by Tamika Burgess May 3rd of 2011 will always be a significant day to me. It was the day I started my blog. The Essence of Me was started out of a need for expression. Back then I had no real direction for my blog; I didn’t know any other bloggers, didn’t care anything about gaining readers, and never thought about the impact my blog could possibly ever have. What I did … [Read more...] about Taking it to Another Level
Archives for January 2015
Fúchila Fresheners Launches Online Store After Successful Kickstarter Campaign
Ruben Dario Villa, a former Apple designer and San Jose artist announces the launch of www.fuchilafresheners.com, a website for Chicano/Latino pop-culture inspired line of air fresheners — Fúchila Fresheners. Villa’s journey began in mid October when he launched his Kickstarter Campaign to raise funds for his unique idea. “Fúchila” is a Spanish term describing something … [Read more...] about Fúchila Fresheners Launches Online Store After Successful Kickstarter Campaign
Michele Serros a Loss to the Latino Literary Community
by Rachel Ramirez Garcia The literary world lost a creative and unique voice when Michele Serros died on January 4, 2015 in Berkeley, CA at the age of 48 from a rare form of oral cancer. Serros was a poet, writer and short-story essayist whose view of Chicana life became her signature and whose works are now required reading in Chicano studies programs. Serros was born … [Read more...] about Michele Serros a Loss to the Latino Literary Community
Spare Parts in Theaters 1/16/15
Spare Parts hits theaters January 16, 2015 and is sure to be an inspiring movie. Based on a true story about four Hispanic high school students who form a robotics club under the leadership of their school's newest teacher, Fredi played by George Lopez. With no experience, 800 bucks, used car parts and a dream, this rag tag team goes up against the country's reigning robotics … [Read more...] about Spare Parts in Theaters 1/16/15
Tried & Tested: Secret Extensions
by Delilah Montoya Hello My Lovelies! Finally I’m back, and with a full review on the infamous Secret Extensions. For those of you, who follow along on social media, may have seen that I spent a day rocking these new extensions. I promised a full and honest review, so let’s begin. Many of you may have seen or heard about these extensions, the infomercial features … [Read more...] about Tried & Tested: Secret Extensions