Friday, September 9, 2011

La Güerita Caprichosa


"Your friends will know you better in the first minute they meet you than your acquaintances will know you in a thousand years."

- Richard Bach

There are many things in life that can bring a smile to my face and a warm feeling in my heart. Meeting a very cool and genuinely wonderful person is one of them. It is my pleasure to introduce all of you to the newest member of Pandora's Caja "La Guerita Caprichosa". La Guerita will be working on Pandora's Caja as our resident translator. Over the last several months I came to the realization that due to the growth of Pandora's Caja, and the types of information that we love to write about, that we needed a staff member that would be able to work on major translation projects. I happened to be talking to a very good friend about getting someone to translate for me, and the rest is history. (88 Ivories I owe you one! *HUGS*)


What I like about her bio the most is where she said, "The work that I do here with Pandora I consider a “love job” because I love everything about Chayanne and his music, and the more I learn about him, the more impressed I am with the man as a whole." I like that because that's what Pandora's Caja is all about. We do what we do out of love, love of Chayanne, love of music, and love of all of you. Please welcome her warmly.


"Tus amigos saben que es mejor en el primer minuto que usted cumple con sus conocidos que se sabe en mil años."



- Richard Bach


Hay muchas cosas en la vida que puede traer una sonrisa en mi cara y una sensación de calor en mi corazón. Conocer a una persona muy fresco y maravilloso realmente es uno de ellos. Es para mí un placer presentar a todos ustedes que el nuevo miembro de la Caja de Pandora "La Guerita Caprichosa". La Guerita va a trabajar en la Caja de Pandora como nuestro traductor residente. En los últimos meses me di cuenta de que, debido al crecimiento de la Caja de Pandora, y los tipos de información que nos gusta escribir, que necesitábamos un miembro del personal que sería capaz de trabajar en proyectos de traducción más importantes. Me encontraba hablando con un amigo muy buena de conseguir a alguien para que me traduzca, y el resto es historia. (88 marfiles te debo una! * ABRAZOS *)



Lo que me gusta su biografía más es en la que dijo: "El trabajo que hago aquí con Pandora me consideran un" trabajo de amor "porque me encanta todo lo relacionado con Chayanne y su música, y cuanto más aprendo acerca de él, el más impresionado yo estoy con el hombre como un todo. "Me gusta porque eso es lo que Caja de Pandora se trata. Nosotros hacemos lo que hacemos por amor, el amor de Chayanne, amor por la música y el amor de todos ustedes. Démosle la bienvenida a su gusto.

Let's see... what to write about myself? It really is my least favorite thing to do. I am much happier expressing other people's words... maybe that is why I became a translator/interpreter! I'll just hit the high points. I have a beautiful family, including a wonderful husband and 4 great kids, with another on the way... I am a gringa but my fascination and love of the Spanish language started at a very early age. I have been studying Spanish for well over half of my life, and while I won't tell you how long that is... let's just say it has been quite a while! I stumbled into the field of translation and interpretation, and I knew that I had found my niche, so I changed my major and graduated with a BA in Spanish Translation. For my “paid job” I work as an Over-the-phone Spanish Medical Interpreter, and I love my job. The work that I do here with Pandora I consider a “love job” because I love everything about Chayanne and his music, and the more I learn about him, the more impressed I am with the man as a whole. I am excited to have the chance to share my talents and help others to get to glimpse the man behind the music as well!


A ver... qué debo escribir acerca de mi misma? Realmente es lo que menos me gusta hacer. Mucho más prefiero expresar las palabras de los demás... quizás por eso decidí dedicarme a ser traductora e intérprete! Solamente les diré lo más importante. Tengo una hermosa familia, incluyendo un esposo maravilloso y 4 hijos bellos, con otro en camino... Soy gringa, pero mi fascinación y amor por el español empezó desde muy chiquita. Tengo más de la mitad de mi vida estudiando el español, y aunque no les diré cuánto tiempo es... ¡basta decir que ha sido buen rato! Me tropezé con el tema de la traducción y la interpretación y supe que había encontrado mi nicho, así que cambié mi carerra universitaria y me gradué con un título BA en la Traducción del español. Para mi “trabajo pagado” me dedico a ser intérprete por teléfono para situaciones médicas, y me encanta mi trabajo. La obra que hago aquí con Pandora considero ser mi “trabajo por amor” porque amo todo de Chayanne y de su música, y entre más aprendo de él, más me impresiona el hombre en su totalidad. ¡Estoy animada por tener la oportunidad de compartir mis talentos y ayudar a otros a llegar a conocer el hombre detrás de la música también!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Pandora Esperanza, Abrí la Caja



