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    Ni Madre: Turns Out Ma’am Was the Nice Version

    July 3, 2026 /No Comments

    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. 😬

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    Your Limerence is Showing

    July 1, 2026 /No Comments

    A near-miss on a Guatemala street corner reveals a crush too embarrassing to admit to anyone, including myself.

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    My Own Private Avocado

    June 30, 2026 /No Comments

    I avoided guacamole for over a decade, convinced my mother was lying about how good it was. Then one bite at a fancy backyard party at age 12 changed everything.

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    The Neighborhood Council Files ~ Hidden Agendas

    June 27, 2026 /No Comments

    Our first general assembly. His last attempt to lie his way back in. He brought friends, canned speeches, and a hidden agenda. We brought receipts.

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    Close Encounters of the Worst Kind

    June 26, 2026 /No Comments

    A group outing I didn't sign up for, a woman I didn't click with, and a comment about my pendant that sealed the verdict. At this point, I'd rather stay home.

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