As I walk through the neighborhood I was born and raised in, I hear the word “pajonua” yelled at me from the mouths of old fashioned Dominican men. The Dominican slang word pajonua signifies a woman with messy and unruly hair. As the daughter of… Read More
I graduated almost 4 years ago and have been unable to get my Masters Degree. I am currently paying off loans and have no financial support or even health insurance for that matter. I have worked since the age of 14 and have never had… Read More
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who compare themselves to a better version of themselves and those who feel that they’ve conquered the world when they successfully tie their shoelaces every morning. ( Stuart from MADTV ) The world we live… Read More
Most of my younger years were spent with my three older brothers, 2 older male cousins and my younger female cousin. The 7 of us were inseparable. Before my younger cousin was old enough to play with us, I would cry when I did not… Read More
For whom it may concern, Forge ahead until you can no longer bleed. Fall in love until you can no longer dream. Feed your eyes and ears with all the knowledge your fertile mind will allow in this lifetime. For you are married to… Read More
