How I would describe my characters is absolutely different from how I would describe myself.

My English was limited to vacationing and not really engaging with Americans. I knew 'shopping' and 'eating' English - I could say 'blue sweater,' 'creme brulee,' and 'Caesar salad,' - so I came here thinking I spoke English.

What is important is to believe in something so strongly that you're never discouraged.

I think it's important that kids have responsibilities and understand the value of things, but I think it's great I get to travel the world with my daughter.

I think if I was not in love, I would probably let myself go faster. Love gives me the vanity to continue.

Life is about chasing after the things you think are truly worth it, even if they don't happen, I'd rather have nothing but know I didn't settle for something I didn't want!

I have never denied my background or my culture. I have taught my child to embrace her Mexican heritage, to love my first language, Spanish, to learn about Mexican history, music, folk art, food, and even the Mexican candy I grew up with.