tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83049715556975769072024-03-19T01:46:15.497-07:00The Girl on an IslandOn an island since '89María Eugeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825463759454071655noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304971555697576907.post-80445448563224832492021-11-24T05:32:00.002-08:002021-11-24T09:22:16.032-08:00A Surgeon's Christmas Wishlist<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ROgYssdlQAf0GucZD-Ac8VVV6kD_gbNGZbO6KVpDznmKPGMm8Zz3Y81IZexk5Q1Nj6W7t-1L7GM0Ps7Nn0MtBlOj4TXRCAw6tIM5bs10AIQsbkCUbFRzl3E_SbtopubEHteMMpgPXiKJ/s1102/wishlist+title.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ROgYssdlQAf0GucZD-Ac8VVV6kD_gbNGZbO6KVpDznmKPGMm8Zz3Y81IZexk5Q1Nj6W7t-1L7GM0Ps7Nn0MtBlOj4TXRCAw6tIM5bs10AIQsbkCUbFRzl3E_SbtopubEHteMMpgPXiKJ/s16000/wishlist+title.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Hola! When I started this blog I was a medical student, as a hobby to distract myself from a demanding course schedule. Now, I'm a third year general surgery resident! I wish I could have kept this up more but, as you can imagine, life as a surgery resident is hectic to say the least! Anyway, I'm coming back to you with a post just in time for Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping! Below I list all the things any surgeon would love to have under the tree this year:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZdDnsfRTUIsdXYTuakjsumVJFk1SYWz2Q7S_GCjV-F3BgxRoKbgt77OFXQMB-QY7Ipt5GzkybHHOwH3whoL9ils4c-NcoxttehtRapqPFv9rZ7Je2ppV4yScZU22p3ard9bXHObITWVs/s1102/1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZdDnsfRTUIsdXYTuakjsumVJFk1SYWz2Q7S_GCjV-F3BgxRoKbgt77OFXQMB-QY7Ipt5GzkybHHOwH3whoL9ils4c-NcoxttehtRapqPFv9rZ7Je2ppV4yScZU22p3ard9bXHObITWVs/s16000/1.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.wearfigs.com/collections/the-black-friday-sale-womens?color=Surgical%20Green" target="_blank">Scrubs</a>: I can't imagine anything better than finding a pair of scrubs by FIGS under the Christmas tree. These, in "surgical green", are perfect for any surgeon in your life!</li><li><a href="https://www.dansko.com/xp-20-black-patent" target="_blank">Dansko clogs</a>: When spending an average of 80 hours a week either standing in the operating room or walking around the hospital, we appreciate comfy shoes and these by Dansko are not the cutest but are most definitely the most comfortable thing to have on your feet.</li><li>Tennis shoes: Sometimes Dansko clogs just don't go with my choice of scrubs for the day (i.e. joggers) and those are days when I prefer to use tennis shoes. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087DX2D5N/ref=twister_B087FP8GLT" target="_blank">This pair</a> from Adidas are super cute and their Ultraboost line is *ultra* comfortable.</li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/lae/watch/" target="_blank">Apple watch</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=smart+watch&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">smart watch</a>: I cannot live without my Apple watch! I for one hate constantly looking at my phone and having a smart watch lets me handle quicker communication without handling my phone. I use it to communicate with my team, calculate patient information, and keep track of my activity.</li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLWK3AM/A/airpods-pro" target="_blank">Apple AirPods Pro</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wireless+earbuds&i=electronics&crid=39H3ZM72GJRJ&sprefix=wireless+earbuds%2Caps%2C-1&ref=nb_sb_ss_c_3_9_ts-doa-p" target="_blank">wireless earbuds</a>: Be it to listen to a surgery podcast or some music while writing progress notes, wireless earbuds are a must for any resident.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087M94WWW/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=f4f0ba5382b522f382789ce5e8b78c70&hsa_cr_id=7570640840801&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=5d557f8e-59df-4c74-9156-cc2037b7fc32&pd_rd_w=HWIQP&pd_rd_wg=9ESfZ&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_asin_1_title" target="_blank">Sunrise alarm clock</a>: We have to wake up at ungodly hours to start our day, usually hours before the sun comes up. So having an alarm clock that brings in that light into their room can make waking up so early feel more natural.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Waterproof-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B07QJ6Z8PF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P1PQFSJ1FPUL&keywords=wireless+speakers&qid=1637759028&qsid=140-0985145-2291727&sprefix=wireless+sp%2Cgarden%2C287&sr=8-1&sres=B07QJ6Z8PF%2CB01HETFQKS%2CB01N2TLGMF%2CB07DPVF8DQ%2CB010OYASRG%2CB08ZJ1QLCW%2CB08M91FTJW%2CB07Q4R6KR9%2CB01MSYQWNY%2CB099TJGJ91%2CB07WNZS2FR%2CB08V4PTCMR%2CB07XVFB67J%2CB089KTST3G%2CB08VKXP1VY%2CB07YDF1WQ7&srpt=SPEAKERS" target="_blank">Wireless speaker</a>: Yes, we do listen to music in the operating room and for that a wireless speaker would make a perfect gift!</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/North-Face-Womens-Bionic-Jacket/dp/B083GS5GKW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7MQ0Q6ZDQTMK&keywords=north+face+apex+bionic+jacket+women&qid=1637759084&qsid=140-0985145-2291727&sprefix=north+face+apex%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-1&sres=B083GS5GKW%2CB074KL6BZJ%2CB00DH3M86G%2CB0058NPM9I%2CB015OZ2M6A%2CB07VM4GK1T%2CB003SO192I%2CB00NCPKU8W%2CB015OZ2BXO%2CB097NJCYQB%2CB00HVM85VQ%2CB07VTL41VV%2CB07FKKBK1S%2CB07M9YYST8%2CB07M9YYCBL%2CB08BF3GDCM%2CB08BDMYKTV%2CB07M6L4LYP%2CB08BDPLJKW%2CB08BDRFQFL&srpt=COAT" target="_blank">Jacket</a>: These jackets are definitely a splurge item but trust me, they are worth it! </li><li><a href="https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/women-heattech-lace-camisole-444141.html" target="_blank">Heattech lace camisole</a>: These are my secret to staying warm during 24 hour on call nights! They are "insulating, bio-warming, moisture-wicking, odor control, moisturizing, anti-static feature", and cheap!</li><li><a href="https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/women-heattech-leggings-444145.html" target="_blank">Heattech leggings</a>: Pair these with the camisole and they'll stay nice and warm walking around a freezing hospital at 3am.</li><li><a href="https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/featured-hidden/fall-sale/aerie-real-free-padded-bralette/2693_8201_073?menu=cat4840006" target="_blank">Wireless bra</a>: I could not stand 24+ hours in a wired bra so these are a must during calls.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=behind+the+knife&qid=1637759186&qsid=140-0985145-2291727&sr=8-1&sres=0578802767%2CB08K57ZCYL%2C1401961983%2C1975121155%2C179626458X%2CB00Y7USB14%2C1734882514%2C1734882530%2C1607747200%2C014312501X%2C1646110641%2C1465463690%2CB081GBRNMJ%2C1936493527%2CB08VCKZ52J%2C0879471603&srpt=ABIS_BOOK" target="_blank">Behind the Knife ABSITE Podcast Companion</a>: The surgery in-training exam (ABSITE) is coming up and this is an amazing companion to their ABSITE review series!</li><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-pro-7/8n17j0m5zzqs?activetab=pivot:overviewtab" target="_blank">Microsoft Surface Pro</a>: For everything from studying to preparing presentations, a tablet/laptop of some sort is a must.</li></ol></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYcStTTnRsCjzzbPMisurpcrWPiZ1T0ZBySUPS6E99A1sXboAXjbhat5gwsdkwMxRMlyn6QIir-dPJ2iTBfXHAZODtoekj23qiFGaxREz-Sskk-D45BeYCUC-3THoORtBXpeDep17abN3r/s874/2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYcStTTnRsCjzzbPMisurpcrWPiZ1T0ZBySUPS6E99A1sXboAXjbhat5gwsdkwMxRMlyn6QIir-dPJ2iTBfXHAZODtoekj23qiFGaxREz-Sskk-D45BeYCUC-3THoORtBXpeDep17abN3r/s16000/2.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://riflepaperco.com/hydrangea-pocket-notebook-set" target="_blank">Notepads</a>: A cute little notepad to write down important information. The key is for it to be small enough to fit in their white coat pocket!</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/invisibobble-Original-Traceless-Non-Soaking-Accessories/dp/B00F23MMF6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A095KDT6VBJH&keywords=invisibobble&qid=1637760101&qsid=140-0985145-2291727&sprefix=invisibobb%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-1&sres=B00F23MMF6%2CB091CZGCZL%2CB091D477FT%2CB091CZT4ZY%2CB091XVXGH9%2CB091YDJTQL%2CB07MWYTBZG%2CB09411FL1W%2CB0752NT4LH%2CB07CN394QW%2CB091YHBKHW%2CB07MX86PC4%2CB084ZJRYRF%2CB06Y3K6ZMY%2CB093ZYVKK3%2CB091YJPLJ6%2CB092TRW9HJ%2CB09CLFGDF1%2CB091XV34BH%2CB091Q6FKQH&srpt=HAIR_TIE&th=1" target="_blank">Invisibobble</a>: Perfect for tying back their hair without kinking it.</li><li><a href="https://www.wearfigs.com/products/unisex-figs-v-coterie-pager-accessories?color=Grey" target="_blank">Pin</a>: This would look adorable on their white coat!</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/HotHands-Hand-Warmers-Odorless-Activated/dp/B0007ZF4OA/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JGTSSB0TO811&keywords=hand+warmers&qid=1637760133&qsid=140-0985145-2291727&sprefix=hand%2Caps%2C286&sr=8-1&sres=B0007ZF4OA%2CB072M25LW9%2CB004R1J464%2CB0007ZF4Q8%2CB00PGBN11S%2CB06ZYW6HDK%2CB07H3LZGSP%2CB0190WQEO4%2CB07GNW4WKN%2CB07J45G5BQ%2CB08K7CDY4F%2CB07YBYXRRC%2CB08DJ3BCTP%2CB08D3PWNDP%2CB005J2K356%2CB016OA5YK0%2CB00D7H9LIA%2CB07L2QQ3Y1%2CB076KZDWLF%2CB07JDCKRR9" target="_blank">Hand warmers</a>: These are an essential for me during cold nights in the hospital!</li><li><a href="https://www.wearfigs.com/products/unisex-figs-badge-accessories?color=Electric%20Blue" target="_blank">Badge reel</a>: A necessity for any doctor so might as well have a cute one!</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Graduated-Medical-Compression-20-30mmhg-Multicoloured/dp/B07YYWBMC6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=NV0UZ3OOUYTN&keywords=compression+socks+for+women&qid=1637760172&qsid=140-0985145-2291727&sprefix=compre%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-2&sres=B08R9CJFX4%2CB07YYWBMC6%2CB07ZFH52XG%2CB08BHZSV79%2CB07F1G12HY%2CB08M82Z4XM%2CB07RNBJBYG%2CB07SKVRKL4%2CB07JQXDZLV%2CB08K3ZK4Z8%2CB07DYMNX9Q%2CB07H3MZYHG%2CB08MF57SP9%2CB01J4MF2E8%2CB0753Z8PBD%2CB07VWT4XRG%2CB095XDRZTF%2CB08NVJC3VL%2CB07435128B%2CB088R99W28&srpt=SOCKS" target="_blank">Compression socks</a>: Spending 12+ hours a day on our feet means edematous ankles which is NOT cute.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rose-Disposable-Protectors-Breathable-Non-woven/dp/B08MW2ZK59/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=masks&qid=1637760189&qsid=140-0985145-2291727&sr=8-15&sres=B09B6V9Q8J%2CB08YPGJB4P%2CB09DBR3ZHZ%2CB08GW3C7SY%2CB08XNHCQCG%2CB09F9GKCKP%2CB08C7HDF1F%2CB09DVFZVFB%2CB08B1JQBSX%2CB08VRTGP7D%2CB09BFTC747%2CB09CL7HW1R%2CB09F8G27FV%2CB09DY1W4L3%2CB08MW2ZK59%2CB08HZ2X753&srpt=SAFETY_MASK" target="_blank">Masks</a>:, but make it cute.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-S-Gel-Medium-Point-0-7mm/dp/B082PN4X5J/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sharpie+pens&qid=1637760209&qsid=140-0985145-2291727&sr=8-1&sres=B082PN4X5J%2CB082PMXT2M%2CB001B66DXU%2CB005LU2QAQ%2CB08BX5THHP%2CB001CS1QC0%2CB019QBPDS2%2CB01MQREKYI%2CB082PMSSS7%2CB082PMZDG5%2CB08JY653PJ%2CB00006IFI3%2CB002M7Z338%2CB00006IFHD%2CB08D1QR4XQ%2CB09BDFVFL3%2CB001C8Y3SE%2CB09BDFZ9WC%2CB079P661GY%2CB01KLLQRCC&srpt=WRITING_INSTRUMENT" target="_blank">Pens</a>: The best pens ever in existence.</li></ol><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What's on your Christmas wish list this year?</div><p></p>María Eugeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825463759454071655noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304971555697576907.post-82589335668715459672020-12-09T10:46:00.005-08:002020-12-09T11:29:35.038-08:002020 Favorites<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGefXY9pkzEeN8yR7DlhFUn0ZyCyXYoMTNa5O-3slWmx2NSmAxjxAweZpXLP_V2iW9syVMmELTwKBAZ3nJy8yR1yo9XME-kJdnUbDcgMZEaqhS4YVuhjBaq4XLS3NCO1SdqtmsVrLMVG11/s1102/Monthly+Favorites.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGefXY9pkzEeN8yR7DlhFUn0ZyCyXYoMTNa5O-3slWmx2NSmAxjxAweZpXLP_V2iW9syVMmELTwKBAZ3nJy8yR1yo9XME-kJdnUbDcgMZEaqhS4YVuhjBaq4XLS3NCO1SdqtmsVrLMVG11/s16000/Monthly+Favorites.png" /></a></div><br />It's almost here: the end of 2020! I'm as excited as all of you to celebrate a new year with new potential and possibilities. I'm also anxious to leave all the not-so-good things that have happened behind and start anew. Here's a list of a few things I loved this year.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDzhyuRL4rU8_dAgZTepArugi88SGNlnWB3LPZwbAKZfSeFAhlHjkDnQRk8wRbkiUb1MlkKgCI9QsyH-nQ6ubT2mxlnFmsFDfcooG7mHcB_Xk-uWg_wOQahubUqcdG67nP-XdxZYqs-4E/s1102/Beauty+Faves.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDzhyuRL4rU8_dAgZTepArugi88SGNlnWB3LPZwbAKZfSeFAhlHjkDnQRk8wRbkiUb1MlkKgCI9QsyH-nQ6ubT2mxlnFmsFDfcooG7mHcB_Xk-uWg_wOQahubUqcdG67nP-XdxZYqs-4E/s16000/Beauty+Faves.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div><ul><li>I finally feel pretty good about my skincare routines and have *tried* to be as consistent as I can this year</li><ul><li>Morning routine</li><ul><li>Wash face with water (sometimes less is better)</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Hydrating-Hyaluronic-Dermatologist-Recommended/dp/B00NR1YIKM" target="_blank">Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Cream</a></li><li><a href="https://www.neutrogena.com/products/skincare/neutrogena-hydro-boost-water-gel-with-sunscreen-broad-spectrum-spf-15/6810007.html?ABCTest=asdad" target="_blank">Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel with SPF 15</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/lip-sleeping-mask-P420652?skuId=2133528" target="_blank">Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Vanilla</a></li></ul><li>Night routine</li><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Kind-Skin-Facial-Moisturizing/dp/B00CHHK1C6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=simple+cleanser&qid=1607535174&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Simple Cleanser</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Kind-Skin-Facial-Moisturizing/dp/B00CHHK1C6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=simple+cleanser&qid=1607535174&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Origins Super Spot Remover</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ulta.com/regenerist-retinol24-night-eye-cream?productId=pimprod2007288" target="_blank">Olay Regenerist Retinal 24 Night Eye Cream</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ulta.com/regenerist-retinol24-night-moisturizer?productId=pimprod2007285" target="_blank">Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/rosehip-omega-face-oil-P440323?icid2=products%20grid:p440323" target="_blank">Boscia Rosehip Omega Face Oil</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/lip-sleeping-mask-P420652?skuId=2133528" target="_blank">Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Vanilla</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cosrx-Pimple-Master-Patch-24patches4sheet/dp/B014SAB948/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1TODR0CV1QD6P&dchild=1&keywords=acne+spot+dots&qid=1607535374&sprefix=acne+spo%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-10" target="_blank">Acne Pimple Master Patch</a></li></ul></ul><li>My makeup routine has been pretty much the same throughout the entire year consisting of:</li><ul><li><a href="https://www.ulta.com/bare-with-me-multitasking-spray?productId=pimprod2005920" target="_blank">NYX Bare with Me Multitasking Spray</a> (before and after makeup or to refresh throughout the day!)</li><li><a href="https://www.ulta.com/shape-tape-concealer?productId=xlsImpprod14251035" target="_blank">Tarte Shape Tape Concealer</a> (Medium)</li><li><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/lock-it-setting-powder-P409988?skuId=1822204&icid2=products%20grid:p409988:product" target="_blank">KVD Lock-It Setting Powder</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/NYX-Professional-Makeup-Ombre-Blush/dp/B01J7FGKIE/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=nyx+ombre+blush&qid=1607535804&sr=8-2" target="_blank">NYX Ombre Blush</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ulta.com/great-lash-clear-mascara?productId=prod2114126" target="_blank">Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara</a> to tame my eyebrows</li><li>Loreal mascaras: <a href="https://www.ulta.com/air-volume-mega-mascara?productId=pimprod2018915" target="_blank">Air Volume Mega Mascara</a> and/or <a href="https://www.ulta.com/voluminous-lash-paradise-mascara?productId=xlsImpprod16151007" target="_blank">Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara</a></li></ul><li>The lipsticks that have proved themselves to be the best when it comes to staying on despite mask use are the <a href="https://www.ulta.com/superstay-matte-ink-lip-color?productId=xlsImpprod16211185" target="_blank">Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Lip Color</a>. I'm currently obsessed with the shade Ground-Breaker!</li><li>As for nails, I'm obsessed with different shades per nail as seen on Pinterest. Check out my board <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mariaemulero/nails/" target="_blank">here</a> for inspiration.</li><li>The best relationship I had this year is with my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Revlon-One-Step-Dryer-Volumizer-Brush/dp/B01LSUQSB0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2ZMGL4P2WOAZE&dchild=1&keywords=revlon+one+step+hair+dryer+and+styler+volumizer&qid=1607536911&sprefix=revlon%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRDlZQUdUTzNISVIwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTk2NzgwM0YxQkxKQTVGMkg4TSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTYwNTcxM0dORlNCQjNGN1ZNMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=" target="_blank">Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer Hot Air Brush</a>! I have long hair and used to hate blow drying my hair because it would take forever. Now I can dry my hair in 15-20min, boom!