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My 30 before 30s

Hello guys!

I will hit the big 3 0 in about 30 days so to start celebrating, I decided to do a blog post, in which, I will mention 30 facts about myself so that you can know me better.

Let’s start!

1.My name is Melissa.
2.I am from Carolina, Puerto Rico.
3.Got married at 25.
4.My favorite color is purple.
5.I tend to be shy at first.
6.I laugh at almost anything.
7.My favorite flowers are peonies.
8.I buy a ring every time I travel.
9.I am a dog lover.
10.My boston terrier’s name was Angely.
11.I love coffee.
12.If I had no classes, more time, and money I would do yoga.
13.Starbuck’s chai latte with almond milk is one of my favorite hot drinks.
14.My favorite date involves pizza and ice cream 🍕🍦
15.I traveled to Europe in 2010.


16.I have been a high school English teacher since 2011.
17.I have a bachelor’s degree in translation and a master’s degree in the teaching of English.
18.I am currently studying to get my official teacher’s license.
19.I must eat “mofongo” at least once a month.
20.I am a minimalist fan.
21.I have less than 15 pairs of shoes.
22.I love all things vintage.
23.I love all Mickey Mouse things; specially if its the vintage one.
24.I would like to live in the 1800s.
25.I Love watching Netflix series.
26.I can watch all types of movies: drama, action, sci fi, comedy, romantic, musicals.
27.My favorite actresses are Anne Hathaway and Sandra Bullock.
28.My latest top favorite movie is the Greatest Showman.
29.My other fave movie is Bride Wars (I can see it every month and not get tired of it).
30.I can count my friends with one hand.

How many things do we have in common?!

Let me know!

<3

Melissa

 

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7 secrets to keep our 2018 New Year’s Resolutions!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

2018 is finally here! The time of hopes and dreams, where many of us start meditating and writing down our new year’s resolutions. Many of us know that we start with excitement and ready to go, but the truth is that three weeks later some of us (including me) go back to where we started or tend to miss it one day and then over and over again until…POOF! Your resolution just disappeared. Meaning that once again you’ve failed and you are back to where you started. Has this ever happened to you? Why do you think this happens? The big question is: What are we going to do about it?!

These are some tips to be consistent:

  1. Your resolutions must be realistic!
  2. The resolutions must be about you not about what your friends or family would want for you.
  3. Many of our resolutions are about changing things about our habits or behaviors. We think that when we complete our resolutions our lives will magically change, but the truth is that sometimes it doesn’t, so keep that in mind -if not you may get discouraged and change your behavior again.
  4. Have a new year’s resolution buddy. Someone that has more or less the same goals that you have or maybe your husband or partner that will be there for you to cheer you on.
  5. FOCUS on what is in front of you, the present.
  6. Take small steps. Don’t focus on doing your 10 or 15 resolutions (which was basically what I did). Try to focus on a couple of them. This way you will have realistic goals.
  7. Just have fun while you do them!

Below you have my 2018 New Year’s Resolutions:

1. Be consistent with my blog-Letters by Angelie and my lettering practices.

2. Open my online shop, which will feature art prints, stationery products, and embroidery.

3. Master Adobe Illustrator so that I can keep turning my sketches into vectors. By the way, the                    featured image above is one of my firsts! Hope you like it!

4. Keep having quality one-on-one time with my husband and travel with him. This year we celebrate         our  5th  wedding anniversary.

Tell me about your new year’s resolutions?! You can send me an e-mail, inbox or dm me on IG =)

Have a good year!

<3

Melissa