Maria Rodriguez Bross is an author and playwright delving into the fictional world of all things bodegas, botanicas and creative tales of the supernatural, the unexpected and the phenomenal. Stay tuned Brujas!
Yell Out Huepa!
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Volume 1; Issue 8: June 2025 Hola, Do you ever celebrate when you're stressed out? I do. Recently I've had a lot of celebrations and it got me thinking about all the times I celebrated when things weren't so great. I believe I do this to give myself a break from the grief, the struggle and the confusion. The truth is that good and bad things are always happening simultaneously. This is what makes life so complicated and difficult. One of my default ways to celebrate is to write, and in doing so, I realized something- I tend to write more when things aren't going so well. Writing makes me pause, take stock and reflect. I'm not necessarily escaping when I write but confronting my life and asking hard questions like, "why did this happen?" or "where do I go from here?" Writing releases the answers to my life. If writing is not your thing, consider yelling out Huepa!, my Spanish Word translation, to your family and friends; It might make you feel better in whatever space you're in. Make sure to check out "Bodega News" and why I'm yelling out "Huepa!" Bodega News
Spanish Word Translation: Huepa! (pronounced /weh-pah/): The literal translation is Yay!, Woohoo!, or Alright!. Other spellings are "wepa" or "juepa". It's used to express excitement or celebration. When growing up, my aunts and uncles used to say it while dancing or when they hadn't seen me in awhile to let me know, I was missed. Now as an adult, I realize my family was facing many challenges, yet despite everything, they always found time to celebrate. Recently, I learned that vocal expressions like "Huepa!" can release tension in the body. It can be a form of vocal catharsis. So when life throws you problems, you might just have to yell out Huepa!.Until next month...Stay tuned Brujas! Other Magical Tales You Might Like:
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Bodega Botanica Tales
Maria Rodriguez Bross is an author and playwright delving into the fictional world of all things bodegas, botanicas and creative tales of the supernatural, the unexpected and the phenomenal. Stay tuned Brujas!
Volume 1; Issue 9: July 2025 Hola, Do you ever cry? I do. This past month, I've been wanting to cry. Yes, you read that correctly; I wanted to, but I'm having a hard time of it, especially as I get older. You see, I used to cry all the time, not only when I was sad, but when I was scared, stressed, and even happy. This got me thinking. Whenever I had a good cry, I was able to sort out my thoughts about the emotion I was experiencing and that gave me clarity and peace. In other words, the...
Volume 1; Issue 7: May 2025 "Mal de Ojo" Drawing Ever blame superstition on something that's a mere coincidence? I have. This month, I've had so many coincidences that I can't help but be a bit superstitious about it. Even though I know my luck won't change by relying on superstitious phrases like "knock on wood" or "never put a purse on the floor", coincidences are sometimes hard to accept as just random events. This got me thinking about why I'm sometimes superstitious in the first place....
Volume 1; Issue 6: April 2025 Hola, Do you make excuses? I do. Last month, I couldn't get this newsletter out, because I was too busy learning about the mythical creature, the chupacabra- well, not exactly. My "chupacabra" story is similar to the cliche, "my dog ate my homework". In other words, "learning about chupacabras" is my version of a fantastical made-up excuse. This got me thinking. Why do I make excuses? The truth is that excuses temporarily make me feel better. It's hard to admit...