About

I’ve got what Tim McGraw calls “emotional traffic”.

A whole lot of life has been through this thirty-six year old Guatemalan body and the only way I’ve gotten through it is with humor. Setbacks happen often in everyone’s life, but they take place on a daily basis when you’re a mother of two, the youngest daughter in a family of four, the bad-ass wife, the traveling dreamer, and the Chapstick-type of woman instead of the lipstick heel-wearing chick.

“I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.”
Lily Tomlin

The Guat Life is a recipe for dysfunction and disaster. But’s it’s my life and I embrace it! It’s a great source of material for my writing and laughter for those around me. I don’t know what the hell I’m doing here or how I’m doing it, but here I am, and this is a small chapter in my life story and how humor helps me through it. Whether it’s the little things like the crazy driver that cuts me off on the 405 freeway or big things like my family who’s… well …family. I’m clinging to life without meds, living on prayer, and using humor as my compass. Bring it on!

“Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.”
Kurt Vonnegut

59 Responses to “About”

  1. thoughtsofthewanderingkind January 7, 2012 at 6:24 PM #

    I love that quote!!

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  2. Nadine Sellers February 18, 2012 at 2:44 PM #

    hey chapstick girl…at least your lips won’ t crack when you make the readers laugh..ah, to see the world through your palabras, color me live and keep me positive..ns

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    • The Guat February 18, 2012 at 9:40 PM #

      Thanks so much for stopping by and for getting a laugh. ;)

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  3. Tilly Bud March 15, 2012 at 2:40 AM #

    I’m a chapstick woman, too. But we call it ‘lip ice’ :)

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  4. Words We Women Write April 25, 2012 at 4:57 PM #

    You need humor if you’ve got a big messy family, but there’s a lot there to love. This post is on its way to my golfing’ buddy :)

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    • The Guat April 25, 2012 at 10:10 PM #

      Glad you stopped by and enjoyed the golf rant :)

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  5. Coming East May 2, 2012 at 10:17 AM #

    I love the positive way you describe your life!

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    • The Guat May 2, 2012 at 2:11 PM #

      Thanks! Sometimes I’m not so positive but humor makes everything better. Thanks for stopping by and reading ;)

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  6. The Blissful Adventurer May 2, 2012 at 4:06 PM #

    Now, I am really intrigued!

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  7. island traveler May 9, 2012 at 9:32 PM #

    I prefer to laugh too. Less facial muscle use equals less wrinkles ( though I don’t really care about wrinkles) and its great for the heart( I hope to live longer). An honest, fun and exciting “About” post. A great gateway for the succeeding amazing posts. Thanks.

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    • The Guat May 9, 2012 at 9:40 PM #

      Thanks so much! Glad you were able to get a sense of The Guat :) Glad to meet you

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  8. chaiichi05 May 26, 2012 at 6:11 AM #

    “I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.” :) I love that quote!

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    • The Guat May 26, 2012 at 10:11 PM #

      Thanks! Glad you were able to stop by and check it out :)

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  9. Currie Rose May 28, 2012 at 9:02 AM #

    This is one of the BEST about sections I have read. I love that Lily Tomlin quote and I can so relate! I look forward to following your blog. :)

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    • The Guat May 29, 2012 at 11:54 PM #

      Awwwww … Thanks so much for the kind words. I’m so glad you got a sense of who I am and enjoyed the quotes. Glad you came along for the ride. Nice to meet you :)

      Reply
  10. craftcrazygran June 14, 2012 at 2:01 AM #

    I have nominated you for One Lovely Blog Award. Looking forward to learning 7 things about you!

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    • The Guat June 18, 2012 at 5:14 PM #

      Oooooh Sweet. Thanks for the nomination. Be sure to get on that seven things this week! Thanks!!

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  11. truedesignliving July 1, 2012 at 1:39 PM #

    Hi I’ve nominated you for a One Lovely Blog Award.

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  12. pattisj July 11, 2012 at 9:08 PM #

    Love Lily Tomlin! Thanks for visiting my blog.

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    • Whoredinary July 23, 2012 at 12:15 AM #

      I nearly peed when i read that Lily Tomlin quote. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your 200 day

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      • The Guat July 23, 2012 at 10:35 PM #

        I love Lily Tomlin she’s awesome and that quote cracks me up. I think about it all the time, which was why I had to put it here somewhere

  13. allaccesspass July 31, 2012 at 5:25 PM #

    I have spent a lot of time reading your blog and laughing a lot. I wanted to nominate you for the Liebester Award because yours is literally, one of the blogs I never pass up in my reader. I always know I will enjoy what you have written. I think others should see for themselves. So, for more information on this award: http://allaccesspassblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/july-was-a-good-month/

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    • The Guat August 2, 2012 at 9:46 AM #

      Thanks so much for the nomination. It’s really nice to hear that I can make people laugh sometimes and that I’m on your never-pass-her-up list in your reader.

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  14. David August 7, 2012 at 7:57 AM #

    Great blog! Glad I found it! :)

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    • The Guat August 7, 2012 at 9:41 AM #

      Thanks for stopping by, come back any time

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  15. Gemma August 15, 2012 at 5:42 AM #

    The quotes are hysterical. The About even better. Thanks for your visit. :-D

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    • The Guat August 17, 2012 at 9:56 PM #

      Glad I was able to make you laugh. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  16. s1ngal September 5, 2012 at 3:20 AM #

    I still want to be somebody badly with or without the “specifics” ;) Lily Tomlin, eh.. and I always thought it was some random oh-yeah line..

