Charlene Gonzalez

The rumors are true, I recently lost my Instagram account. Yes, I was upset because I’ve put so much work and effort into that account especially when it displayed my trajectory as an influencer and content creator for over 10 years displaying projects, sponsorships with over 100 brands and more but I won’t let it frustrate me. Is it unfair? of course, but I can’t focus or cry over what was lost. Instagram doesn’t define me nor my accomplishments. There’s no other option but to continue. I’m not starting from zero but rebuilding on sturdier ground. I must live what I’ve always preached about not trusting social media or maintaining it as your focus whether you’re an influencer, entrepreneur, or business owner. Your business can access funds more quickly by using merchant services, improving cash flow and financial management. Trust the reliability and security of the Top 20 Merchant Services for small business in processing transactions.

This experience of losing my main accounts is a living testimony as to why I believe in having a landing page (webpage) and not depending on social media. As a blogger and influencer for over ten years it feels a bit frustrating, but I feel confident all will be ok. I have faith my new Instagram platform will grow and be more successful than the old account. Nothing can take away my accomplishments, experience, and knowledge.

I want to thank everyone who’s been reaching out because they are genuinely worried, but I promise I am ok. I’ve been through many difficult situations in life and losing my social media accounts is something simple I will overcome. Though it was a source of income for me I believe better things are coming. As long as I have God, health and a supportive community by my side it’ll all be good….even better than before. I know my life has a great purpose to do good and be light in this world. Nothing will stop me from spreading love, inspiration, and empowerment!

Here’s to new beginnings and embracing new changes because everything happens for your own good.

I’m embracing this new journey with a peaceful and grateful heart! Follow my new Instagram account charlene_lovelychicas

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Charlene Gonzalez

By Charlene Gonzalez

Life Update: Transition, K-Dramas & Secret Project

October 25, 2022November 13, 2022

So, here’s another life update. I enjoy sharing these life update posts. I have always been outspoken about being real, authentic, and honest so, creating this special content allows me to share more about the blogger behind the screen. Superficiality is something I have always condemned and though I share many fashion and beauty tips, celebrating self-love and empowerment have always been my main priorities. Though it may be difficult I also like being vulnerable by sharing my own struggles, experiences, and stories.

That being said, within a few weeks it will be my 37^th birthday and the 1 full year of having moved back to New York. Those two factors have truly had me deep inside my feelings. I won’t deny that I’ve cried a lot. Being back in New York has brought me so much peace and happiness though it hasn’t been an easy process. Let’s be real, nothing really is, especially when you leave the life you built in another place to start over somewhere else. It’s a slow transitional process but it has been a great one.

Moving back to New York I decided to start over and it is what I’ve done and really needed. In a previous post I had mentioned that this past year my family and I had been facing a very difficult situation. That situation truly broke me down and I was losing myself in overwhelming stress, anxiety, and depression. Life started to get blurry and I needed to find myself. Being in New York I was able to reconnect with myself again but above all I found peace.

A friend of mine recently told me, “I can’t believe you literally left your life in Puerto Rico behind; you were a famous blogger over there, with many brand deals and contracts.” Though that may be true I’d make the same decision again in a heartbeat. My life needed a change from that chaos it was in, and I know that God has so many greater things in store for me here in New York. If I’m even more honest Puerto Rico was a very difficult place to find progress though I have had success and great opportunities there. Having been born and raised in New York I could never truly adapt to the lifestyle in Puerto Rico. Let’s be real, life is kind of chaotic over there with the corrupted government, minimal opportunities, constant electrical outages, hurricane threats ( I still have major PTSD because of hurricane Maria). If there is one thing about me is that I’m not a conformist, I have big goals and I wanted to strive for more. I’m very focused on growing my business and I knew I had to spread my wings and come back to my hometown in NY.

Whew……., that was a lot. Now on to another topic, so being in New York I began to get obsessed with K-dramas. It’s literally all I watch. I currently finished Navillera, 20th Century Girl, Move To Heaven and I’m rewatching Start Up. I highly recommend them. A non K-Drama series that’s a must see is “From Scratch”…..now this series had me crying in every episode.

The fall weather this season has been amazing. In New York we’ve been enjoying upper 60-degree weather which has allowed me to wear a lot of cute outfits. I was literally packing away my summer clothes, but this weather has let me continue to wear short denim skirts. I’ll be enjoying this weather to the maximum because I am not a fan of the cold winter.

