the rainbow bridge.....

I want to introduce you guys to Moonlight.... I never had the chance to post about her here before.
And now that I am it's not a happy occasion.  Moonlight is one of our dogs that does not like taking pictures, all she wanted was to be petted, and loved. We didn't adopt her, she adopted us. And now she has left us and crossed the rainbow bridge.

She came to us when I was in my Senior year of high school, my mother had received several calls from my brother about a dog that kept sneaking into our yard. When we came home after school I found her in the backyard all huddled up to herself. When I first approached her she coward away, so I instead sat on the stairs and gave her her space. I slowly gained her trust with reassuring whispers and a caring heart. I spent a couple of hours doing this, I hadn't even gone inside my house to change out of my school uniform.

When we finally started bonding I immediately named her Moonlight, because of her colors. I called my mom over to see her and we clearly saw signs of abuse and abandonment. Let's just say we are both softies when it comes to animals. There was no doubt or discussion, it was a mutual agreement that she sneaked into the right home.

She became inseparable with Suki, and our eldest dog Alea (I have no pictures of her because she is a wild child at heart and cares not for picture taking). She was afraid of leashes, water hoses, and of being tied up, giving her baths was almost a battle. But we still love her, she's family and always will be.



I looked up into the sky today and saw it wasn't as bright and sunny as usual, it's like the sky is mourning her loss too. The only good thing about all this is that she isn't suffering.

I'm glad she gave us the opportunity to give her a forever home, and that she was meant to be a loved and cared for family member and not abused or abandoned...


I'm going to end this post here because as I'm writing this my heart is filled with pain and my eyes are watering. Thank you for just letting me get this out of my system.


                                                                        Con amor,

Yaris ♡

New Year Suggestions 2016.

This morning I woke up and saw that my terrarium flowers were blooming~

I then got ready for a day out with my siblings. My sister's birthday was on Sunday, but today we had our own mini celebration just us three siblings. We bonded, went shopping for a little, had some amazing ginger ale from a quaint little market, and finished of with dinner.

While I was in the car, I was thinking of New Year resolutions and how I see so many blogs posts, statuses, etc. about it.

When you google the definition of resolution the first meaning that shows up is: a firm decision to do or not to do something.

I don't know why, but I find the word resolution pressuring. This pressure to keep up with these firm decisions I made with no thought if I could actually go through  with it. Then at the end of the year I find myself disappointed because this pressure made me so anxious I barely make at least one of the resolutions work out.


So this year I'm not going to pressure myself, and I'm going to be laid back about it.

Instead of resolutions, I jotted down some suggestions for the New Year. This way if I follow through with them I'll be very happy and surprised with the achievements and if I don't follow through it'll be alright because they were just suggestions. It'll be up to me if I take up the suggestions or not.


Anyways here is the list of suggestions I made to myself for this year:

1. Blog more (I use blogging as therapy so why not)
2. Try to socialize more.
3. Lead a healthier lifestyle.
4. Do things that make me happy.
5. Work on my time management.
6. Do more DIY projects.
7. Get back into painting.
8. Practice, practice, practice using my drawing tablet.
9. Take more pictures, make them meaningful pictures.
10. Be more open about my feelings.
11. Manage my finances better.
12. Possibly get a new dog. Let me explain this one, I know you guys will see a couple of dogs in some posts and I call them my babies but really they aren't mine mine. Minki is my sister's dog, Nina and Suki are my mother's dogs even though I raised them, and Claudette is my baby cousins' dog who we are taking care of. I want to have my own dog like my sister, where I'm responsible for the doggie financially, physically, and emotionally. A dog that I'll be able to take with me when I move out. Because it's mine not my sister's or the family's, just completely mine.
13. Work on my relationship with God.



So those are my suggestions. Do you guys have any suggestions or resolutions for 2016? If so, please share I would love the read about them! Leave a comment below, maybe we can help each other out or see if we have any in common!

Con amor,

Yaris ♡

life lately.

Life has been busy lately, and I haven't had time to just sit down and have some blogging time to myself. It's currently 6:30 am as I am writing and making this blog post while all three kids are asleep. I haven't been able to make many blog post, but I have a diy project one on the way (it might take a little while). 

For now I'll leave you guys with a couple pf pictures of the reasons I've been so busy, but at the same time enjoying my  time with them. They are a joy to me, and I love them so much and I hope you'll be fond of them too.

My precious Minki

My little fluff ball Nina and charming Claudette (she came with the kids and she's a sweetheart)

I know life is busy, but it's the little moments that make everyday things worth it and I wouldn't change my right now for anything.

How are you guys? Tell me what's new?

Con amor,

Yaris ♡

mother's day (a day late, I know)

 For all the mothers out there happy (late) mother's day! I'm sorry for making this post so late, I spent all day yesterday travelling and then at my grandmother's house with my family.

The flight was ok, although we had to change gates three times and I made the terrible mistake of wearing cute heeled boots. Note to self and anyone else who travels as much as I do: Never pick style over comfort. Today I have very swollen feet but it's been a mellow day so far. I've edited pictures, played with my cousins, and spent quality time with my babies (Minki and Nina).

Anyways, mother's day was a very bitter sweet day for my family. Most of them spent it at the cemetery, while my mom, dad, and I where on our way back home. A month ago we lost our Aunt/ my mother's younger sister. I only just found out the news last Tuesday, she went to a better place but left behind three little angels (my babies). So, now we have a full house of eight people and have not had any time to mourn my aunt but we will honor her. My family currently has custody of my three babies (read as cousins) since my uncle is disabled and isn't able to properly care for them especially since the middle child (a beautiful girl) is also disabled. I welcome them with open arms, I've spent half of my life helping to raise them and I promised my aunt that if anything were to happen I would take them under my wing. And that is exactly what I'm going to do.

