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While I was shivering in Texas, I wrote you this.

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui

*This post was written in my journal as a stream-of-consciousness to you, my reader. While feeling isolated in freezing temperatures during the historic snowstorm that left Texas with a power outage and water shortage, I found some warmth when I … Continue reading While I was shivering in Texas, I wrote you this.

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I moved cities. Again.

December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui

There was no one waiting for me at the airport. But I did not have space for loneliness in my luggage. I could not allow myself to dwell in sadness or regret. I was invoking the badass in me to … Continue reading I moved cities. Again.

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I may want to adopt a child some day.

October 15, 2020 Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui

I was immediately drawn to a baby girl wearing red. She was in her crib, and she gave me a big smile when I picked her up. Her name was “miracles” in Spanish. She looked me directly in the eyes, … Continue reading I may want to adopt a child some day.

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The ocean’s in my mouth (Baja edition).

September 23, 2020 Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui

Lobster and clam filled up our bellies that afternoon at La Casa del Pescador in Puerto Nuevo, Baja California. We drove to a little private beach where the grey clouds covered the sky. It was easy to feel cozy by … Continue reading The ocean’s in my mouth (Baja edition).

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Hello there, Tijuana! You taste good.

September 16, 2020September 23, 2020 Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui

The plane did not fall, and this time I was not surprised. For years, I had struggled with a growing fear of flying, which was obviously ironic because traveling feels like part of my life’s purpose. But I was not … Continue reading Hello there, Tijuana! You taste good.

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Living Abroad Taught Me to Love Cooking

May 16, 2020 Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui

Sometimes I get sick of eating exotic cuisines on my travels. I hope a handful of you can relate. I LOVE FOOD, and eating local cuisine is one my favorite aspects of traveling – maybe even more so than seeing … Continue reading Living Abroad Taught Me to Love Cooking

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A unique birthday.

April 23, 2020 Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui

A birthday in quarantine will always be an interesting experience. It might not be the ideal plan crafted in my head, but it is certainly unique. I turn 31 tomorrow. Being a birthday enthusiast, I had already imagined myself in … Continue reading A unique birthday.

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The beginning of a while at home (in Mexico)

April 6, 2020 Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui

There is a big elephant in the room on this blog, and I have not been able to write any travel pieces because I feel like it would be crazy of me not to address it first. Today I start … Continue reading The beginning of a while at home (in Mexico)

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A brief stop in Oaxaca City and other whirlwinds.

February 17, 2020February 24, 2020 Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui

Ah, the joys of adulting. Today that includes signing an apartment lease, paying my therapy bill, and drinking red wine before 5 p.m. in order to write faster. It’s days like today that make me feel in control, and completely … Continue reading A brief stop in Oaxaca City and other whirlwinds.

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My Favorite Strangers

December 13, 2019 Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui

Pain can sneak up on you in the most unexpected times of your life. For me, it was in a tropical paradise, surrounded by palm trees and fresh coconuts. I was in the worst post-break-up stage when I walked into … Continue reading My Favorite Strangers

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