</li><li>I have been loving layered necklaces, as evidenced in my photos from Cabo San Lucas. Check out these brands: <a href="https://www.vivianadontanon.com/" target="_blank">Viviana D' Ontanon</a>, <a href="https://mejuri.com/" target="_blank">Mejuri</a>.</li><li>I find it so surreal that face masks are now a part of our daily lives. I personally have mine made by a staff member at the hospital who makes them with the best fit for me but I wanted to share these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08G8L5QN8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">mask chains</a> (4-pack for $10!) which are perfect for keeping your mask safe while you take them off for eating, photos, etc.</li><li>As a surgery resident I spend the vast majority of my time in scrubs and have grown quite a FIGS collections this year. Use <a href="http://fbuy.me/quOIP" target="_blank">this link</a> for $20 off!</li><li>I discovered the magic of cheaper eyeglasses this year! I love <a href="https://www.glassesusa.com/hilaryduff" target="_blank">the collection Hilary Duff has made with Muse</a> for <a href="http://GlassesUSA.com" target="_blank">GlassesUSA.com</a>! I mean, who doesn't want a pair of glasses designed by THE Lizzie McGuire?</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHCmne2gCiWbpmxUx2T0dCmkRH_V-c0G8YwuUciJ_c0kCsI9qqBXbcTXnBjQMyMJcPEFpZg424xumOomTF2tGJ9OlE00B29-bTzFNSdHM3a1lmtcWT6IhbiNnAaMOmBsSF9mHxZawtANl/s1102/Health+Faves.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHCmne2gCiWbpmxUx2T0dCmkRH_V-c0G8YwuUciJ_c0kCsI9qqBXbcTXnBjQMyMJcPEFpZg424xumOomTF2tGJ9OlE00B29-bTzFNSdHM3a1lmtcWT6IhbiNnAaMOmBsSF9mHxZawtANl/s16000/Health+Faves.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><ul><li>The best thing I did this year was take a break from it all and head over to Cabo San Lucas. See my whole post on the trip, including outfit information, <a href="https://www.thegirlonanisland.com/2020/12/cabo-san-lucas.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li>This year I also took a deep look into my relationship with <b>God</b>. I saw that there was still so much work to be done there and so much work to be done in myself as a person. I subscribed to <a href="https://www.shopshereadstruth.com/" target="_blank">She Reads Truth</a> and have honestly felt so much closer to <b>Him</b>. I'm currently reading the Advent Study Book and highly recommend! Check out their subscription box <a href="https://www.shopshereadstruth.com/pages/subscription-box" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li>Since COVID-19, gyms have been closed so I've relied heavily on my <a href="https://join.sweat.com/en/signup/new" target="_blank">Sweat </a>subscription to keep me in shape! It offers simple workouts that can be done at home with little to no equipment.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7skj6cuQHwelWjtl6UGL-n71-_0GQLw9WSioJnvrlrH0s5gXsxHwflmiDSaUVNTC9SbG9k3tSM513XiHPl0fYJbMhdZS0p8Vmbmnlnj4d_s6zm9QwCUAil2a_JGFLlGKKo7EU0cg9jZvk/s1102/Entertainment+Faves.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7skj6cuQHwelWjtl6UGL-n71-_0GQLw9WSioJnvrlrH0s5gXsxHwflmiDSaUVNTC9SbG9k3tSM513XiHPl0fYJbMhdZS0p8Vmbmnlnj4d_s6zm9QwCUAil2a_JGFLlGKKo7EU0cg9jZvk/s16000/Entertainment+Faves.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><ul><li>I think we all hit Netflix hard this year! I binged watched the following shows:</li><ul><li>The Crown (5/5 ⭐)</li><li>The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime Video) (5/5 ⭐)</li><li>Money Heist (5/5 ⭐)</li><li>Emily in Paris (4/5 ⭐)</li><li>Grace and Frankie (5/5 ⭐)</li><li>Monk (Amazon Prime Video) (5/5 ⭐)</li><li>Great British Baking Show (5/5 ⭐)</li><li>The Duchess (2/5 ⭐)</li><li>Schitt's Creek (4/5 ⭐)</li><li>Man with a Plan (4/5 ⭐)</li><li>Dream Home Makeover (5/5 ⭐)</li><li>Get Organized with The Home Edit (3/5 ⭐)</li><li>Queer Eye (5/5 ⭐)</li><li>Cheer (4/5 ⭐)</li><li>Guilty pleasures: Selling Sunset, Are You the One?, Love is Blind</li></ul><li>Loved these movies:</li><ul><li>Holidate (4/5 ⭐)</li><li>Feel the Beat (4/5 ⭐)</li><li>Life Itself (Amazon Prime Video) (3/5 ⭐)</li><li>Enola Holmes (4/5 ⭐)</li><li>Eurovision (4/5 ⭐)</li><li>The Croods: A New Age: saw this at my first ever drive-in theater and loved it! (5/5 ⭐)</li></ul><li>Also enjoyed the following books:</li><ul><li><a href="The Single Woman: Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass" target="_blank">The Single Woman: Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass</a>: if you're new to the single life this book is for you. Don't let the title or cover push you away, it's full of amazing insight!</li><li>All three collections of poems by Rupi Kaur</li><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/144947425X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Milk and Honey</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1449486797/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">The Sun and Her Flowers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1449486800/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Home Body</a></li></ul></ul></ul></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me know some of your favorites so I too can become obsessed!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Con amor,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;">Maria Eugenia</div><div><br /></div></div><br /><div><br /></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>María Eugeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825463759454071655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304971555697576907.post-1089343046512352342020-12-03T06:29:00.330-08:002020-12-10T11:09:12.844-08:00Cabo San Lucas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVMz9kvQiSKlo4dbYgtZYVIf5sg6d1LG-0ShLQaXYxCz7huEHnMNqLqYJHZrMnLmezEXbNbCH8rwnyz35F8YMKgujub4PaOHJiAGQ4LWtJH0apaAcvg-ntqIuhv-oLTKPQbYv0KPNurzA/s2048/IMG-8313.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVMz9kvQiSKlo4dbYgtZYVIf5sg6d1LG-0ShLQaXYxCz7huEHnMNqLqYJHZrMnLmezEXbNbCH8rwnyz35F8YMKgujub4PaOHJiAGQ4LWtJH0apaAcvg-ntqIuhv-oLTKPQbYv0KPNurzA/s16000/IMG-8313.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Hola! As always, it's been a long time! A lot has happened since I last wrote, in my life and worldwide. I'm a little rusty but wanted to share a trip I recently took to Cabo San Lucas. I was in desperate need of quality time with myself and this trip was just what the doctor order (and I'm my own doctor, get it? hahaha) Here are a few snaps and outfit details. I hope this is a sign of me dusting off my blogging boots and getting back into it. I hope you're all still up for the ride!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">A huge thank you to my dear friend Patricia (follow her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fariapharmd/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>) for coming along with me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibH2Pcc01YoAynJnG6hD1S4z3RfxovKlurewErqFDGnhQpfEYXK9RCb0N-8vfVYdS0gPC18o-GbTEvB6DB4v-wCAxWMAixwyjKt3gVFE8kO7vj8GaWuEiCakCXL6tEISKIZDcIvjPftuC2/s2048/IMG-3587.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibH2Pcc01YoAynJnG6hD1S4z3RfxovKlurewErqFDGnhQpfEYXK9RCb0N-8vfVYdS0gPC18o-GbTEvB6DB4v-wCAxWMAixwyjKt3gVFE8kO7vj8GaWuEiCakCXL6tEISKIZDcIvjPftuC2/s16000/IMG-3587.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Travel outfit<br />Jacket (sold out, <a href="https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/women/jackets-coats/denim-jackets/ae-boyfriend-denim-jacket/0381_2973_936">similar</a>). <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/2000418274.html" target="_blank">T-shirt</a>. <a href="https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/women/leggings/aerie-leggings/offline-the-hugger-high-waisted-crackle-legging/0708_5108_073" target="_blank">Leggings</a>. <a href="https://www.tildeandcompany.com/collections/coleccion-de-verano-edicion-limitada/products/collar-agradecida" target="_blank">Necklace</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnNynOQpCYlgj2WJ0OT_prly55smfsS2hdjElX1p98KP-jnUukG7JjZT19KuWUUaqDTgsGvlPCqKUv2elbfAKEXiY-O3GMPTcGhMwgjUEweRQCjepTaYcZS-xlI27uiCTQ18alK3JTz-J/s2048/hrh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnNynOQpCYlgj2WJ0OT_prly55smfsS2hdjElX1p98KP-jnUukG7JjZT19KuWUUaqDTgsGvlPCqKUv2elbfAKEXiY-O3GMPTcGhMwgjUEweRQCjepTaYcZS-xlI27uiCTQ18alK3JTz-J/s16000/hrh.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2TeA8LZTGKnSOKGwlPdD2m6kaOGNV85xnxBrG1zM9LV3484sxR2iAF_1Ln0RgtByNKgmvl0uEMkGuMdZKBi-A9_b3iTUav1LjA4k0njfrj_tO37Z7fZw-TmokBrEXQ-1D8U_NAkyUPo8/s2048/IMG-0001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2TeA8LZTGKnSOKGwlPdD2m6kaOGNV85xnxBrG1zM9LV3484sxR2iAF_1Ln0RgtByNKgmvl0uEMkGuMdZKBi-A9_b3iTUav1LjA4k0njfrj_tO37Z7fZw-TmokBrEXQ-1D8U_NAkyUPo8/s16000/IMG-0001.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGCLnZwluxMmQtdcBnQ7QR9a4_lDEMyZHdfVybRql_f7W4OupI8va2jOszXNAfjaxddK8sKXl3d9vt0VKDt47EacLz7e95zJ7DapRjEO1cDHonbTHOMNTHSfclBvNzsk7u7JqzQUcPegl/s2048/IMG-0039.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGCLnZwluxMmQtdcBnQ7QR9a4_lDEMyZHdfVybRql_f7W4OupI8va2jOszXNAfjaxddK8sKXl3d9vt0VKDt47EacLz7e95zJ7DapRjEO1cDHonbTHOMNTHSfclBvNzsk7u7JqzQUcPegl/s16000/IMG-0039.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItjqpwtn_IAqSJzUgT4S7FcMmGqK1ihYMi5QN28yNB0vpIEjPbnemn-QUoBgx0ggIwgQPb7IJbmjAEIvbhumpKgTnu1b5uy85WEnKAQbj4SjryJYce7dn4H_sYUeRK_QK-vOBrg7LVgR5/s1920/hb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItjqpwtn_IAqSJzUgT4S7FcMmGqK1ihYMi5QN28yNB0vpIEjPbnemn-QUoBgx0ggIwgQPb7IJbmjAEIvbhumpKgTnu1b5uy85WEnKAQbj4SjryJYce7dn4H_sYUeRK_QK-vOBrg7LVgR5/s16000/hb.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We stayed at the <a href="https://www.hardrockhotelloscabos.com/" target="_blank">Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos</a> where we enjoyed an all-inclusive resort which is perfect when all you have in mind is to relax and not stress about the details of your vacation. On the day we arrived we had a smooth check-in, toured the room/hotel, and celebrated my birthday at the Mexican themed restaurant.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiv5dCMiAChX3xVReEqqavW0QDUvNomBHkzwNg6E-Has-m5dmVhm3wOJd7DxCZsVvhgcdLkIBI_pE5RsgaCSM17niaidjVktf_e4w87gpNSB4EJiplHErcMT9Cayh1nW9VKsglVlzJAI6m/s2048/IMG-3688.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiv5dCMiAChX3xVReEqqavW0QDUvNomBHkzwNg6E-Has-m5dmVhm3wOJd7DxCZsVvhgcdLkIBI_pE5RsgaCSM17niaidjVktf_e4w87gpNSB4EJiplHErcMT9Cayh1nW9VKsglVlzJAI6m/s16000/IMG-3688.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfnEu9Xs5KDyM1aN8wmrH3jRrGgqN1kcfsJa6dsRi1ZZGfdRldjmxp2-d_0y7VhcR55LgthpcZCnNGvAmySaMx0w0kCQYGxhhnVvI0f_zfUeREegi52_OUXWFqbIAJK7PXi1csN9wogacB/s2048/IMG-3707.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfnEu9Xs5KDyM1aN8wmrH3jRrGgqN1kcfsJa6dsRi1ZZGfdRldjmxp2-d_0y7VhcR55LgthpcZCnNGvAmySaMx0w0kCQYGxhhnVvI0f_zfUeREegi52_OUXWFqbIAJK7PXi1csN9wogacB/s16000/IMG-3707.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_X6jT3089eDeO34GffLcQt0clsZUC-Dz0hXgIQhSiPhRFlFS-8KP725-HS28hj-KyAWqLy3ThUyD6YNkj1Ptp1_kG4phgKAzwoGU-wNYcLBNwbKXoPxEmZ8bjBOSQQagpCncBvpk5hxR/s1920/page3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_X6jT3089eDeO34GffLcQt0clsZUC-Dz0hXgIQhSiPhRFlFS-8KP725-HS28hj-KyAWqLy3ThUyD6YNkj1Ptp1_kG4phgKAzwoGU-wNYcLBNwbKXoPxEmZ8bjBOSQQagpCncBvpk5hxR/s16000/page3.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLLGAPZXJTSL9EOXF03Ayddj1n98mYYZw7XKq3nCbdaozy5JVgmyRNrxFZ2o64_OGv_Pk1d9ZYh48eGXpAsvyVDc6oxu15BXicTKLpT0QW8HRrZCONocoiA72UL1LXCfwHhSfvR8P6JgB/s2048/IMG-0094.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLLGAPZXJTSL9EOXF03Ayddj1n98mYYZw7XKq3nCbdaozy5JVgmyRNrxFZ2o64_OGv_Pk1d9ZYh48eGXpAsvyVDc6oxu15BXicTKLpT0QW8HRrZCONocoiA72UL1LXCfwHhSfvR8P6JgB/s16000/IMG-0094.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOirbIKPZpEw_fKhInh5wQc2UwGVQSOA2Kyrb2ME9c14v4-qRhiepYEYMDb-cOn4939dfKYKRsyKpNKv9T56BoDsG_Nkp3Yb0oS85SF-RN-wY7vIw8zC9MbrzhYVtXA9sYjjgmdph6C_we/s2048/IMG-4279.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOirbIKPZpEw_fKhInh5wQc2UwGVQSOA2Kyrb2ME9c14v4-qRhiepYEYMDb-cOn4939dfKYKRsyKpNKv9T56BoDsG_Nkp3Yb0oS85SF-RN-wY7vIw8zC9MbrzhYVtXA9sYjjgmdph6C_we/s16000/IMG-4279.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We started our full day at the resort with a massage at <a href="https://www.hardrockhotelloscabos.com/rock-spa.htm" target="_blank">Rock Spa</a>. I booked a deep tissue massage and enjoyed from the sauna, steam room, and hydrotherapy experience. It was the perfect way to peel off all the stress I was carrying and start off our vacation! We spent the rest of the day lounging by the pool, walking by the shore, and had dinner at the Zen Teppanyaki restaurant.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZqyorZ1u5uMiIRC2lNeIsbuEc5v128QERTe0iXgsZEe54gUQshrIxIfeqZePuB3xn0dtpmipxSHb1VJM0plDMuvzpR4CwlTC62cYgAoLp_lRvlK3NDHBV-HHQYmqFkZ_EhPn9rRAxtHb/s1920/page1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZqyorZ1u5uMiIRC2lNeIsbuEc5v128QERTe0iXgsZEe54gUQshrIxIfeqZePuB3xn0dtpmipxSHb1VJM0plDMuvzpR4CwlTC62cYgAoLp_lRvlK3NDHBV-HHQYmqFkZ_EhPn9rRAxtHb/s16000/page1.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0UkV8gD5aftsVDIWN1kUIeZrleBa6q8J08oEQrmV1h7j4fgYc2XJ0M4itVIIzJgWocIJ4dXICv44orLKP2Gg0CuOBIbxOEhQT5R_Zlzicik3sU-pF1LfYOcpIONSXpcSBxEwXDWxL_lS/s1920/page2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0UkV8gD5aftsVDIWN1kUIeZrleBa6q8J08oEQrmV1h7j4fgYc2XJ0M4itVIIzJgWocIJ4dXICv44orLKP2Gg0CuOBIbxOEhQT5R_Zlzicik3sU-pF1LfYOcpIONSXpcSBxEwXDWxL_lS/s16000/page2.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4y5cyeMw3kMIzsWv6H_MSLLF09ccoq5LgM9fT71Gd42wvP-zJUXjr8c1hcmPa9G_t40Qc7VE8jTzFKupyv4F2RRZRy4fAWg3ThOAfZiiI0X83qzNTa-oZFA2FmkbRi1mg0Q0ETn9ROcq/s2009/IMG-5649.JPG"><img border="0" data-original-height="2009" data-original-width="1506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4y5cyeMw3kMIzsWv6H_MSLLF09ccoq5LgM9fT71Gd42wvP-zJUXjr8c1hcmPa9G_t40Qc7VE8jTzFKupyv4F2RRZRy4fAWg3ThOAfZiiI0X83qzNTa-oZFA2FmkbRi1mg0Q0ETn9ROcq/s16000/IMG-5649.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdgif4Yzrgwj85Ei-fcDxvUAVtZibkUrNRWtDyMNGzs-jtyK4n2-aGQzeT5kQYXluYSijJgMNMj7-flENF85MXjUuUDBBK5pNTJItzHvz_0zkSY4ManlYM5vqm0m-BGxNp_lKbbgr7rHD/s2048/IMG-4115.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdgif4Yzrgwj85Ei-fcDxvUAVtZibkUrNRWtDyMNGzs-jtyK4n2-aGQzeT5kQYXluYSijJgMNMj7-flENF85MXjUuUDBBK5pNTJItzHvz_0zkSY4ManlYM5vqm0m-BGxNp_lKbbgr7rHD/s16000/IMG-4115.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMByJa9E-0ug4uo1UGla0_mh3_kMmXt2f7DJU4Pyjbq9_pI78V4wuKuGVPMOKjl-lYqOVpDHozWZd04Zwcm-NqMLir7GysNrK9pNCIvU-vxBglv2wvEk-leNvGZztmfdiZGoTPsHAj4ZJ/s2048/IMG-4116.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMByJa9E-0ug4uo1UGla0_mh3_kMmXt2f7DJU4Pyjbq9_pI78V4wuKuGVPMOKjl-lYqOVpDHozWZd04Zwcm-NqMLir7GysNrK9pNCIvU-vxBglv2wvEk-leNvGZztmfdiZGoTPsHAj4ZJ/s16000/IMG-4116.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: justify;">This was followed by a tour through the city of Cabo San Lucas and a shopping trip. 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It all sums up to the perfect holiday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">OUTFITS</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFLDP9rc1Jka-fD4chUAIXr4BuTMflILl1yUTD0ICrbBOE9BmVsIpQlQtX45dvWbJb5iU63w62YGO07NaiYIevcCFL5FxIYFtv2UL-il6GT1lu0xZsiTnzJM2jNWFQWP8g6zOcNNa4xP7/s1920/page0+-+Copy.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFLDP9rc1Jka-fD4chUAIXr4BuTMflILl1yUTD0ICrbBOE9BmVsIpQlQtX45dvWbJb5iU63w62YGO07NaiYIevcCFL5FxIYFtv2UL-il6GT1lu0xZsiTnzJM2jNWFQWP8g6zOcNNa4xP7/s16000/page0+-+Copy.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>1: </b><a href="https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/bikini-tops/longline-bikinis/aerie-waffle-scalloped-tie-longline-triangle-bikini-top/0752_2396_073?isFiltered=false&nvid=plp%3Acat6890009&menu=cat4840006" target="_blank">Bikini top</a>. Skirt (sold out, check out this cute cover-up <a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0854784001.html" target="_blank">dress</a>). <a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0883730002.html" target="_blank">Handbag</a>. <a href="https://www.crocs.com/p/womens-crocs-tulum-toe-post-sandal/206108.html?cgid=women-footwear&cid=82R#&origin=category&start=94&sz=36" target="_blank">Shoes</a>.<br /><b>2: </b>Top (<a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/2000415042.html?%2Fus%2F2000415042.html=undefined&quantity=1" target="_blank">similar</a>, also love this <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/2000399088.html" target="_blank">one</a>). <a href="https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/women/high-waisted-shorts/mom-shorts/ae-stretch-denim-mom-shorts/0338_6255_868" target="_blank">Shorts</a>. <a href="https://www.novushoes.com/womensnew/shoes/platform-sandals/clee/brenda/1294485/brenda-3771-61261-off-white-nappa" target="_blank">Shoes</a>. Bag (<a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0883685002.html" target="_blank">similar</a>). Headband (<a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/1000424304.html?dwvar_1000424304_color=04&dwvar_1000424304_size=1&quantity=1" target="_blank">similar</a>).<br /><b>3: </b>Cover-up (<a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0854784001.html" target="_blank">dress style</a>). Hat (<a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0835653002.html" target="_blank">similar</a>). <a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0883730002.html" target="_blank">Handbag</a>. <a href="https://www.crocs.com/p/womens-crocs-tulum-toe-post-sandal/206108.html?cgid=women-footwear&cid=82R#&origin=category&start=94&sz=36" target="_blank">Shoes</a>.<br /><b>4: </b>Matching set (<a href="https://shopvalija.com/" target="_blank">Valija</a>).