Though Seoul undoubtedly offers just about everything you want to see, eat, and do in South Korea, there’s magic to be discovered throughout the country….
Author: Opal
34
A few weeks ago, I began writing a love letter to myself for today, my 34th birthday. I really wanted to kick off my love…
Hello Pippa
On this day three months ago, we welcomed a new member to our tiny family. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted a…
Fragile Like a Bomb
“Las niñas bonitas se portan bien.” Growing up Latina, I heard this phrase at least once a day if my behavior was deemed “naughty” in any…
A New Year
As I lay in bed now, trying to think of how to write this post, I decided to read last year’s new year’s post….
A Different Christmas
Growing up in a Latin household, tradition meant celebrating on the 24th (Nochebuena) by eating freshly made tamales, drinking hot ponche, and playing games together….
Más Viejo, Más Joven
“Estoy más viejo” “No papaíto, usted está más joven.” Translation: “I am more old.“ “No grandpa, you are more young.” These were the words that…
Two
Though Opal and Orchids’ birthday is on May 29th, I want to dedicate a few minutes to acknowledge this blog’s second birthday before the month…
Note to Self
I’m in the mood to just write. Talk, speak, anything. Yesterday, I started to finally properly read Anne Frank’s diary and was blown away by how well…
Valentine, My Valentine
Did you also grow up thinking that chocolates, a card, roses (or any red/pink flowers), a dress, and a candlelit dinner with a special someone…