Introduction

Welcome to My Brain Dump (a.k.a. My Blog)

Okay, so… I’m honestly surprised I’m doing this. Like, really surprised. I’ve always been more of a “journal privately or just scream into the void” kind of person, but something inside me said, “Screw it—let’s write about life publicly but anonymously.” So here I am. You won’t know my name, and I’m changing the names of everyone else and all the places too. Think of this as my own little anonymous soap opera, starring… well, me.

Before you dive in, here’s a quick disclaimer: I have bipolar disorder and anxiety, which means my thoughts can go from 0 to 100, take a left turn at random, and circle back just in time for a plot twist. So yeah—my writing may be a little all over the place. But hey, that’s just part of the ride.

Let me tell you a bit about myself so you’re not completely lost in the chaos. I’m Cuban American, born into a big, loud, messy, lovable family. Picture this: six siblings (yep, six of us), parents still together (bless them), and all of us packed with enough personality to fill a reality show. We jokingly call ourselves the Latino Dysfunctional Brady Bunch. It’s accurate. And a little terrifying.

When I’m not managing the chaos in my mind or navigating my family’s latest drama, I’m probably dancing in my room, reading something spicy with a touch of magic, or belting out a Latin rock ballad while roller skating. I love everything from mini-golf to yoga, movie nights to beach days, and I have a deep obsession with paranormal romance and sci-fi stories. (Shout out to Jennifer Estep, Nalini Singh, and Jonathan Moeller—you guys have no idea how much therapy your books have provided.)

Now for the fun stuff (read: complicated). I’m single. Like, five years and counting single. I’ve dabbled in dating apps, talked to a lot of guys, but nothing has really clicked. Some convos fizzle, some dates are one-and-done, and honestly… I’m just not settling. But I’ll be sharing all those awkward, hilarious, sometimes soul-crushing moments here because, why not?

Another layer of me: I’m part of the Santeria religion. It runs deep on my mom’s side—we’re talking generations deep. I was initiated when I was nine, crowned to Chango, and yes, I’m a medium and clairvoyant. Most of my family is too. While I’m thankful for the connection and spiritual grounding, there are moments where it feels heavy. It’s a part of me, but also something I wrestle with. I’ll talk about that here too.

Education-wise, I’ve got a BA in Political Science (go Lions, Saint Leo fam!), and I’m about to finish my Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management. In the fall, I start my Master’s in Environmental Management at UMGC. Right now, I’m not working, but I’ll be starting as a substitute teacher in August. So expect some teacher tales too—filtered through anxiety, sarcasm, and (hopefully) iced coffee.

This blog will be my place to rant, reflect, and maybe find people who relate to the messiness of trying to be a functional adult while also being, well… me. I’ll write about relationships, mental health, family dynamics, spiritual stuff, weird dreams, bad dates, maybe good ones (manifesting), and whatever else floats through my scattered brain.

So if you’re into real, unfiltered chaos with heart, humor, and a little magic… stick around.

Let’s see where this goes.