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08/11/2023

One year of Mexico.
Un año lindo 🤍 🇲🇽

07/26/2023

Teaser from the latest blog post:

Yet I totally lose it. I can’t stop crying and this time, to my absolute horror, I find that I can’t even eat.  “Do you need to sit on the couch?” he says. Yes. Good idea. Like a zombie I stumble to the sofa. I’m convulsing and shaking and I can’t articulate the cause. My dad approaches cautiously, sits next to me and wraps his arms around shoulders.

Sounds sweet, doesn’t it?

Except…

07/25/2023

“I’m done. I have had enough of nature. I’m ready to go back to the city.

All because of a bug.

It’s the size of a small child. When I saw it scuttling toward me, its deep brown hue nearly blending in with the floor, I sprung into action. I clamped a bowl down on it and one hour later, it’s still sitting there.”

Read more on my website (link in bio) and sign up for my weekly love letters! Delivered almost-every-Sunday-eve.

07/24/2023

What does a cactus wear to a business meeting?

Sunday’s love letter is arriving Monday. Tomayto Tomahto.

Link in bio to sign up 💌

07/19/2023

My first time in Berlin. 2010. Blackberry. Real camera.  Paper maps. Taxis or trains.  The real s**t.

“I’ve done it. I’ve dropped the but.” Up on the blog!

07/06/2023

“In accordance with Murphy’s Law, one of the most beautiful men I’ve ever seen EVER walks up to me directly. This Indian God, with his perfectly chiseled jaw, dark eyes framed by luscious, thick eyelashes, donning a smartly tailored suit, crooned at me! “Miss Platanella, I’ve been waiting for you.”

Read more on my website (link in bio) and sign up for my weekly love letters! Delivered almost-every-Sunday-eve.

06/16/2023

Working in quickly proved itself one of the most difficult, joyful, incomprehensible yet irreplaceable experiences of my life. 
Me, Scott, Maria (mi hermana cubana)

Up on the blog! Link in bio.

06/14/2023

Visited my family & feeling revived. With an additional layer of wine & pie. And content for your next love letter.

Side note: My mom’s garden is a dream, no? Did you know New Jersey could be so pretty?

06/05/2023

Nothing better than sipping on some vino on a chilly afternoon in Milan.

arrived last night! Did you read it yet?

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06/05/2023

“Writing these love letters requires a little digging and frankly, I’m not always keen to do it. Digging means I have to sit, be quiet, and be (oh-my-god-does-this-even-exist-anymore) bored.

Doing so would render me a total maniac in today’s society.

YET. It’s so damn important.”

Read more on my website (link in bio) and sign up for my weekly love letters! Delivered almost-every-Sunday-eve.

05/31/2023

Oh fresh handmade tortilla, how I love thee! Unfortunately I seem to have ingested something unwanted as of late and so my tortilla addiction has been put on hold. Papaya seeds are about the only thing entering my system at the moment.

However a girl can dream.

I still love you, .

05/25/2023

Espinita clavada: A Spanish language term referring to regret. Things you wish you had pursued and feel you no longer can.

I only have 3.

“I’ve had an incredible life. I’d love to do it again.” Up on the blog. Link in bio.

04/29/2023

Waiting for Sunday?
This should hold you over.
Read a past love letter until this week’s shows up in your inbox!

“Feeling romantic, I slowly pulled out my lunch from its crinkly paper wrapping. I was simply famished, mouth watering in anticipation of my first savory bite.

THUNK.

OMG. It was like a memory foam pillow the size of the Liberty Bell pummeled directly into the back of my head.

Wait, where is my sandwich?”

Read more on my website (link in bio) and sign up for my weekly love letters! Delivered almost-every-Sunday-eve.

04/27/2023

Remember when I went to ? Recuerda? And I basically did nothing for days but walk, sweat, drink margaritas and stare at the sea?

Now you can read about it. Léalo en el periódico . Link in my stories.

04/17/2023

Your love letter is late! Arriving today, Monday, April 17th. Entitled:

The one thing I will never ever do.

“Saturday night I WENT OUT AFTER 8PM and had a few tequilas while chatting with mah girl’s new boyfrann about AI & ChatGPT (OMG I am a f*cking nerd, aren’t I) and he predicted something that I found VERY insightful.”

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04/15/2023

“Once upon a time, at the vulnerable and starry-eyed age of 25, I got a job onboard cruise ships for a company based in Italy.

