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Hey babes,

As I sit here at Houndstooth wondering what my next post should be about or if I should even continue this journey since I am totally not consistent ( I DID WARN YOU ALL)
& honest to God I have no clue what to talk about with you all...

I suppose I can tell you all the exciting things that I've been doing this past month in a freaking half and what is going through this mind of mine.

In the past, I have shied away from ever meeting people through social media because I find myself intimidated by either the amount of followers they have, feel uber self-conscious of what they will think of me and have been afraid to feel some sort of social anxiety creep up when and if meet up.

But at the age of 26, I find it difficult to meet people because well... where the hell DO you meet people now-a-days? I haven't spoken to people I went to high school with since I graduated high school and sometimes i'll send them an occasional and super generic 'happy birthday' post on their Facebook wall but that is about it. (Damn now that I think of it, that high school reunion is creepin' up fast haha) But again, I don't do socializing very well and I tend to be more of a homebody... until now.

It has been some time since the event happened but I had the opportunity to go to a Glossier event.
(SHOUTOUT to Maddie G for making me her +1 (IG: @weirrdhoney) who is a Glossier rep!)
But, socializing with a bunch of ladies who are not only absolutely gorgeous and smart BUT are also super inspiring. The amount of influence that pours out of them and their beautiful Instagram posts makes you feel so empowering.

We talked beauty regimens, life, roasted on each other a bit (*cough Yareli & Solais cough*) all over cocktails and delicious food at Top Knot. Also had the pleasure of meeting new yet familiar faces (~hi Nhu btw, she's got amazing music taste like I do so... yeah... she's basically the best)
Sushi, cocktails and Glossier products? It's as dope as it sounds, ladies. Now I am totally obsessed with Glossier products.

Since then, I've meet some wonderful people, have drank a bountiful amount of coffee and have been to some life-changing concerts. Oh, & NATALIA LAFOURCADE came out with a new album so that it news worth material! So, heres some shots of this months highlights. Enjoy.

Did you all miss me?
I can say I didn't have time to update and post but honestly I didn't want to 😜

I had the opportunity to go to the México 1900-1950 exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art gazing at stunning artwork from Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and many other amazing. I decided to go with my mother because I know no one would appreciate it as much as I would.

Hello babes,

Happy International Women's Day to all my wonderful and beautiful warriors out there!

I believe a blog (or social media in general) is a perfect way to get to know one another and that is an introduction into my next post. I do apologize that it is a day late but I truly doubt there were people who set up a reminder on their phone that I would post something on Tuesday, haha.

So, since you are on my turf, allow me to introduce myself and provide 10 fun and lengthy facts about me...

1. My social security number is... kidding. I will provide that another day. Haha. So I love a good sense of humor and I love to sprinkle a little sarcasm in there as well if you can't already tell. I am a fan of puns so don't be afraid to blurt one out when you are with me.

I truly believe that laughter, happiness and a smile on one's face looks so good on a person. So if you ever run into me, share a good joke (or a bad one... its cool I won't judge) But, please don't come up to me if you have some sour attitude and can't put up with my humorous ways cause I am not a fan of that.

2. I am a newly grad from the University of Texas. Go Mean Green! I have a degree Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology with a minor in Spanish that I officially claimed mine last December. Now, for those who are considering going back to school and would be labeled "non-traditional students" please just know that I believe in you. When I would here that italicized phrase from loved one and strangers a huge wave of encouragement would hit me so here I am sharing it with you;
"I BELIEVE IN YOU!"

Trust me, I know (I KNOOOW) it sounds like a long and dreadful journey but once you've achieving something that rewarding it feels amazing at whatever age.

3. As you may already know because I feel like I have made it very clear in my past posts... music is something that is extremely important to me. I am unable to carry a note and incapable of playing any instruments but something about listening to music... better yet, listening to it live gives me so much joy.
Sad and feeling broken? Listen to The Smiths.
Need a mood booster? Listen to The Strokes; they always pump me up!
Feeling like a bad b****? Listen to Beyoncé.

I'm telling you, listening to music only amplifies your mood times 100!
To date, I have 103 vinyl records and have created 35 very organized playlist on my Spotify account but I guarantee both will grow in no time.

4. I am the daughter of immigrant parents. Both my mother and father came to this country searching for opportunities to build a better life. I have so much respect for my parents for building up the courage to pack their bags, move to another country with a language that is foreign to them and giving up so much to provide what little they had for my sister and I.
My Mexican roots are something that I am extremely proud of and I can never imagine being ashamed of the history I carry in my blood. Plus, being bilingual is great... it only means I can listen and understand twice the amount of music.

5. I have been blessed with one kind, respectful, handsome boyfriend who I have been dating for five years. Now, Shane and I often (very often) do not see eye to eye but I believe that is what makes our relationship grow and also keeps things a little spicy. What I have learned these five years is the meaning of patience, self-worth and respect. He has helped me boost my self-confidence on so many levels. So ladies and gents... he or she will come when you least expect it.



