Mindful + Minimalist

I really don’t have much of a plan for this year. In fact, I am unsure what I had for the yearexcept for my reading goal. I need to slow down, and that’s for sure. I am stressed; I am thinking too much about people; I don’t know what in the world to do about most...

I'll add the recipe in a bit... but made this for lunch today. This is only ramen. I added dried vegetables and cooked them together. No spices, then separately cooked green peas, French cut green beans, mild diced tomatoes, and seaweed. I cooked this only with a bit...

This comforting bowl features a tomato soup base, topped with vegan meatballs, leftover sushi rice, and green beans, all enhanced with spaghetti sauce and melted vegan cheese. Pair with a vibrant carrot-ginger-turmeric juice and finish with chamomile tea for a soothing end to a satisfying winter meal.

This is one of those quietly amazing snacks—simple, a little indulgent, and perfectly balanced. Light crunch, creamy center, and just enough nuttiness to keep it grounded. Ingredients 1 plain rice cake 1–2 teaspoons sweetened condensed coconut milk (vegan) 1–2...

I will start this entry precisely by saying, "Today, I will practice focusing on my life by focusing on myself." The first thing I need to make sure I do is keep myself separate from others. By that, I only mean outside of others' space. First and foremost, it does...

She asked to come over, she asked to draw and color as always, and while I'm giving her paper, she looks to her left and behind her, saying, "I like your library." What in the world was that? It was amazing. I simply said, "Thank you." That was all. The big deal is...

Today marks the beginning of the first phase of research and writing for my forthcoming book, Between Two Shores: Cuban Identity, Culture, and Belonging in Miami. This early stage of the project is dedicated to archival exploration—locating historical materials,...