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Melissa Delavida
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Badass Latina Witch | Corporate learning processional | Small business owner | Crafter | Writer | Feminist | Cat mom | Public speaker | Cosplayer | Geek | Nerd | Dork | Book hoarder | Musical enthusiast

And MAD. Find out more @itsamadexistence.com
Our Wakandan Princesses, Nakia and Shuri.
July 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Sometimes life is sooo exhausting. I mean, there's sleeping, playing, and eating. Its a lot.

#wakandanprincesses

@charliedelavida.com
June 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
When you really want your treats before bed, but you're trying to be patient.

#wakandanprincesses
#catsofbluesky

@charliedelavida.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Broadway in Boston Adventure: Kimberly Akimbo. I didn't expect to be taken back to high school in New Jersey in the 90s as a Show Choir kid at a skating rink.

The memories this musical is bringing forth is making me smile.

@charliedelavida.com

#matchinggeekycouple
#broadwayinboston
May 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
This feels like a trap. We are currently in London coming home tomorrow. The CDC is now requiring contact tracing when coming into the country. This was not a requirement in September when we went to Ireland/Scotland. Take a look at the photos.

#immigrantrights
April 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
We are heading to London today. We're going to miss our girls. Nakia is trying to stop us from leaving.

#wakandanprincesses
@charliedelavida.com
April 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
April 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Nakia went to the vet today, which she hates, so Shuri is comforting her. First with kisses and now just sitting with her. Shuri is such a good sister.

P.S. if you play with sound, you will hear Six The Musical Live in the background.

@charliedelavida.com

#wakandanprincesses
#catsofbluesky
April 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I wanted to wish everyone good luck at the Hands-Off rallies today. We were gonna go, but our Nakia isn't feeling well, so we're staying home with her. Based on what I've heard of crowd size, it may be a good thing as my anxiety probably wouldn't handle it well.

#handsoff

@charliedelavida.com
April 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Nakia was not happy that her daddy left the house to run errands.

#wakandanprincesses
#catsofbluesky

@charliedelavida.com
March 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Just another morning where Nakia just wants to cuddle. Only, she decided to cuddle while Charlie was on his side. Gave me the opportunity to capture the Father's Day shirt I got him, though.

#wakandanprincesses
#catsofbluesky

@charliedelavida.com
March 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I am appalled by my NH Senators' decision to vote alongside the GOP. I have been sending them emails left and right (I get too anxious on calls), and apparently, it has meant nothing to them. Fine. I just sent them this email. They can expect me to no longer vote for them when their time comes.
March 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I'm sorry boss, I can't come in to work today. Shuri won't let me.

#wakandanprincesses
#catsofbluesky

@charliedelavida.com
March 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Saturday morning with Shuri. As our SpastiCat, it's a rare occasion for her to be this relaxed while cuddling. She's usually always making biscuits.

@charliedelavida.com

#wakandanprincesses
March 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
While others may be watching the SOTU, Nakia watches mice and squirrels in YouTube.

@charliedelavida.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
If only we can all be as carefree as a house cat, especially now.

Life goals.

@charliedelavida.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Nakia is in a mood. Aren't we all.

@charliedelavida.com
February 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Broadway in Boston adventure: Funny Girl. We got lucky with the subscription schedule, a built-in date night for Valentine's Day. We wore red for the day. It also matched the shows decor.

A good distraction from the chaos of the world.

@charliedelavida.com
#matchinggeekycouple
February 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This is Shuri's sleeping habit. Especially, this time of year.

In both locations, there is a heating pad underneath her. She loves keeping her body warm but her head cool. So she uses the window sill as her pillow.

It's quite adorable and we can never resist taking photos.

@charliedelavida.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My co-worker keeps stealing my stuff.
February 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
It was supposed to be a self-grooming scratcher for both cats. Nakia has instead made it her new bed.

To be clear, she has a cat tower that has a heating pad on it to keep her warm. She still chose this.

@charliedelavida.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Today, I emailed my Senators and Reps. I don't do well on phone calls. I get nervous about wanting to say the right thing. However, writing has always been a strong suit of mine. The image is what I wrote. Not perfect, but I think it gets my message across.
February 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We have a little free library called The Library @hufflehouse.com. Every month, we decorate it and our lawn a specific theme. February is Black History Month (with Valentine's Day) cause we believe diversity is what makes us great.

@charliedelavida.com
#diversitymakesamericagreat
#supportDEI
February 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
What is this bullshit Target? You can't come out and say you're removing DEI, not going to sell items from black and women owned businesses in your stores and then send out this email like I'm just going to ignore all that and shop online.

You must be effing crazy.

#gofuckyourself
February 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We subscribe to Broadway in Boston. Every year (for 4 years), we see around 6-9 shows a season. We match our outfits to each other and sometimes to the show.

Yesterday's Broadway in Boston adventure was Peter Pan. We wore green in honor of the flying boy.

@charliedelavida.com
#matchinggeekycouple
February 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM