A Miami chica sharing her journey of living in Chicago with the influence of her Cuban heritage with a cup of cafecito in her hand.
The name for my blog Cafecito in Chicago is inspired by my Cuban culture. If you’ve been following for a while, you already know I throw words out like cafecito, croquettas, and pilas without any context behind it. Today I wanted to open the door and let you into my Cuban home.
I can’t believe 2018 is coming to a close. The best way I can describe this past year is it was somewhere between well that didn’t suck that much and suddenly so much has changed and everything is different.
I worry, alot. Especially when it comes to the future. Hand in hand with my worrying comes planning. I’ve tried to plan ever since single moment of my life since I could remember. From what I am going to do 10 minutes from now, to 2 weeks from now, to 3 years from now -… Continue reading Read When You Are Not Ready
Greetings from sunny LA, I’m in the LA for the week + even though I am preparing to write an LA Wellness post, I know it might take me a few days to get up after my trip... Let’s be real maybe a week, but I wanted to share an experience with you. When I… Continue reading Hello, Universe? Yes.
Get ready for this to get REALLY sappy + please consume a margarita and wear tiny glasses while you read this because it’s only fitting I decide to write this blog post because what better way of saying I love you + thank you for being a great friend then writing a letter for the… Continue reading Dear College Friends…
Today I wanted to talk about an intention I’ve been implementing in my life in 2018.
Hello friends! Call TMZ the rumors are true, THE FASHIONISTA IS DEAD. That bishhh had to go…just kidding!! Her love for blogging and writing are still here, but she needed a makeover. Welcome to “Cafecito in Chicago”, my new blog that’s about anything and everything. Lifestyle, fashion, wellness, fitness, college, welcome to all sides of… Continue reading New Blog, Who Dis?
It was an early morning when I was scrolling through the CHAARG blog and stumbled upon a post written about Elisabeth Tavierne running the Chicago Marathon. In that moment, I decided I WANT TO RUN A MARATHON. Running definitely wasn’t my favorite workout but something in me wanted to run a race. Mind you, I… Continue reading I’m Not to I Am
Today I am officially 21 years old. To say the least, 20 was rough. It brought anxiety, heartbreak, doubt, but it also brought self-love, friendships, adventure, and opportunity. To kick-off my 21st year on this planet, I wanted to reflect on the 21 things I am most grateful for. The light that shines through my apartment every… Continue reading 21 and Grateful.
*Cue the Eminem* "Guess who's back, back again..." After a very long rut, I'm back with a new approach and direction. Having time to settle in Chicago and explore the past few months has inspired and motivated me to come back and blog again. This blog will still be about my beauty favorites and fashion, but I… Continue reading The Return of the Fashionista
