About Maritza

Hi, I'm Maritza. I'm a 22-year-old from Bogotá, Colombia. I moved out on my own and started this diary as a way to hold onto the little moments — the ones that slip by if you don't write them down.

My Story

I grew up in Bogotá surrounded by family, music, and way too much food. When I left home, I had to figure out everything on my own — cooking, budgeting, making decisions without my mom's voice in my ear (though she still calls every day). It's been scary and beautiful and everything in between.

What I Love

The gym is my daily routine — not a performance, just something I do for myself. I cook a lot, mostly Colombian recipes that remind me of home but also whatever looks good at the market. My Siberian Husky Nash is my constant companion. He sits on my yoga mat, steals food off the counter, and somehow makes every single day better.

Why This Diary

I started writing because I wanted to remember. Not the big stuff — the little stuff. How the light looked one Tuesday morning, what Nash did that made me laugh, the song that was stuck in my head while I was cooking. This diary is for my future self, and you're welcome to read along.