"Al principio de mi fan domé por Chayanne encontré con que era muy difícil, casi imposible de encontrar información actualizada sobre él en Inglés. Con el tiempo me encontré con algunos fans de habla Inglés, algunos de ellos se han vuelto muy queridos, que fueron capaces de señalarme en la dirección de los sitios de fans en Inglés.... pero yo quería encontrar mi forma particular de expresar  mis pensamientos.... a partir de este deseo nació la caja de Pandora.

Comencé este blog con un propósito en mente, para tratar de proporcionar la mayor información acerca de Chayanne que pude a sus fans de habla Inglés, así como expresar mis propios pensamientos y opiniones sobre diversos acontecimientos de Chayanne. Pero con el tiempo mi deseo de escribir sólo sobre el material relacionado con que Chayanne se ha convertido en el deseo de escribir algo más..... y le tengo que dar las gracias a Chayanne ello.

He encontrado algo que realmente me encanta.... escribir o lo que la gente llama blogs. Yo no soy una escritora profesional, pero yo siempre haré lo mejor para cubrir el material que creo que vale la pena escribir. Escribo lo que está en mi corazón y lo que es una noticia digna, al mismo tiempo. De vez en cuando voy a publicar traducciones de Inglés de otros artículos nuevos, pero sobre todo, lo que se obtiene de mí son mis pensamientos inspirados.....los pensamientos y sentimientos que salen de la "caja".  La "caja" se refiere a mi corazón o mi cabeza....a veces ambos.  A veces las entradas serán corta y  otras veces serán más larga, pero espero que usted siempre encontrará algo sobre los mensajes que usted disfruta.

Puede que no siempre estén de acuerdo con lo que escribo, y eso es bueno, pero sepan esto, no importa si estamos de acuerdo o en desacuerdo….siempre tendré un gran amor para mis lectores.

Quiero aprovechar esta oportunidad para agradecer a todos mis queridos amigos y lectores que han sido en muchas ocasiones la inspiración para mis temas….ya sabes quién eres.....mucho amor!   *ABRAZO*
Para aquellos de ustedes que pasan de vez en cuando, o que han pasado una vez y no han vuelto, también tengo un gran amor por Uds.….

Como me gusta decir siempre.....con esto dicho, quiero darles la bienvenida en mi corazón, mi cabeza, y mi casa.....
~ Paz

Monday, January 10, 2011

Chayanne Fantasia's Become Reality

I have to tell you that it is with the utmost pleasure that I introduce to all of the Caja "Fantasia Chayan". Fantasia will be working in media research along with "Glamour Girl". Both of these ladies have from the beginning been close friends and help meets in the adventure that I have started. Now they can be a part of your journey as well. 

Thank you Fantasia for for agreeing to be a partner in this great and wonderful, never ending journey!
~Much Love 
Hello Everyone, I am very happy to greet you all.



My name is not important, it’s enough for me to just say that I love music, I love dance and of course I love CHAYANNE!!

I am one more like you, that each day waits for news of her favorite artist, of his maximum fantasy.

I am here because of him, for him, and of course for you all.

I hope I become part of your fantasies and you of mine, which at the end of the day are all the same.

Let us dream, dance and sing together with the greatest pop singer.

All those who wish to share with me and with their Pandora’s Box are all welcome.

I always saw and admired the creator of this blog, all her love and dedication and today, writing these few lines fill me with emotion as I never imagined I’d become part of it.

