by monicatorres | Apr 13, 2020 | My Projects
This morning began as usual. I heard my husband get up and breathe loudly as he took off his boxers. I slowly opened my eyes and rubbed the sleep, and through a blurred lens, watched him as he walked naked through our bedroom door. I knew where he was headed. I heard...
by monicatorres | Feb 26, 2019 | POV
As a recently-turned half-a-century young woman, I am finally starting to take the advice of all the self-realized women who have come before me, and stop giving a shit about the things that don’t matter. Let things go. Not care so much about the little things. More...
by monicatorres | Jan 21, 2018 | POV
Sexual Harassment in Hollywood. The #MeToo movement. These bi-lines have been consistently in the news and on my mind. When the Harvey Weinstein case broke a few months ago, no one seemed surprised. It couldn’t get any MORE stereotypical. Obese, unattractive...
by monicatorres | Dec 7, 2016 | POV
I Lyft in Los Angeles. I do, I admit it. I have grown to dislike driving greatly due to the fact I’ve commuted most of my entire driving life up until a couple years ago. I Lyft to parties where there is no parking, to movies, events, and to work. The catch is,...
by monicatorres | Jul 15, 2016 | My Projects
When I talk to people that have recently relocated to Los Angeles, I often hear how hard it is to meet people and develop friendships. My response has always been, “It’s not the LA natives, it’s the transient population this city attracts.” Don’t judge LA by...
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