#quitapenas

[nonperfect]

Quita las penas.

Ordenando cajones encontré esta pequeña caja.  Contiene algo muy valioso. Sí, en su interior hay unos muñecos que quitan las penas. Son muy pequeñitos (de 10 a 20 mm) y están hechos con alambre, madera y lana. Proceden de Guatemala. Dicen que de los indios mayas.  Las instrucciones son precisas:  1-. Coges un muñequito. 2-. Le cuentas esa pena que tienes, antes de irte a dormir. 3-. Lo…

[paradisecitizens]

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[elg3cko]

First prototype of a worry doll. In my culture, worry dolls (muñeca quitapena) are placed under pillows at night, taking on the burden of the sleeper's sorrows so they can rest peacefully, in order to face the next day with strength and resolve.

My version is meant to be burned the next day, since they're made of felt and stuffed with wax chips. Everything but the button eye should be left if one wants to keep a momento of the doll! I haven't tested burning it, though, and it's simply an optional choice to do so.

Next prototype, I'm going to work on resizing the tunic a little, and get much better at hand stitching.

[stefandstuff]

reblog for the quitapena to take your worries away

[usaigi]

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“I packed you a cooler with some food and snacks Marc says you guys can’t get in England. Steven mentioned that Daniela likes cooking, I packed in your Abuela Rita’s recipe book. Good luck trying to figure out any proportions for the ingredients. And some of the stuff that the kids wanted from your old room. Plus, all the pictures,” Dad says, pushing down the handle of the suitcase. Dad asked Marc to leave one of their suitcases at the house so that he could fill it up with sentimental crap of a buried past. 

“Thanks,” Jake mumbles, digging his hand deep into his pockets, and staring down at the suitcase.  

“There’s a couple of more things I have for you guys. I don’t know if you’ll be able to take it on the plane though. Marc mentioned having to stop by New York for a job before heading back home. Maybe I could ship it to you? Or–”

“Dad,” Jake interrupts him, knowing overwise that his dad would likely go on in circles. 

“Sorry. I’ll be back, just–” he shuffles off upstairs. Jake just looks over at Layla and shrugs. Layla gives him a sympathetic smile before going back to her laptop, finalizing their last-minute accommodation in New York. 

When his dad returns, he’s carrying a hard guitar case in one hand, and a brown paper bag in the other. He set the case down on the couch, unlocking the latches to reveal a light orange-colored acoustic guitar, with a decorative ring around the soundhole. The glossy shine masked behind a layer of dust of years of unuse. “It was your grandfather. It was the first big splurge he bought when he arrived to Miami. He told me that he had a similar one back in Cuba that his older brother gave him. But he was only allowed to take one suitcase with him so he had to leave the guitar behind. 

"So when he got here, he’d save a little from each paycheck. Hid a dollar under his bed until he finally had enough to buy another guitar. He used to take me to the beach and he’d play for us.”

“Why the beach?”

“He said he hoped the waves carried his song so his brother could hear him play. His brother chose to stay back in Havana.”

“Did you ever play?” Jake asks, sliding his finger down the cords, trying to feel the vibration of a lost song. That of longing and loneliness. Of a family divided by the harsh water, drowning anyone who tries to swim across. 

“I did. I used to at least. I stopped when Randall passed, I just couldn’t. I always wanted you to have it but it never felt like the right time. Hopefully, it is now. Maybe you can carry the tradition and play for Randall.”

“I don’t remember him,” Jake says flatly. 

“Then play it for yourself and your other parts.”

“Thanks.”

“I… have something else but I am not sure you’ll want it,” dad says, looking towards the bag. 

“What is it?” Dad lets Jake pull the item out of the bag, a thick woven blanket, alternating between different colored stripes with different geometric figures to create an elegant tapestry.  

“I was hoping to speak with Daniela and ask if she would want this blanket. But I understand that she wasn’t comfortable yet. Still, can you give this to her? If she doesn’t want it, you can mail it back or toss it or…” he stops when he notices Jake’s expression, picking up on Jake’s silently request to get to the point. 

“Your grandmother made this for your mother before she left. She was worried that she’d get cold traveling in the desert. It took up half the space in her backpack. She said she was too scared even to use it, that they’d know she’s Guatemalan and she’d get harassed for it. 

“And these Muñeca quitapena they were also your mothers. According to the myths–”

“‘The sun god granted the Mayan princess an extraordinary gift that can solve any human problem.’” Jake recalls, taking the little dolls in his hand. 

“You used to have your own, I don’t know if you remember.”  

“Yeah, I remember.” At some point in their upbringing, Marc stopped talking to his dolls; it was pointless and childish after all. But he always talked to Jake about all his worries, his pain, his fears. And Jake listened, even if Marc wasn’t aware.

“I know your mother hurt you and hope you don’t interpret this as a request for you to forgive her, I will never ask that from you. I guess I see this as an extension of that side of your family and heritage, separate from her. I think Kid would like the dolls, at least.”