Can’t forget to mention I’m working on a secret project which I’m taking my time on. I hope to share it soon but I want to put my entire dedication on it and make it very special so I’m flowing with inspiration and creativity. It will be worth the wait, I promise.

I’m going to end this post here. I’m looking forward to sharing more updates with you all.

Be Lovely, Be You

Charlene Gonzalez

By Charlene Gonzalez

Pumpkin Patch Fun

October 12, 2022November 9, 2022

Autumn is my favorite season for so many reasons including fashion, pumpkin spice, chilly weather, and the beautiful changing colors of the leaves. It was something I truly missed having lived in Puerto Rico the past 16 years where summer weather thrived all year long. One of my favorite parts of this season is the celebration of gratitude, though it is something that should be done every day. No matter the difficult circumstances we face in life we have a lot to be thankful for. Just waking up every morning is a blessing that should never be taken for granted.

As I continue to embark on my new life back in New York I’m incorporating new traditions. This being my first fall season in NY in a while I created a special fall bucket list. Something I’ve been wanting to do for a very long time is apple picking and visiting a pumpkin patch.

So, I recently visited Apple Ridge Orchards in Warwick, New York; it has the most magical, picture -perfect scenic views. Exploring this orchard was such a dreamy experience by simply walking through the rows of pumpkins, picking apples and taking in all the sights, sounds and tastes.

I truly had a memorable day with friends. Yes, I’m a 36-year-old who enjoys apple picking and pumpkin patches. This will be a new tradition I’ll celebrate every year.

What special traditions do you celebrate during this fall season?

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Charlene Gonzalez

By Charlene Gonzalez

Meeting The Backstreet Boys

September 13, 2022October 13, 2022

It’s a known fact that for over 25 years I’ve been a huge faithful Backstreet Boys fan. I’ve literally been a fan since the age of 11 and my 36-year-old self still loves them. Their music has always inspired me and helped me through many difficult moments in my life. In my perspective they will always be the best boy band to exist. Meeting them has always been on my bucket list.

2 weeks ago, my sister Ashley said she had a surprise for me and wow was it a big one; finally meeting the Backstreet Boys! After two failed attempts one I canceled due to a heartbreak (I didn’t want to stain my BSB experience with any bad memory) and the other being covid cancelations. They say 3rd times the charm and that’s definitely true.

So, my sister and I traveled to Memphis, Tennessee to meet BSB and see them live in concert at the FedEx Forum for their DNA Tour. The entire experience was so surreal, I didn’t even want to get hyped up or share the news to anyone until I was officially there. After my last failed attempts, I wanted to protect this experience. I’ve learned to keep things private until they happen. One of my dreams was going to become a reality and I truly wanted to protect that moment.

This entire experience was even more special because I shared it with my best friend and sister Ashley who’s also a huge BSB fan. Seriously, she outdid herself with this special gift. Both of us have had a VERY difficult year dealing with family issues. We really needed this special getaway and bonding moment. Plus the Backstreet Boys have a specialty to heal all pain.

Finding the right outfit to wear had me very stressed. I had to look my very best to meet my favorite boys. That dilemma was solved thanks to Hekka who sponsored my black stylish jumpsuit. Hekka is an online marketplace founded in Singapore which offers a wide range a products. The fashion pieces are very trendy, stylish and affordable. To shop visit www.hekka.com Use the code “chica10” for $10 off your order over $10.

The first experience on the list was the “Meet & Greet”. Let me tell ya’ll no matter how old my boys are they pull in huge crowds. I already new the concert was sold out but I didn’t think many were going to assist the meet & greet. The concert tickets were expensive and to meet them was another separate price of $500 per person. So, I figured not many were going to be there but I was so wrong. My sister and I were in a long line super nervous and in pain wearing high heals waiting to meet them but “Antes muerta que sencilla” and I had to look my sexy-best to meet my boys.

I thought I was going to be nervous meeting them but when the moment arrived I was actually very confident. I guess all the years of being an influencer and interviewing celebreties really paid off. The first thing I mentioned to them was “After so many years I finally meet you all”. Howie, AJ, Nick, Kevin and Brian were just as I expected them to be, sweet and kind hearted. They literally take the time to make you feel special and know they are grateful.

Thank God I had recently gotten a pedicure because Kevin complemented my shoes, than the boys were looking at my feet. “I said thank you but they are painful”. Than he said, “Beauty over pain” and I agreed. All the boys are special but it’s no secret my fav has always been Nick….we made a lot of eye contact. The teen girl inside of me was screaming in joy. Sad part is that I’m 36 and single but they are all already married.