I am small evidence that NOTHING IS IMPOSIBLE.

Thank you Pandora’s Caja for the opportunity you’ve given me to participate in your beautiful world.

Chayville here I come!

"Hola a todos, estoy muy contenta de saludarlos.

Mi nombre no importa, basta con decir que amo la musica, amo el baile y por supuesto amo a CHAYANNE !!

Soy una mas de ustedes, que cada dia espera una nueva noticia de su artista favorito, de su maxima fantasia !!

Estoy aqui por El y para El y claro para todas ustedes.

Espero que me hagan parte de sus fantasia y ustedes sean parte de las mias, que al final de cuentas son las mismas.

Sonemos, bailemos y cantemos con el maximo exponente de la musica pop.

Todo lo que quieran compartir conmigo y con su caja de pandora es siempre bienvenido.

Siempre vi y admire a la creadora de este blog, todo su amor y su entrega y hoy estar escribiendo estas lineas me llenan de emocion, nunca pense en llegar a formar parte.

Soy una pequena prueba de que NO HAY IMPOSIBLES.

Gracias Pandora's Caja por la oportunidad de que me das al hacerme participe de este maravilloso mundo.

Chayville aqui vengo !"

Glamour Comes To Caja!


One of my many passions in life is music. Ever since I was a little girl, I've listened to many types of music. My absolute favorite artist is Chayanne!  I first saw him on TV with his group Los Chicos when I was very young. Although l I thought everyone in the group did well, there was something about Chayanne that stood out from everyone else.  I was drawn to those big eyes. He always seemed to connect to each of his fans, and I was hooked ever since.  I always enjoyed hearing his music, and seeing him on TV, and still do today!  In fact, I request his music, and videos daily!

About Me:
I'm a professional Makeup Artist/Skin care Specialist. This is another great passion of mine!  I love what I do, especially when I can make people feel better about themselves. I just started my own blog, and hope to introduce my own line in the near future.

I want to say Thank You to Pandora for allowing me to be part of this awesome blog! I hope you will enjoy reading my articles!

Monday, December 27, 2010

Candela Spirit....A Bright, Warm Flame


Hello to all the wonderful readers of Pandora’s Caja. I am so excited to be part of this wonderful blog and I have Pandora to thank for giving me the opportunity to join this exciting adventure.

I love all types of music including salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, pop, rock, etc. I have a passion for dancing and I think music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent. The same way I believe that there is something beautiful and unique about a human being, I also believe this about music. When I have come across a piece of music that I don’t like, I make it a point to listen to it more closely and find its beauty, and I always do. I have been to many concerts throughout my life and it is my belief that music brings people together. It allows us to experience the same emotions.

I am a huge Chayanne fan and I think my love for him is what brought me to find this amazing blog, and now being a part of it is truly a dream come true. I have followed Chayanne since I was a little girl and in all honesty I find him to be the complete package when it comes to being a superstar. He has captured all of our hearts and once you are Chayanne fan you never steer away from his music, it’s like you are hooked for life. I was lucky to enough to meet Chayanne this past November at his concert in Atlantic City and what can I tell you, I can now die happy. He was more than I expected, a great human being with talent beyond belief.

I work for the school system and my job is very rewarding because it shapes our children’s future. Children are our future leaders and I am proud to say that no matter what I achieve in my lifetime, I have made a difference in the life of a child and this gives me great satisfaction.

I love to spend time with my family as well as traveling and meeting new people and places. One thing I do for myself every year is take a vacation with my family and totally disconnect from the world. This is what keeps me sane and charges my battery to come back to reality and be the best that I can be.

I hope you enjoy my work here in Pandora’s Caja. I will certainly put all of my heart and soul into it and the finished product will be the best that I can give you. I find that the more willing I am to be grateful for the small things in life, the bigger stuff just seems to show up from unexpected sources. I am definitely looking forward to each day with all the surprises that will be coming my way thanks to Pandora and her kindness to allow me to embark in this journey together. Pandora, I won’t let you down!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Del sol de Marbella al de Bariloche!


