December 23, 2025 - Memoirs of a Black Girl

Fiesta International Market: A Taste of Home, Culture, and Memory

Lela Fagan December 23, 2025

Food has a way of carrying memory. Walking into Fiesta International Market in Houston felt like stepping back into my New York roots—where Caribbean, African, and Southern flavors raised me and reminded me what home tastes like.

Drinking my water and minding my business.

Checking In Before Checking Out: A December Health Reset

Lela Fagan December 23, 2025

At the beginning of December, I chose to check in with my body before the year checked out on me. With wellness appointments, small adjustments, unexpected weight loss, and a brand-new hydration journey, I’m preparing for 2026 with intention—not resolutions, but foundations.