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Birds of Prey ( and The Fantabulous Enmancipation of One Harley Quinn) is a representation of women empowerment, girl power and self-love. The fabulous Margot Robbie reprises her epic role as the hilarious and quirky Harley Quinn in this new Warner Bros. spinoff of the Suicide Squad.

Having gone through a though breakup with joker, Quinn finds herself reclaiming her independence, finding her identity and trying to survive the vengeance of many she’s wronged now that she’s no longer under Joker’s protection.

In her post breakup-survival-kicking ass process Harley makes new gal pals who all have to face the bad guy, Black Mask portrayed by Ewan McGregor, who basically wants them all dead. Harley’s new bad ass amigas include Renee Montoya(Rosie Perez) a brilliant detective who’s been walked all over by men, Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a tough chic with a traumatic past and a mission to venge her families death, Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco) tween pickpocket who becomes Harley’s protege and Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) a singer with a killer voice and moves.

Besides all the hilarious action packed scenes if you ask me what I love most about the movie it’s Harley’s killer fashion sense. This super-heroine film brings back all the glitter and bright colors inspired by 70s retro fashion.

If your on the search for the perfect galentines activity well after devouring some tacos and margaritas watching this female centric action packed film is the perfect choice. Birds of Prey premieres on February 6th in Puerto Rico. Thank you Warner Bros. for the special invite to watch the movies exclusive special premiere.

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Charlene Gonzalez

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The Reality Of HPV & Cervical Cancer

January 25, 2020January 29, 2020

There comes a time in every persons life who owns a vagina that they must start seeing a gynecologist. All jokes aside, visiting the gyno is a must-do in every woman’s life. I went for my first gynecologist visit after I got my first period. Constantly visiting a gynecologists and getting a Pap smear can save your life.

Llega un momento en la vida de todas las personas que poseen una vagina en dónde deben comenzar a ver un ginecólogo. Dejando al lado los chistes, visitar el ginecólogo es algo que toda mujer debe hacer. Fui a mi primera visita al ginecólogo después de mi primer período. Visitar constantemente a un ginecólogo y hacerse una prueba de Papanicolaou puede salvarle la vida.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. I’ve joined forces with “Las Voces de Rhaiza” to spread awareness about human papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Most sexually active men and women will be exposed to the virus at some point during their lifetime. HPV causes various types of cancers the most common being Cervical Cancer. HPV can be spread through oral, vaginal, or anal sex.

Enero es el mes de concientización sobre el cáncer cervical. He unido fuerzas con “Las Voces de Rhaiza” para concientizarlos sobre el virus del papiloma humano (VPH). El virus del papiloma humano es la infección de transmisión sexual más común. La mayoría de los hombres y mujeres sexualmente activos estarán expuestos al virus en algún momento de su vida. El VPH causa varios tipos de cáncer, el más común es el cáncer de cuello uterino. El VPH se puede transmitir a través del sexo oral, vaginal o anal.

Thanks to cervical cancer screenings and HPV vaccination it can be prevented. That’s why it’s very important for woman to visit their gynecologists to have a pap smear done. A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.

Gracias a las pruebas de detección de cáncer de cuello uterino y la vacuna contra el VPH, se puede prevenir. Por eso es muy importante que las mujeres visiten a sus ginecólogos para hacerse una prueba de Papanicolaou. Una prueba de Papanicolaou es una prueba de detección para el cáncer cervical.

The only ways to prevent HPV are:

Las únicas formas de prevenir el VPH son:

having the HPV vaccine /tener la vacuna contra el VPH
practicing safe sex / practicar sexo seguro
practicing abstinence or being in a monogamous sexual relationship / practicar la abstinencia o estar en una relación sexual monógama
not having sex while there are visible genital warts / no tener relaciones sexuales mientras haya verrugas genitales visibles

We are lucky that today we have the knowledge to protect our health and prevent being infected with HPV. I can’t stress how important it is for you to check yourself and get vaccinated. For more information and to purchase the Teal 2020 scarf visit https://www.lasvocesderhaiza.org/

Tenemos la suerte de que hoy tenemos el conocimiento para proteger nuestra salud y evitar que nos infectemos con el VPH. No puedo enfatizar lo importante que es para ustedes chequearse y vacunarse. Para obtener más información y comprar el pañuelo Teal 2020, visita https://www.lasvocesderhaiza.org/

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Charlene Gonzalez

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I Have a Dream-Tengo un Sueño

January 20, 2020January 28, 2020

Martin Luther King JR. has always been my favorite hero, next to Princess Diana.He was a man who changed the worlds perspective forever. With all the controversies that still exist today it’s inevitable to look at this mans example. What I loved about MLK is that he did things strategically; he was smart and peacefully fought for civil rights.

Martin Luther King Jr. siempre ha sido mi héroe favorito, junto a la princesa Diana. Fue un hombre que cambió la perspectiva del mundo para siempre. Con todas las controversias que aún existen hoy en día, es inevitable mirar el ejemplo de este hombre. Lo que me encantó de MLK es que fue estratégico; Era inteligente y luchó pacíficamente por los derechos civiles.

In 1963 Martin Luther King delivered his famous speech “I have a Dream”. This man stood against the heart wrenching reality in a fight against racism, injustice and intolerance. Throughout history we’ve made much progress but we continue to make the same mistakes repeating the same behaviors of hate, division, intolerance, injustice and corruption. Today on the celebration of Martin Luther Kings birthday, I Charlene Gonzalez have a dream. I have a dream to wake up one morning to a world full of love, tolerance and peace. Where judgment and hate will cease to exist and we could all live in acceptance of each other no matter the religious, cultural, economical ethnic or any background that may exist because we are all created equal. We have have the same blood that runs through our veins and have the same creator, God, who loves us unconditionally.

En 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. pronunció su famoso discurso “Tengo un sueño”. Este hombre luchó contra la realidad desgarradora en contra del racismo, la injusticia y la intolerancia. A lo largo de la historia hemos progresado mucho, pero seguimos cometiendo los mismos errores repitiendo los mismos comportamientos de odio, división, intolerancia, injusticia y corrupción. Hoy, en la celebración del cumpleaños de Martin Luther King Jr., yo Charlene González tengo un sueño. Tengo el sueño de despertarme una mañana en un mundo lleno de amor, tolerancia y paz. Donde el juicio y el odio dejarán de existir y todos podríamos vivir en la aceptación del uno al otro sin importar el origen religioso, cultural, económico o cualquier otro origen que pueda existir porque todos somos creados iguales. Tenemos la misma sangre que corre por nuestras venas y tenemos al mismo creador, Dios, que nos ama incondicionalmente.

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Charlene González

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Disney Dreams

January 5, 2020January 29, 2020

Disney is more than a destination, it’s a lifestyle. If it’s your first time visiting the parks and your a die hard fan like me there’s many surprises to discover at Disney World.

Let’s be real, a vacation to Disney is magical but it’s anything but simple especially when your visiting during the busiest time of the year. When it comes to Disney Vacation Planning, you practically need Disney experts. From which restaurants to book, which rides in which park are best, which shows to watch and even where Disney characters are located. For an enjoyable Disney vacation it’s best to visit with experts. Thank goodness my sister and brother-in-law are pro experts, they know all the tips and tricks to get the most out of each park. Another perk was the my brother in law is a professional photographer, Jean Reyes Photography. I have many memorable photos that captured my magical experience.

There are four main parks to visit at Disney World; Magic Kingdom, HollyWood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot. To make things easier for your vacation here’s a Disney park checklist of my favorite rides, shows and restaurants you have to experience.

