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
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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
I was finally able to come home on September 26, 2012; a few days after my last surgery. I had never been greeted by so many people at the airport. There was a group of people just waiting for me, clapping for me as my mom pushed my wheelchair out. They even made posters with … Continue reading Coming home
Today I will get all sappy because it is a very special day for a very special person. It’s my mom’s birthday. This week has been all about her and it will continue until Sunday. If somebody deserves it, it’s my mom. I know she has a birthday every year and I don’t usually say … Continue reading Happy Birthday to a very special person
I have been waiting for my chance to go to grad school, but I never really thought about what to expect. I thought, well it’s college, I did well in college. But I decided to read a little bit about it to know what to expect I found this article 7 things I wish I … Continue reading I can do this! And this is my 100th post!!!!!
That’s right, I will star grad school at the end of next week, October 2 to be exact, but I am not going back to school; I still cannot return to Syracuse. I will be taking this class online through the new online program that Syracuse University began to offer in July. I just got … Continue reading I have great news: It is official, I am going to start Grad School next week!
While I was in therapy, here in Puerto Rico, I spent four hours a day in therapy. I had Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. In the last hour, sometimes I got one of those three repeated, or I had Musical Therapy. When I heard Musical Therapy I thought they were going to teach … Continue reading Gabriel Mora: from musical therapist, to famous musician
Gordon Ramsay Responds When Chef Is Allegedly Fired for Having Epilepsy Read more: http://themighty.com/2015/09/gordon-ramsay-resp0nds-when-chef-is-allegedly-fired-for-having-epilepsy/#ixzz3m8rC5m3E I just saw this story and I couldn't believe that. No one should get fired for this, or have to hide it. I have epilepsy and it's part of who I am. I say it in job interviews and ask if … Continue reading Man fired for having epilepsy
Letting myself know that I had to keep working my butt off to get better. 9/14/13 I’ve started to think more and that sometimes makes me angry because I realize all of the things going on that I don’t like. Even though I do need to work on that, they tell me it is good … Continue reading But no one can go through this process for me
After the accident, I heard my mom talking about Malala. I first heard people talk about her about three years ago when my mother explained to me that she was a Pakistani girl who was shot when she was about 15 years old for wanting to go to school. She told me that she survived … Continue reading Malala: The power a brave, determined, young woman can have in the world.
I keep hearing about war here and there, terrorist attacks, murders, robberies, and the list goes on with news about tragedies and just bad things going on around the world. One problem ends, another begins. Things just keep getting worse, outside as well as here at home and I can't help but start to loose … Continue reading Countries uniting to help refugees
Keep working hard, trying, moving. Keep doing the best you can and don't give up.
September, you have been good to me in the past, you brought me back home during the most difficult time of my life. I am looking forward to what you will bring me this year, but I hope it's something good, like a job.
This is what I wanted three years ago. Apparently I got distracted by a lollipop and I wanted the world to know this. I still have to be cured, but it's not as easy as it sounds. It's not a cold, it's not a headache. I still need help and I … Continue reading Keep calm and you will get better
Unstoppable María 