Christine martinez
You would think I am being an emotional older sister by always referring to my baby brother, Joshua as my 'baby brother', but I can't help it. Prior to our most recent conversations, it had been awhile since we caught up. The last time we really sat down and spoke to each other was during [...]
I don't think I ever dreamed of owning a home. Like, really dreamed about it and not just limit my thoughts to potential home décor to fit into whatever space I currently occupy (This is apartment #5). Truthfully, I completely hesitated when Fabian brought up the idea. More than once. But today marks a milestone [...]
I removed foundation from my daily routine about a year ago. Prior to the change, a few drops of Estee Lauder Double Wear (still my favorite foundation) was a necessity. But over the last several months I have become more comfortable with a close to bare to a bare face. By no means am I [...]
I was going through old pictures that I completely forgot existed, when I stumbled upon this particular one of Fabian holding our then one year old. It was our first family trip to the Philippines. We were in my old bedroom that I shared with my older sister in the five years that we resided [...]
It doesn't feel like that long ago I was 16-17ish, placing my curiosities about my future in an old journal. Specifically the thought of one day having a family. It went along the lines of, "I can't imagine what it would be like to be a mom." Fast forward a few years later and I am [...]
It sounds crazy, but at one point of my life I considered applying to be a contestant for the show, The Amazing Race. The origin of this idea? I was incredibly inspired by my sister and her love for traveling. Of course she would be my partner if we ever have the opportunity to trot [...]
I had been no joke studying, studying and well, more studying. This is the first weekend in a long time that I am not obligated to crack open a book and bury myself in it. It's pretty freeing. I asked myself Friday evening, "What can I do now?" The answer? Cuddle up on our living [...]
