It is currently 9:56 PM and after one hell of a day at work (a 12-hour shift, I may add), I am typing my fingers away to provide my weekly blog post. Cheers to consistency! Also, it is more apparent to me in this moment that my writing is a labor of love because I am truly exhausted but I digress.
I am no stranger to opening the doors of my life to the general reading public. However, there are still so many aspects of my life that I keep private. Earlier this week, I randomly decided to ask my followers on Instagram and Twitter to direct message me any questions they would like me to answer, requesting that the questions were respectful. In my request, I informed my followers that if I received enough questions, I would share my responses in a blog post. So here we are. 😊 Happy reading!
Thoughts on additional content (podcast, YouTube, etc.)?
Great question! I have been considering a podcast, but I’m not mentally committed to the idea of seeing it through. However, I am planning on transferring my blog posts to audio which will upload like a podcast episode. Details will be revealed on this soon! I would also love to have a YouTube channel, as I have experienced this by having a channel with two other girls back in 2017 called Tipsy Talk with Latinas. But I am also mindful of how time-consuming creating YouTube content can be so this will not be an option for me for at least a couple of years.
What’s a favorite memory that you have?
Ah, this is hard to answer! I honestly have so many…but for the sake of choosing one, the one that sticks out the most to me is the moment I saw flamenco dancing for the first time in Barcelona, Spain. It was euphoric to watch such a beautiful part of Spaniard culture. Plus, the overwhelming feeling of (excitement) traveling overseas for the first time in my life. Europe is sooo different than the US and I love it because countries like Spain choose to live a life of ease.
What’s your favorite part about marriage?
I would say knowing that you have a life partner to walk by your side through the good and bad times. Marriage is beautiful but not in the fairytale type of way (please don’t ever expect a fairytale). Marriage ultimately stems from two people making the choice to love one person for the rest of their days. There will be times when arguments arise, and in those moments, it will be very hard to even like your spouse. But to keep choosing this person despite that? THAT is the true beauty of marriage.
What’s your favorite part about motherhood?
So, you spend 9 months of your life growing this little human being inside your stomach and make predictions of how your baby will be, whether it involves looks or personality traits. And then it turns out your baby is not exactly what you’ve predicted but, in a way, exactly what you predicted. Does that make sense? Lol. My daughter is 100% her own person at just 5 months old. Her personality is FIERCE, but she is also the happiest little mama. I love that I get to watch her grow and become her own person with her own free will. I don’t want to mold her, I want to simply guide her to becoming the best version of herself but also accepting that she will make mistakes throughout her life, and that is okay.
Where’s your favorite place that you’ve traveled? In and/or out of the country?
Eeeh, that is a good question. Puerto Rico is definitely one of my favorite places I have traveled to. The energy is so inviting and welcoming. Plus, you can’t go wrong with beautiful beaches, blue waters, amazing food, and lots of rum! Another one of my favorite destinations is Spain. I took a 14-day trip there and visited multiple cities throughout the country. The architecture and culture are so beautiful there. I loved these places so much that I’ve written about them both. Feel free to check out my posts about Puerto Rico and Spain.
How to keep the spice (going in a marriage) before and after having a baby?
First, I would say it is important to have open communication with one another. This is how you both are aware of what works (or does not work) in and out of the bedroom. Being receptive to your spouse’s requests is also important. When you are intentional with feeding the mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of your person, it enhances the physical connection between the both of you. Lastly, don’t be afraid to be spontaneous and switch the routine up!
Have you figured out what your purpose is?
Great question! I believe my purpose is the same as my mission statement for my life which is to provoke connectedness and healing for others by spreading kindness and authenticity through my writing. I feel that through my writing, people feel more connected to me because they can relate to what I have experienced in my life. Connectedness inspires healing and I want to be that healer, even if I am just a small part of a person’s healing journey. If you would like to dive deeper into why my blog site was created, feel free to check out my post about this here.
What is one song that you have on repeat in your playlist?
Peru by Fireboy DML. The song literally lives rent-free in my head! Honestly, anything in the genre of Afro Beats live rent-free in my head.
Would you have another child?
NO. At least not right now, haha. Having children is a game changer. It adds so many positive aspects to your life, but it is also very difficult to transition into parenthood because your life MUST change for the benefit of your child. Any time someone asks me this question, I reply with “one and done.” But I am not totally closed off to the idea of possibly having another child in a few years.
Any travel plans for the remainder of the year?
Yes! At the end of the month, I will be going on a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico for a girl’s trip. This momma is excited to be sipping on a fruity drink by the beach! Also, I recently found out that I will be traveling to Lisbon, Portugal in September for our annual company retreat. Nothing wrong with mixing business with pleasure, right?
What’s your love language? Your husband’s?
I have two- Quality Time and Words of Affirmation, with Quality Time being the top love language. For my husband, I am not 100% sure but based on his behaviors and actions, I would say Acts of Service and Receiving Gifts.
Any words of advice for someone who is feeling defeated?
Keep going. I know that you’re tired. You are not alone. It is important for you to keep pushing forward in those moments of defeat. You are capable and stronger than you think. One day, you will look back at this rough season and appreciate that you experienced it because it taught you a greater appreciation for the amazing seasons you will experience in your life. This too shall pass.
I hope you all enjoyed reading this post as much as I enjoyed writing it! My favorite part of blogging is being able to share and connect with my readers by having a conversation through reading and writing. If you have any further questions you would like to ask me, please don’t be shy and let me know in the comments! I would love to hear from you. Sending love to you all ❤
Ang Meets Soul 
I love this post! The questions are all in different areas which made it really fun to read. I agree with podcasts, I can’t imagine the workload but once you’re ready you’ll have at least one listener here! I’m excited about that blog post to audio and how that’ll work.