6. Speaking of knowing ones self-worth, I am attempting to learn self-love. I must admit that I do not always look into the mirror and love what I see but I am slowly learning to accept myself whether in it my crooked teeth, my little gut, my acne scars that serve as a reminder of all the stress that uni has caused me.
I love my green eyes, my genuine smile, my bubbly personality.
Babes, writing a list about what you love most about yourself will make you appreciate your quirks that make you so unique.

7. I enjoy taking photographs so much. On my phone or with a camera; digital and film. I enjoy the editing process (now if only I could process my own film, that would be amazing) Honestly, ever since I can remember I have always carried a camera with me growing up whether it was a polaroid camera or my old Canon.
Capturing and sharing what your own personal viewfinder you carry around above your nose and being able to share that is just so captivating.

8. I have no shame to admit this at all... I love to sing-along to Disney music. I would like to thank my mother for buying me Disney sing-alongs and films growing up. Yes, at the age of 26 I can sing Colors of the Wind and would publicly request it on a karaoke night.
(Just press play... you know you want to)



9. I find so much joy in traveling. Something about visiting and exploring a new place you have never been, having your taste buds experience new flavors and dishes & seeing unfamiliar faces is pure bliss. Trust me, you don't have to go far to explore the world around you.
Quick tip: if you go to London I don't recommend you hide from for boyfriend at the subway station because it WILL freak him out.



10. I love to dance! I danced a bit in high school and loved being on stage. You can catch me dancing while in line at the grocery store and dancing to elevator music on an elevator. I am also that person who ♪ siiiings ♪ everything I am ♪ dooooOooooing ♪ 
(Yes, it is very Jessica Day of me... also I might add: I loooooove Zooey Deschanel with all my heart)

Bonus fact!
11. I don't think its an obvious one but I love coffee, coffee shops and beautiful latte art.



So loves, that was a little taste of what I am all about. If you don't mind a Disney-dancing-Mexican-America-Vinyl-Spinning-dork then we will totally get along.

xx
liz

Hello darling.

Last week was such a fun-filled, memory-engraved worthy week. To start off, Valentines Day was such a dream. Shane and I have this tradition going where he gifts me with a vinyl record. So of course, he outdid himself yet again and bought me succulents, Devendra Banhart's new album on vinyl with Devendra Banhart concert tickets. KILLER, HUH!?
The concert at Granada Theater- one of Dallas' most beloved venues, was absolutely divine! If your ears haven't had opportunity to collect these beautiful sound waves in your ear canal then please do so NOW. His eclectic, modern 60's psychedelic vibey feel in which I honestly believe he's created his very own genre is pure magic and worth listening live or not.  (Personally, his Spanish songs are my absolute favorite)
So, do yourself a favor and become a fan already.

                                                                                                                                            
Last Sunday I had the opportunity to socialize with some lovely Dallas IG influencers with captivating feeds
People say time flies when you are in good company and that Sunday coffee date can vouch for that. Plus, delicious coffee & tasty baked goods at Boulangerie by Village Baking Co. ... that was the icing on the cake (or croissant).  First time sipping their lattes and I must say I will DEFINITELY be returning soon. Jennifer (@Solais2), Yareli (@staycutee__) & Maddie (@weirrdhoney) were such a delight! Oh, and Jennifer's puppy Milo (@milo_maltipoo2) joined our date which made it absolutely perfect.

 xoxo
Liz

¡Hola todos!

Creo que hoy estaré escribiendo en español. Desafortunadamente mi español está mas lejos que perfecto pero para eso sirve la practica, ¿no?  Ya que saque eso al superficie (no se si yo lo traduzco bien pero bueno) ahi les va.

La verdad es que hoy tuve la noche mas extraña. Algo que la verdad no me lo esperaba aunque la verdad no es para tanto. Pero al fin, termino con alguien tratando de insultarme. Yo he pasado una etapa, por los que dicen ser difícil, en mi vida. Aunque fue difícil creo que fue la razón que no me dejo manipular por las palabras de otros/otras. A lo contrario, tristemente los insultos son lo que mas me motiva a seguir adelante. Me siento poderosa caminar con la cabeza en alto y tomar un paso frente porque la verdad no me intimida.

Creo que tristemente, viviendo con las redes sociales y detrás de una pantalla, uno siente poderoso e invisible cuando insultan a los demás. Llamando a alguien insegura o con un insulto declarando que es menos mujer es realmente patético. Al fin de cuenta si lo estas leyendo te quiero felicitar por tener tanto "valor" de insultarme. Pero lo dije y lo mantendré diciendo; no me intimidas. Cada paso que tomas tu yo estoy tomando el camina opuesto. Valgo mucho mas que eso.

Chicas (y chicos, claro), NUNCA se dejen sentir indigno de ser una mujer respetuosa y hacer sentir que eres mujer de menos. Nunca se deje ganar por palabras negativas de una vida que fue porque siempre sera negativa.

La gente no cambia pero tu puedes controlar lo que consume tu mente. Tómalo, estúdialo, y has todo lo contrario a lo que hace esa persona.

Y luego, BLOQUEA y sigue con tu hermosa vida♥

Eres digno, corazón.

xoxo
Liz