<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScCSUvxpXMFbhtsRoUpHWd6TQ2czgHKSulIGg9RbriUZzBOdN9xHh7QNIXhQp9_6wjbdKih5gPl-2GGkw0zOztZ0AKt66CyPO6qS2iV-IItVyc6zRYL1A0HdvaonWn8BcHffNxcb-93Ss/s1920/o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScCSUvxpXMFbhtsRoUpHWd6TQ2czgHKSulIGg9RbriUZzBOdN9xHh7QNIXhQp9_6wjbdKih5gPl-2GGkw0zOztZ0AKt66CyPO6qS2iV-IItVyc6zRYL1A0HdvaonWn8BcHffNxcb-93Ss/s16000/o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>1: </b>Top. Headband (<a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/1000407519.html?dwvar_1000407519_color=02&dwvar_1000407519_size=1&quantity=1" target="_blank">similar</a>). <a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0883730002.html" target="_blank">Handbag</a>. <a href="https://www.crocs.com/p/womens-crocs-tulum-toe-post-sandal/206108.html?cgid=women-footwear&cid=82R#&origin=category&start=94&sz=36" target="_blank">Shoes</a>.<br /><b>2: </b>Dress (<a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/flowy-stretch-dress-trf-p06929015.html?v1=52136006" target="_blank">similar</a>). Bag (<a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0883685002.html" target="_blank">similar</a>). <a href="https://www.novushoes.com/womensnew/shoes/platform-sandals/clee/brenda/1294485/brenda-3771-61261-off-white-nappa" target="_blank">Shoes</a>.<br /><b>3: </b>Dress. <a href="https://www.crocs.com/p/womens-crocs-tulum-toe-post-sandal/206108.html?cgid=women-footwear&cid=82R#&origin=category&start=94&sz=36" target="_blank">Shoes</a>.<br /><b>4: </b>Matching set (<a href="https://shopvalija.com/" target="_blank">Valija</a>). Bag (<a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0883685002.html" target="_blank">similar</a>). <a href="https://www.novushoes.com/womensnew/shoes/platform-sandals/clee/brenda/1294485/brenda-3771-61261-off-white-nappa" target="_blank">Shoes</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4maRfqhIpovGwworD8asvbo_73NvLuNEl0i9Zz_Ce9aXYmVoL90JYsWqtjvCATo_XzXGdxKxSjndNtxWuIa6eC7vFtNtnjNAdvVTewleJkF0dKR6eYXoxHvLNwBRWZLL2r2hUvhES_Rz/s2048/covid.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4maRfqhIpovGwworD8asvbo_73NvLuNEl0i9Zz_Ce9aXYmVoL90JYsWqtjvCATo_XzXGdxKxSjndNtxWuIa6eC7vFtNtnjNAdvVTewleJkF0dKR6eYXoxHvLNwBRWZLL2r2hUvhES_Rz/s16000/covid.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='594' height='495' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzNNViKatos4entTzgRUGd61U-95hjNC1RSEUDSvcmcEjIjC5yKbjEFcJmaNHZwfxSbVWpQ3Wfox9DSs61Okw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Music: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3KvK89jd2onVdthF4hZNN4?si=NShPymTEQp-hMCSmvAtiow" target="_blank">Cuenta Conmigo</a> by Mike Bahia + Llane + PJ Sin Suela + Mozart La Para</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Con amor,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maria Eugenia</div></div></div>María Eugeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825463759454071655noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304971555697576907.post-62388807260013056062019-11-27T05:00:00.000-08:002019-11-30T08:28:27.138-08:0030 things I learned before turning 30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hola! It's been a very long time since I wrote here last. In this period, a LOT of things have happened. One of them being my turning the big 3-0. I'll be honest, I'm the type of person who always gets the birthday blues. I'm usually overcome by a general feeling of sadness on my birthday. It's not something I can control, despite my hardest attempts. Have you ever experienced this? Doesn't it suck?<br />
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This year I was adamant to keep the birthday blues at bay. On that note, we gathered all the people dearest to me and had a big celebration! It was one of the best days ever! Initially, I was dreading leaving my 20's behind but, looking back, I accomplished so much in that decade: I entered and finished medical school, matched into a general surgery residency program, got married, got a puppy, traveled, became an aunt, and so much more. And to keep the ball moving in the positive direction this new year of life, I've decided to share a list of things I've learned in these 30 years. Here they are (in no particular order):</div>
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1. <b>Don't take yourself too seriously.</b> Guys, life's too short to be worried about what other people are thinking. If you feel like going to the movies in sweats, do it. If you feel like dancing in the plaza, do it. If you want to belt out all your favorite oldies with your friends on a night out, do it.<br />
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2. <b>Family is the most important. </b>Make time to spend with them. My grandfather has Alzheimer's disease and I recently interviewed him using <a href="https://storycorps.org/">StoryCorps</a> but all I could think about was how I wished I would have done it sooner.<br />
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3. <b>Your parents are cooler than you think.</b> Dude, I'm serious. One day the most called person on your phone will be your mom.<br />
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4. <b>Don't skip your skincare routine</b>. I'm guilty of being "too tired" and skipping my nighttime routine one too many times. I promised my 30-year-old self to never do so again. Moisturize! Use sunscreen! Your skin will thank you!<br />
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5. <b>Do what makes you happy.</b> Short and sweet.<br />
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6. <b>Challenge yourself daily.</b> Whether it be with a harder workout routine or learning something new to cook, challenge yourself.<br />
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7. <b>Giving is better than receiving.</b> Hands down! There's nothing more gratifying than seeing someone's face light up as they open a meaningful gift.<br />
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8. <b>A to-do list is the procrastinator's best friend.</b> How satisfying is it to check things off?<br />
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9. <b>Quality over quantity when it comes to friendship.</b> I've had the same group of girlfriends since high school with a few added along the way and I couldn't be prouder of the women they've become. We barely talk nowadays because we all lead such busy lives but, you can bet that we'd be there for each other in a millisecond if they needed us.<br />
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10. <b>Time mends broken hearts.</b> There's a saying here in Puerto Rico: "Lo mejor que hizo Dios fue un dia tras otro". This basically translates into: The best thing God did was one day after another. It means that no matter how sad or heartbroken you feel today, tomorrow will be a new day and you have to trust that you'll feel a little better.<br />
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11. <b>Nobody's perfect.</b><br />
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12. <b>Time waits for no one.</b> Take advantage of every day and live it to the fullest!<br />
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13. "<b>I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become." </b>You might remember this quote from my <a href="https://www.thegirlonanisland.com/2018/06/the-5-things-i-learned-in-medical-school.html">post on what I learned in medical school</a>. This is the quote that kept me pushing through when I failed my first board exam. It was one of the hardest things I ever went through but it was one of the things that made me stronger.<br />
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14. <b>Learn to forgive.</b> Holding on to anger and grudges can only weigh you down.<br />
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15. <b>You can't change how other people act but you can change how you respond to them. </b><br />
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16. <b>Keep your home organized.</b> An organized living space leads to a clutter-free mind. Plus, losing things sucks.<br />
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17. <b>Love your body.</b> Love every inch of it. Every scar. Every stretch mark. Every once of cellulite.<br />
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18. <b>Laugh as much as possible.</b><br />
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19. <b>Travel often</b>. We aren't all able to do so for so many reasons (e.g. economically, schedules, etc.) but you don't need to fly to India to learn something new about culture or yourself. Find some time to explore locally. You never know what new magical place you'll find.<br />
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20. <b>One healthy choice leads to another.</b> One morning you're going to the gym next thing you know, you're skipping that pizza you had your eye on for lunch and opting for a healthier choice instead.<br />
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21. <b>Everybody needs a hobby.</b> Find something that keeps you inspired. Learn a new language, go hiking, start a blog!<br />
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22. <b>Do what works for you.</b> What works for your friend may not necessarily work for you and that's FINE. You do you.<br />
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23. <b>Be present. </b>Let go of your phone at the dinner table and have conversations. No moment happens twice.<br />
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24. <b>Be grateful, count your blessings.</b> "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs3Pilxy9pY">Blessings</a>" by Florida Georgia Line is playing in my head right now.<br />
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25. <b>Someone else's success doesn't diminish yours.</b> Coming from a very competitive field (medicine and surgery on top of that), this is one that I constantly have to remind myself of.<br />
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26. <b>Record your life.</b> Take photos, record videos. Have them to look back on and smile, to show your future children and hopefully grandchildren, to cherish.<br />
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27. <b>Always take off your makeup before going to sleep.</b> ALWAYS!<br />
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28. <b>Be honest.</b> With your loved ones, with the world, and with yourself.<br />
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29. <b>It's okay to binge-watch Netflix in your PJs eating ice cream.</b><br />
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30. <b>Life is a gift.</b><br />
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What is one thing you've learned over your life that has changed you? Let me know below.</div>
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Con amor,</div>
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Maria Eugenia</div>
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¡Hola! Its been quite a long time! As you may know if you follow me on social media, I'm almost 2 months into my surgery residency program. Its been amazing, exhausting, fulfilling, challenging, all at the same time. If you want to catch more of my day to day (or at least what I'm able to share through such busy days), be sure to follow along on Instagram!</div>
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Last month though, we had a little break and went up to Hacienda La Mocha for Sunday lunch. This quaint little spot has been renovated following the devastation of Hurricane Maria into a family owned coffee plantation. It is also an eco-friendly guesthouse with a wonderful restaurant on its first floor. Our lunch was delicious and reasonably priced! The grounds (45 acres!) on which this plantation/guest house is set is just breathtaking. Everything from the guest rooms to the decor to the hospitality is just whimsical. We started planning our next visit the moment we left! Find out more about Hacienda La Mocha <a href="https://www.haciendalamocha.com/">here</a> and follow them on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/Hacienda-La-Mocha-1601927463207964/about/?ref=page_internal">here</a>.</div>
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María Eugeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825463759454071655noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304971555697576907.post-90308518694806412322018-06-13T06:00:00.000-07:002018-06-13T06:21:14.518-07:00The 5 Things I learned in Medical School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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¡Hola! Its been a while, I know. I have a good excuse though! I was getting ready for and going through my medical school graduation events! These past weeks have been a whirlwind. I was definitely more overwhelmed with emotion than I thought I would be. The path to where I am now, a doctor of medicine about to begin residency, has been riddled with obstacles and even failures. But, each time I fell down, I got back up ready to keep fighting. One day I hope to feel comfortable enough to dive into the details of those obstacles, but for now I'm going to stick to a more generalized approach. </div>
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I am by no means someone who went through medical school with a flawless record. Because of this I learned about more than just medicine; I learned about myself and my own strengths. I thought I'd dedicate this post to those lessons. Maybe some of you are in medical school and need someone to tell you, "Its ok, you're going to make it anyway," but I think some of these lessons come in handy no matter what you're studying. </div>
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Let's just say that some schools tend to teach students a little bit of this here, a little bit of that other stuff there, and a dash of something in the middle. Its easy to get lost in all that crucial information, struggling to memorize details, and not put it all together. Sometimes the system is just made up that way. Its up to you to piece it together and form the "big picture". The "big picture" is when you put together what you learned in biochemistry (yes, biochem IS actually very important!) with what you learned in physiology. Its when you understand how the mechanism of that drug actually helps the diseases it is indicated for. Once you can understand something as a "big picture" concept, all the details will come easy to you. You won't need to memorize anymore! (Obviously there are just some things there's no way around memorizing. Microbiology, I'm taking about you!) </div>
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You may think that everyone around you in medical school has the highest scores, that they never fail, that everyone does research, etc. That is simply not true. There were classes that I barely passed but celebrated as if I had gotten honors in because of the struggle it was to even pass it! Not everyone does research in prestigious institutions. Some do clinical rotations with mentors or physicians that can provide good letters of recommendations later on, some help out at one of their school's summer programs for undergraduates, some even take their first summer off because the year was too grueling for them or family issues meant they needed to lend a helping hand. Guess what? They <b>can</b> match into a residency. </div>
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Not everyone passes each Step (board exams) the first try. Does this mean they have less knowledge? Not necessarily. Maybe they were lacking test-taking skills, maybe they suffer from anxiety, maybe they have an undiagnosed learning disability, maybe personal issues affected their performance. Can they come back stronger, pass and match into a residency? <b>Absolutely</b>. I know of so many people who failed a Step and went on to enter amazing residencies and become outstanding physicians in their fields. Would life be easier if that never happened or we weren't judged by those very scores? Heck yeah, but that's not reality. In reality it can happen to anybody and that is when one of my favorite quotes comes in handy:</div>
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Everyone's path is different and no one's is perfect. What is best for your best friend/partner in medical school may not be what is best for you. Never judge others for their paths. You never know if you'll find yourself facing the same obstacle. Whatever obstacle comes your way you have to believe that it is there for a reason. Maybe it just wasn't your time yet and you needed to take a step back. Trust me, in the end you will end up where you are meant to be if you keep giving your best.</div>
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I love my father's analogy for this lesson: In life you get a herd of sheep. One sheep is your studies, the other is your love life, the other is your family, and so on. You have to learn to keep all your sheep together because once you look the other way and let one of those sheep slip from your grasp, there's sure to be a wolf nearby. </div>
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Life isn't going to be waiting for you on the other side of medical school. Just because you're in medical school doesn't mean you can't be in a relationship, you can't be or get married, or you can't have children. Does it make it harder? Sometimes. </div>
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I personally got married during my third year of medical school while my husband was finishing his fourth year and about to enter residency. Honestly, it was the best decision I ever made. There was always someone there who understood what I was going through. No matter what would happen, I knew I was never alone and he was always on my team. There was always someone to hold me while I cried. I'm truly lucky to have married my best friend. </div>
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So, why do I say "sometimes"? Well, there is the added pressure of financial responsibilities, of being a good wife (as society can make you feel you need to be, by which standards you don't have to hold yourself up to by the way!) while being a full-time medical student, etc. In my experience these factors don't outweigh the happiness of my marriage and what it brings to my life both personally and professionally. I even know of people who have children before and/or during medical school and also make it through. My husband is an excellent example. These are the most driven people you will meet in medical school because they are fully aware of their responsibilities and priorities. They have my upmost respect.</div>