Magic Kingdom:

-Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade

-Tomorrow Land

-Storybook Circus

-Show: Happily Ever After Cinderella Castle

-Be Our Guest Restaurant

Hollywood Studios:

-Hollywood Tower of Terror

-Aerosmith ride

-Toy Story Land

-Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

-Show: For the 1st Time in forever

-Show: Beauty & The Beast

-Show: Little Mermaid Sing Along

-Show: Fantasmic

Animal Kingdom

-Pandora: The World of Avator

-Show: Festival of The Lion King

-Expedition Everest

-Kilimanjaro Everest

-Show: Tree of Life Awakenings

-Show: Finding Nemo The Musical

-Show: It’s Tough to be a Bug

-Restaurant: Restaurantosaurus

EPCOT

-World Showcase

-Soarin’ Around the World

-Epcot Forever

-Restaurant: Nine Dragons

To make your Disney vacation much easier download “My Disney Experience App”. With this app you have access to getting fast passes for rides, waiting time for rides, ordering food at restaurants, access to your Disney photos and more.

There’s no surprise that my first Disney experience was beyond magical and memorable. Disney World is one of the happiest places on earth. It’s an experience for all ages to enjoy and the best place to create lasting memories. The best part of Disney is that it’s totally ok the let your inner child free. If you want to vacation a place where dreams come true, we’ll Disney’s your best choice.

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Charlene Gonzalez

Photos: Jean Reyes Photography

Email: jeanreyesphotography@gmail.com

Phone: 787-616-8072

“This is a sponsored post for Disney World. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.”

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Hello 2020: Resolutions and Lessons Learned

January 1, 2020January 2, 2020

We officially welcome a New Year, 2020 has arrived. There’s something about beginning a New Year that gets everyone a little more motivated to change things up and start fresh. I’ve been thinking so much about resolutions for this New Year. I’ve actually never been big on setting one specific resolution because I truly believe that we should treat each new day like an opportunity to create change in our lives. I have so many goals and I’m focused on insuring that I will continue to progress and evolve in all areas of my life.

Oficialmente le damos la bienvenida a un Año Nuevo, 2020 ha llegado. Hay algo acerca de comenzar un Año Nuevo que motiva a todos un poco más a cambiar las cosas y comenzar de nuevo. He estado pensando mucho en las resoluciones para este año nuevo. En realidad, nunca he sido grande en establecer una resolución específica porque realmente creo que debemos tratar cada nuevo día como una oportunidad para crear un cambio en nuestras vidas. Tengo muchas metas y estoy enfocada en asegurarme de que continuaré progresando y evolucionando en todas las áreas de mi vida.

2019 has taught me so many valuable lessons and I’m just doing whatever I can to continue developing into the very best version of myself. I’m letting go of things not meant for me, embracing change and welcoming the unknown future with open arms!

2019 me ha enseñado muchas lecciones valiosas y estoy haciendo todo lo posible para continuar desarrollándome en la mejor versión de mí misma. ¡Estoy dejando ir cosas que no son para mí, abrazando el cambio y dando la bienvenida al futuro desconocido con los brazos abiertos!

I wanted to share a few lessons I learned in 2019 so they can inspire you to make the best of 2020.

Quería compartir algunas lecciones que aprendí en 2019 para que puedan inspirarte a sacar lo mejor de 2020.

