Today I want to be very thankful that my dog, Indy, is doing a lot better. She went back to the veterinarian yesterday and she is doing well. Her hip is doing a lot better but her left leg is still tied up in a cast. She can’t stretch it but she wants to walk and she can balance herself on her other three legs and has even walked that way. I don’t think she wants to wear it anymore but we have to follow the vet’s rules.

As of today, it is officially holiday season and for a second in September I thought this year would be horrible. I was in such a dark place, I didn’t think I would be happy again by November, yet the holidays are here and I feel just as excited as I always am. 

Today was a great way to start; I had a productive morning with a workout, cleaning the house, a little more decorating, followed by a small, fun lunch with immediate family. 

Mofongo stuffing was the best!

I’m very grateful to have found and joined Freddy’s Runners and have been able to keep up. That helped me stop thinking about what happened earlier this year and start working hard to achieve something. I stopped thinking about what I would have done differently in the past and started thinking about what I will do now. I have been taking it day by day, pushing myself when I have to but not expecting anything from anyone. I have a cheering squad; my parents, aunts, grandparents, brother, sister in law, friends and my coach. They all help keep me motivated, which helps me focus, keep getting better and more excited about this new hobby. This week I signed up for a third 5k this year in just a couple of weeks. I hope this goes just as well or maybe better than the last two. 

Before I forget, I’m also thankful I haven’t had any seizures this year! Going for 10 years seizure free next year!

I’m looking forward to this holiday season and I’m going to enjoy and make the best of what’s left of the year. 

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I’m an aspiring writer still looking for exactly what I want to write about, with a lot of creativity, imagination and desire to write. I studied Writing and Rhetoric at Syracuse University where I explored many different sides of writing through my classes and extracurricular activities in order to narrow my search for an identity as a writer. I have written for Citrus TV Noticias and La Voz magazine, both of which gave me the chance to explore different mediums in which to write in. Through Citrus TV Noticias I also gained experience in translating from English to Spanish and vice versa, which is also something that I would be interested in working on since I am fluent in both of these languages. I was also an intern at Syracuse University Press where I got hands on experience in what goes into actually editing and publishing a book. Through out the last four years I have faced a lot of challenges, which helped chape the person I am today. After being in a tragic car accident, being in comma, having a Traumatic Brain Injury, and being in therapy for over a year, I am a new me, willing to face challenges and knowing how to deal with them. I want to write about my accident and life after it to help others, show them it can be done and help in any way I can.

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