Eugenia VelaOn #ZeeGringo, Relationships and Culture on Social MediaWe are in my hometown for the weekend, attending a traditional San Pedro wedding: Luis Miguel’s greatest hits, 600 of the couple’s closest…Jul 20, 2016Jul 20, 2016
Eugenia VelaWords to a Stranger’s Daughter: On Quinceañeras, Womanhood, and, You Know, Girl StuffThe term womanhood was never really explained to me, and if I’m being completely straight with you here, I’m still trying to figure it out…Apr 21, 2016Apr 21, 2016
Eugenia VelainBacon Eggs & GeekMourning Our Favorite StrangersA few years ago I received a call in the middle of the night. I awoke in a panic and picked up the ringing cellphone from my nightstand…Jan 15, 2016Jan 15, 2016
Eugenia VelaHere’s to Every DayI’ve been in Mexico for almost two weeks, the longest I’ve been in my hometown since 2012. I usually visit for a weekend to attend a…Dec 31, 2015Dec 31, 2015
Eugenia VelainBacon Eggs & GeekOn Master of None: Decisions, Decisions and The Paths We ChooseI watched Master of None in a couple of days, ignoring basic Relationship Rules and blowing through the episodes while my husband slept…Nov 18, 20154Nov 18, 20154
Eugenia VelainHuman PartsCrossing Invisible LinesDoes your spouse use a regular or electric toothbrush?Nov 11, 20152Nov 11, 20152
Eugenia VelainHuman PartsNotes on My MotherMy college roommate shot up, scrambling out of her sheets to make sure I was safe. I remember her eyes widening as she approached me…Oct 16, 20153Oct 16, 20153
Eugenia VelaLooking Back: A Little Life, at 2 amLooking back at this short post from July and celebrating the National Book Award nomination of my favorite book this year… Maybe my…Sep 23, 20152Sep 23, 20152
Eugenia VelainHuman PartsSay My NameEH-OO-HEN-EEA. I scribbled this on a napkin and slid it over to the barista, with whom I’d been flirting for six afternoon coffee runs, and…Sep 17, 20154Sep 17, 20154