Un Encuentro de Alegría: Finding the City’s Noise in the Quiet Night

In our home, the end of the week often brings a required quiet—my partner busy with work, and the responsibility of sharing space with elder family members naturally limits the scope of our usual merrymaking. While I appreciate peace, too much quiet can feel heavy, especially when you love the caos y el ruido (the noise) of the city!

Tonight, I was tired and defeated, but I knew I needed to bring a little alegría (joy) and color to the canvas of our night. I wanted my children to see enthusiasm for life, not defeat.

So, we improvised a simple mosaic of moments: pajamas on, into the car, and a drive to look at the lights of Boston. We didn’t spend money; we simply spent presence.

My daughter opened the moon roof. We screamed K-Pop Demon Hunters at the top of our lungs—a beautiful, noisy, necessary escape! My son bounced with pure excitement, arms extended and all.

It reminded me that the most beautiful art is sometimes the simplest act of connection. It’s not about grand gestures, but the ingenuity of changing the rhythm when you feel stuck. And the best gift? My daughter’s simple thanks for the “cool night.”

How do you bring ruido and alegría back into your quiet nights?

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