Hope
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

Hope

Slow and steady wins the race, supposedly, but it doesn’t feel like that when you go on somewhere around 5 job interviews a week, only to be ghosted by usually all of them. It’s hard when you know that you are meant for greatness

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It’s Not About You
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

It’s Not About You

I forget that, as a sensitive person with people-pleasing tendencies, it’s not that serious, and sometimes it’s just not about you. So I didn’t tell my students…

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My First Tattoo
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

My First Tattoo

Ever since I was thirteen, I have been fiercely protective of my look. I swore that I would never get a tattoo. And then I got a tattoo three weeks ago…

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Born for Divorce?
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

Born for Divorce?

I look at my married friends with hope and admiration, but I still believe I'm destined to be a hot divorced diva. I would love to be proven wrong, but in the meantime, these are some of my thoughts:

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Stop Looking For Love
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

Stop Looking For Love

Love is the one resource I know I will never lack, which is deeply comforting and also terrifying.

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Actor’s Guide To Invasive Questions
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

Actor’s Guide To Invasive Questions

When other people ask the questions you’ve been thinking in your head all along. So what do you do when a simple question triggers so much history and self-criticism?

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8 Affirmations for Abundance
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

8 Affirmations for Abundance

I’m not the biggest fan of journaling, but as an artist, I’ve found affirmation journals to be a helpful tool in managing anxiety and vital to maintaining creative motivation. Here are a few

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Love Letter to Horta
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

Love Letter to Horta

The room that I shared with my mom shared the wall with the kitchen so every morning my body begged for a couple more minutes

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Must-Have Gemstones
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

Must-Have Gemstones

I often carry them in my pockets or find them floating around my bed. I believe that these stones transmit energy, so they’ve become an essential part of my life. Here are just a few that I couldn’t live without.

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Instant Pot Stew
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

Instant Pot Stew

There is so little effort involved that most of the cooking is chopping!

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You Should Shave Your Head
Isa Sonrisa Isa Sonrisa

You Should Shave Your Head

I shaved my head right before the COVID shutdown of 2020. As an actor, I was always aware of the effect that my appearance had on the types of roles I would be considered for.

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