Writing
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Newbie Fitness Journey: Challenges and Small Victories
Let me premise this by saying that I am very new to working out and I am still learning every day. It’s been a month since I started committing to a schedule and while it has not been easy, I’ve noticed a huge difference in myself already. First Week Holy hell this was probably the… Continue reading
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Disgusting Little Details
He used to make eggs and chorizo every Sunday morning, and added a lot of salt on his plate. He came into bed every night smelling like the earth, his breath hot and grimy. I couldn’t tell when he brushed his teeth last He loved the sound of a Starbucks drink lid coming off. One… Continue reading
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Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla
I grew up listening to the whistle of the train passing through. To the smell of dog food every week day. To the sound of bells on the street that signaled raspados and elotes. We used to blast Los Temerarios while doing our chores on the weekend. My sister’s first love was cumbia. Mine was… Continue reading
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Happy Fathers Day
I miss the way he loved too hard and cried too often. I miss the way he could laugh at the world one minute and talk about it for hours the next. When the world broke my heart, he could put it back together. He was in love with love, calling it beautiful and marvelous… Continue reading
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Boys
She felt the music everywhere, in her chest, in her cheeks, on her feet. It was loud, thumping, and crowded. It smelled of sweat and too much cologne. The floor was sticky with spilled drinks and empty plastic cups. They stood by the stairs in the corner of the dance floor. Diana moved side to… Continue reading
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An Impossible Wife
An Impossible Wife is a great commentary on the challenges of mental illness, not only for those living through it but for anyone around it as well. Told as an interview story from the perspective of Mitch and Sonja’s daughter, this story takes readers into the most vulnerable and intimate relationship I’ve read in a… Continue reading
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I May Not Know What I’m Doing With my Life but I Still Follow Weed Etiquette
Left is law, always pass weed to the left if you’re in a circle! Make sure everyone gets greens at least once in a rotation. Don’t hold onto the piece, joint, blunt, longer than you should. If you’re hosting, it’s always nice to offer drinks and food to fellow stoners. Try to contribute as much… Continue reading
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Excerpt From a Book I’ll Never Write 2.0
When I think back on where it all went wrong, it was after this dream. If you’re looking for a love story, this is not it. If you’re looking for answers and explanations, I’m sorry to disappoint. I don’t know much, but I know that I owe it to Diana to tell her story. So… Continue reading
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Write for the Sake of Writing
Every student in my major came in with big dreams of having their work published. We would eagerly sit with our pens and notebooks, taking in all the advice we could from professors who made it happen for themselves. But as soon as we got a big assignment, we would complain about the amount of… Continue reading
About Me
Hi there! I’m thrilled to have you join me on my blog. I write fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between.
In my free time, I like to keep busy with a variety of hobbies. I’m an avid reader and writer, I love to knit, crochet, and embroider.
At the end of the day, though, my main priority is spending time with my loved ones. Whether it’s traveling or just spending quality time together, I’m happiest when I’m surrounded by those I care about.
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