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I once wrote a letter to Santa that said, “All I want is a box of eggnog and a million dollars.” I spelled my name backwards in the signature because I was that young and dyslexic. My mom saved it. I threw it away later in a PTSD-driven moment trying to forget my childhood. But... Continue Reading →
Today I graduated. The weather didn’t make a scene about it. No grand speech, no band playing. I didn’t put on a cap and gown. I didn’t walk across a stage or pose for pictures with extended family. None of that happened. I was at home. I went to the mall, bought some chocolates, and... Continue Reading →
The Slow Unraveling of a Dream There are moments in life when everything slows down, not because the world gets quieter, but because your heart is processing more than you expected. That’s where I am right now. My first quarter at the University of Washington has just ended. And for the first time in a... Continue Reading →
Castles, Ruins, and the Human Spirit There’s something about old castles that reminds me of the human spirit. Of our scars, our endurance, and our desire to keep standing even when time or hardship has worn us down. That’s what draws me to Scotland, the way its ruins mirror resilience. The way the stones seem... Continue Reading →
Mid-Year Investment Fund Update It’s been a while since I’ve updated you readers on the investment fund. It now sits at $2,061 as of today, as the market continues to churn at the hands of the president and the chaos that has been coming out of Washington since January. Still, I am over halfway to... Continue Reading →
I think I met someone, someone that has stirred, and awakened my soul to love and to be loved. I am not quite sure what to think because it’s not even confirmed or official. It just is, there, like a silent whisper, yet powerful, as if the entire world has conspired. And if I may... Continue Reading →
The investment fund now has 10 shares of Nike stock on the balance sheet. With current market fluctuations, certain companies are available at a great discount. Kenvue now has 31 shares, with an average cost basis of $21.89. It’s been an interesting experience so far, watching the market move and seeing solid companies fall into... Continue Reading →
Today I had my law class from 1:30 to 3:30, and the focus was on discrimination. We went over a particular case involving Mexican Americans. To provide some context, the focus was on the Chicano East LA-13 during the time of the walkouts, which took place in the aftermath of segregation's official end just four... Continue Reading →
In a world full of belief systems, traditions, and doctrines, it’s easy to feel boxed in. Especially when you're someone who believes in something higher, but not necessarily in the traditional, packaged version of God. So what happens when you’re asked to pray in a way you don’t believe, by someone who does? Is it... Continue Reading →
Today I went to Husky Fest, and I finally gave in at the student bookstore. I dropped $158 on an XL quarter-zip sweater I’d been eyeing for weeks, plus a pair of joggers that fit right. As soon as I got home, I quickly realized I liked the zip-up way more than the sweats. The... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 