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Happy 2020!!
Happy Belated New Year! I’m know I’m extremely late to the party, but I keep forgetting to write my blogs. I have a journal where I almost write in every single day. My life is not that interesting. I must have like 7 spiral notebook journals. I’ve been journaling (not sure if this can be…
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The Raids
I cannot help it. I cannot help but feel the pain for some of these families who are being torn apart. Yesterday, approximately 683 immigrants (mostly Hispanic/Latino) were detained by ICE. I know people have different opinions on immigration, but please be compassionate. Take a few seconds and watch these children lives fall apart. I…
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Old draft- Mi Papa
Hi Folks, This was a draft written on August 23rd, 2017…A time when I was desperate to find another job that paid better. I took my dad with me….I didn’t finish the blog below (in bold blue text). Yesterday, I had a great day with my father. I had a job interview in the city…
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Hola! Update 2019
Hello friends! I should change my username from “Life of Latina PhD Student” to “Life of Latina Working Professional”. Not sure how you feel about that? I’m no longer a Phd student. Apologies for not updating my blog frequently. My life has been hectic, and it continues to be hectic (but good hectic, if that…
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Reading
Reading for pleasure has anyone tried?? I love to read! there is something about being transported away to a different place, time, and meeting different people. Even when I was a kid, I use to collect the Bernstein bear books, babysitter clubs, ect. OMG, I use to be obsessed with those books. What I do now…
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Destroy Fear!
Well today I tried very hard not to waste time and just follow through with my goals. It was very difficult because I just want this whole thing (graduate school life) to end already. But all I need to do is just finish this damn dissertation. It almost there and I’m trying very hard to…
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Don’t Give up!
Purpose: Don’t give up on your hopes and dreams. Keep going!!!! Hi Folks! sorry for the LONG delay from blogging. I promise, I will try to keep up. It has helped me in the past when I kept blogging on a daily basis, but I forgot why I stopped. I have a few drafts that I…
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Writing Routine
Sorry for the delayed posting, I’ve been so busy at work and home. I cannot even catch a break sometimes. I will give you some updates and then I will discuss about writing. Family Updates My dad keeps getting injured at his job lately. Sometimes I think he is lies to me when I ask him…
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Good things to come
Hi Folks! So, I decided to write something on a more positive note, in other words, the good things that are happening right now. 1. I have a job at a research center, I’ve been working here full-time and I love it. It helps keep my mind off of things and all the negativity surrounding my life.…
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Dad’s Bday
The weekend went smoothly. I helped out my parents with their small business they’ve had for over 15+ years. Although, I had to wake up early in the morning but it was all good. I’ve been getting better waking up in the mornings without having such an attitude or be in a really bad mood.…