To further complicate the identity mierda, I was also 18 the first time I went to Puerto Rico; but, I've been so many times that I've literally lost track. My husband's Puerto Rican, I've been given an honorary Puerto Rican/Caribbean card by several Puerto Ricans, including my suegra. I speak Spanish fluently and have a slight Caribbean accent when doing so, I worship Marc Anthony and Hector Lavoe, my favorite dessert is flan, favorite music genere is probably reggaeton (#rachetontheinside)... así que..... What the heck am I?
Leiden, Netherlands: Conference, Stroop Waffles, and the Red Light District
What's up buds? At the beginning of January I traveled to Europe for a conference in Leiden, Netherlands. Like all of the other places I've been to in Europe so far (except Milan), it was lit. Cold AF, but lit nonetheless. My trip lasted exactly 6 days and 5 nights, and although it was mainly …
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The Honeymoon: You Better Belize it!
Hey Buds! We got back about a week ago from our honeymoon in Belize and I'm still salty that it's over. We had such an amazing time, which honestly surprised me because it was NOT our typical vacation. We are the type of couple who is broke AF, so we like to "take advantage" of …
Un cafecito pá’ cuándo … My 5 Fav Coffee Shops in Puerto Rico
Hey buds! If you follow me on instagram you probably guessed that I loveeee coffee. I mean, I do have an entire highlight dedicated to it on my page, and every time I drop by a coffee shop and they make me a delicious, creamy, aromatic latte or cappuccino, I just have to snap a …
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Who I am and Who I Want to be – Sherez Renee Mohamed
Last time I wrote was in March, but I've made a promise to write more faithfully starting today. It was a rough semester. I took my PhD exams and passed (cheaaa!) defended my prospectus and passed (hell chea!), survived a semester living with my sister, and I got married! Currently I'm in Puerto Rico collecting …
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