Just A Thought — Blog

Where’s the space for office supplies (bought or brought from work)? Where do you put notepads, pens, pencils, highlighter, erasers, and liquid paper? Am I the only one who has them all as well as a stapler?

WritingKeyla MedinaApril 18, 2019Just A Thought, Random, Old SchoolComment

A Story of Two Last Names

I am an improved version of the Keyla Medina-Rosa my parents brought to the world. Why would I take my husband's name in the blink of an eye? For me, it was like abandoning myself, denying my identity to become someone else's… Nah!

Do It, Don't Care, IdeasKeyla MedinaMarch 19, 2019Just A Thought, Thoughtfullness Comment

Now I See You Now I Don't

I don’t feel like having meaningless conversations were empty promises are thrown in; in which you have to ask for someone else from back in the day, and end with an ungrateful hug to be forgotten again.

Don't Care, Do It, Random ThoughsKeyla MedinaMarch 7, 2019Pleasures, Friends, Just A ThoughtComment

24 is not the same as 8x8x8

I was improvising and managing. And then I was taught the difference between seeing the big picture and being disciplined.

Ideas, Do ItKeyla MedinaFebruary 19, 2019Just A Thought, InvestmentComment

Fashionably late

I’m still trying to figure out if I blinked and missed January or WTF happened. But I'm back, and I'm not going anywhere.

Me Time, Do It, IdeasKeyla MedinaFebruary 5, 2019Just A Thought, PleasuresComment

Why Did You Stop?

If your opinion, advice or the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval wasn't asked, don't say a word. I'm not going to care, and "because I want to, because I can and because I feel like it" I will continue dancing to my rhythm.

Ideas, Don't Care, Do ItKeyla MedinaDecember 20, 2018Pleasures, Just A Thought, Do Your BestComment

A Gift That's Not Really a Gift?

For him, a gift is something special, sincere and well thought-out I feel the same way but I also like practical gifts.

Ideas, MoneyKeyla MedinaDecember 13, 2018Just A Thought, Do Your Best, Friends, InvestmentComment

When's a Good Time to Talk About Death?

I don’t think that talking about death attracts it; it’s not something you have to call it just arrives. It seems to me that it is an inescapable subject which, at some point, must be given the time of the day.

Ideas, WellnessKeyla MedinaDecember 11, 2018Just A Thought, Daydreaming, Thoughtfullness Comment

Because I'm Worth It!

And one day we stopped making excuses; we set a date, chose our hideout, made ourselves a priority and gave the loving care, which we usually dedicate to the rest of the family, to us.

Wellness, Me Time, MiamiKeyla MedinaDecember 4, 2018Thoughtfullness, Just A Thought, Friends, LocalComment

My Fantasy Award-Winning Speech

I’ve decided to write my Thank You speech for the awards ceremony that I have made-up, in which I am the most awarded of the night.

Me Time, Ideas, MiamiKeyla MedinaNovember 27, 2018Daydreaming, Just A Thought Comment

Ask And You Shall Receive

Investors are not only those who have money but also those who are willing to help you and invest in you their time and expertise.

Ideas, Go Local, MoneyKeyla MedinaNovember 20, 2018Just A Thought, Frugal Life, InvestmentComment

To Regift Or Not To Regift…

I’m in favor of giving a new life or second chance to things -and to people-. Just as I reuse supermarket bags, I do the same with gift bags and, if in need or want, the gift itself.

IdeasKeyla MedinaOctober 30, 2018Frugal Life, Repurpose, Just A ThoughtComment