This was definitely one of the best experiences of my life and I’m so happy I got to enjoy it with my sister because I couldn’t have shared this memorable moment with anyone else. I’m so grateful for my sister, she’s the best gift God has given me. Now I have to surprise her with something big but its hard to top this experience.

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Charlene Gonzalez

By Charlene Gonzalez

Never Forget

September 11, 2022

September 11, 2001 is a day that I will never forget. I was a teenager in North Rockland High School (NY) when this attack occurred. Though it’s been 21 years everyone who lived in NY during that time, like me, remembers the horror lived like if it happened yesterday. I will always do my due diligence to remember and honor all those lives lost on that day. Even the past 16 years I lived in Puerto Rico I made it my duty to commemorate those lost.

Throughout history hate, racism, religion, cultural differences, politics have been the cause of many wars, attacks and hate crimes. When 9/11 occurred, the world was shaken but it brought a sense of unity.

Last year I had the opportunity to visit the World Trade Center Memorial site this year I want to highlight the Rockland County September 11 Memorial site in Haverstraw Bay Park. This beautiful park borders the Hudson River and has an amazing memorial honoring the lives lost due to the attacks. Many families in Rockland County lost loved ones on that day.

September 11 is a day no one should ever forget!

Charlene Gonzalez

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By Charlene Gonzalez

Life Update: Living My Best New Yorker Life

August 30, 2022October 14, 2022

2022 has been the year of CHANGE for me; from moving to New York to dealing with impacting personal challenges. Many have noticed I haven’t been very active on social media as I use too and there are a few reasons. First of all, I’ve been living through a difficult family situation which has taken a toll on me emotionally. My focus was on accepting, healing, and protecting my mental health. I’m a real person and can’t be fake or pretend on social media. Talking about the situation isn’t easy but soon I will share because I know many can relate and will find inspiration through my experience. Even though I’ve toned down the social media influencer part of me even putting brand projects on hold I’m still very focused on my career and have been working on a project I hope to share very soon. I’m a perfectionist, so I am taking my time.

Other than that, I have truly been living in the now…enjoying life, my family, and friends. A mistake our generation has made is posting EVERYTHING on social media. Not everything should be posted you truly have to take the time to enjoy things privately. If you’re struggling with where your life is at, or maybe things aren’t going as you had expected I PROMISE you are not alone on this! With social media and everyone’s highlight reel and posts being blasted everywhere, I know it’s easy to get lost in that these girls you follow have these perfect lives. But, everyone goes through hard times, and no one has it all together….remember that.

Moving to New York has been the best decision I’ve made. I have been growing in all the areas of my life. Exploring new things and having fun have been my priorities. There’s so much to see and do in New York. I honestly don’t know when it happened or how it happened but all the sudden, I became very obsessed with K-Dramas. K-Dramas have so many beautiful storylines and of course very handsome actors (Song-Jong-Ki, Song Kang, Nam Joo-Hyuk, Lee Soo-Hyuk). My standards in what I want in a man have gone up even higher thanks to k-dramas. Watching all these series and movies I’ve become addicted to Asian everything; the food, music and culture. Side note, before I began my blog I had always been a fan of Asian beauty and fashion. It’s actually one of the many reasons I begin blogging. When I’m in NYC I love visiting K-Town where I can enjoy all types of food, drinks and tons of K-Beauty Stores.

When you visit K-town in NYC you have to stop by Food Gallery 32 to try the Kimchi Cheese Fries from Pelicana Chicken. Food Gallery 32 also has a cool section dedicated to the Squid Game series and if your a fan of K-Pop you’ll find nice murals dedicated to your fav idols like BlackPink and BTS. I’m personally a huge fan of Astro, Got7 and Jay Park, they don’t have murals but you can enjoy their music videos there.

Trying out bubba drinks and cold teas are a must in K-Town. My top two favs are the strawberry lemonade from Kung Fu Tea and Jasmine Green Tea with fresh fruits from Machi Machi. The Jongro Rice Hotdogs are also a must-try you won’t regret.

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So, that’s all the update I have for you. I hope you enjoyed this post and are doing great. I send you all my love. Remember that no matter where you are in life don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t feel discouraged and keep working hard to accomplish your goals.

Be Lovely, Be You

Charlene Gonzalez

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