I wanted to take this opportunity to formally introduce a new staff member to Pandora's Caja. You may know her for her off the chain translations in Bariloche's Music Box and other translation work that she's done for the Caja, but now she part of the crew! Bariloche has been a long time fan of Chayanne and a very good friend to me. Not only will she be bringing her love of Chayanne to the Caja, but she will also be bringing her knowledge of music, and passion for life. Please celebrate with me the very welcome addition to the Pandora's Caja....Bariloche


Hello blogging world! I am very happy to join you :) . This being my very first blog I thought it appropriate that I tell you a bit about myself. I am a fun, life loving person who has a few… vices.

Vise #1 – Chayanne. (C’mon, you know you saw that coming lol). I have been a fan of Chayanne for what seems to be centuries. I was only 9 years old when I first started loving his music (and 12 years since I started drooling over him) and 18 years later I can say with confidence that I am as in love as I have ever been.

Vise #2 – Music. I love everything about music. The feelings it invokes, the passion with which songs are written (both the music and lyrics). I have been very fortunate to have had opportunities and met wonderful people who have helped me become involved with music. I was blessed with the opportunity to interview one of Latin America’s biggest stars, Juanes for Univison.com when his mega album “La Vida es un Ratico” was released 2 years ago. I’ve also partaken in the promotion of several sold-out concerts of artists such as Luis Miguel and Fonseca in Toronto. In all honesty, I can say that music is my balance in life.

Vise #3 – Work. I could elaborate on this but I’ll keep it short. I am an Engineer. Civil Engineer to be exact and I work in the construction industry. Do I love it? Yes. Has it turned me into a workaholic? YES…. Thank God for Vise #2!

Vise #4 – Traveling. Is there anything better in life? Well… except for maybe winning the Mega Millions or having Chayanne show up at your doorstep with a bouquet of orchids singing “Yo Te Amo”, no… I do not believe there is. I have traveled to many different places, my favorite of all being Japan. And yes, I will admit that I have done the “fan thing” and have traveled to many different places just to see Chayanne in concert (Canada, San Diego, Panama). Seems like everything goes back to Vise #2 doesn’t it? :)

Vise#5 – Blogging? This is TBD :)

I hope that you enjoy reading my entries as much as I will love to write them. Please feel free to leave comments and ask anything you wish. I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Pandora for letting me into this wonderful world of hers. I hope I do you proud!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Pandora Esperanza, I Opened The Box



In the beginning of my Chayanne fandom I found that it was very hard, almost impossible to find current information about him in English. As time went on I came across some English speaking fans, a few of them have become very dear friends, who were able to point me in the direction of English fan sites....but I wanted to be able to find my unique way of expressing myself and my thoughts....from this desire Pandora's Caja was born.

I started this blog with one purpose in mind, to try and provide as much information about Chayanne as I could to his English speaking fans as well as express my own thoughts and opinions about various Chayanne happenings. But over time my desire to only write about material that related to Chayanne has evolved into the desire to write about more.....and I have Chayanne to thank for that.

I have found something that I truly love...writing or what people may call blogging. I'm not a professional writer, but I will always try my best to cover material that I believe is worth writing about. I write what is in my heart and what is news worthy at the same time. From time to time I will post English translations of other new articles, but mainly, what you get from me are my inspired thoughts.....the thoughts and feelings that come out of the "box".  The "box" refers to my heart, or my head...sometimes both. Sometimes the entries will be short at other times they will be more lengthy, but I hope that you will always find something about the posts that you enjoy.

You may not always agree with what I write about, and that's cool, but know this, no matter whether we agree or disagree....I will always have mad love for my readers.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of my dear friends and readers who have at many times been the inspiration for my subject matter...you know who you are.....mad love! *HUG*

For those of you that will stop by from time to time, or who may stop by once and never return, I have mad love for you as well.....

As I'm fond of saying...with that said, I want to welcome you into my heart, my head, and my home.....

~Peace

Please feel free to email me at pandorascaja.yahoo.com