My family is from South America too, and my grandparents are Spanish and Italian — but guess what? I’m still considered to be Hispanic/Latino in the US regardless.

I’m glad for this. As a Latino woman I always felt put out by “La Raza”. Their new name feels much more inclusive and accepting of Latinos of every ethnicity.

Fellow interpreter here! Congrats! That is fantastic.

Sounds to me like you’re stuck in a rut. And it’s up to both of you to get yourselves unstuck. Friends and a support network were a strong theme in your post.

Also I never get sick, if that’s of any reassurance. Although I smoked for 12 years, I never really get colds or the like.

I had this procedure done around the same age. All I recall is getting to drink lots of Sprite and eating several ice cream meals, so I was happy. Enough to not really recall any pain or discomfort nowadays. Long term — I am a healthy person, but I did have to really learn how to breathe correctly at some point. I…

I’ve moved 15+ times in my lifetime. Moving again, from Asia to Europe, in exactly two weeks. I still have trouble thinking efficiently when it comes to buying things and not accumulating stuff. But here are some of my tips, learned throughout the years:

I’m juggling The Handmaid’s Tale and American Gods, after binging all of House of Cards in one single week. Not sure what else to add into my mix!

Second this suggestion, loved it!

After a 9-month consultancy in which I got exactly 0 days off while I lived in a sweltering hot tropical country, I cannot wait for some cooler weather! I’m starting off my big vacay with 3 weeks stateside visiting the fam. Then I’m off to London, to re-settle in with the Hubbs who already is there and enjoy weekends…

Obviously, there’s nothing left in a size M. :/

Obviously, there’s nothing left in a size M. :/

“YAY CONGRATS” from a fellow interpreter!

It’s amazeballs! So much fun. Bring a bathing suit!

That’s super thoughtful and kind! I’m just pointing it out because I feel as if people weren’t THIS thoughtful anymore in our modern times.

You don’t need to have parents bankrolling it. You just need to adapt your expectations. If you really want the big event and can’t afford it, postpone it until you can or adapt your expectations. It’s simple.

Have a smaller wedding? I agree with ClosetTumblrJunkie. Why should you expect your guests to pay for your life decisions? Please don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful decision to make, but it should concern you and your future spouse. Do what you can with what you have and assume no gifts are coming your way. Whatever…

Preach! Can’t agree more. I have a broad group of friends split between the US and Europe. I cringe at US wedding invitations because you can smell the stink of gift expectation coming from a mile away.

I’m shocked that you’ve heard of her

So, a former sex worker? That’s basically what Evita Peron was, anyway. Nothing wrong with it, just with the whole marrying some fat pervert for money and selling not just your body but your morals, values and agency alongside with it :/

Have you seen “Idiocracy”? Highly recommend.