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Is it only about relationships? No! You're friends and family are going to have parties, weddings, and babies. You are going to miss some of it (probably a lot) but if you can organize yourself properly and prioritize, you can make it to others! I think the important thing is to make time for it and understand that although medical school is a huge part of your life, it isn't all of it.</div>
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This is as important as knowing your pharmacology and physiology. If you don't know your limits, you will burnout. Whenever you feel like you need a break, take it. Go for a walk, workout, take a shower, read a book for pleasure, watch your favorite TV show, anything that will let you recharge. Going along with lesson #3, take advantage of weekends you don't have to study as much and go on a trip with friends/family/loved one. Get back in touch with others or get back in touch with <b>yourself</b>. Pushing yourself is good, but pushing yourself past your limits is not. </div>
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Balance yourself with knowing your strengths. For example, I know I'm a strong competitor during clinical rotations and I learn more when I'm out in the hospital or in clinics putting to use what I've read. I also know that the best time for me to study is in the morning and early afternoon. Once the night hits, its hard for me to grasp concepts and you'll never find me studying past 10pm (during clinical years) or 12am (during basic sciences years where you spent days in the classroom). You could be the complete opposite as me and that is OK! Do whatever works for you!</div>
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If you ever feel too overwhelmed with your workload or are experiencing symptoms of depression (depressed mood, changes in sleep habits, decreased appetite, lost of interest, feelings of guilt, decreased energy, difficulty concentrating), look for help. Talk to you school counselor or look for a psychologist/physicshiatrist. There is no shame in mental illness. </div>
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If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “help” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to <a href="http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/">suicidepreventionlifeline.org</a>.</div>
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This last one is kind of cheating. My father has been teaching me this ever since I can remember but I never put it to so much use as I did in medical school. I <b>promise</b> you that no matter what happens, if you keep fighting towards accomplishing your dream and you don't give up, you <b>will</b> get there. Even though at times it may seem impossible or you may feel like giving up, take a step back and analyze your options and strategies. If you fall down, you get up with a <b>plan</b>. You tackle that obstacle head on. You talk to your mentors, you find other's who have been through the same thing, you look for advice. You are not alone and whatever you are going through be sure that you're not the first nor the last. Keep repeating to yourself:</div>
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I hope to one day have the courage to share my entire journey through medical school with you guys. I hope this reached someone. I'm always available for help or advice. If you wish to contact me privately, use the contact form. If you are in medicine and have learned any special life lesson I haven't mentioned here, let me know below! I'm always up for learning!</div>
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¡Hola! I wanted to try something a little different in this post and incorporate some of my medical knowledge within the usual styling post. As a health professional, I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge with others so as to offer a better understanding of disease processes and what we can do to prevent and/or treat them in ways that anyone can understand. Today I'm going to focus on a very important women's health issue, inspired by the red bag I'm wearing in this post: </div>
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Now you may be thinking, "<i>María, I'm 25-34 years old. I'm healthy and its going to be a long time before I have to think about these issues.</i>" <b>Well, think again</b>. Prevention is the best way to tackle these chronic and sometimes fatal diseases. The earlier we start working towards healthier goals, the better.</div>
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Traditional risk factors can be categorized into 2 groups: <b>non-modifiable and modifiable</b>. Non-modifiable risk factors are, as the name suggests, factors that <u>cannot</u> be modified. The only risk factor specific to women in this category is:</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>What can YOU do</b>: Ask your doctor for smoking cessation counseling. There are pharmacological options to help you quit smoking. If you don't smoke, avoid environmental tobacco smoke. Secondhand smoke is also dangerous to your health.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">This means that women make up 40.4% of adults in the US with a BMI of over 30. </li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>Don't know your BMI</b>? You can calculate it by using the formula: BMI= weight (kg)/ height (meters squared). Or you can just insert your details into a <a href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm?source=quickfitnesssolutions">BMI calculator.</a> </li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>What can YOU do</b>: Women should maintain or lose weight through appropriate physical activity, caloric intake, and formal behavioral programs to achieve a BMI goal of <25kg/m2 or waist size <35"</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Although antihypertensive agent trials do not report sex-specific analysis for efficacy or adverse effects profiles, <b>a blood pressure target of <120/80 is generally recommended</b>.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>What can YOU do</b>: When you are at your doctor's visit, be aware of your blood pressure. If it is over 120/80 twice, talk to your doctor about possible lifestyle changes you can make to keep your blood pressure below that. If you have been diagnosed with hypertension and are talking medication, continue to do so as instructed by your doctor. If you are taking your medication as instructed but you have had home blood pressure readings of >120/80, talk to your doctor about possible changes to your medications.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">42% of women 20 years or older have a total cholesterol count of >200 mg/dl.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">30% of women 20 years or older have an LDL count of >130 mg/dl and an HDL count of <40 mg/dl</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">As blood vessels narrow, less blood can flow through them and this leads to areas of your heart/body that do not get the blood they need. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">HDL is the "good cholesterol" because it transports cholesterol to the liver where it can be removed by the body so we need more of this type and less of cholesterol and LDL.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, take your medication as instructed. If you are taking your medication as instructed but still have blood pressure readings of >120/80, talk to your doctor about further evaluation/changes in treatment.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">If you notice that your cholesterol levels are elevated in routine lab work (e.g. Cholesterol >200 mg/dl, LDL >190 mg/dl), talk to your doctor about lifestyle changes/treatment options.</li>
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As the beginning of my surgery residency approaches, more health posts will also be popping up here on the blog. I want to try to prepare posts that a medical student can learn something from but the general public will also understand. What did you think? Did any of these recommendations resonate with you? Would you like to see more posts like these or should I keep health and style posts separate? Let me know below!</div>
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¡Hola! Last month my husband and I stayed in Miami for a weekend following <a href="https://www.thegirlonanisland.com/2018/05/the-cruise-what-we-did-and-what-i-wore.html">our cruise through the Caribbean</a>. Our cruise docked in Miami on Friday and our flight back home was set for Monday at around 6pm so that gave us a lot of time to explore Miami. Check out what we were up to below!</div>
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First things first we checked into our hotel, the <a href="https://www.attonbrickellmiami.com/">Atton Brickell Miami</a>. We had to disembark our cruise ship at around 9am but check-in time wasn't until 3pm. The people at <a href="https://www.attonbrickellmiami.com/">Atton</a> were incredibly accommodating and held on to our bags until check-in time while we set out to explore Brickell. </div>
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We loved the location of our hotel! I had never visited the Brickell area but fell in love with it pretty quickly! There were tons of restaurants and bars and it was pretty close to most of the places we visited. We took the Miami Trolley just for the ride (its free!) and then wandered around.</div>
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We wasted no time in hitting up the night life! We headed to Wynwood to meet my bestie, Valeria Cid from <a href="http://www.aposcidtivesmile.com/">A PosCIDtive Smile</a>, for dinner at 1-800-Lucky (the soup dumplings were amazing!) and stumbled upon the Wynwood Life Street Festival. That's also where I purchased the coral necklace seen in <a href="https://www.thegirlonanisland.com/2018/05/the-ruffled-maxi-skirt-at-little-havana.html">this post</a> from the sweetheart behind <a href="https://www.kaladiseno.com/">Kala Diseño</a>.</div>
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On Saturday we slept in a little before taking an Uber to Little Havana for breakfast and to take in the Cuban culture. We ate at the best little spot, <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/AQTzqPumxfw">Yisell Bakery</a>, which offered great food for really cheap prices. Just how we like them! </div>
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Of course we had to take this classic photo on Calle Ocho, the main street at Little Havana. And below you'll see me hunting down a delicious ice cream from <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/LxjeFWb7Bdx">Azucar Ice Cream Company</a>.</div>
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We then visited the Holocaust Memorial at Miami Beach.</div>
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After fighting back tears, we went through a walk in the Miami Botanical Gardens which is just behind the Holocaust Memorial.</div>
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Every corner was picturesque! Afterwards, we walked down to Lincoln Road for lunch and some retail therapy. This road is lined with hundreds of shops and restaurants. There's something for everybody!</div>
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After a quick refresh at the hotel, we walked to <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kqkdzmFjdn82">Havana 1957</a> for dinner. We basically started and ended the day with Cuban vibes. The mojito was amazing!</div>
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We ended the night with drinks at Blackbird Ordinary where I ran into this sweetheart, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsarisofia/">Ariana Sofia</a>. She's a third year medical student in Miami and she shares her day to day on her instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsarisofia/">@itsarisofia</a>. I love her content, check her out!</div>
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We even got to more spend time with my <a href="http://www.aposcidtivesmile.com/">bestie</a> and her very talented photographer boyfriend, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevinquiles_/">Kevin Quiles</a>, before a quick refresh at the hotel and taking an Uber over to South beach for lunch.</div>
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Check out more about this swimsuit and all the others I wore during the cruise <a href="https://www.thegirlonanisland.com/2018/04/the-swimsuits-i-wore-on-vacation.html">here</a>.</div>
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<b>Dress/Traje:</b> Zara (similar <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/embroidered-dress-with-perforations-p04786078.html?v1=5560062&v2=719020">here</a>, <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/jumpsuit-dress-with-cutwork-embroidery-p00881125.html?v1=6037505&v2=719020">here</a>, and <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/embroidered-dress-with-ruffles-p07521333.html?v1=6243023&v2=805004">here</a>) <b>Bag/Cartera:</b> <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/raffia-cross-body-bag-p13338304.html?v1=5321723&v2=358021">Zara</a> <b>Scarf/Pañuelo</b>: Zara (<a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/print-bandana-style-scarf-p07564007.html?v1=6017021&v2=398505">similar</a>) <b>Hat/Sombrero</b>: Forever 21 (old, <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sole-society-wide-brim-straw-boater-hat/4875772?cm_mmc=Linkshare-_-partner-_-15-_-15894816&siteId=QFGLnEolOWg-rBzPKoIehtS.SGd80UZVbg">similar</a>) <b>Shoes/Zapatos</b>: Soludos (<a href="https://intl.soludos.com/products/mimosa-platform-smoking-slipper">similar</a>)</div>
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¡Hola! This is the last outfit post from our trip to Miami and its another favorite! We were lucky that our plane back home was a late flight so we had some time to explore. We headed to <a href="http://vizcaya.org/home.asp">Vizcaya Museum & Gardens</a> for the day and feel in love with the place! Vizcaya was James Deering's winter home in the 1910's. This guy was the definition of extra! His "quaint" winter home consisted of 180 acres, cost about $3 million to build (which in today's world would be around $60 million!), and took over a decade of planning and construction to complete. The attention to detail in this place is insane! Silk walls, ceilings brought in from Italy, and more. And then, the gardens! These gardens are just stunning, with a photo op at every corner.</div>
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To stroll through these gorgeous gardens, I went for this embroidered white dress (it actually has shorts underneath!) with these fun <a href="https://intl.soludos.com/collections/espadrilles">Soludos</a> espadrilles. I actually bought my Soludos from DSW on sale, but they've unfortunately sold out (check out <a href="https://www.dsw.com/en/us/brands/soludos/N-1z1290p">this link</a> for 2 other styles on sale with limited sizes!). Other than one shoe being a little too tight and needing to use a bandaid on my heel while it stretches out, they were very comfortable. I'm also loving this little white dress! Its definitely going to be a stable for me this summer because it is so versatile. The raffia Zara bag I paired it with has been one of my best purchases so far this year. You wouldn't belive all the stuff I could fit in there: an umbrella, mosquito repellent, a fan, sunglasses, hand sanitizer, lipstick, lip balm, my wallet, my cellphone, and a little more! It was the perfect outfit for the perfect day and end to our trip! </div>
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Top/Camisa: <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/JdPt">Forever 21</a> Skirt/Falda: Forever 21 (<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/JdUq">similar</a>, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/JdUs">plus size</a>)Shoes/Zapatos: Zara (old, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/JdWL">similar</a>) Bag/Cartera: <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/raffia-cross-body-bag-p13338304.html?v1=6094647&v2=1045002">Zara</a> Necklace/Collar: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaladiseno/">Kala Diseño</a> Bracelet/Pulsera: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandani_plazadelcaribe/">Alex & Ani</a> Watch/Reloj: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Womens-LA11WB-1-Sport-Watch/dp/B000GB1RBY/ref=sr_1_4?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1525917619&sr=1-4&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=casio+watch+women">Casio</a> Sunglasses/Gafas: <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/JdWM">RayBan</a></div>
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¡Hola! I'm so excited to share this look with you guys! It was definitely one of my favorites from the whole trip. We shot in front of this gorgeous colorful mural in Little Havana which gave it all the vibes! More of our day in Little Havana, with more photos, in an upcoming post where I'll share what we did every day we were in Miami. Stay tuned!</div>
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This t-shirt says it all: permanent vacation! When I saw it in my nearest Forever 21 store for less than $10, I had to have it. I paired it with this gorgeous ruffled striped skirt for the perfect look for Little Havana! The other detail I want to single out is this gorgeous coral beaded necklace I bought at the Wynwood Street Festival. It was handmade by the sweetest Mexican woman behind Kala Diseño! She had tons of other gorgeous pieces so be sure to check her out.</div>
