have rewarded us with your love. I am proud of you and it is an honor to be your sister (even when our roles sometimes are reversed). I'm here for you and not going anywhere. You own my heart, that is how much I love you.

Happy birthday kid! God bless

Where have I been?

It's been a while since I wrote here. I did a little bit of baby steps early in the week just to get myself used to it. I haven't been myself lately. Chaos is unraveling in my little island. Uncertainty and injustice rules the day and I can't help to feel sad.

Apart from my personal situations, I have to say that I'm grateful. I have a job, that sometimes I complain, I have health, which I take for granted, and I have an amazing family (both real and by choice).I went to NYC and back and had an amazing time. There is some special kind of love for me there. I laughed, I ate, got kissed (it was sweet) and watch some tennis and the September Issue.

After that, I have pretty much stayed home.I have enjoyed the quiet nights with Carmela, the laughter of my Mia and the silent complicity of my sister while watching a chick flick (poor figu!).I have been spoiled by the Guy Upstairs when I complained that I was missing some makeup essentials (another post).

Now I'm preparing myself to help Jennifer get married for good ( bachelorette than turned into a wedding-you got to love her). I'm happy because she is happy.

October promises to be hectic, but I'm ready.
Psalm 23.4

So happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jennifer, my dear friend and sister, is engaged!!!!!!!!.My heart is filled with joy and emotion and I know my that both Rafa and her will have a lifetime of blissful happiness
Congratulations to the happy couple!!!!

Tenemos boda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Food for thought-Sisterhood

Today somebody made a comment about a picture of Geo and I in facebook that had to with the feelings we have for each other as friends and sisters . Lately, we have been a little emotional due to the fact that she's having a rough time (3 days left, dear) and both tears and tensions are in our sleeve. I felt sorry for the person who made the comment us; she has no girlfriends. It's funny because my relationship with women has been, most of the time, taken for granted. As part of a matriarch family, I was raised understanding and caring for the females around us. And as many of you know I have a magnificent, beautiful full blooded sister ( hi Tania!) and two incredible half sisters, but I found myself in awe by the love of my friends, my sisters by choice. And even when they ask for my help in their milestones ( I get to carry Alba's wedding dress in my car on Friday to the hotel- very important job) to me is in my natural instinct to just be there. So to my future partner in life, I am a flower of virtues but I come with an amazing package difficult to leave behind.

Food for thought: A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. -- Isadora James

Hard Working Mamas who always look hot

Tania, my beautiful sis with her friend Stephanie @ their Christmas office party. Kudos for them for being excellent moms and looking fierce in the process.

*Tania's amazing makeup was done by Shallow

Happy b-day sweet Tania

So Tania's b-day is today and couldn't let this one go by. This is the PRican b-day song ( and no is not popular) and my family is known to sing this in our celebrations

//Que lindo esta el firmamento,

las aves cantando dulces melodias,

anuncian con alegria que ha llegado el día de tu cumpleaños,

nosotros te felicitamos y alegres venimos a cantarte a ti,

Rogando al Todopoderoso que pases un día próspero y felíz.

En este día glorioso, lleno de recuerdos gratos...

tu familia te desea felicidad en tus santo y

al cielo todos pedimos

llenos de sinceridad

que pases un feliz año de dicha y prosperidad..//

Te amo con locura, que la pases super hoy

Tu hermana de siempre

C

Sisters Part I

I've been blessed on having a lot of sisters. I have 5 sisters' total and J. I have the ones God gave and the ones I choose to be sisters.

My right arm, my life coach and my fully blooded sister is Tania. We didn't get along until she left to live in LA. I didn't know how much she meant until she was away. Tania is the oldest (even tough I was born two years earlier) and she is the tough one in the family and her tough love speaks volumes. But she wants the best for me and I can't imagine my life w/o her.

Second sister is Rebeca. She's a teenager and amazing daughter. Responsible and straight A student. So mature (ask Geo) and real for her age. She wears her heart on her sleeve and she constantly shows her love. I have great faith on her and her goals in her future.
Next is Fabiana and she's 6. Wonderful gift from God at 24. Apparently my dad can still do it .Both Tania and I are Fabi's godmothers and her quiet intelligence amaze us all.
So now to my chosen sisters: Jennifer and Georgette.
Jennifer and I met at 15. We were neighbors and living on the same conditions w our mothers, our dads and our overall lives. We have been through highs and lows (ah! the experiences). She has THE biggest heart in the world, only to be compared to my Mom's.Oh, and she is my tech jedi.
Then we get to Georgette, my kid. Besides having outstanding physical attributes she has the most practical advice and take on life. We agree to disagree, but if there is someone in the world who appreciates my useless information is Yoyi. My hobby is to embarrass her in front of people saying SHE DANCED W MANNY MANUEL @ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. We share our passion for fashion and pop culture. I have to say my life is funnier ( in a very dark way) when Yoyi is around.
So now I have my sisters, but then there is J and we call each other soul sistas. Her daily advice on life (J, is a bit older and experienced)get me through the day. She's my life cheerleader and I'm amazed on how deep our friendship has evolved during the years.

As you can see I've been blessed with amazing sisters. Each have their own distinction in my life, day, hour, minutes …And if you are lucky to meet them, you will understand who I am

Part 2 is coming up with Ingrid, Annabelle, Alba and Kariliz