The Avocado and Me

Hello, dear reader. Before we dive into today's post, I would like to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciate you. I am so incredibly grateful that you devote a portion of your time to reading my recipes, ramblings, and research. It means the world to me that someone, somewhere is remotely interested in what I have to say. Recently, a company in Silicon Valley contacted me, reaching out to propose a potential business collaboration. Although my communication with said company was wonderfully pleasant, I declined their offer. When I sent my final response to them, I did so knowing I was saying no to several things -- advertising for "The Avocado and Me," an increased audience, and the ability to spread my message to even more people. This was quite a lot to say no to, but I knew I was making the right decision. Above all else, it is important that I stay true to the values I listed when I started "The Avocado and Me" back in November 2017. (That'...

Do you know what is absolutely terrible? Waking up on Friday with a big smile on your face, brewing a cup of coffee, and planning for the long weekend ahead... only to discover that it is not, in fact, Friday. It's Thursday. You don't get to sleep in tomorrow, because you have to make it to your English class. You don't get to lollygag and wear your pajamas all day; you have to get dressed and ready for lots of learning. What a bummer. I really enjoy school, but I like sleeping better. Who's with me? Thankfully, after an extremely disappointing start to this It-Is-Not-Friday-Yet Thursday, quite a few wonderful things happened. Firstly, the weather was absolutely phenomenal -- sunny, with a cloud-dotted sky -- which meant my lovely little friend group could eat lunch outside! Another great thing that happened today occurred in la clase de matemáticas. In the middle of class, my friend Gwen mentioned the television show "Hole In The Wall." Our teacher,...

Hey, everyone. It's been awhile, hasn't it? I do apologize for the lack of content lately; during the month of March, I made a very conscious effort to unplug more frequently, spend less time on social media, and replace screen time with book time. I must say, it worked wonders. Quite apart from getting caught up on all of my school work, I was able to dive into (and finish!) a novel for pure enjoyment ("Crazy Rich Asians"), which I haven't done in quite a long time. Little breaks are good in that way. They provide us with the opportunity to take a deep breath, reevaluate the things we wish to spend our time on, and tune into ourselves. Finding things to do that make you forget to check your phone are always marvelous. But now, of course, I am back. And happily so, let me tell you. I've missed this. Today in my creative writing class, a few of my friends and I shared triptych poems we'd written over spring break. A triptych is traditionally a work ...