“Ok.”

“I know I wasn’t a good father to you growing up but I want all of you to know I regret all past actions. But I want you to know I’m here for all of you. If you guys have any questions or concerns, or if you want to talk about anything, I’m here.” Dad says, gently patting Jake on the side of his arm. 

“We’ll keep in touch. Part of us, at least.”

“Thank you, hijo. Oh and before you go, I pack you and Layla a snack. Make sure to eat it before you get to TSA.” Elias hands them a tupperware with mixed cut fruit, diced up into small chunks. Papaya, pineapple, mango, and strawberries, all mixed in for a sweet treat. Two sets of plastic forks wrapped around a napkin placed on top of the container. And from his side, Jake hears Layla trying to suppress her laughter, bringing her hand to cover her giggle. 

“Sorry, sorry, I don’t mean to laugh. It’s just that Marc always cuts fruit for me. I had always thought it was an Arab thing but Marc's been feeding me fruit since we start dating. It’s sweet.”

The act is sweet; just like the fruit. Not artificial, natural. 

But a seed doesn’t bloom into a fruit tree overnight, or over the course of a trip. It needs constant work, constant care. 

Maybe one day Jake can have natural peace with his father. Maybe someday. 

[osidius-el-enfatico]

RONDA 2 CHILEAN SEXYMAN TERMINADA

Otra ronda más queda atrás y una vez más hay weones en el quitapenas afuera del cementerio y otros en la piojera celebrando.

En una ronda caracterizada por duelos sumamente cargados hacia una posición resalta el resultado entre Tito y Garganta de lata que voto a voto lucharon hasta el ultimo momento, pero Tito canalizó el poder de las patas para dar ese ultimo empujon que necesitaba.

También cabe destacar como Juan Carlos Bodoque se culio con tierra al pera. Consiguiendo este ultimo un solo voto frente a un apabullante conejo.

Así las cosas nos vamos a la siguiente ronda y el campo se ve de la siguiente manera

[fluideli123]

No thoughts, head empty except for Red and Mikey bonding over knowing a lot about Hispanic culture and having a Muñeca Quitapena (Worry Doll), which is something Red gifted Mikey.

[urbannunxue]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll crossbody purse.

[carriola2]

Málaga Dulce. 15 % Vol. Bodegas Quitapenas S.L. D.O. Málaga. #dopmalaga #domalaga #vinos_malaga #bodegasquitapenas

[resubidas3p]

El Guerrero De Dios Bailando Pasodoble ＂Quitapenas＂

[weedhorse69]

Muñequita quitapenas

[utopiaparkway]

Dreamcase

by M. Matthews

A sonnet on my Joseph Cornell inspired collage

I gave up fluoxetine for a box full of memories,

a little life surrounded by fool’s gold 

that I will keep in my pocket for centuries  

to remind me of stories once told.  

My Parisian flower dies a death so pure, 

as to give life to another, 

My protective crystal glistened with powerful allure   

once I dug it from Arab sand with my mother.  

Golden armor protects each international secret,

like how I fell in love running through London’s streets, 

or the story of the muñeca quitapena that I covet– 

my Mexican doll that lives under the sheets.  

Once a pillbox now a spiritual prize, 

I can’t imagine my life without the reminders  

all packed in such an unexpected size,

and too much fellowship with airliners. 

This reserve of memorabilia that I will forever cherish 

can do the job of any medication yet never perish.  

[infopluspromo]

Las muñecas quitapenas las cuales tienen un origen en Guatemala con poderes para quitar las penas, contar problemas o tristezas ¡AQUÍ EN DETALLE!

[lichtensteining]

9, 21, 41, 75?

9. where do you shop?

ModCloth and Torrid mostly

21. sandals or sneakers? 

Oh god sneakers. My feet often look not summer ready (v dry)

41. top 10 favorite songs

God I don’t know, I don’t keep track. Here are some artists I always love listening to:

1. Ozuna

2. Sleigh Bells

3. Lorde

4. CLUBZ

5. Madison Beer

6. Terror Jr

7. QUITAPENAS

8. Hellogoodbye

9. Vampire Weekend

10. Jesse Baez

75. are you going to change your last name when you get married? 

Probably, I don’t like my last name too much

[miquitapenaspenitas]

"Juego y me transformo. Me convierto en un quitapenas. Esas miradas en exceso pesadas y esos pensamientos arremolinados que no me dejan avanzar. Me invento destellos de luces blancas y azules para reír con ganas. Azúcar en mis labios para endulzar las palabras. Orejas grandes y fantásticas para escuchar aquellas historias que me hacen sentir viva. Juego y me transformo para ahuyentar mis penas. Soy mi propio quitapenas.

[mitambor]

Mucho Gusto Dance Party in downtown Riverside, California 11/03/19