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    • The Guat September 16, 2012 at 9:27 PM #

      Everyone’s all about trying to be a somebody somewhere. Yeah Lily Tomlin is pretty bad ass. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  17. The Landy September 14, 2012 at 1:56 AM #

    I love that term, just ‘embrace it’…

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    • The Guat September 14, 2012 at 9:20 AM #

      Thanks mate :) Glad you stopped by

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  18. Andrea Kelly September 19, 2012 at 7:21 PM #

    Hey! I just wanted to stop by and let you know I’ve nominated you for the Addictive Blog Award :) You can find out more about it here:
    http://thehandwrittenlife.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/addictive-blog-award/

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    • The Guat September 20, 2012 at 12:40 AM #

      Holy Crap! Thanks! I really appreciate it. I had no idea there was an Addictive Blog Award.Thanks for reading and liking my crazy adventures.

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      • Andrea Kelly September 20, 2012 at 5:32 PM #

        You’re very welcome!! :)

  19. on thehomefrontandbeyond September 20, 2012 at 2:06 AM #

    love your About — can relate to so much of it

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    • The Guat September 20, 2012 at 9:05 PM #

      Thanks. I’m glad there are a few people out there that can relate :)

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  20. hemadamani September 20, 2012 at 3:26 AM #

    hi! first of all thanks for visiting and the like. Find your blog really interesting from what little I went through. Will need time to read more. And loved the quote. It ensures that I’ll be back for more..:)

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    • The Guat September 20, 2012 at 9:04 PM #

      Thanks! I’m glad you came over to check things out. Come back any time :)

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  21. humanTriumphant October 24, 2012 at 3:07 AM #

    admire your embrace life attitude!

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    • The Guat October 24, 2012 at 10:10 AM #

      Thanks! I gotta try otherwise I might just stay in bed under the covers all day. :)

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  22. Kim (klling) @ Tranquil Dreams October 25, 2012 at 6:12 PM #

    Hi!
    I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. For the details, you can see it on my blog here: http://klling.wordpress.com/2012/10/25/my-first-one-lovely-blog-award-nomination/

    Have a great day,
    Kim

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    • The Guat October 26, 2012 at 10:43 PM #

      Wow! Thanks so much for the honor. I greatly appreciate that you enjoy my blog and find it humorous and touching enough to be called “Lovely”. Much thanks Kim. :)

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      • Ellyn Baker November 10, 2012 at 4:29 AM #

        I am glad I found you. Your honesty is refreshing and I love your sense of humor. I look forward to following you :-)

      • The Guat November 14, 2012 at 10:05 PM #

        Thanks so much! It’s always great to get compliments and for people to “get” my sense of humor. I welcome your visits and appreciate you stopping by. Hope you enjoy the ride.

  23. patriciamoed November 14, 2012 at 2:46 AM #

    I love your quotes and philosophy!

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    • The Guat November 14, 2012 at 10:09 PM #

      HA! Thanks so much. I tried to find quotes that truly captured my spirit. Ahhhhh that Lily Tomlin cracks me up. She’s awesome.

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  24. Viva Violet November 22, 2012 at 12:59 AM #

    You sound so much like my best friend, who gets through every hard time with lots of laughs and dashes of humour. Wonderful blog :D

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    • The Guat November 25, 2012 at 10:09 PM #

      Thanks! You’re best friend must rock :) I try to keep things in perspective and finding humor usually helps. Although sometimes it’s hard to find the funny, but that doesn’t necessarily stop me. :) Thanks for visiting.

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  25. artisticmilestone January 9, 2013 at 10:13 PM #

    Such positive outlook in life, I love that quote and your header too :)

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    • The Guat January 18, 2013 at 12:53 AM #

      Staying positive is always a challenge, but humor really helps out. :) I was looking for a good picture, so glad people like it :)

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  26. LuiZ FernandoS February 27, 2013 at 12:38 PM #

    Yes, you really are a humorous person. Congratulations.

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    • The Guat February 28, 2013 at 10:12 PM #

      Thanks … I try. It keeps me going.

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  27. Stephen Kelly Creative March 12, 2013 at 7:57 AM #

    LOL … love the Lily Tomlin quote! Awesome!

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    • The Guat March 12, 2013 at 11:15 AM #

      She’s pretty awesome … when I saw that I knew it was for me. :)

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  28. The Dimwit Diary April 12, 2013 at 3:54 AM #

    Awesome quotes. Awesome blog. Just general awesomeness all around. Looking forward to reading more…Awesome.

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    • The Guat April 13, 2013 at 1:45 PM #

      Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet. Thanks so much for hanging out and for the awesome comment. Stop by any time :)

      Reply
  29. brickhousechick April 25, 2013 at 8:16 PM #

    Love the name of your blog! Thanks for visiting my blog earlier today. I’m from Puerto Rico and can relate to some of your stories. And, as you saw on my blog, I too LOVE chapstick when I’m not wearing my red hot lipstick.

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  30. The Wine O'Clock News May 9, 2013 at 4:07 AM #

    Love your stuff, Ms Guat – v funny and totally chimes with my approach to life (awesomeness over graciousness every time … is this where we do a digital fist bump?). Thanks for visiting my blog!

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    • The Guat May 13, 2013 at 10:14 PM #

      Thanks. It’s always good to hear when someone likes your stuff. Fist bump back atcha! :)

      Reply

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