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Do you have a favorite slogan t-shirt for this summer? Let me know below!</div>
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María Eugenia</div>
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<b>Top/Camisa</b>: Old Navy (<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/IHML">similar</a>) <b>Cardigan/Abrigo</b>: <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/IHMc">American Eagle</a> (50% off!) J<b>eans/Mahones</b>: <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/IHL3">American Eagle</a> <b>Shoes/Zapatos</b>: <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/IHMo">Converse</a> <b>Bag/Cartera</b>: <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/raffia-cross-body-bag-p13338304.html?v1=5321723&v2=358041">Zara</a> <b>Scarf/Pañuelo</b>: Zara (<a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/print-bandana-style-scarf-p07564007.html?v1=6017021&v2=398505">similar</a>) <b>Sunglasses/Gafas</b>: <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/IHMn">Forever 21</a> <b>Necklace/Collar</b>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaladiseno/">Kala Diseño Artesanal</a></div>
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¡Hola! This is the first of a couple of fashion posts from my trip to Miami. These will be followed by a whole post on what we did day-to-day, much like <a href="https://www.thegirlonanisland.com/2018/05/the-cruise-what-we-did-and-what-i-wore.html">the one from our cruise</a>! We obviously had to visit the Wynwood Walls while we were there! Since we were staying pretty close to the area, in Brickell, it was only a $7-10 Uber drive away. We actually went there the first night we got in too, for the Wynwood Street Festival (more on that in future post), but we knew that we would have to visit again during the day to experience all the murals in the daylight. </div>
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There are so many murals, it can be overwhelming! Wynwood is a whole open community and there are murals on every corner. There is also a designated plot of land where there are exhibitions of art and canvases of street art. After walking around for a while my friend, the talented <a href="https://www.instagram.com/valeriacidmusic/">Valeria Cid</a> from <a href="http://www.aposcidtivesmile.com/">A PosCIDtive Smile</a>, suggested we just jump in her car so we can go around quicker. We drove around until stumbling upon this now insta-famous piece of street art and stopped for a little shoot. All the while having a blast with Valeria and her boyfriend/amazing photographer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevinquiles_/">Kevin Quiles</a>! For more information on the Wynwood Walls, check out posts like <a href="https://justinpluslauren.com/wynwood-walls-miami/">this one</a> or <a href="http://www.travelcolorfully.com/amazing-wynwood-walls/">this one</a>.</div>
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I started the base of my outfit with basic pieces: a plain white tee, mom jeans, and white Converse sneakers. Since it had been a pretty cold morning due to rain, I threw on my newest favorite cardigan which also gave me a pop of color. I accessorized my <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/raffia-cross-body-bag-p13338304.html?v1=5321723&v2=358041">Zara Raffia Cross-body Bag</a> (which holds so much!) with a colorful scarf for a more personal touch. Top it all off with this gorgeous necklace I bought from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaladiseno/">Kala Diseño</a> at the Wynwood Street Festival, my cat-eye sunglasses, and done!</div>
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¡Hola! Here it is! Today I'm going to let you in on our day-by-day from our 6-day cruise through the Caribbean aboard the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/ar/es/Cruceros/Norwegian-Escape-13h3w/">Norwegian Escape</a>. Our experience was amazing and we will definitely be booking another cruise with <a href="https://www.ncl.com/ar/es/?cid=PS_TSI_PRI_BRA_GOO-g_LSP_SRH_BRANDNORWEGIAN_norwegian%20cruise%20line_NA_177734976236&kshid=5b6f1a04-70fd-49b3-9d72-8f5dc21d5014">Norwegian Cruise Lines</a> in the future! This is going to be a long one so grab a drink, some snacks, and settle in to enjoy!</div>
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We arrived into Miami the day of the cruise, praying that there wouldn't be any issues with our flight. Thankfully there were none and we made it just in time. Since you check in your heavier luggage (they take it to your room later on), we had prepared our carry-ons with a change of clothes and items to freshen up for the night. We explored the ship, which is HUGE, attended the mandatory safety briefing, and had dinner in one of the complimentary restaurants.</div>
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We woke up in Nassau, Bahamas! As you'll notice as we continue, we did not take any of the cruise's excursions. They were too expensive in our opinion and we just wanted to enjoy the beaches. We got off the ship, explored the town and shops for a while and then took a taxi to Cable Beach. The taxi was $6 per person including a pay toll. There we rented out 2 chairs and an umbrella for $30 and bought 4 beers for $20. The beach was beautiful with cristal clear water though there were pretty strong waves.</div>
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Day 3 was spent at sea so we explored all that the ship had to offer! We slept in, had a late breakfast at the buffet and checked out the minigolf course. Can you guess who won? We then ended up in an art auction which was a new and cool experience (and they were handing our free champagne!). We even spent some time working out in the gym!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Romper: Zara Shoes: Steve Madden (<a href="https://www.stevemadden.com/product/JUDY/247242.uts?selectedColor=BLACK-LEATHER">similar</a>)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We learned so much about this artist, Tarkay, and feel in love with his work!</td></tr>
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We arrived into Ocho Ríos, Jamaica on Day 4. Once off the ship, we hired a local tour guide for $30 each (much cheaper than anything the ship had to offer) which took us through all the famous local spots: Dunn's River Falls (we opted not to do the falls because it was an extra charge and was pretty crowded), Fern Gully (anyone remember the movie FernGully: The Last Rainforest?), a scenic stop, the Taj Mahal shopping center, and lunch at Mama Marley's where we enjoyed some of their famous jerk chicken.</div>
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On Day 5 we arrived into our favorite island from the whole trip: Grand Cayman! We were the first off the ship, which had to be by tendering (when a small boat takes you from a larger boat to shore). When we got in, all the shops were closed but we still walked around and explored the town. We already knew we just wanted to spend the whole day at the beach so we grabbed some beers and jumped on the local public bus which took us to the beach for less than $3 per person! Once on the beach, we rented out 2 chairs and 1 umbrella for $15 (half of what we payed in Nassau) and just relaxed. The water was cristal clear, calm and warm. It was definitely our favorite beach from the whole trip!</div>
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¡Hola! April has been one of the best months of my life this year! My husband was on vacation this month so we got to spend amazing quality time together. The next couple of posts will be all about our trip to Miami and our cruise! You can already check out the swimsuits I wore during the trip in the <a href="https://www.thegirlonanisland.com/2018/04/the-swimsuits-i-wore-on-vacation.html">latest post</a> and the photos here are a little taste of what I wore; they were taken at Grand Cayman. Now let's dive into my monthly favorites:</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">I've fallen back in love with my <a href="https://www.rimmellondon.com/en_gb/products/face/kate-sculpting-palette">Rimmel Kate Sculpting Palette in Coral Glow</a>. Come spring/summer, I'm all about coral and the blush in this palette is my absolute favorite!</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I'm the kind of girl that loves wearing mascara, even to the beach/pool. I loved using the <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/IdDC">Loréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof mascara</a> which did not run, no matter the heat or water!</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I'm still loving the <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/IdHu">Loréal Colour Riche Shine Lipstick in Luminous Coral</a> and it was basically the only lipstick I wore during the whole trip!</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">My favorite swimsuit style was the <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/IdHj">Aerie Super Scoop One Piece</a> which I have both in black and blue!</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">It got pretty cold inside the cruise ship at times so I was glad I brought along my <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Ikcq">American Eagle oversized yellow cardigan</a> (on sale for just $21.98! Is it your first AE online purchase? <a href="https://www.talkable.com/x/Gok95W">Use this link for 20% off</a>!).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">You have no idea how many things fit into my <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/raffia-cross-body-bag-p13338304.html?v1=5321723&v2=358041">Zara Raffia Cross-body</a>! It was the perfect accessory for almost all of my outfits!</li>
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¡Hola! Long time, no blog! As I alluded to in previous posts, my husband and I recently went on vacation. We took a 6-day cruise starting in Miami which went to Nassau, Grand Cayman, and Ocho Rios and then spent 4 days in Miami. We were off the grid for the entire cruise but, we did take some outfit photos which I'll be sharing over the next couple of weeks! If you want to see more of our trip, you can check out the blog's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegirlonanisland/">Instagram</a> where I have a story highlight of our travels!</div>
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This colorful one-piece from <a href="https://www.ae.com/aerie-one-piece-swimsuits-swimwear/aerie/s-cat/6890012?cm=sUS-cUSD&navdetail=mega:cat8180035:c1:p4">Aerie</a> was the first one I whipped out for our beach day in Nassau, Bahamas. I love its bright colors, the criss-cross back, the boatneck neckline, and the ruffles! Unfortunately I can't find it online, but I am loving the print on <a href="https://www.ae.com/aerie-cut-out-one-piece-swimsuit-olive-fun/aerie/s-prod/0751_9984_331?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat6890012">this one</a> too!</div>
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Would you believe me if I told you <a href="http://www.shein.com/Jungle-Print-High-Leg-Bikini-Set-p-377279-cat-1866.html">this bikini</a> only cost me $11? Well, believe it! Its from <a href="http://www.shein.com/">SheIn.com </a>and I absolutely love it! There's another SheIn purchase coming up next so let's talk about the site a little more. </div>
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When I first found the website, I was flabbergasted by the amazing prices! I looked at hundreds of their swimsuits and read each review. By doing this I learned that the pieces run small. I'm usually a 0 or S but ordered these in M. This printed top required minimal alteration of the back strap because it was a little too big but otherwise it fit perfectly. I used this bikini both days we were at sea, even went down the slides in it, and it held up! No transparency issues either! I would definitely buy from the website again following these recommendations: read the reviews before buying for adequate sizing information, look for reviews that have photos, have in mind that they take 3-4 weeks to arrive and may need minimal alteration.</div>
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Last but not least is the one I wore in Miami for the rooftop pool at our hotel, <a href="https://www.attonbrickellmiami.com/">Atton Brickell Miami</a>. This was my husband's favorite! Its the perfect one-piece suit! It has a low back, a cheeky bottom, some side boob action, and I love the slogan! </div>
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You guys are going to kill me but I can't find this one either (here it is in <a href="https://www.ae.com/swimwear-aerie-super-scoop-one-piece-swimsuit-navy/aerie/s-prod/0751_9846_410?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat6890012">blue</a> without the slogan). But I'll do you one better. Here's <a href="https://www.ae.com/featured-aerie-x-aly-super-scoop-one-piece-swimsuit-true-black/aerie/s-prod/9931_1585_073?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat6890012">another slogan one-piece</a>, same style and same brand, but 100 times more amazing. Its slogan says "<a href="https://www.ae.com/featured-aerie-x-aly-super-scoop-one-piece-swimsuit-true-black/aerie/s-prod/9931_1585_073?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat6890012">Survivor</a>" and 100% of sales benefits <a href="https://www.google.com.pr/search?q=Darkness+To+Light&rlz=1C5CHFA_enPR746PR746&oq=Darkness+To+Light&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8">Darkness to Light</a> a nonprofit organization which empowers adults to prevent child sexual abuse. I'd say this one is much better, wouldn't you agree?</div>
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<b>1. What countries have you visited? Which has been your favorite?</b></div>
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I've visited mainland USA, Canada, Mexico, Aruba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Spain, France, and United Kingdom. My favorite would have to be Mexico just because of the memories. My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Playa Mujeres and they were some of the best days of my life.</div>
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I don't think there's a way to study medicine without ever suffering from anxiety at some point or another. I've tried countless of practices to combat anxiety: breathing exercises, taking a shower, aromatherapy, etc. While they all do work for me in a way, my favorite way to beat anxiety is to RUN. I stop what I'm doing, head to the gym, jump on the treadmill, and RUN. Exercise releases endorphins, hormones that make you happy and reduce stress. After a good run I feel ready to begin tackling any obstacle again.</div>
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My husband and I have been together for 5 years, married for the last 2. During this time we've been through quite a lot: the stress of medical school, being apart for months at a time while I studied for board exams, becoming a stepparent, the beginnings of his surgery residency, and so much more. There are many things I think go into having a good marriage but I think the two most important things are patience and forgiveness. Be patient as you continue to learn about one another. My mother has always told me: "You never stop getting to know someone". That's because you'll never know exactly what's on their minds and everyone is constantly changing and growing. Learn to forgive because no marriage can last a hundred years if it holds on to grudges. Grudges not only destroy your marriage, they destroy your own happiness.</div>
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Funny enough I met my husband for the first time when he crashed my 21st birthday party tagging along with some friends we had in common! He was quite smitten with me, I was not. Years passed and we never spoke until I saw him on the first day of medical school orientation! He had changed so much and I was quite intrigued! He basically decided for both of us that we were going to end up together. One thing led to another and here we are!</div>
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When he was going to propose, I admit, I kind of knew it was coming! I just know him so well, I knew something was up! He invited me to dinner on a Monday after a test (I was a third year medical student). I got all dressed up, did my nails (very important for ring photos!), and he picked me up. On the way to the restaurant he said he had forgotten his wallet so we had to go by his apartment. I kept insisting that it was no big deal, that I could pay, but he was adamant that we go pick it up. I waited in the car before getting a text from him to meet him upstairs. When I reach the apartment door, he's waiting for me outside. He opens the door and the entryway is filled with roses and candles. He had prepared a special meal for us. After, he got on one knee, gave a speech about our love, and asked me to marry him. I was so excited I didn't even look at the ring until I stopped crying! The first person we called was our daughter, who was ecstatic! It was perfect.</div>
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I finished my doctorate degree in medicine and am waiting to start a surgery residency program while studying for my last board exam. My current professional goal is to become a general surgeon.</div>
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I'd been wanting to start a blog since college but instead dedicated myself to studying, getting into medical school, then surviving medical school. I finally felt comfortable enough at the end of my third year that, with the insistence of friends and family, I went for it! I needed a hobby and what better than a corner of the internet where I can share all my other passions: fashion, beauty, travels, and now health too!</div>