Don’t seek anyone’s approval and live life for yourself. Stop spending your energy seeking validation from the world! Spend time creating what you desire in life and less time worrying about what other people think. No busques la aprobación de nadie y vive la vida por ti mismo. ¡Deja de gastar tu energía buscando la validación del mundo! Pase tiempo creando lo que deseas y menos tiempo preocupándote por lo que piensan otras personas.
Stop questioning and quieting your truth. If something feels wrong, if something goes against what you believe in, speak up. If something is bothering you and goes against your self-love and honor, don’t keep quiet. Your voice matters, honor the truth that lives inside of you. Deja de cuestionar y callar tu verdad. Si algo se siente mal, si algo va en contra de lo que crees, habla. Si algo te molesta y va en contra de tu amor-propio y honor, no te quedes callada. Tu voz importa, honra la verdad que vive dentro de ti.
If people don’t like or understand you, that’s ok. Don’t take others perspective personally, know that people view life through their own unique, personal lens. Si a la gente no le gustas o no te entienden, está bien. No tomes la perspectiva de los demás personalmente, debes entender que las personas ven la vida a través de su propio lente único y personal.
Quality not quantity is what truly matters when it comes to relationships. Surround yourself with those who truly love, value and appreciate you. La calidad, no la cantidad, es lo que realmente importa cuando se trata de relaciones. Rodéate de aquellos que realmente te aman, valoran y aprecian.
It’s okay to not have life completely figured out. None of us really does and that’s what makes life interesting and fun! Está bien no tener la vida completamente resuelta. ¡Ninguno de nosotros realmente la tiene y eso es lo que hace que la vida sea interesante y divertida!
Don’t worry about disappointing people. It’s ok. When you start to say no, and honor yourself, there will be people who don’t like it. It is not your responsibility to make other people happy or live up to other people’s expectations. No te preocupes por decepcionar a las personas. Cuando comiences a decir que no y te honras a ti misma, habrá personas a las que no les gustará. No es tu responsabilidad hacer felices a otras personas o cumplir con las expectativas de los demás.
It is okay to say no to things that don’t serve you. Don’t ever feel bad about saying no, you don’t have to make excuses. You don’t have to feel regret or remorse. Honor yourself by saying no without regret. Está bien decir no a las cosas que no le sirven. Nunca te sientas mal por decir que no, no tienes que dar excusas. No tienes que sentir arrepentimiento o remordimiento. Honrarte diciendo no sin arrepentimiento.
You can’t be a perfectionist, creative and productive all the time. It’s ok to take a break and have a down time. Your worth isn’t measured by your productivity. No puedes ser una perfeccionista, creativa y productiva todo el tiempo. Está bien tomarse un descanso y tener un tiempo de inactividad. Tu valor no se mide por tu productividad.
There’s nothing wrong with letting people go. Not every relationship (friendship or partners) are meant to be. Relationships can be with us for a reason or a season. No hay nada de malo en dejar ir a la gente. No todas las relaciones (amigos o parejas) deben ser. Las relaciones pueden estar con nosotros por una razón o una temporada.
Put yourself first always. Make self- love the most important part of your life. Ponte en primer lugar siempre. Haz del amor propio la parte más importante de tu vida.

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Charlene Gonzalez

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Perfect Hair With SugarBearHair

December 29, 2019December 31, 2019

If you where to ask me what I love the most about myself I would answer my hair. My entire life has been dedicated to the care of my hair.

Let’s be honest hair is probably one of the first things you notice about people when meeting them for the first time. This is especially true for women. Beautiful and shiny hair always leaves good impression, which is why proper hair care is important. Also, good care of your hair plays an important part in having healthy hair and helps avoid extensive damage that can lead to hair loss. Regular washing your hair and trimming contribute to healthy hair care but we need more. Our hair also needs nutrients and vitamins to maintain it strong, healthy and beautiful. That’s where SugarBearHair comes in. If you haven’t heard of the brand you probably don’t exist on social media because SugarBearHair has been a craze even among top celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Vanessa Hudgens and more. But is SugarBearHair really worth the buzz? Well, I tried them for myself and can say, yes it’s worth it.

SugarBearHair vitamins are are chewable, berry-flavored gummies that are absolutely delicious! The vitamins are designed for both men and women and for all hair types.

Sugar Bear Hair helps to provide longer and stronger hair. They also prevent hair breakage and hair fall. I’ve noticed such a major change in my hair. I was suffering from hair loss and SugarBearHair has helped me greatly.

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These vitamins are wheat free, gluten free, soy free, dairy free, beef free, pork free, egg free, fish free and peanut free! They are made in an allergen-free facility.

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