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Si toda via me amas como antes…

Hey, all! I accomplished a thing that was very important to me. Honestly, it’s funny that I’m writing this from my parents house. In many ways, I have gone full … Continue reading

December 25, 2018 · Leave a comment

Trying to Make a Difference

At one point this weekend, I felt like I belonged nowhere, I felt crowded & disingenuous. Whether it was the environment or internal, I had a bad taste in my … Continue reading

February 26, 2018 · Leave a comment

She’s not quite as interested.

Me for the longest time, I am definitely a man child, and certainly helplessly romantic. I have a little more clarity now thankfully. Emotionally I’m keeping my ish in check. … Continue reading

April 25, 2017 · Leave a comment

One Wish..

I’m going to try and keep this brief and to the point. First, we must acknowledge the dangerous ramifications of broad swept assumptions/generalizations, especially as they relate to certain demographics … Continue reading

November 18, 2016 · Leave a comment

Academia, Love Me Back

Originally posted on TIFFANY MARTÍNEZ:
My name is Tiffany Martínez. As a McNair Fellow and student scholar, I’ve presented at national conferences in San Francisco, San Diego, and Miami.…

October 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

A few months prior to this event I never expected a Senator from Vermont to be the kind of candidate to give such grand hope to Philadelphia and several young idealist across the … Continue reading

July 26, 2016 · Leave a comment

Written after a sunny & bright day.

I have not touched writing on this website or any other forum in the last three months. I was completely enthralled in my work, beautifying schools. I could easily write until … Continue reading

January 26, 2016 · Leave a comment

Y que si me muero sea de amor, Y si me enamoro sea de vos

Bob Marley said that the beauty of music is that when it “hit you” you do not feel pain. Now I would definitely be a fool to take this as … Continue reading

November 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

Self Advocacy

Originally posted on Ovarian Cancer Journey:
If you know me well, or ask any girl I’ve ever dated, you’ll know that I am the world’s biggest hypochondriac. Months ago, I…

November 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

I toss and turn all night…

Another quick rhyme/poetry session: I don’t have much but I’m still blessed But how about that single mother overstressed? As a nation we aren’t doing enough, that we have to … Continue reading

November 1, 2015 · Leave a comment