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Cancun 2015: Relaxing in Paradise

October 7, 2015January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez21 Comments

This past weekend, my mom, sister, and I headed to Cancun to celebrate my little sister’s 18th birthday. We stayed at the Krystal Grand Punta Cancun and had the all-inclusive package. It was AMAZING, to say the least. We enjoyed amazing food and beverages all day, everyday we where there. The beach was beautiful despite all the seaweed that has accumulated over the past year there. The sand was still clean and white. The weather was a little cloudy and stormy when we arrived, but it cleared up by the second day we were there.

Cancun 2015: Getting Ready For My Girls’ Trip

September 30, 2015October 22, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez32 Comments

In July, my mom booked our trip to Cancun! She used the Southwest Vacations to book our flight and hotel together. Traveling to Mexico right now is pretty cheap and we snagged an amazing deal of $838.23 per person for flight and an all-inclusive hotel.

1st Generation American: My Story

September 24, 2015January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez32 Comments

I am Mexican American. I am tired of being criticized for loving the United States, but for also embracing my Mexican heritage and traditions. I am in-between two worlds. It’s something only a few can understand. Being 1st generation American you constantly feel like you don’t know who you are because you love two very different cultures at the same time. And if you ever love one more than the other, at any instance, you feel like you are cheating on the other.

5 Ways to Organize Your Busy Life

September 2, 2015January 17, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez27 Comments

Life can get busy! With school, extracurriculars, and a never ending social calendar it’s hard to stay on track and on top of everything all the time. Getting and staying organized doesn’t have to be a hassle. Here are 5 ways to keep your busy life organized!

Monday Sushi Night: Kona Grill at The Domain in Austin, TX

August 18, 2015January 17, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez10 Comments

Kona Grill never disappoints! For a sushi chain restaurant it is great every time! I love the wait staff who are always nice and eager to serve. Our waiter was Alex and he was AMAZING. The environment is always hip and lively.

Nos Vamos a Colombia! Meeting the Love of My Life and Getting Ready for Our First Big Trip

July 22, 2015October 22, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez18 Comments

I never understood that Colombians were “different” than us. We are Mexican, but my parents still exposed me to other Latin cultures and customs. In a way, I was always destined to meet a Colombian and fall in love with him, right? *winks*
Now, I am 3 days away from boarding a flight to Colombia. I am so excited and can’t wait to see what awaits us there! Julian has been there multiple times in his life (obviously), but this will be my first time visiting another country other than the US or Mexico.

Dear Donald Trump: Thank You

July 6, 2015January 17, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez51 Comments

As a Latina and a millennial, I realized how much POWER I have. Like my father, I am a Civil Engineer. I am active on social media. I also serve and hold officer positions on various volunteer boards, like both my parents. I have a blog where I can reach a broader audience on issues I find important. I have POWER to bring change through my work as an engineer and through my writing. When you go and make statements like the one you made about immigrants, it give me…us…the POWER to use it to bring consciousness on an issue that really needs to be resolved.