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My favorite collaborations I've done so far have been the interview for <a href="https://www.thegoldencactus.net/">The Golden Cactus</a>' series: <a href="https://www.thegoldencactus.net/blog/category/bosses-bloggers">Bosses & Bloggers</a> and the video for International Women's Day prepared by <a href="http://ruthiefonseca.com/">Ruthie Fonseca</a> along with other gorgeous Puerto Rican bloggers. I felt honored since the second I was approached to do the interview and the video for women was really empowering. Read the interview <a href="https://www.thegoldencactus.net/blog/bossesbloggers-the-girl-on-an-island">here</a> and check out the video <a href="https://www.thegirlonanisland.com/2018/03/the-one-for-women.html">here</a>!</div>
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This is a tough and great question. I think many qualities make up a great doctor but if I had to choose one it would be <b>humility</b>. A doctor should be humble enough to know that he/she never stops learning, to recognize when he/she is wrong, to recognize when to send a patient to another colleague, to know that their purpose is to serve others.</div>
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My #1 styling tip is to dress however which way makes YOU happy. Don't get to hung up on following trends. You shouldn't adjust your style to any trend, you can however adjust any trend to fit YOUR style! </div>
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Layering is a complicated thing when you live on a tropical island like I do because layers mean heat. That being said, I do love layering pieces anyway! I do this by choosing lightweight layers such as thin cardigans, denim jackets, breathable blazers, etc.</div>
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I'm more of a "follow the sales" kind of girl. I rarely buy things at normal prices, unless its a great price! Because of this, I tend to do more online shopping where I can find more coupon codes. I also use sites like <a href="https://www.shoptagr.com/">Shoptagr</a> where you can follow item prices and they notify you when its on sale!</div>
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Best: The little black dress, timeless!</div>
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Worse: Harem pants!</div>
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I usually take out the clothes I want to wear the next day the night before but if I wake up in a different kind of mood, I roll with it!</div>
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I focus on my goal and have my father's words on repeat: "Never give up". I'm passionate about all my goals in life: being a good wife and partner, being a good stepparent, keeping up this blog, and becoming a surgeon so that in itself keeps me motivated.</div>
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¡Hola! Last month I shared a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgJT9solA8h/?taken-by=thegirlonanisland">glimpse</a> into my bullet journal on the blog's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegirlonanisland/">Instagram</a> and you guys really enjoyed it and wanted to know more. Well, here it is! I started using a bullet journal for the first time this year. Before I would use regular agendas which I loved but never seemed to keep up after I started medical school. Then I came across bullet journal videos on youtube and, after watching a couple hundred of them and researching on the <a href="http://bulletjournal.com/">bullet journal website</a>, I decided that it could be something I could actually keep up and fitted my lifestyle more.</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">I can express more creativity and doodle freely.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I can have a section for anything I want or need. For example I have pages dedicated to listing blog posts ideas, another page dedicated to our house cleaning schedule, etc.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I can set up only months and weeks I will actually use. For example, my journal actually arrived in February so I didn't even bother putting in a page for January and therefore have no wasted pages.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I set up the pages to any which way which suits me the most. I'm very minimalist with my set up and follow a simple key for my tasks.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">It is a practice in accepting imperfections. I have very OCD-like tendencies so I use this journal as therapy. I force myself to accept mistakes or find other ways to cover them up instead of just yanking out the page like I would initially have done.</li>
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I start out by tracing out my doodles in pencil and then going over it with the fine artist pen. This doodle didn't require a lot of color but, after going in with the pen, I color in areas using the brush pens. Its like painting with watercolor! Above you can see how I do so for the monthly cover page.</div>
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This is my month-at-a-glance view. Here I usually include a doodle in theme with the cover page at the top and make squares for each day of the month. Each square is 3x3 dots. I add a drop shadow to the days of the week by making the bottom part and right side thicker. I finish by adding a section at the bottom where I can place events and/or important dates.<br />
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I kept doodling these clouds on my Monthly Favorites page. I have this page to keep a record of the things I've been loving during the month so by the end I have it all down in one place to prepare the monthly post (check out my March favorites <a href="https://www.thegirlonanisland.com/2018/04/the-monthly-favorites-march-2018.html">here</a>!).<br />
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<li>Once its in process I can fill up half the square </li>
<li>When its done I fill it in completely</li>
<li>Tasks that have to be moved to another day get a right facing arrow in the square</li>
<li>Tasks that are canceled get a straight line going across the square</li>
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And that's it! Simple! Preparing this takes me roughly 20-30mins and preparing each week's spread takes me less than 10mins. There are a couple of mistakes in the above photo but I left them because, as I mentioned above, I also keep this journal as a practice in accepting imperfections.</div>
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María Eugenia</div>
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<b>Dress/Traje</b>: TJ Maxx <b>Bag/Cartera</b>: TJ Maxx (feel in love with it because it reminded me of this <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/ExaQ">Gucci bag</a>!) <b>Shoes/Zapatos</b>: Forever 21 (similar <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Ew7j">here</a>) <b>Hat/Sombrero</b>: Forever 21 (similar <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Exca">here</a>, love <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/ExcA">this one</a>!) <b>Sunglasses/Gafas</b>: <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/ExcQ">RayBan</a> <b>Bracelet/Pulsera</b>: <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/ExdI">Alex and Ani</a> <b>Lipstick/Lápiz labial</b>: c/o <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Exe1">CoverGirl Melting Pout Matte Liquid Lipstick in Coral Chronicles</a></div>
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¡Hola! So we actually went to Old San Juan (OSJ) to take photos at Calle Fortaleza where the sky is filled with gorgeous <a href="https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/nota/confinadasconfeccionanchiringaseneldiainternacionaldelamujer-2411474/">pink kites in honor of Women's International Day</a> but, just our luck, the street was closed for the day (insert face slap emoji here). OSJ still has so much more to offer! We wandered the streets and came across these gorgeously colored homes, perfect for our photo session! We spent some time checking out books in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/laberintovsj/">Librería Laberinto</a>, ate dinner at our favorite pizza place, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pirilopizza/">Pirilo Pizza Rustica</a>, and finished with delicious ice cream at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Himalayaiceco/">Himalaya</a>. </div>
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For days at Old San Juan I love wearing outfits that are nice and fresh because it can get very hot! On that note, it can also be very windy, so dresses/skirts that are too flowy can get swept up and before you know it the world knows what brand of panties you buy. This dress was juuust right. Since I knew we weren't going to be walking around too much, I was more than okay in these low heels. If I knew I was going to be all out touristing in OSJ, I would prefer to wear tenis shoes, even with this same dress. Gingham is a perfect spring/summer pattern and I've left more affordable gingham print options below.</div>
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I topped off the look with this Gucci-inspired bag (a steal for $25 at my local TJ Maxx!) my classic boater hat, my round RayBans, and this perfect coral lipstick from CoverGirl. Come spring/summer, all my coral makeup comes out and this was the perfect addition to my collection. Its ultra lightweight yet pigmented and long lasting. I didn't touch up once, not even after pizza!</div>
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María Eugeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825463759454071655noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304971555697576907.post-2188614857986210782018-04-02T06:00:00.000-07:002018-04-02T06:15:22.723-07:00The Monthly Favorites: March 2018<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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¡Hola! March is over but with it came the beginning of spring, one of my favorite seasons! Here's a quick post filled with all the things I loved this month.</div>
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<li><a href="https://www.ulta.com/colour-riche-shine-lipstick?productId=xlsImpprod17161499">L'Oréal Colour Riche Shine Lipstick</a> in Burnished Blush and Luminous Coral: I'm loving more of a shiny lip lately and these are perfect for that type of look! They are creamy, shinny, and the colors are perfect!</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.shein.com/Jungle-Print-High-Leg-Bikini-Set-p-377279-cat-1866.html">SheIn Jungle Print Bikini Set</a></li>
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<li>I'm also in love with my new loafers! I had been looking for a dupe for the gorgeous Gucci loafers, which i obviously can't afford, and stumbled upon <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/DPIc">these</a>!</li>
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<li>I've had an on and off relationship with <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mariaemulero/">Pinterest</a> for a long time but I'm back to loving it. I'm feeling really inspired by my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mariaemulero/style/">Style</a> board!</li>
<li>My husband and I are addicted to playing <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/psych-outwit-your-friends/id1005765746?mt=8">Psych</a>! So much so, we've got our friends and family hooked too! Highly recommend it!</li>
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Top/Blusa: <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/dotted-mesh-top-p00881003.html?v1=5414587&v2=719021">Zara</a> (also love this <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/embroidered-blouse-with-perforations-p05598044.html?v1=5674532&v2=719021">short sleeve version</a>!) Shorts/Mahon Corto: American Eagle (<a href="https://www.ae.com/women-tomgirl-midi-short-slashed-sky/web/s-prod/1335_5054_937?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat8440071">similar</a>) Jewelry/Joyería: <a href="https://www.alexandani.com/">Alex and Ani</a> Scarf/Pañuelo: Zara (old, love <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/floral-scarf-p07084633.html?v1=5806534&v2=811546">this one</a>) Bag/Cartera: TJ Maxx Lipstick/Lápiz labial: <a href="https://www.maybelline.com/lip-makeup/lipstick/color-sensational-creamy-matte-lipstick/craving-coral">Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in Craving Coral (685)</a></div>
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¡Hola! Today's post is all about this gorgeous blouse! I love wearing white during spring/summer, especially when I'm a little tanner. Although I have yet to acquire such a tan (yes, this is just my natural, non-tan color), white is still a staple color for these seasons because it can be so fresh and airy. I love every detail of this blouse: the lace, the polka dot pattern, the ruffled shoulders, everything! As I mentioned in my <a href="https://www.thegirlonanisland.com/2018/03/the-spring-in-my-step.html">previous post</a>, I'm loving wearing a scarf like this one in my hair. This time I tied it around a ponytail for an effortless look.</div>
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I also want to let you guys know about a little giveaway I'm hosting on the blog's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegirlonanisland/">Instagram</a>! To celebrate reaching 1k followers on Instagram, I'm giving away a $50 Zara gift card! Straight out of my own pocket! Followers voted for their gift card of choice over on the blog's IG stories and the giveaway will be live over there in a few hours. If you're interested in participating (open to US and PR only), check out @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegirlonanisland/">thegirlonanisland</a>, follow, and look for the post (I'll include it here once its up)!<br />
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UPDATE: The giveaway is LIVE! Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegirlonanisland/">@thegirlonanisland</a> on Instagram and like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg_RgyOAN9g/?taken-by=thegirlonanisland">this photo</a> to participate! More information in photo's description.</div>
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María Eugeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825463759454071655noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304971555697576907.post-16025684860384305832018-03-26T07:40:00.003-07:002018-03-26T10:34:18.667-07:00The 5 Things I've Learned Since Starting a Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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¡Hola! Today I thought I'd list out for you 5 things I've learned since starting this blog. The inspiration for this post comes from all of you! I get a lot of questions and requests for advice (even though I truly think I'm still just a rookie at this!) about blogging. We can definitely do a Q&A in the future if that is something you would like to see!</div>
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A little background on The Girl on an Island before we start: </div>
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I started The Girl on an Island in 2016. I had just taken my USMLE Step 1 (the first of three medical licensing exams you need to pass to become a doctor in the US; more on the logistics of this and other exams at another time). Just so you get this gist of it, I had studied 18 hours daily for months to take an 8 hour exam that would test all my knowledge in basic sciences and set me up for future residency opportunities. After you take the test, you have to wait 3-4 weeks to know if you even passed it. THREE TO FOUR WEEKS! Three to four weeks of not knowing if you even passed, remembering all the questions you might have gotten wrong, killing yourself with the suspense! Am I being overdramatic? Maybe, but I was definitely going through a lot of anxiety. What did I do to get my mind off of it? I started this blog! </div>
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It was the best decision I made. It kept my mind busy and I throughly enjoyed it. I had always wanted to start a blog, since my college days when I followed countless little blogs that are now huge influencers, and this was the perfect time to do so. The weeks went by and I got my score: PASS! I kept the blog going without real rhyme or reason, just because I loved it, until I had to take a 6 month hiatus to focus on surgery rotations. Medicine and surgery will always be my first priority. Now that I've graduated and have a little time to kill before residency, I've dedicated myself to growing my blog. It has definitely been a crash course and everything I've learned as been 100% self-taught. I'm slowly getting the hang of things even though I learn something new every single day.</div>
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Now, let me stop babbling and let you in on what I think are the top 5 things I've learned since day one.</div>
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Having a blog takes up A LOT more time than you would think. First of all there's the time it takes to set it up. You need to settle on a name, figure out your niche (very important! more in #5), set up your page/theme, set up all your social media, etc. Once you're all set up, there's the time it takes to prepare your posts. Some posts come easy to you, some posts take a little more time. Some days you're inspired and can even prepare posts in advance. Some days you have no idea what to write about. A post like this one could take me a couple of hours but a fashion post where I'm sharing my street style takes much more planning. I need to take photos during the weekend when (and <i>if</i>) my husband/photographer is available, then I need to edit images, choose the best ones (the hardest part because I always love too many!), find links to the clothes I'm wearing, and finally, write a short post too! I recommend you try to prepare all your posts in advance and schedule them to publish automatically (key word: <i>try</i>!). Start off with one post per week then more if time allows. Don't sacrifice quality for quantity.</div>