Expect to see them on the blog at some point and  a couple of their own diy projects, as well as our transition into having kids in the house again and moving on with our lives making them happier. I'm excited to see what the future has in store for us.

As you can see while traveling my mom used the time to her advantage to knit and took in a couple of naps in. My mother is an admirable woman, I've never met someone as emotionally strong and stable in my life and I only hope that when I become a mother I can be at least a fourth of the woman she is.

How did all of you spend mother's day? And to the mothers I hope your day was as special as every single one of you are!

Con amor,

Yaris ♡

last day.

It's my last day here in Athens, GA and the start of my summer. It's a bitter sweet feeling, I'm going to miss the great friends I've made here at the same time I'm happy to be going home and seeing my family.

I've spent the last few days at bookstores and craft stores, and I'm so excited about starting all my different diy projects.

I started practicing knitting again, I'm going to make a beanie and then I'm going to knit a rug! I've also started doing some hand lettering by using a little pamphlet that came with my Flow magazine about how to hand letter and it's pretty fun. I do need a lot of practice though.

I'm going back home with a lot of different yarn, art pencils (color and sketching ones) and pens for hand lettering.

Tomorrow is my flight back home and Mother's day, it's going to be a busy day (but I will make a post!)

So, how is your weekend so far? Anything special planned?

 Con amor,

     Yaris♡

finals.

Look at the time go! Last final was today and dorm check out.  Of course I had to use my pencil watch, since it seemed appropriate and it's really cute (I've been waiting for an occasion to use it ha).

Anyways this has been the slowest yet fastest semester for me. Some days I thought time could not go any slower and the at times I don't know where the time went.

Anyways yay to the start of my summer!!! I'm thinking of taking some art classes and maybe some photography classes. We'll see how that goes >< 

I'm hoping to get a lot of material for the blog. I'm also planning on doing some internal tourism back home and maybe that will turn into a blog series. Not sure how to name it though... Maybe something like 'Puerto Rico through the eyes of a native', or 'An insider view of the island of Puerto Rico'.... I don't know, I'm horrible at naming things....

I guess today's question is: What would you name the blog series?

Con amor,

Yaris ♡

my journey to independence. part 1

Ok, so I said I wanted to take you guys on a journey with me and I'll start from the beginning.

Last semester I had a relapse in my condition and my health and course work suffered greatly from it. I ended up taking a medical withdrawal from the semester and started treatment. I've known for some years now that I had lost my independence because of my disability, but I never reached out for help. In my mind, it was my problem and I needed to deal with it myself. At this point I didn't even know that I had a disability... So for the most part there was a lot of denial in my part even though I had clear relapses every year. Until all of it got pent up and kind of exploded last semester.... Since I have been in treatment, but I also felt/realized that I'm dependent. I need to be with a guardian (family or friend) most of the time. I knew I didn't want to live this way my whole life. I want to be able to live for myself, so I started researching and found out that one of my best options would be getting a service dog. I researched every single organization out there that would have the type of dog I need and I found Little Angels Service Dogs.

I took my first step into my journey to independence 

Con amor,

Yaris ♡

From where I stand

From where I stand on my road to recovery. Taking everything one day at a time. Slowly,  but surely. Recovery is a long and tedious road, but thankfully I'm not alone.

#vscocam

Con amor,

Yaris ♡

slowly, but surely.

Slowly,  but surely I'm getting better.

It's an uphill battle, so I'm taking it one step at a time

Hopefully I'll get better

Con amor,

Yaris ♡

it's been a long and hard time

hey guys, I've been gone for a couple of months now..... 

Well, I've been dealing with a lot and have been of the internet for a while due to some health issues that I'm not comfortable speaking of just yet.

I've dedicated this time on concentrating on myself and getting better. I'm starting to prepare myself for this upcoming semester, not without much apprehension....

I'm happy to be going back, yet worried and other feelings all at the same time. A lot of mixed feelings.

I also wanted to update you guys in some small parts of my summer that brought me some happiness

like a new family member

 

her name is Nina, she's a rescue(she was abused)  and helping her through her tough time has helped me in a way.

she has also brought happiness to Minki, now they are inseparable though not without hardships. it took a  while to get Nina used to her new sister and forever home, she was so skittish and shy at first (we're still working on that).

I'm happy yet a bit sad, because I'll be leaving my loves in a little more than a week and won't see them till December.

how have all of you been?

Con amor,

Yaris ♡

things to think about

 

Yesterday my roommates and I found out that one of the students that lived in the dorm on top of ours died.

Normally when things like this happen we see them on the news and they seem so far away.

The fact that it happened not only in our building, but the room one floor above us makes it much real (not that it wasn't real to begin with). It made me think.... we always hear that life is short (very true) and that we should make the best of it. Have I made the best of it? Have I experienced new things? Tried to be adventurous? Made the best of the opportunities I have been blessed with? These and several other thoughts crossed my mind. I also thought about my friends/roommates, have I told them or showed them how much I appreciate them?

I don't make New Year resolutions, because I know I won't see them through.... However I feel like there are so many things I need to improve about myself so maybe I'll give it a try!

Even if it's just on little everyday things (that might seem insignificant) let's try to better ourselves!

Con amor,

Yaris ♡