It was upon my hiring that I fell into the l***y, sexy and seductive world of Italian men.

Of all those Latin suitors, there was one who really stole my heart.

His name was….”

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04/11/2023

All I have to say is I blinked and I’m 39. Life powers forward at Usain Bolt-like speed and while I want it to slow the H-E-Double-Hockey-Stick down, I’m thrilled with the direction it’s going and I’ll keep enjoying every second of this wild journey.

I’ve come a long way since those cutie elementary school parties full of handmade bunny goodie bags (which everyone probably hated bc I’m sure we didn’t put anything good and sugary in there), stacks of presents and a bunny shaped cake, vanilla with chocolate frosting. Yet deep down that little girl is still inside me, encouraging me to go toward my dreams.

So I do.

And right now, I’m dreaming of a manicure followed by vegan carrot cake.

Happy birthday to me!

04/01/2023

“I’m her. I’m the American girl living in Mexico City, hating on all the LA transplants and talking about it, in English, sporting Lululemon yoga pants post pilates class, over an almond-milk cappuccino at an ultra-trendy cafe buttressed by draping bougainvillea. I justify this behavior by insisting that “I’m not like them, I’m here for the real Mexico” which is total nonsense because if I WERE here for the real Mexico I’d be living in a pueblito in Jalisco starting an apprenticeship at an agave farm so I could make my own artisan tequila named Blanca Rosa and sell it to Americans at a 1,000% mark up.”

Love letter is on its way. Sunday night, 4pm CST.

03/23/2023

“I stared at the sharpened tip of the hiking pole and a brilliant idea popped into my head.

If he would be so kind as to stab me with the end of that pole, I wouldn’t have to succumb to these violent feelings of angst. This could all be over, with a single slash into my rapidly beating heart.”

Thankfully no one got hurt on this hike.

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03/19/2023

A clip from tonight’s love letter, an ode to my father.

“It’s the size of a small child. When I saw it scuttling toward me, its deep brown hue nearly blending in with the floor, I sprung into action. I clamped a bowl down on it and one hour later, it’s still sitting there. The bug and the bowl, right near my kitchenette and uncomfortably close to my bed.

So I did what any single girl would do and I called my father.”

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03/17/2023

The is always a good recharge.

03/07/2023

My super mini, nearly free 2 page book is out! It’s for sale! Just $5. Cheaper than the golden almond milk latte I’m sipping on as I write this.

80 Simple Yet Powerful Lessons I’ve Learned in my 30s
That have made my life easier
(Or maybe I just care less)

If just one lesson speaks to you, I’ve done my job.

DM ME for a copy.
$5 to Zelle or Venmo

Enjoy!

02/19/2023

Síndrome del Jamaicon: nostalgia for while abroad. (It deserves mention that most definitions refer to missing the food, like the smell of freshly made tortillas or the taste of street tacos.)

Up on the blog!
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02/19/2023

Channeling my inner . What would even be without a cliche for lunch?

It would be nothing.

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Review: EXCELENTE

01/30/2023

12 wishes is simply NOT enough.

I, you, we deserve more.

In light of this revelation, I broke that figurative limitation by writing a comprehensive list of all the things I want to invite more of in 2023. 
Find out more on my blog! Link in bio.

01/23/2023

“I do know that what I want right now is that intoxicating smell (and taste) of freshly made tortillas (thousands of them. I have no limit.).”

A clip from this week’s love letter. I’m officially free and fully committed to . The process was more emotional than expected, but I wouldn’t have changed a thing.

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01/12/2023

Picturesque Amatlán, known as Quetzalcoatl's birthplace, also hosts a unique retreat that's been visited by the Buddhist spiritual leader.

01/10/2023

How do you spend your Saturdays?

I’ve been spending some of them the beautiful mountains that ring . It’s my new favorite hobby. I get to practice Spanish, breathe fresh oxygen, flirt a little bit with nature and eat a ton of whatever you put in front of me afterwards.

All around win.

