"Be patient with yourself, nothing in nature blooms all year." I went through a rough patch. I cried to the point where I couldn't remember a day I had not cried. I felt something on me, preventing me from breathing correctly. There was a never-ending to-do list on my mind. Guilt spread through me whenever … Continue reading March Quote of the Month
Category: Journals
Chicana
Growing up in a Mexican household while living in the United States is not necessarily easy. From the outside world, there is this pressure to assimilate into American culture. Even little things, like people being shocked you do not understand a pop culture reference, make you feel like the oddball. Withing your family and Mexican … Continue reading Chicana
Yes, You Do See Color
Whenever a race-related issue comes up, there is always that one person that asks "Why does everything have to be about color?" Even worse, is the person that says "I don't see color." Well, I have some shocking news for you. The first two things we notice about anyone is their gender and the color … Continue reading Yes, You Do See Color
How I Got Here
Writing is my escape from the world, but at the same time, it is how I connect to it. Writing allows me to be creative, get my thoughts and feelings out. On the days when I feel like drowning, writing throws that life jacket over to me. It is why I am writing this on … Continue reading How I Got Here