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Then there's the time spent sharing it! Posting on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. takes time. There <i>are</i> sites that you can use to schedule these in advance also but they charge you and since I don't use them I can't recommend any for you (sorry!). Keeping up your social media presence takes time but this is where you can engage with your readers the most (more in #4). We all know the struggle of aiming for a perfect Instagram feed! Try to not hold yourself to some image of perfection. If you're like me and doing this in your free time, don't compare yourself with people who's <i>sole job</i> is having the perfect Instagram feed.</div>
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Finally there's the time needed to be patient. You don't start a blog and suddenly have thousands of views and followers. When I started I would get roughly 35 views daily and I'm pretty sure they were all my mother. How did I grow my blog? Be keeping at it and sharing! Don't be afraid to share with your friends and family. Have them share it forward. Comment on your favorite bloggers posts and leave your own blog's link. Sooner or later, people will start to notice. The key is consistency.</div>
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Ok, so I know I just said that the key is consistency but... Let's talk about your life, not just blogging. If you're like me and this is more of a hobby because you have a serious, time-demanding job that actually pays the bills, this blog is should not be #1 on your priority list. Is it important? Of course it is! It makes you <b>happy </b>therefore, by all means give it all the time and love that you can. Just remember that there are other things in your life that come first. </div>
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I'll use myself as an example. Soon after I started this blog I began 6 grueling months of surgery rotations. This was the most important thing in my life at the moment because I wanted to enter a surgery residency. I put the blog to one side and focused solely on kicking surgery butt! It was hard because of many reasons but it payed off! Now that I have time I'm working on the blog. As soon as I enter residency though, my posting schedule will have to accommodate that. Now, if you want to start this so that it becomes your full time job, I am not the best person to give you advice on that.</div>
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How do you accomplish a balance? Prepare list of possible blog posts, write them in advance, schedule them to publish automatically. Basically what I explained in #1. Be organized. If you work during the week, prepare your posts on the weekend. If you're still a student, your studies come first! I would prepare posts on weekends when I don't have to study intensely or on holidays. Find what works for you!</div>
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There is <i>so much </i>to learn! When I first started out I wasn't close to anyone who had a blog. I knew a couple of people but I didn't feel comfortable asking for advice. I'm a very "learn on my own" kind of person. Google and Pinterest are my best friends. I google everything from "how to grow your blog" to "how to host a giveaway". There are so many blogs out there with amazing creators that have written down everything for you step by step! Pinterest is also great for searching help on blog related issues. Just put whatever you need help on in the search bar (e.g. "how to start a blog") and boom! Thousands of images with direct links to step by step advice from fellow bloggers. There are also tons of free workshops, webinars, and newsletters from expert bloggers that you can take advantage of!</div>
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I started out by looking for posts on the blogs I already loved, trusted, and had inspired me. Look for blogs that are similar to your niche because all types of blogs (e.g. fashion, food, lifestyle, tech, etc.) may have different advice on the same matter. Keep a folder with the most valuable information that you may need to check back on in the future. If you share style on your blog, keep a board with your favorite type of street style photography so you can show your Instagram husband/boyfriend/friend/photographer what you're looking for. The important thing is that you keep learning and continue to research so that your blog grows. There is a huge learning curve to all of this so don't beat yourself up. You'll learn from your mistakes and your blog can only get better.</div>
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As mentioned in #1, having a social media presence is key for your blog to grow. I recommend having your personal account separate from your blog in platforms, such as Instagram for example. Use your social media to share new posts, behind the scenes snaps, amazing deals you just found, etc. If you've never been a fan of social media, tough luck! I would really recommend you need at least a Facebook and Instagram page so you can connect with your readers and get your posts out there.</div>
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ENGAGE with your readers. The whole point of this is to create a community. I love when I receive a DM on Instagram asking for advice on medicine, with a comment on my outfit, anything at all! Always respond! Like every comment! Not because you feel like you "have to" but because you want your reader to know you read their comment and create a bond with them. Whenever someone leaves a comment on my blog, I reply and make a point out of checking their blog out and leaving them a comment in their latest post. This is my way of saying "Thank you for stopping by my blog and being so kind enough to leave a comment! Let <i>me</i> be kind enough to return the favor!". This is also how I've found more amazing blogs to follow!</div>
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The most important thing I've learned is to stay true to myself. At the end of the day, this blog is for you. Its <i>your</i> escape, its <i>your</i> hobby, so it should be about what makes YOU happy. Obviously you would love to have readers that follow along with you but if you stick to being true to yourself that will happen naturally. Don't try to put out an image that is not you. That'll just take more time and effort to achieve and at the end of the day you won't be happy and your reader's will notice. </div>
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There you have it! Are these fool-proof ways to become instantly famous? No. These are the top 5 tips that I can share with you that I know will at least make your blogging experience pleasurable both for you and your reader.</div>
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<b>Do you have a blog? Leave your link below and I'll be sure to stop by and say hi!</b></div>
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María Eugenia</div>
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<b>Tee/Camisa</b>: <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/t-shirt-with-frilled-pocket-p04873276.html?v1=5326519&v2=401008">Zara</a> <b>Jacket/Abrigo</b>: Forever 21 (old, similar <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/catalog/Product/F21/bottom_jeans/2000197440">here</a>) <b>Jeans/Mahones</b>: American Eagle (<a href="https://www.ae.com/women-ae-ne-x-t-level-high-waisted-jegging-white-out-destroy/web/s-prod/0433_1312_138?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat7010084">similar</a>) <b>Bandana</b>: Zara (old, loving <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/pleated-scarf-with-stripes-p07564001.html?v1=5759533&v2=719013">this one</a>!) <b>Shoes/Zapatos</b>: Forever 21 (old, <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/catalog/Product/F21/Shoes/2000257503">similar</a>) <b>Bag/Cartera</b>: Kate Spade (old, for cheaper versions love <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/acc_handbags/1000274060">this one</a> and <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/acc_handbags/1000266540">this one</a>!) <b>Jewelry/Joyería</b>: <a href="https://www.alexandani.com/">Alex and Ani</a> <b>Sunglasses/Gafas</b>: <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/acc_glasses-sunglasses-cat-eye/1000277863">Forever 21</a></div>
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¡Hola! About the title: pun intended! I absolutely adore this look I wore last Sunday for some reminiscing around my college town. There are a lot of spring trends going on here! </div>
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1. <b>Bandanas/Scarves in hair</b>: Milkmaid braids is my favorite go-to hairstyle when I have no hot tools around but want a polished look. It takes me literally 10-15 mins to achieve (depends on my OCD level). I decided to add this Zara scarf I usually tie around my bag to it by knotting it over my head for a fresh, spring version. I've been seeing them used in buns, braids, and all kinds of different hairstyles lately! </div>
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2. <b>Yellow</b>: This color is very on trend now. You're seeing it in every store! If you interested in rocking this trend I recommend buying a piece like this t-shirt because it won't break the bank and its very versatile!</div>
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3. <b>Espadrilles</b>: Espadrilles are always in style in spring/summer! I love this old pair from Forever 21 because they are very Chloé-esque! </div>
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4. <b>Straw bag</b>: This Kate Spade bag has been in my wardrobe for around 2 years and I love bringing it out once spring starts and really almost every time I do a little touring around the island. Living on a tropical island means this bag is pretty much on trend ALL YEAR ROUND. I've linked a couple of cute and cheaper alternatives above!</div>
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5. <b>Cat-eye sunglasses/Micro sunglasses</b>: Ok, micro sunglasses do NOT look good on me. I think my eyes are just to big to pull them off! I was so happy, though, when I found these at Forever 21! I know they are not "micro" but I think the shape of them is enough to count! </div>
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You're definitely going to be seeing these on repeat here and on the blog's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegirlonanisland/">Instagram</a>! </div>
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Fun fact: The first play I saw in this theater was when I was in college. I had been handed out a flyer for a play and decided to check it out on a whim. First scene comes to life and there's a bathtub on stage. Suddenly a naked man comes out of it and more naked people start to show! Needless to say I was in awe, watching families with kids running out of the theater, because there was no way to have known! It was quite a funny (yet it was a very serious play so, no laughing!) sight! </div>
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¡Hola! As you all know, my husband and I are both doctors. I just finished my medical degree and am waiting to start my residency and my husband is an surgery intern. This means that planning a weekend getaway just the two of us is extremely rare and almost always left until the very last minute because we never know too much in advance when we are going to be able to get away. Even so, we always manage to plan fun and cheap weekend trips in less than a day or two. How? Keep reading!</div>
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1. <b>Where to go:</b> First things first: where do you want to go? Even though Puerto Rico is such a tiny island, it is jam-packed with places to go! There's something different worth exploring in every single town! How do you decide where you want to go? Check your mood. Do you need a relaxing weekend just chilling on the beach? Head to the west! Do you feel stuck in a rut all week and want to have a little fun? Head to the north! Do you want to jump on a catamaran and explore the sea? Head to the east! I can go on and on! If you're up for anything, go somewhere you haven't been before. Check something off that Puerto Rico bucket list! I like to check out a list such as this one: <a href="http://puertorico.com.pr/100-cosas/">100 Things to do in Puerto Rico Before You Die</a>. I also always check for any deals on <a href="https://www.gustazos.com/">Gustazos</a> and <a href="https://www.spotin.io/adventures">Spotin</a> (they have an <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spotin-app-for-adventurers/id1212622552?mt=8">app</a> too!).</div>
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2. <b>Where to stay</b>: We are lucky enough that both our parents have apartments in Cabo Rojo (west PR) so every time we want to explore that side of PR, they kindly lend us their places (WIN!). Maybe you have a family member or friend living around the area/with a place in the area you want to explore! ¡<i>No pierdes nada con preguntar</i>! There's nothing to lose by just asking if you can crash at their place! If you feel too guilty, invite them on your adventure! When we decide to spend the weekend in the metropolitan/capital area (San Juan), we usually opt for an Airbnb. These are some we have stayed at and highly recommend: <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5956089?wl_source=list&wl_id=220669487&role=wishlist_owner&guests=2&adults=2&children=0&infants=0">Old San Juan's Hidden Gem</a>, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5013272?wl_source=list&wl_id=220669487&role=wishlist_owner&guests=2&adults=2&children=0&infants=0">Tripper's Inn Ocean Park</a>, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14748389">Cozy Studio Apartment Condado</a>.</div>
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3. <b>Where to eat</b>: I am always asking friends (and you guys!) for restaurant recommendations. I keep them listed on my phone's Notes app by city. This way we're not going through the usual "where do you want to go?", ""I don't know, where do you want to go?" debate when it comes time to choose a place to eat. I also follow recommendations from Puerto Rican food blogs such as <a href="https://unajevaconhambre.com/">Una Jeva con Hambre </a>and use apps such as <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/sal/id337563692?mt=8">Sal!</a> (check out their website <a href="https://www.sal.pr/">here</a>).</div>
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4. <b>What to pack</b>: This really depends on the type of weekend you have planned. Obviously if you plan to spend it on the beach, pack swimsuits, coverups, sunscreen, etc.! If you're planning a more city/touristy weekend pack lightweight tops, shorts/jeans, etc. However, there are some things that could come in handy no matter what you have planned such as: your camera, a straw hat, sunglasses, an evening outfit, mosquito repellant, and I always carry an <i>abanico de mano </i>(fan). The trick is to pack light and with pieces that you can mix and match as needed!</div>
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¡Hola! Today we begin a new series where we tackle how to make one item of our wardrobe work for both day and night looks. First up in this series: the jean/denim mini skirt. I know most of us owned one way back in the late 90's-early 2000's and they are back! I personally love the one I own, and its the one I will use as a base for both looks, because it really wraps around your bum due to its stretchy material making it very flattering! I hope you enjoy both looks and feel inspired! </div>
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<i>No. 1</i> <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/romantic-top-p03136003.html?v1=5931626&v2=358032">Zara Romantic Top ($39.90)</a></div>
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<i>No. 2</i> <a href="https://mejuri.com/shop/products/raw-hoops">Mejuri Raw Hoops ($69)</a> (or get a whole hoops set for $3.90 <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/acc_jewelry-earrings/1000197974">here</a>!)</div>
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<i>No. 3 </i><a href="https://www.ae.com/women-ae-ne-x-t-level-high-waisted-mini-skirt-broken-glass-blue/web/s-prod/8332_5213_462?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat7720338">American Eagle Jean Skirt ($49.95)</a></div>
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<i>No. 4 </i><a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/treasure-bond-sannibel-platform-wedge-sandal-women/4766928?contextualcategoryid=2375500&origin=keywordsearch&keyword=espadrilles&typein=es&position=2">Espadrille Platform Wedge Sandal ($79.95)</a> (similar & cheaper <a href="https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/steve-madden-jaylen-wedge-sandal/387593?activeColor=940">here</a>!)</div>
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<i>No. 5</i> <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/acc_handbags/1000271862">Forever 21 Square Straw Crossbody ($22.90)</a></div>
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A denim mini skirt can appear very edgy so pairing it with a romantic top like this one helps to keep it light and fresh for daytime. Pair it with simple jewelry (hoops are all the rage again!) and spring inspired pieces such as these espadrille platform wedge sandals and this adorable straw bag!</div>
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No. 1 <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/camisole-top-p04387004.html?v1=5922564&v2=805004">Zara Camisole Top ($35.90)</a> (cheaper <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/catalog/Product/LOVE21/contemporary-main/2000263562">here</a>!)</div>
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No. 2 <a href="https://www.alexandani.com/moon-pull-chain-necklace-14kt-gold-plated.html">Alex and Ani Moon Pull Chain Necklace ($78)</a></div>
