Not Your Typical Latina

Hi, my name is Maria and I'm from New York City. I am trying to live a more ethical, sustainable, and joyful life. We only have one life, we should do what we feel is right.

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Upcoming

Hi! How are you doing? I hope you are doing well. What have you been up to? This is a brain dump post. You may be wondering what that means, and I will explain. This post gives everyone a glimpse into what I am thinking/working on posting in the next couple of months. I will post some new thrift finds I’ve found over the last few months and a couple of new beauty favorites I’ve discovered. I…

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Take A Break

Hello Everyone!

This is a post for everyone to please take a break from the news. Take a moment to disconnect for your own health. There is a lot going on across the country.

Please be safe and take care of yourself.

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Hey, how is it going?

Hey, how is it going?

Hey everyone! To start, I hope everyone is doing well and trying to stay safe!

I am slowly coming back to my blog. I had to step away due to life being crazy! I went through two new jobs, a breakup, moving back home, and then moving across the country to Los Angeles. After going through two new jobs and a relationship that took a toll on me, the last thing I could focus on was my blog. I did…

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Thank you to ever who came to my Birthday Thank You dinner this weekend. This dinner was my way of thanking you for everything you do day in and day out and for being amazing people in general! Everyone single one of you are blessing I am truly grateful to have in my life. I’m also glad everyone enjoyed my vegan tres leches cake, even those who aren’t vegans! (at Astoria, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrwLzt4H3ON/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nes5amrk8juw

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Thank you to ever who came to my Birthday Thank You dinner this weekend. This dinner was my way of thanking you for everything you do day in and day out and for being amazing people in general! Everyone single one of you are blessing I am truly grateful to have in my life. I’m also glad everyone enjoyed my vegan tres leches cake, even those who aren’t vegans! (at Astoria, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrwLzt4H3ON/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14cmyw0d4fut9

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Hey Harvard, how’s your PhD program? #boston #harvard (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqlkgEGnCwh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16hzqf1r5eut

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“Sometimes people let the same problem make them miserable for years when they could just say, ‘So what.’ That’s one of my favorite things to say. ‘So what.’”

— Andy Warhol

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Top Three Favorite Fall Outfits

Top Three Favorite Fall Outfits

Hey Everyone! How was your weekend? How was the weather in your area? It’s been a little colder here, and I have been dressing in more layers lately. Saturday, my partner’s friend invited us to an incredible dinner at his place (Nathan is a great chef and spoils us when he cooks us a meal).

Cole Haan booties (gifted), J. Crew turtleneck (old), Gap jeans (thrifted)

While I was preparing to leave…

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I didn’t have the opportunity to see his show last year, but I am glad Netflix is streaming it now. Definitely need to watch because he covers so much history while making it entertaining. #latinhistoryformorons #johnleguizamo #nyc #proudlatina (at Astoria, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8haqanazO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vx3xkwg3hmop

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Some of My Favorite Books

Hello Everyone! How is your week going?

The last few months I haven’t been reading as much as I usually do and felt I was in a book inspiration drought. A few weeks ago an old coworker gifted me a book to read called “Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs Book” by Nathalie Molina Niño and has sparked my interest again. I have been enjoying it mainly because of how blunt she is in…

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The good old days #tbt #sccc #memories #newblogpost https://www.instagram.com/p/BppHmh6Hand/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d5r0h2tcuahl

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What I Do to Stay Organized and Mindful

What I Do to Stay Organized and Mindful

Hello Everyone! The weekend is almost here, what are your plans this weekend?

October has been a whirlwind of a month for me with a few significant changes that occurred this month, and I am glad they did. I needed some time to myself for my mental health.

This year I found a system that has helped me be more organized with my schedule due to balancing multiple hobbies, a job, and family and be…

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It’s either one or the other #minimal #newblogpost #warbyparker (at Astoria, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpcNVuzACut/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bdjempyj57gh

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Flatiron District for dessert #flatironbuilding #nyc #alonetime (at Madison Square Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXhz-CgnJI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=akgfmgx3vjla

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Flatiron District for dessert #flatironbuilding #nyc #alonetime (at Madison Square Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXhz-CgnJI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n8jnklrfz9g7

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Cutting down on plastic waste is much easier than people think. Per-use one reusable water bottle equals 167 plastic bottles, and one reusable tote bag equals 170 plastic bags. There are many cute options out there to replace plastic items. If anyone is interested in a documentary about the effects plastic has, definitely check out “A Plastic Ocean” on Netflix. #newblogpost #zerowaste #mason jars #reusablestraw (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpKONqKAemr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vmb1bru7c42z

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The look she gives me when she wants me to play with her #catlady #newblogpost #cutie (at Astoria, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAuklMAlGA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h3qkrpertgui