Author: evelynda33

Before 40 Bucket List I wasn’t very big about birthdays growing up, but I get more thankful for birthdays the older I get. I remember many of my friends stressing about turning 30 while I was ready to celebrate it. I was excited to get with friends and process my 20s. I was ready to … Continue reading Before 40 Bucket List

I was about 12-years old and he had to be around 16. I was clowning around with him (as every little sister should be able to do with her big brother) as he was trying to focus when he suddenly turned around and punched me straight in the chest. I almost fell out. That was … Continue reading Pain of Letting Go

Well, hello everyone! My name is Evelyn Luciano Rodriguez Gonzalez Plaza. Say that real fast about 3 times. Lol. Kidding, but my real last name is Luciano. I thought I would reintroduce myself since it’s been awhile. Oh, super-quick-random fact: many people ask me if I have Italian blood, and the answer is yes!  I … Continue reading Let Me Re-Introduce Myself

 “Welcome to Burger King, can I take your order?” “Yes, can I please have a chicken sandwich meal with extra mayo and a Jr. Whopper with extra cheese and mayo please”. This was the norm of my life as a 14-year old kid---two sandwiches and you better not forget to add extra mayo and cheese! … Continue reading A Foodies Struggle

It’s been about 10 months since I started to feel frustrated with certain areas of my life. I was feeling way too reserved and I felt like I needed to prepare myself for something new. Whether it was a new job, new relationship, or new dream, it didn't really matter as long as it was … Continue reading Born to Be Wild

I couldn’t believe it, in four months I’d be walking down that aisle to meet my husband!  I was excited and ready to say the biggest “yes” of my life. Little did I know, the man that I was ready to marry was opening up his heart to old hurts and habits that would eventually … Continue reading Unoffendable

I was flying back from Kansas City and everyone was anxious to fly out since our expected landing was 10:40pm on New Year's Eve.  It should have given most of us time to arrive at our destinations, some to party, and others like me just wanting to get home to throw on some PJs and … Continue reading Purposeful Encounters