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No. 3 <a href="https://www.alexandani.com/healing-love-expandable-necklace-a17enhlrg.html">Healing Love Expandable Necklace ($38)</a></div>
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Take your skirt into night with a simple change of top and accessories. A sexy lace camisole top is perfect for date night. I've been loving playing with layered necklaces lately and I'm absolutely in love with both of these from Alex and Ani! Complete the look with a pair of comfortable strappy heels and a clutch that can also work crossbody so you can dance the night away!</div>
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María Eugeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825463759454071655noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304971555697576907.post-25717351105510515802018-03-12T05:00:00.000-07:002018-05-28T08:11:51.557-07:00The Family: How to have a good relationship with your stepchildren<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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¡Hola! Today's post is more on the personal side. As you may know from my description in every <a href="http://www.thegirlonanisland.com/p/about.html">About Me</a> section, I am happily married to an amazing man and am therefore also stepmother to this beautiful girl pictured above. My husband and I dated all throughout medical school, got married in the middle of my third year, and have now been happily married for two years. That means this little one has been in my life for roughly six years! </div>
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When my husband and I first started dating, we would tell her we were just friends and all three of us would hang out together to get a feel for one another. We hit it off immediately! When things became more serious and we told her we were officially together, at first she was taken aback. She was scared that I was going to take her father's love away from her. But, we did our best to make sure that she never felt that way. When we got engaged, she was the first person we called. She was elated! Our wedding came and went (she looked so beautiful!) and the marriage and real challenges began. Every day we get to spend with her are the best moments of the year (she lives with her mother in the U.S. during the year). I'm going to explain in further detail below how we make sure all of our relationships (father and daughter, stepmother and stepdaughter, husband and wife, family of three) are well-balanced and joyous. </div>
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Although I listen carefully to my parents advice and apply their methods of raising me and how they have such a successful marriage into my life, I don't know anyone my age that is going through the same things I am as a stepparent (which is completely different to being a regular parent but equally as challenging because of the circumstances I explain below), so I've had to figure most things out on my own. Maybe one of you is going through the same situation and doesn't have anyone to ask for advice either. I'm here for you.</div>
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I can proudly say my stepdaughter and I have a beautiful relationship that I cherish deeply. I feel privileged to have her love and respect. I have so much to learn still (teenage years are sure to be interesting!) but, I thought I'd share what I've learned so far and my advice on how to have a loving relationship with your stepchild because, thankfully, these tips have worked for our family and can maybe help you. </div>
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I cannot stress this enough. If there's anything you take away from this post, I hope it is this point. You are coming into their already formed lives. You are an outsider and you have to earn their love and respect. You do this by showing them you care about getting to know them, know their likes and dislikes, learn and respect their personality. Let them know you are <u>not</u> trying to replace anybody. Start off by becoming their friend. Kids recognize effort!</div>
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When you are in a relationship with someone who has a child, understand that you may come in second. The child's needs and feelings take priority at this moment because they are in such a vulnerable stage of life. Whatever actions are taken during these years are forming the foundation for the child's future being. Be patient. Help your partner guide his/her child by listening and being there. This is something that I plan to write more on in a different post because this should change as your relationship grows, more so if you marry. In a marriage, your husband/wife come first. This is a shift that must be handled gently and gradually. But, for the time being, your partner's child will come first.<br />
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When it comes to the child's mother/father (not your partner), be respectful. They played a big part in making this beautiful soul and will forever be in their lives, therefore they will forever be a part of yours. The world is such a tiny place (and Puerto Rico even tinier), I've actually known my stepchild's mother since elementary school! Although we were never BFF, we got along fine. Through this new journey, I've got to learn more about her and deeply respect her for being, not only an exceptional mother to my stepdaughter, but also to 2 more angels! The worst thing you can do is make the other parent an enemy. You are all part of the same team and you all have the same purpose: to raise a young child to the best of your abilities. Put aside your differences and work together towards the same goal. Besides, the child can sense if there is discord between you and that only worsens his/her feelings of guilt or anger.<br />
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Now that you've earned your stepchild's love and understand your place in the family, you can start acting like a parent. Don't wait until you're married to start doing so! You have to begin to set your role in your stepchild's life beforehand. You can't just wake up one day and start acting like a parent and except them to follow along! I'm not saying to go power crazy with timeouts and punishments (that will surely backfire) but, do start setting limits and rules as a team with your partner. </div>
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Many times, children from divorced/separated parents get the "<i>ay, bendito</i>" as we say here in Puerto Rico. This means authority figures in their lives, feeling sorry for them, fail to set structure. You're lucky enough to see things from a different perspective. This kid has a whole army of people that love him/her! Its important that they see that instead of feelings of lament towards them. Along with your partner, set rules and boundaries so they understand that there are limits. Good behavior should be rewarded and bad behavior should have consequences. Being a part of the child's discipline when he/her is with you and your partner is paramount to gaining their respect as a parent. Trust me, kids love structure when you do it in a kind, fun and patient manner!</div>
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Now things are starting to feel like you have your own little family! Take that show out on the road! Planning activities that will bring you closer as a family is a win-win situation: your relationship as a family grows deeper and you have fun! Start off with simple activities such as a trip to the movies or a restaurant and move on to trips to the park and weekend getaways in time. Here's a list of family-friendly activities:</div>
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<li>Catch a movie! (remember to check movie ratings! PG-13 movies are practically what used to be R rated movies nowadays, in my opinion, so I stick to G or PG!)</li>
<li>I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! trip</li>
<li>Picnic at the Park</li>
<li>Play a sport!</li>
<li>Go to the beach</li>
<li>Have an arts & crafts day! (you can find so many ideas on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>! Check out my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mariaemulero/crafts/">Crafts</a> board!)</li>
<li>Hit up a bowling alley</li>
<li>Host a family game night</li>
<li>Go for a bike ride</li>
<li>Visit a museum</li>
<li>Fly a kite (no better place to do so than at El Morro in Puerto Rico!)</li>
<li>Create a scavenger hunt</li>
<li>Take turns eating at your favorite restaurants</li>
<li>Play games at you nearest entertainment center (e.g. Chuck E. Cheese's)</li>
<li>Go on a road trip</li>
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The list goes on and on... The important thing is to be <b>present</b>. Sure, take photos, these are memories you'll want to cherish forever. But, don't be constantly looking at your phone during this time. Focus on enjoying your family. At the end of the day, our little family plays a game at dinner where we each share the worst part (so we can be more aware of each other's feelings and/or cheer them up) and the best part of our day. It is one of the best habits we have.</div>
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This is were you have to give your most and it'll test your maturity and selflessness. Once you've really created a bond with your stepchild, they'll hopefully feel comfortable with sharing their feelings and fears with you. After all, you are now an integral part of their life. </div>
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Hard times are going to come: sadness due to distance from a certain parent, missed birthdays, holidays, and milestones, new brothers/sisters stealing the spotlight, etc. These are certain to happen. All you can do is provide a shoulder to cry on, arms to hug, and ears to listen without judgement. Try putting a positive spin on things, bring in stories from your life were you felt similar, let them know they are not alone and that what they are feeling is <b>normal</b>. Your stepchild may even be so comfortable with you to admit that they wish their mom and dad were still together. You better poker-face through it and <b>understand</b>. What kid wouldn't wish this? It has nothing to do with you or your relationship with them. Don't take it personal. In fact by opening this conversation, you are getting closer and you're helping him/her move on. </div>
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Teach them the values and morals you believe in just as you would for your own child. Include them in your decision making. Write down their special days on your calendar. Share a special meal together just the two of you or even a whole day! Make them a part of what makes <b>you</b> happy. Soon enough, they'll take hold of a place in your heart you didn't even know existed.</div>
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People have told me that I'm not a parent because I "didn't have her" or that its not equally important or valuable, but I disagree. I form part of an amazing team of four parents, each willing to give life and limb for our child. I am a parent because this little one gives me a sense of purpose that nothing else in my life can match. I am a parent because I choose to be one. I applaud you for choosing to be one too. </div>
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María Eugeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825463759454071655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304971555697576907.post-16216466853262413112018-03-09T05:00:00.002-08:002018-03-09T05:00:27.572-08:00The Wish List: Swimsuits Under $50<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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¡Hola! My husband and I are planning our upcoming trip and that means me lusting over a thousand swimsuits! Lucky for you, I've been scourging the internet for the best finds! Here are some of my favorites:</div>
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<i>No. 1 </i><a href="https://www.ae.com/aerie-knot-scoop-bikini-top-olive-fun/aerie/s-prod/0753_9996_331?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat7720280&mmCat=cat7770009">Aerie Top ($25)</a>, <a href="https://www.ae.com/swimwear-aerie-high-waisted-cheeky-bikini-bottom-camper-green/aerie/s-prod/1754_9976_315?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat7720062&mmCat=cat7770009">Aerie Bottom ($25)</a> (on sale!)*</div>
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<i>No. 2 </i><a href="http://www.shein.com/Knot-High-Leg-Bikini-Set-p-429197-cat-1866.html">SheIn High Leg Bikini Set ($12)</a></div>
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<i>No. 3 </i><a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/gingham-bikini-top-p00594003.html?v1=5497572&v2=1023622">Zara Top ($29.90)</a>, <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/gingham-bikini-bottoms-p00594004.html?v1=5497573&v2=398505">Zara Bottom ($25.90)</a></div>
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<i>No. 4 </i><a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/91078?article=91078-B">H&M Bikini Top ($19.99)</a>, <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/91082?article=91082-B">H&M Bikini Bottom ($14.99)</a></div>
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<i>No. 5 </i><a href="http://www.shein.com/Jungle-Print-High-Leg-Bikini-Set-p-377279-cat-1866.html">SheIn Jungle Print Set ($11)</a></div>
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<i>No. 6 </i><a href="http://www.shein.com/Scalloped-Trim-Bikini-Set-p-423461-cat-1866.html">SheIn Scallop Set ($13)</a></div>
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<i>No. 1</i> <a href="https://www.ae.com/aerie-po-one-piece-swimsuit-red/aerie/s-prod/0750_1004_600?cm=sUS-cUSD">Aerie Red Swimsuit ($30)</a> (on sale!)*</div>
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<i>No. 2 </i><a href="http://us.asos.com/new-look/new-look-rib-knot-front-swimsuit/prd/9638313?clr=red&SearchQuery=&cid=2238&gridcolumn=1&gridrow=2&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=286">New Look Knotted Swimsuit ($40)</a></div>
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<i>No. 3</i> <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/swimwear_all/2000263486">Forever 21 Girls ($19.90)</a></div>
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<i>No. 4 </i><a href="https://www.ae.com/featured-aerie-super-scoop-one-piece-swimsuit-rich-navy/aerie/s-prod/0751_9846_405?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat6890012">Aerie Super Scoop ($30)</a> (on sale!)*</div>
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<i>No. 5 </i><a href="https://www.ae.com/swimwear-aerie-tie-strap-one-piece-swimsuit-royal-palm/aerie/s-prod/0751_9713_357?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat6890012">Aerie Tie Strap ($30)</a> (on sale!)*</div>
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<i>No. 6 </i><a href="http://us.asos.com/missguided/missguided-wrap-contrast-print-swimsuit/prd/9310722?clr=black&SearchQuery=&cid=2238&gridcolumn=2&gridrow=2&gridsize=4&pge=2&pgesize=72&totalstyles=286">Misguided Wrap Contrast Print ($45)</a></div>
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<i>No. 7 </i><a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/96371?article=96371-A">H&M Swimsuit with Flounce ($34.99)</a></div>
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<i>No. 8</i> <a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-scoop-front-high-leg-swimsuit-multipack/prd/7497340?clr=blackred&SearchQuery=&cid=2238&gridcolumn=3&gridrow=2&gridsize=4&pge=3&pgesize=72&totalstyles=286">ASOS Scoop Front High Leg Multipack ($45)</a> (BEST VALUE!)</div>
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<i>No. 1</i> <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/swimwear_all/2000219419">Forever 21 Lemon ($24.90)</a>*</div>
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<i>No. 2</i> <a href="http://us.asos.com/new-look/new-look-monochrome-one-shoulder-swimsuit/prd/9091271?clr=blackpattern&SearchQuery=&cid=2238&gridcolumn=1&gridrow=9&gridsize=4&pge=4&pgesize=72&totalstyles=286">New Look One Shoulder ($37)</a></div>
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<i>No. 3</i> <a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-elastic-trim-dot-mesh-tulle-cupped-swimsuit/prd/8649825?clr=black&SearchQuery=&cid=2238&gridcolumn=1&gridrow=6&gridsize=4&pge=4&pgesize=72&totalstyles=286">ASOS Tulle Skirt ($56)</a></div>
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<i>No. 4</i> <a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-star-mesh-insert-velvet-bandeau-swimsuit/prd/8695831?clr=black&SearchQuery=&cid=2238&gridcolumn=3&gridrow=12&gridsize=4&pge=2&pgesize=72&totalstyles=286">ASOS Star Mesh ($51)</a></div>
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<i>No. 5</i> <a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-diamond-mesh-cupped-swimsuit/prd/9140998?clr=black&SearchQuery=&cid=2238&gridcolumn=1&gridrow=7&gridsize=4&pge=3&pgesize=72&totalstyles=286">ASOS Diamond Mesh ($48)</a></div>
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<i>No. 6</i> <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/94136?article=94136-A">H&M+ Off-the-shoulder ($49.99)</a> (also love <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/82922?article=82922-C">this one</a>!)</div>
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*Get 20% on your first American Eagle/Aerie order using <a href="https://www.talkable.com/x/ARSqdw">this link</a>!</div>
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*Forever 21: 10% off your order with code: BX10OFF2GU</div>
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Are you planning any trips this year? If so, where are you headed? I love hearing about other people's travels!</div>
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Con amor,</div>
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María Eugenia</div>
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