Independently Minding My Own Business
A Guatemala-based expat's take on a mother's newly performative American patriotism, and the phone call that proved it.
No Shit Sherlock: Sick of the Bullshit
Sick, sleepless, and being lectured about boundaries by the person who broke them first. The No Shit Sherlock Award is back, and this one's personal.
Ni Madre: Turns Out Ma’am Was the Nice Version
Turns out there's a word worse than ma'am, and Guatemala hands it out by age. I got called madre in the mercado and wanted to die. 😬
These Boots Were Made For Walking
Hit 5,000 steps today and drop your achievement here — we’re cheering you on! Recently, I started walking three times a week with one of my neighbors. Specifically, to get up off my ass and get moving.
Your Limerence is Showing
A near-miss on a Guatemala street corner reveals a crush too embarrassing to admit to anyone, including myself.
