This Sunday, I will complete my fifth 5k in 3 years. 5 in 3 years! I think that’s more than I have done in my lifetime. Before this I had done 2, maybe 3, but that’s it. Now, I've been running at least one 5k a year. It’s hard to believe that I would be … Continue reading Let’s do this!
Author: mariacristinasanfeliu
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.
It was about this time of year, three years ago, I was starting to walk again. I was walking with a the help of a walker most of the time, but there were a few times that I could take a few steps by myself. And I tried, and kept trying to walk. My therapists … Continue reading I tried to walk and I walked
I think we have all noticed that everyday people are spending more time looking at their mobile devices than at other people, or the world around them. If you haven’t, it’s probably because you have been looking at your phone. This not only takes you away from he real world, the world around you, but … Continue reading Better posture = better mood
Three years ago, when I was still learning to walk again, I participated in a 5k. This filled me with hope because so many people showed support, not only for me, but for the rest of the people participating. This is a fund raising event for a summer camp for kids with special needs. Seeing … Continue reading Run, walk, or roll, I´ll get to the finish line
Last night I was having trouble concentrating because I was so happy I couldn't think about how to express my happiness. Today, even though I'm still very happy, I can concentrate more and I hope I can put this happiness into words. But I don’t just want to put it into words, I want to … Continue reading I can do this
It's official, I made it! Eight months seizure free! Every month that goes by, that I don't have a seizure, that takes me one step closer to having it under control. Every month is a bigger celebration, at least for me. I am having trouble writing right now. I am so happy right now. Every … Continue reading Ocho Meses!!! Eight Months!!!
I didn't think that the TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) affected the way I think so much, I thought it was mostly my attention span, and the fact that I don't really have a lot of that right now; but that wasn't the only thing. I don't always get sarcasm anymore. I still am, or at … Continue reading Serious or sarcasm?
It's nice to know that there are people who want gun control in America. You know what? Not nice, it's great, it's reassuring, it makes me feel like this might actually happen soon. It will happen if there are enough people who believe this and want to put an end to this. I came across … Continue reading It’s a horrible disgrace
The end of the semester is coming. I only have 3 weeks of classes left, and I don't know where this semester went or how it went by so fast. I have learned a lot, I've had a lot of fun and I want to take another course next semester, but I don't know if … Continue reading Where did this semester go?
I wanted this to be a happy Christmas, but it doesn't look like it when everyday I wake up seeing news about another mass shooting. According to the New York Times Daily Briefing, "Records show that, on average, there is a mass shooting every day in the U.S." If this isn't alarming to U.S. citizens, … Continue reading Love and peace
Hi! Before I start I just want everyone to remember this: Now, I'll go on to what I had planned, it's December! I want to wish you all a merry Christmas, happy holiday season, and happy end of the year. Enjoy this last month, and make it a good one!
I have a little problem now. I'm having trouble knowing when people are being serious and when they're joking. I get angry at people, and then it turns out they were just kidding. There was nothing to be mad about. I thought it was better and I was getting the hang of it again, I … Continue reading I went too far
What didn't kill me made me the fighter, the strong and brave woman I am today. I thought it was just a saying, but it's true. It's what keeps me going.
We ate turkey; we enjoyed spending time with our family, some of us relaxed, while others fought over things they didn’t need in stores; after being thankful. Most of those didn’t sleep either, which probably made them more cranky and more willing to fight for that one large TV that didn’t fit in their house. … Continue reading This is not the way to start the holiday season
Thanksgiving 2015 is coming to an end. Whether you ate turkey, lechón, Chinese food, or pasta, I hope you had a good day. Even if you don’t celebrate it, and it’s just another day for you, I hope you had a good day. It’s called Thanksgiving, and even though to me it’s just turkey day, … Continue reading Thanks!
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