As I get ready to sit down to plan my expenses for July (2026), I review my budget sheet for the second half of the year. The same sheet I created for the whole year, but split into 2 to make it manageable. I already completed and tracked the budget for January through March, which… Read More Plan with me. July 2026 Plan
Which languages do you speak and how did that impact your life? American English and Dominican Spanish, with some universal Sign Language. Growing up, not much. After all I grew up in NYC in a heavy Spanish neighborhood. So I was able to communicate with my grandparents who spoke no English to some extent. I’m… Read More Communication is Second Nature
There are many misconceptions about how vector art is created and functions. Beginners coming from traditional art or raster programs like Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, Photoshop, or similar often see drawing simply as line work, coloring, and adding details. They sketch the figure, add color, refine it, and that’s usually the workflow. However, their work… Read More Vector vs Raster
I’m currently very proud of myself. I completed 1 of 7 Google Project Management courses; with a 90% grade at that. Not to mention I finished it in a week, what should have been estimated 4 weeks. And I took my time at that. My main goal was to finish the course before my surgery.… Read More Very Proud of Myself
It was that time of the year. That dreadful one month. The horrible, painstaking, brutal, extremely exhausting month. The only month that their king was home after a year long visit across his vast kingdom to assess his people. If only he came home and was able to rest. But the staff and the king… Read More Eric. Part 2
[this is mostly twitter/bluesky/threads writing. So sorry for the formatting.] Eric long knew this day would come but he didn’t think it would come this fast. Especially not when he been struggling with raising two orphans on his own for 10 years. He even waited an extra year just to make sure he was ready.… Read More Eric. Part 1
As I continued walking I tried to recall my lessons with father and Mr. Kashin, that had nothing to do with training. Granted, I barely paid any attention to those boring lectures. But now I wonder if I should. Speaking of which, I decided I should take a moment to look into everything I had… Read More The Call. Chapter 3
September to December is always the toughest stretch for me financially. I’ve noticed over the years that this is the season when the price hikes start rolling in, rent increases get announced, and Social Security adjustments get revealed. It’s like the universe piles everything together right before the new year. The Patterns I’ve Learned to… Read More Budgeting Plans for the Last Quarter of the Year
Just as I was about to decline meeting with this Queen guy, I watched as Alex face lite up and waved her arm. “Queen!” When I turned around I was in complete awe. Walking into the bar was someone who walked as if he owned the place. From the limited visibility of the club lights,… Read More Guns and Heels. Chapter 3
