Job Accomplished?

I've been at home for a while now and this week I'm starting to work at some non-profit organizations near me, so it's time to wrap up what I have to say about Gap Year Part 1. When I left for Texas I made a list of ten things that I felt were important for …

Packing List

The 11 most important things I had with me in Texas: A tote bag for trips to the beach or holding things I didn't know would need a home in my room. My fedora for the days I woke up late for work with some fantastically messed up bed head. Also when I wanted to …

Roller coaster days

PSA: This post is a bit rambling and not at all proofread, but hopefully by the end you'll understand why I was a little to tired to care. Friday after work: I had a plan for getting the last few things off my Weslaco Bucket List as well as preparing for my last week of …

Bubble popped

Today I saw a group of nuns in habit for the first time since I graduated and I literally started beaming. They were just shopping in the same Lowe's as me, minding their own business. You see, I haven't just gone to Catholic schools all my life; I've gone to Catholic schools with nuns all …

Unfinished

Sorry kids. This week's post will be delayed just a bit. I used to sit down on Sunday afternoons to write these but my time here is short and I feel more involved in this community than ever so I haven't had that kind of time lately. Tonight I worked late then went to my …

The magic of lists

A few years ago I made a bunch of my friends make a list of all the little things that make them happy. I did this because I so much enjoyed having made my own list and I thought it might just make someone's day. As for why I originally started my own list, I'm …

Mexican dentist boyfriend

I wanted to collect information and experiences during my time here and then come to some concrete conclusion that I could write about. I would decide my opinion on immigration and the border and every other related hot topic based on what I had learned and share it here. Well, if I ever get there …

Opinions: the great dividers

Trigger warning: If you were personally affected by the heartbreaking tragedy in Las Vegas last night, please take caution in reading on. I mean no disrespect with my words, but I do come from the perspective of someone very removed from the pain inflicted on so many lives. I saw a baby girl enter the …

Gap year doer

After a half day of work on Fridays I sit in front of my computer and look for scholarships for college. Mostly I try to find the sweepstakes kind that require no work, but eventually I'll kick it into high gear. I've filled out many online application forms; you know the kind where you mindlessly …

Firsts and feelings

I'd like to talk about DACA and the border and immigrants; because in Weslaco where the official language is Spanglish, these issues come up more frequently than they did at home. Still, they will have to wait until after I have visited Mexico. I've been waiting to have someone that has been before be available …