I cannot keep waiting for my time, I have to make it my time. This is my time and i'm going for it. Dare to dream, dare to write, dare to make your dream come true. Stop dreaming, go for it.
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.
I am Unstoppable Maria, I don't quit when I fail, when I fall or when something gets difficult. I just keep trying. Never give up, just go for what you want. Get up when you fall. Don't cry about what you could have done, think about what you can do. (I'm cheering for myself, I … Continue reading Get up and try again
Bombing in Turkey After a deadly bombing which killed thousands during a peace rally in the Turkish capital Ankara, the government is looking into who is responsible for this. There are two suspects,the Sunni militants of the Islamic State and the rebels of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or P.K.K but none have been identified yet. … Continue reading Saturday bombing in Turkey
It's my journey, come with me and help me. Don't judge or criticize.
That's right, I made it 6 months without having a seizure. I have been scared I may have one, tonight I got a little dizzy after dinner and I got scared, but it wasn't a seizure; I just got dizzy. I can't believe I finally made it 6 months. I had only been able to … Continue reading 6 MONTHS SEIZURES FREE!!!!!
I still can't believe they still have to think about this and that it all depends on votes. How people still think it's ok for just anyone to just cary a gun. This is not ok. I just hate, day after day, reading news about mass killings. Do you want to grow old in a … Continue reading How many people have to die before we push for gun control?
After I woke up from that accident, I lost a lot of weight because I wasn't eating. I couldn't eat; I was in a coma. When I woke up, I still couldn't eat because I couldn't really swallow the food. During the coma and a little bit afterwards I had tubes feeding me. I still … Continue reading That time I was hungry again
I'm trying to do better. Starting a class and a few days away from a great achievement. I am so happy and will be happier on Thursday night.
I love being able to see my whole journey in these past years, through this app. My favorite are the memories from these past three years. They show me this journey, remind me of the struggles I have been through and I can see how I beat every one of them. These show how soon … Continue reading Never say “I can’t “
Airstrikes Hospital in Afghanistan Why are you doing this again? Why?Mind your own business! And bombing a hospital? Was that really necessary? I understand helping others, but that is none of your business. Cry and cry about the tragedy that was September 11, but then you bomb a hospital. It doesn't matter to you because … Continue reading Really? Is this the world we live in? Where this is the first thing I read in the morning?
Today was my first day as a graduate student. I spent the hole day, at home, sitting in front of the computer, making sure I get as much work done today as I could. The work I did today wasn’t difficult, but this was just the intro. It will get tougher, there’s a lot of … Continue reading First day of grad school
I just think this is really cool, not what this man lost because of epilepsy, but the incredible talent he discovered after.
Today I decided to read other blogs. I started reading blog posts by other writers, or aspiring writers, like me. I thought it would help me, but it wasn't as fun as a thought it would be. What I read was how there are no jobs, how they have quit jobs to pursue writing but … Continue reading Don’t make excuses, just do it
This photo says two years ago but it was actually taken three years ago in the hospital . Look at my head, look at my arm, look at my lost face; that doesn't look like me, but it is. BTW, I need to find those pj's, that's adorable! Now look at this not lost, confident … Continue reading Then and now
Every time I watch The Voice, which is pretty much every Monday and Tuesday, I can’t help but put myself in the contestant’s shoes. Not the same shoes, I don’t want to be a singer; well I would, if I could sing, but I can’t. I just think what I would do if I get … Continue reading I want that chance
Unstoppable María 