Quien mucho abarca poco aprieta

Translation: Whoever takes a lot of space, the less he/she tightens up

Aaannd we're back, again. Took some time away because sometimes not doing big projects is ok. Have you ever felt that dread and weight of taking on so much and then realizing that you might not be able to complete or accomplish it all? That's usually from over extending our abilities and accepting that if we don't stay productive, we are a failure.

Being active, productive, and busy is good until you feel a burn out and can't process much after that. Acknowledging time to rest and relax is important. Contrary to what our abuelitas and mamas told us!

In this episode, Belen talks about why she took a break, again, and why she doesn't feel the need to give explanations. Short and simple. However, no lesson is complete without some tips and suggestions on how to keep you on track if you feel that you need some organization. Three tips on how to keep a task list and how to accomplish those items on the task list.

So, if you're feeling the burnout of the pandemic and the pressure of the "post-pandemic world" (whatever that means), take some time to write down what you need to accomplish so you feel good. Hey, making a list is productive too!

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Intro Theme Music Credit: Mariachiando - Doug Maxwell / Jimmy Fontanez

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Ay que reconocer

Translation:

We have to recognize

Are you self-aware of your actions? How often do you stop yourself to think and realize what you are doing or saying?

In this episode, Lydia Gomez joins in to discuss the dicho her dad shared with her throughout her childhood. Ay que reconocer is more than a dicho, but also an advice and an opportunity to change or acknowledge changes. She shares with us the family dynamics of switching the script on her parents now that she is older. We discuss the funny stories of calling our parents out with their own advice and how sometimes their advice and guidance backfires on them. Lydia talks about her career changes and pathway to her current passion. The pathway is never easy, especially with trying to manage stress, pandemic, job responsibilities, and mental health.  Lydia shares with us the struggle she overcame to feel happy and be happy. Although familiy support has been a constant in her life, Lydia shares her recent connection to affirmations, which might be the new way of advising our generation, rather than using century long dichos.

Lydia Gomez is the founder and owner of Birdie Learning Academy, an organization that provides academic online and in-person tutoring, kids workshops, and is an online shop (handmade products, supports other small businesses, designed in-house :)). Their mission is to provide a positive, fun and encouraging learning environment for students while alleviating some of the distance learning headaches for parents.  Also, to promote creativity and curiosity to everyday learning. Listeners may connect with Lydia via email (birdielearningacademy@gmail.com), instagram: @birdielearningacademy, or call/text: 323-435-4003

Lydia recently completed her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. As she worked towards her completing her education, she gained valuable experience working in the education field as a tutor for all elementary levels, special needs specialist, after-school teacher, and program coordinator. Now, she would like to pursue what comes most natural to her, which is helping students and families in their educational and personal growth. Lydia would like to share the information she has gained through her journey and looks forward to getting to know everyone that works with Birdie Learning Academy.

Fun Facts About Lydia:

She love tacos, spicy chips and rainbows - but who doesn’t, right!
Language learning lover - Lydia would love to learn Chinese, German, American Sign Language (ASL) and Italian.
(Almost!) Intermediate in French - She took 3 years in high school and a couple of college semesters
Art and creative activities are her Zen.

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Intro Theme Music Credit: Mariachiando - Doug Maxwell / Jimmy Fontanez

Amor con Amor se paga

Translation: Love is repaid with love

How do you love? Como desmuestras el amor?

In this episode, Savannah joins in after weeks and weeks of asking to be a guest. We recap her birthday and transition into the double digits, 10! Savannah also shares her perspective on the almost-close-but-not-so-close-end of the Pandemic and the lockdowns and what was the positive and negative sides. Savannah also shares her excitement about in-person school and Belen's end of her job as a 'Virtual Teaching Assistant.'

We discuss the dicho, amor con amor se paga. As a child, love can be demonstrated in different ways. We have a good laugh at her attempt of translating and her interpretation. Teddy bear love, anyone?

We hope you enjoy this short and sweet perspective with Savannah. Please also wish her a happy birthday by emailing directly at hola@whatdichos.com

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Intro Theme Music Credit: Mariachiando - Doug Maxwell / Jimmy Fontanez