On Life, Hope y todo lo demás...

Changing the course of life

I will never forget that spark of life that brought me here. It was so timely yet so unexpected. I set sail to where I am today. There have been many storms but in the end, it all made sense.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

I’ve been blessed with friends who are so alive and enthusiastic that it’s almost impossible not to feel the same way after spending some time with them. Enthusiasm is contagious; at least, that’s how it plays out for me.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Coffee shops for the solitary.

Only in the US have I seen an entire coffee shop filled with people alone and at their computers. Seeking human contact and warmth, yet immersed in their own worlds.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Will this be our year?

We believed that it was to be “our year,” “our time.” Our luck turned and we made it all happen. Years later we are at different crossroads, older and maybe wiser. Perhaps now, more beaten up to utter those words again. Our enthusiasm is not what it used to be. The reality of life has […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

On love and finding closure.

Closure is a term that implies finality. It marks the ending of an important part of your life; a relationship, a job, a stage or an addiction. It may be a very painful to move on and come to terms with the closing of a chapter in life. Reaching closure is hard because you need […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

A note about and to my father

My father took full responsibility for my sister and myself when he could have given up and run for the hills. He didn’t, he took us with him, saving our lives and giving us two worlds and two languages, the very tools that have become our weapons to navigate life.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Wash your face happy and gently with Clinique’s Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam and brush

As spring nears, I am on the lookout for new products to brighten my drab winter skin. So I gave these two a try:

by Laura Basset Carbonell

How guilt can inspire you or hurt you.

I try to be good, but this has not always been the case. I carry a lot of guilt on my back, for things I did and things I should have done but didn’t. Mostly for selfish reasons, I have come to realize and understand only now when it’s late to change them, but there […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Follow your heart, it will let you know if it’s right for you

They say we cannot will ourselves to do something if the heart isn’t in it. I’m afraid we can, but the results are often disastrous.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Urban Decay and Gwen Stefani Rock Makeup!

Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Collection is for all ages. No matter how bold or subtle you want to go, there is some makeup goodie for everyone. I like Urban Decay’s bold colors, although I stick to more subtle tones that highlight and make my features stand out and glow.