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Square Pose. One of my favorite yin postures. It’s great for your liver (less angry!) kidneys (no more fear!) and helps release tension in the lower back and outer hips. It’s gorgeous and emotional and healing. It’s even better with a cat. Have you tried yin yoga yet? #yoga #yogaretreat #luxuryyogaretreat #luxuryactiveretreat #activeretreat #travel #vegan #vegantravel #plantbased #plantbasedtravel #fitness #meditation #pranayama #healthy #healthytravel #stayactive #activetravel #activegetaways #activeretreats #healthyretreats #healthylifestyle #yogaeveryday #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy #adventuretravel #luxury #boutiquetravel #yogaimmersion

Do you start your mornings with movement? Whether you have 1 minute or 1 hour, it’s so essential to move in the morning. Shift the energy and I promise your day will be better. Keep it up while traveling too! Incorporate a morning practice or walk while on the road and let it be part of your adventure. Check out my upcoming retreats if you want to meet like-minded, active travelers like yourself. Link in bio. #yoga #yogaretreat #luxuryyogaretreat #luxuryactiveretreat #activeretreat #travel #vegan #vegantravel #plantbased #plantbasedtravel #fitness #meditation #pranayama #healthy #healthytravel #stayactive #activetravel #activegetaways #activeretreats #healthyretreats #healthylifestyle #yogaeveryday #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy #adventuretravel #luxury #boutiquetravel #yogaimmersion

Morning #catyoga practice with @tamarakenigsberg guiding the way. Do you practice #virtualyoga? If you do, sign up for my mailing list and get some free yoga video content. Link in bio. #yoga #yogaretreat #luxuryyogaretreat #travel #vegan #vegantravel #plantbased #fitness #meditation #healthytravel #stayactive #activetravel #activeretreats #healthyretreats #healthylifestyle #yogaeveryday #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy #luxury #yogaimmersion

#catyoga. By far my favorite style of #yoga. Queen B gets extra snuggly when I go away for a few days and it’s the absolute best. Should I bring her on our #yogaimmersion in #mexicocity? October 14-17. No cats but plenty of yoga, #vegan tacos, meditation, mezcal and a LOT of internal shifting. Take home the tools you need to find true depth in your practice and your life. Contact me to set up a call 💜 #yogaretreat #luxuryyogaretreat #luxuryactiveretreat #activeretreat #vegantravel #plantbased #plantbasedtravel #fitness #meditation #pranayama #healthytravel #stayactive #activetravel #activegetaways #activeretreats #healthyretreats #healthylifestyle #yogaeveryday #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy #adventuretravel #luxury #boutiquetravel

Sunday night #yoga sesh on the balcony. It’s been a weird weekend. Right? Did you feel that too? Move through & move on. #stayactive #activetravel #activegetaways #activeretreats #yogaretreats #yoga #yogaeveryday #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy #adventuretravel #activeescapes #plantbased #plantbasedtravel #luxury #boutiquetravel #vegantravel #yogaimmersion

New #YogaVideo up on YouTube. 30 minute Full Body Strengthening Flow. Twists and turns and holds and folds. Enjoy! #stayactive #activetravel #activegetaways #activeretreats #yogaretreats #yoga #yogaeveryday #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy #adventuretravel #activeescapes #plantbased #plantbasedtravel https://youtu.be/bNfTnsXzWD8 Bethany Platanella

Take care of your teeth. Especially the top ones. If they fall out, you’ll end up chewing like Neck. #alpacas at @oqfarm #vermont #farmlife #animals #stayactive #activetravel #activegetaways #activeretreats #yogaretreats #yoga #yogaeveryday #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy #adventuretravel #activeescapes #plantbased #plantbasedtravel

Happy Easter, everyone! Sound ON! Take a moment, quiet down and listen to #LittleHavana #Miami, on #EasterSunday, when life is slow, the #roosters are crowing, and the #sunrise is absolutely spectacular. #stayactive #activetravel #activegetaways #activeretreats #yogaretreats #yoga #yogaeveryday #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy #adventuretravel #activeescapes #plantbased #plantbasedtravel

She could literally sit Any Where Else. But she knows I’ll inconvenience myself 1,000 times over than give up a mid #chaturanga #kiss. #catyoga #catsofinstagram #catlife #stayactive #activetravel #activegetaways #activeretreats #yogaretreats #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy #adventuretravel #activeescapes

I think it’s time we start exploring other planets. I.e. the #ussouthwest. #NewMexico has something incredible to see at every turn, most of which is otherworldly. The #BistiBadlands look like an alien land, don’t you think? #stayactive #activetravel #activegetaways #activeretreats #yogaretreats #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy #adventuretravel #activeescapes

Cat Yoga

In my house, #yoga is a family affair. Queen B and I practice most mornings, and most mornings her practice is literally intertwined with mine. And I #love it. #catsofinstagram #catyoga #activetravel #activegetaways #activeretreats #yogaretreats #luxurygetaways #luxuryretreats #travelhealthy