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Thank you so much! Yes, I love the idea of podcasts especially because I tend to be passionate and very expressive when I talk. I also feel like more people lean towards audio because it’s easier to listen to while trying to multitask. Cant wait to share more on this when the time comes!
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Good post! I like your opinion on marriage. But I do believe that marriage can be a fairytale even tho it has a lot of challenges. And yes, you will argue with your partner a lot. It all take kindness, love, and sincerity to create a real life fairytale.
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Thank you for commenting, Fadima! I can appreciate your opinion and completely agree. When I say fairytale, I mean more so of the unrealistic expectations that pop culture places on marriage, as if there is a rule book on how to succeed. In reality, as you have said, marriage has a lot of challenges and requires plenty of compromise and understanding.
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Open communication with your partner is probably the most important factor in any relationship, not just a marriage. If you don’t feel able to talk openly with your partner, then do you have a healthy relationship?
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Absolutely! There is no healthy relationship without open communication. Thank you for reading!
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loved getting to know you better through this Q&A. I love your take on marriage and how it’s not a fairytale like you see in movies or books but it’s a commitment through the good and bad. YES!
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Absolutely! A lot of people tend to put unnecessary pressure surrounding the expectations of marriage and this can potentially cause a marriage to fail. BTW congrats on your wedding! Thank you for reading and commenting!
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I love this so much! Spain sounds absolutely amazing and I really hope you enjoy your trip to Mexico. I also love your view on marriage, and your advice at the end is spot on – it’s so important to keep on going through the tough times! Thank you so much for sharing x
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Ugh, Spain was an absolute dream and I hope I can make it back someday! And yes, the advice at the end even serves as a gentle reminder for myself. I know how hard it is sometimes to push yourself when it feels like you’re already running in sand. Thank you so much for reading and commenting. xx
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Interesting to hear your take on so many different areas. Like the way it works, answering questions from followers on a different platform
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Yeah, I end up getting some pretty great questions and more than I anticipated. Thank you for reading and commenting!
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I enjoyed this read & getting to know you more ♥️
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Thank you for reading love ❤
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It was an amazing opportunity to get to know you a bit from this Q&A, Angie! Also, very excited for your upcoming girl’s trip to Mexico, I hope you enjoy it! & I would love to listen to your podcasts, I think you should definitely go for it! Thank you so much for sharing, I enjoyed reading this piece a lot. x Penny / http://www.whatdidshetype.com
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Aww, thank you so much Penny! Hopefully I am able to find some time to start the process for audio. Also, April 28th can’t seem to come fast enough! lol so ready for my girl’s trip. Thank you for reading and commenting. xx
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Hi Angie! We share a favorite memory! I was in Spain in 2003 and I vividly remember the flamenco dancers and eating paella for the first time. What a neat experience! Thank you for sharing this post 🙂
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Oh, that’s wonderful, Grace! YES to the paella, so delicious. I was just telling another reader how I hope to make it back there someday. It’s truly a beautiful country. Thank you for reading!
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You’ve shared some great answers here lovely! I love these kinds of posts as we get to know you more and that we certainly did. I absolutely love the flamenco dancers in Spain, it’s such a beautiful part of their culture, I sat in amazement. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I throughly enjoyed reading Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
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Thank you so much, Elle! Spain holds a very special place in my art, such beautiful culture. Hoping I can make my way back there someday! Thank you for reading xx
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Hi Angie. That was an interesting Q&A. I know that lots of bloggers are moving to podcasts – they have their place but I have to say that I still prefer reading blog posts so … stick with the blog 🙂
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Technically, I’ll be doing both because my audio will just be me reading my blog posts lol thank you for reading and commenting!
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I love reading this Q and A! Thanks so much for sharing all your answers to these questions! So fun!
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Thank you for reading and commenting!
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These are great questions, and even better that you already figured out answers for them. Some questions are still confusing to me what the answer would be.
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I appreciate you for reading and commenting! Thank you!
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this was awesome, great getting to know you. I agree that motherhood changes so many things & it can be hard to bounce back (physically & emotionally).
a podcast sounds like a lovely extension to your blog & brand.
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Yes, motherhood is quite a journey! And podcasting is definitely a new audience I would like to reach. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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I really enjoyed reading your post! I love to learn more about the person behind the screen. I also think that it’s important to show everyone that behind the screen we are all the same – people with dreams, suffer, and love. And it is so beautiful when we open our doors and say who we are and what we like 🙂
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I cannot agree enough and this is why I share so much of myself in my blogs. I want people to not only feel connected to me but to be able to relate to what I write. Thank you for reading and commenting!
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This post was a joy to read! I laughed so hard when you said, don’t expect marriage to be a fairytale, as I binged watched Love is Blind over the weekend. haha. Very excited for your audio blog posts. I will be tuning in, for sure!
Crystal | http://www.amazingbaby.app
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Haha I just did the same! That reunion though! Thank you so much for reading and commenting xx
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I absolutely love this!! Thanks for the honesty about having children haha! I often feel like I CANNOT WAIT but then I’m like “yeah, I think I can” 😀
Lots of love,
Krissi of the marquise diamond
https://www.themarquisediamond.de/
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This was such a great read and loved reading the answers! I really felt what you said at the end, to keep going when you feel defeated and you will look back after what you have been through! Can’t wait for the audio blog posts! x
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