This year I decided to reduce my online presence and eliminate social media so that I could focus on these next big goals without added pressure or comparison. 2024 was a particularly vulnerable moment for me because I intentionally put myself in a period of isolation to further hone in what’s important this season and take action towards these priorities; eliminating digital distractions. 2024 was a bigger year that I could have imagined for myself. I had some big scary…
When I initially scheduled our trip to Italy early spring, we did some research around the prospect of hopping on the train and visiting another city. Our goal was to visit a coastal city, however, we couldn’t settle on where and how we would manage all the in between with a toddler. About one month prior to our departure we settled on Genoa where I was able to find a beautiful Airbnb in Recco with spectacular oceanside views. In retrospect,…
As a new moma, I’ve had to give myself a lot of room to reevaluate my priorities, learn a whole new identity and routine as a mom, and revisit goals as many got pushed back and ignored due to 16 months of broken sleep and working full time. One goal, however, that remained steadfast was crushing any remaining debt that got put on pause while the pandemic was in full force and we saved some sinking funds for our pets,…
The year 2021 has tested and taught me so much about my endurance, faith, and mental wellness. With returning to work in a hybrid capacity and trying to move forward with our lives as best as we can, I was hit with an unexplainable wave of anxiety this late spring and summer. There is still so much in the air left unexplained and we can’t quite yet, safely, move forward with our lives due to the pandemic. I have had…
As first generation in my family, I was looking to go places no one in my immediate network had ever gone. My dad started this journey immigrating from Mexico, creating a new life for himself in a country that wasn’t his own, not speaking the dominant language. My mom grew up in Los Angeles where she navigated a broken school system, neglected community, with seemingly low expectations that pushed her out the education pipeline. I can draw so many parallels…
Last year I closed a very important chapter in my life. My hubby and I sold our home in Maryland and made our way back home to Southern California. I grew so much while in Maryland. I got married to my main squeeze, moved away from home after graduation, started off my career, and so much more. Moving out of MD was a difficult chapter to close because we had everything we needed and were comfortable. I genuinely felt, however,…
About Me
Hi, I'm Marivel. This blog seeks to create an uplifting space centered around building an authentic life. With each endeavor, my hope is to intentionally create a life that aligns with my values, mission, and life's joy.
