So much has happened since my last post. I changed jobs. I'm working for another nonprofit affordable hosing developer. My team (all men) are respectful and have vocalized that I'm a good addition to the team, especially when I bring up questions or concerns that they thought of but felt it wasn't right for them …
Sun Valley
My weekly routine (for the past six months) includes a weekly 2:00 pm trip to Sun Valley, CA. to make a 3pm-4pm meeting. But what is in the Valley that I religiously visit, you ask? It is Sun Valley Senior Veterans Apartments (aka SVSV) and also my first construction project. 96-units of housing for homeless …
1719 Whitley Ave #11
In or around Summer 2002, I was asked to stay with my cousin Laura and her 3 young girls. Laura and the girls lived in a two-bedroom apartment at the Lido (name of the building). It wasn't the first time I had to leave my house while my mother was away, but this for me …
1825 Wilcox Ave #9
My mother first came to the U.S. in 1988. Â Leaving my sister and I behind in care of my grandmother and tia (both from my mom's side) also my dad. Â My mother made the trip with my cousin and once they both had settled their lives living in Hollywood, CA. Â My mother returned to Mexico …
The 10 days of self care
Ten days that were more like six, the other days where weekends. This post is about the second part of the 10 days. I had been a little down about my work, I have officially called it early mourning. I am not necessarily feeling my mojo is here. While I love what I do, I …
Welcome to La Casita de la Jackie
First Post of La Casita de La Jackie. My name is Jacqueline, a name given to me by my madrina Coco at birth, I was named after a famous Mexican actress, not to be confused by Jacqueline Bracamontes, I am named after the original Mexican Jacqueline in the late 70's, Jacqueline Andere (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Andere). Jacqueline is …
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
La Casita de La Jackie 