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In fact, shame is the birthplace of perfectionism.


“Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?”
― Becoming
― Becoming

“For an instant, I’m transported to Lala’s kitchen and the herbal smell of her sofrito simmering as part of some guisado. A symphony of garlic, onions, and peppers play among the pots and pans, and I find myself longing for her arms tying an apron around my waist.”
― Salty, Bitter, Sweet
― Salty, Bitter, Sweet

“I was always sweet, at first. Oh, it's so easy to be sweet to people before you love them.”
― Collected Stories
― Collected Stories

“Because maybe, just maybe, I’m ready to bake my way back home. And pies are meant to be shared; at least that’s what Lala used to say.”
― Salty, Bitter, Sweet
― Salty, Bitter, Sweet

“Frente al amor y la muerte, no sirve de nada ser fuerte. Lala taught me about giving in to love, but she never explained how to give in to death.”
― Salty, Bitter, Sweet
― Salty, Bitter, Sweet

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