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jueves, 5 de septiembre de 2019

Trujillo & Annapolis


He vivido 18 años en cada una de éstas ciudades, la mitad de mi vida en cada una... he llorado, reído, amado y crecido en ellas... 
Ambas tan cerca del mar, ambas tan hermosas y significativas, ambas llenas de magia y de pasado.
Les debo a las 2 quien soy hoy y no puedo decidir a cual amo más? 
a cual necesito más?, o a cual extrañaré más cuando me vaya?, cuando ya no esté...
Trujillo me vio dar mis primeros pasos, Annapolis me ha visto correr.
Trujillo me regaló un hogar, Annapolis me regaló las calles.
Trujillo me dio un familia, Annapolis me hizo crear la mía propia. 
Trujillo vio la inocencia de mi adolescencia, Annapolis la tranquilidad de mi semi-madurez.
Trujillo me dio primaveras soleadas, Annapolis inviernos con café...

Les debo todo y aún no les he pagado; les debo mis padres, les debo mis hijas, les debo mis amigos, mis amores, mis cantos en sus atardeceres, les debo el cielo azul y las tardes de playa, les debo los domingos en familia y los Viernes de soledad.
Se dice que hay un sólo amor en la vida, no es cierto, hay muchos amores, yo tengo 2.
Trujillo & Annapolis, mis 2 hogares, mis lugares favoritos en el mundo. 
Caminaré feliz por sus calles y buscaré una tienda en donde tomar algo y me sentaré a escribir en alguna banca del parque, encontraré una cara familiar y la abrazaré en el medio de la acera, tomaré una fotografía al azar de sus calles, contemplaré las hojas caer, los pétalos florecer, respiraré el aire de mis 2 hermosas ciudades, contemplaré el sunset del Pacífico y del Atlántico, lloraré en ambos mares, cantaré al viento al son de la marinera y del rock & roll, comeré mi delicioso cabrito norteño en Moche y un rico sandwich de cangrejo de la bahía del Chesapeake.
Mi corazón palpita en 2 idiomas y mi espíritu algún día vagará entre éstos dos lugares, mi alma caminará las calles de la Avenida Larco y West Street y cuando muera porfavor, mis cenizas espárzanlas en Huanchaco y en Cape st. Claire.

Xo, Natalia





lunes, 26 de agosto de 2019

Maryland Fiesta Latina


It was a great Fiesta here in Maryland and I felt honored and blessed to be part of it.
This past Sunday we celebrated heritage and roots here in Annapolis, a beautiful day where Latin culture was filling the air with happiness, delicious food, music, family and love.
I was lucky to be able to dance a few songs with the talented Sherri Jolly (a local celebrity who everyone who knows her love and admire for her dancing talent and kind heart) "Dancefit by Sherri" brought her party to the "Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds" and with all her charisma and fun vibe made everyone dance and move to the rhythm of many Latin songs, from salsa and merengue to bachata and reggaeton, it was contagious to watch her and her crew dance and then, they taught the same dances to everybody who wanted to learn. it was so fun!
I got emotional when I saw the Peruvian dancer's show, "Armonias Peruanas" totally reminded me of my beloved country, they did a great job and showed their talent in the stage as well, my heart beat a little faster to the rhythm of "huayno" and "festejo"
The music bands were a total hit at the main stage, people were dancing and singing to their songs, it felt just like a Fiesta back home!
Food, omg! the smell was filling the air and I couldn't resist trying the amazing paella, the delicious churros and of course, the free tasting chips, I already want to eat all again!
When my turn came to get on the stage I thought I didn't want to be up there, I needed to be close to the people who were seated a little "too far" from me, so I decided to get down with them and sing almost face to face with them, so they could really feel me, I don't get many chances to perform, so I really wanted to make it a close and honest show and being "with" the crowd is the best way I know to let them know that I mean what I am doing and luckily they did felt my songs, we sang and we danced and I loved every minute of it.
I have to give a huge thanks to my dear friends: Sherri, Claudia, Delia and Anne for being the sweetest and most professional back up dancers I could ask for, not only looking at them while singing made me feel comfortable and happy but "damn", they looked great and did an awesome job with the choreographies they put together, I can't believe I got so lucky to have them with me, I loved the reaction from friends when they saw them and said to me: "Wow, sexy back up dancers and all.." lol, and yes, I got the best back up dancers, but especially I got the best friends! Thank you loves ♥
With my heart full of gratitude, I got to say that it was a beautiful experience that I already want to try again, I've been away from the singing life for a while because I have been devoted to my girls, but time is passing and my babies are growing and I can feel the itch again for singing and performing, hopefully, I will get to do it again soon.
So, in conclussion the "Maryland Fiesta Latina" was a total hit, in my opinion, "Abc Events" did a great job organizing everything and I am thankful to have been invited, we had a blast and we got to celebrate family and friendship, which are some of the most valuable treasures my culture has.
Thanks for coming to my blog, for reading and for sharing this beautiful experience with me.
Xo: Natalia.
PS: I have videos of the event posted on my Social media account:
 Instagram and Facebook, you can check them out there. ♥

























domingo, 29 de julio de 2018

Forever 35!

Happy Sunday loves, hope you are relaxing and having fun. 
Today I wore this sweet and fun outfit from Forever 21, and that got me thinking about something: Do I miss my 20’s?
The short answer is NO WAY JOSE!
But let me elaborate on that.
I know the 20’s are fun and carefree for most of us girls, but for me my 20’s where full of confusion and overwhelmedness. 
I was new to the USA, I left my family and friends back in Perú, I was learning about a new culture and language and I was alone and naived. 
So during my 20’s I was a mess, I gained almost 80 lbs, I stopped singing; which is what makes my heart happy and I didn’t finish college, so I consider my 20’s something between a waste and also a time of adjustments.
I can happily say that my 30’s are my new 20’s.
I don’t know about you but I love my 30’s way better than my 20’s.
When I was 21 I was not near close where I am now as a women, I was so lost in a new place with new people and it wasn’t exactly easy to adapt.
I don’t hate my 20’s but if you ask me I don’t want them back. 
I am very happy with who I am today, I thank my 20’s for teaching me what I don’t want for life and for bringing me to where I am now.
I am in my 30’s and I formed my own little family here in United States, I made this my home now and I take care of it with all my heart and  I now can’t wait for the best years yet to come.

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