I missed a couple of Blogtober posts. I was so determined to catch up and to complete this challenge. That all changed yesterday. Directors Alex Rivera and Cristina Ibarra came to one of my classes to speak on their journeys as filmmakers and their new project. In the end, Rivera mentioned something that stuck with … Continue reading Authenticity
Category: Journals
Married at 20
Many people are surprised when I tell them I have been married for over a year. I understand the reaction since I am young, and I was barely an adult when I was married. In my family, this is not something out of the ordinary. It is out of the ordinary if you are in … Continue reading Married at 20
A Letter to October
Oh, October. You’re here at last. I’m glad you’re here. Halloween. Spookiness. Festivals. Coziness. The color orange. What else could I ask for? It’s been too long since I last saw you. You haven’t changed one bit. I can’t wait to sit down in front of the T.V. and just feel like a little kid … Continue reading A Letter to October
September Update
I welcomed September in an Airbnb patio in Winslow, AZ. The stillness of the town in the morning is something I had not experienced before. The only noise that I could hear was the cars passing by the freeway every fifteen minutes. Winslow is one of those places that you visit once in a lifetime, … Continue reading September Update
Romanticizing Life
I often make my life seem better in my mind than how it is. I pretend like some moments in my life are from a movie scene. Many years ago, I read a Tumblr post that essentially encourages romanticizing life. As I get older, I realize just how important this is. Make a big deal … Continue reading Romanticizing Life
Being Bisexual
I am bisexual, but I did not really come out “properly,” I told my husband a handful of friends about my sexuality, and I occasionally retweet things that imply my sexuality, but I have not come out and said “hi I’m bisexual” for everyone to read, or hear. I never really came out because I … Continue reading Being Bisexual
Rant: Appropriation within Chicanxs
A few months back, I wrote a post about my Chicana identity in which I talked about feeling out of place. While it is a valid struggle, it is one that is of little importance compared to others. At the time of writing said post, I was not fully aware of some issues within our … Continue reading Rant: Appropriation within Chicanxs
March Quote of the Month
"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
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
