“I am beginning to measure myself in strength, not pounds. Sometimes in smiles” Laurie Halse Anderson Fat. A three-letter word that I grew up fearing. “No comas mucho que te vas a engordar,” meaning “don’t eat too much or you’re going to get fat.” Growing up, being fat was a fear tactic- no fast food…
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A Holiday is an opportunity to journey within. -PRABHAS Growing up, I remember the excitement of receiving and opening all the gifts under the Christmas tree. As I got older, the excitement no longer came from getting gifts but from giving them to family and friends. I am comfortable saying that gift giving is one…
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“Remember you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” – Louise L Hay “Are you being kind to yourself?” This question stumped me over dinner as I ranted about my dissatisfaction regarding my professional career. The question took me aback because that isn’t usually…
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It is never a good sign when doctors call you after house hours. It is also never good when they start the call with, “I have good and bad news. Which would you like to hear first.”
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New Year’s has never been one of my favorite holidays. I cannot put a finger on why it’s never been a favorite of mine. Recently, I have felt that at the culmination of the year, I leave many things behind, which stirs up too many emotions. The magic I once felt when the clock struck twelve is nowhere to be found.
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Silencio es recordar que toda palabra tiene hoy un mañana, es decir un valor del momento y un alcance futuro incalculable
-ALBERTO MASFERRER
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Leer en Español “I will make you happy,” said life, but first, “I must make you strong.” -Unknown There is a saying, “out of great sadness comes great joy” even though at the time, I did not know this saying to be true, seven years later, I can confirm that it is true. I’ve had…
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Español You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously. -SOPHIA BUSH It’s been a while since I took the time to write a reflective piece or give a life update. I have been in a weird headspace- I feel like I am being pulled in all directions. I don’t…
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Yo quisiera que los Salvadoreños amasen su pais, amasen su pedazo de tierra, amasen su pueblo… porque yo lo amo profundamente – Alejandro Cotto For the longest time tourists traveling and passing through el Salvador were deciding to “skip El Salvador” for many reasons. With the new presidency, the redevelopment and marketing of surf city,…
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“Why did you decide to do the Christmas baskets?” My sister asked during a facetime call; I am not going to lie, I was a little hurt by her question. Did she not think I was capable of doing nice things? After exchanging a few more words, she added, “I just wanted to understand your…
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Language: Español Sometimes what you’re most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free. I quit my job. After five years of giving my all, it was time to part ways. It was not an easy decision to make. I knew I wanted to leave for a while, but I could…
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In each loss there is a gain, As in every gain there is a loss, and with each ending comes a new beginning.
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After my birthday and my stay in mizata, I was truly inspired by Josh’s work and his ties with the community. Eager to do the same, I asked my close friends and family to help me. We decided to form a small group of 6 people and set the date- May 1st.
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And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it. Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist Over the past two months, I’ve experienced things that have left me speechless. I’ve always felt like I’ve had a sixth sense. Often I am very sensitive and receptive of the unknown, but I’m constantly in denial. …
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Since announcing my move abroad, I have received an overwhelming amount of support and well wishes. One of the other things I have received an overwhelming amount of are questions. The biggest two being “why?” and “what?”
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