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…
Hi CM fam! I can’t go another day without introducing my two furry joys. Meet the two star pups of the CM fam household, Bravo and Xoco (pronounced S-oh-Co)! Bravo and Xoco are both rescues that bring a plenty of joy and adventure to our household. Both happen to be March babies that we rescued while living in Maryland. Bravo is an 8 year old American Bulldog and Pitbull mix while Xoco is 4 years old and we think she…
I am so happy about the self-care revolution that has exploded online to teach us how to be more attuned to what it is that we need and, most importantly, not feel guilty about resting and addressing what our bodies, minds, or spirit need. On the other end of that it can be tempting to fall into a consumer culture of self-care, believing that you need to purchase this one thing to even have a well established self-care routine for…
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,…
Taking the time to identify your “why” and clarify your personal mission and values can feel like an overwhelming task. So why bother to even to take the time to identify any of these? You’ve been getting by just fine, right? As you grow and encounter new challenges, your personal mission, values, and “why” serve as a compass; keeping out enticing distractions that may derail you from what’s really important to you. In order to live life in a way…
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.
