I Understand It

Many people assume you join an organization because you already have knowledge of what the organization is about, but I believe even if you don’t have the knowledge before joining doesn’t mean you can’t join. For me, I had trouble fitting in at the Engineering Club at my High School. I didn’t have any knowledge about engineering before joining the club, but that didn’t stop me, I was still interested to find out what it was all about. You might ask why join this club and well you were able to…

I had never seen the ocean before. I had seen charcos or “puddles”, as they call it here. I had seen ponds and wells as well, but never the ocean. You see, my homeland is in the center between land and the ocean. My homeland is called El Rincon de Don Pedro, located in the state of Michoacan, Mexico. From El Rincon de Don Pedro to the ocean, it’s about 572 km or 355.424 miles, about a 7 hr. 31 min. drive. My family and I couldn’t afford to drive such distance. We didn’t have enough money to…

Truthfully, I never had much interest and had no plans on going to prom mostly due to the fact that I was really bashful and unconfident. Even still, my friends would constantly ask whether or not I was going to attend prom. I would tell them “I don’t know” every time, but since it was finally my senior year, my friends filled me with guilt, saying that I would regret not going to our final high school dance. After constantly thinking and being jealous of all the prom proposals that were…

a relationship almost impossible if the “mooching” becomes too common. Nobody wants to go out for a weekend of fun with someone who is always begging them for money. A sure fire way of spotting a moocher is when they swear by the phrase, "I 'll pay you back, I swear!" Females fall into this trap of only inviting certain people when they need something from them. These friends are episodic friends. Close to the concept of a moocher, episodic friends are more frustrating. They are not dependable…

I was walking with my friend to class when it happen. Before it happened, I noticed that I had seen no teachers or adults for that matter in the halls. When it happened, there was the sound of a large crash and the whole building shook like there was huge earthquake just under Badger. What happened? At first, I had no idea what happened until I looked out the window then I saw it. A huge glass dome had covered the entire school. Floods of students like moths to light ran outside to see what had…

Calling Julie had not been in my plan. I avoided contacting her for her own protection, I did not wish to put her on the radar of the MiBs, if she wasn't already, still, I felt as if I owed her. I had technically stolen her car, that I might argue after a fashion I had her permission notwithstanding. If she lost faith and reported it stolen, I would have greater problems. I considered it for a while, finally deciding I simply must call her. If the MiBs aren't already watching her it won't matter…

Identity Paper One of my very first things that I really remember is of my dad teaching me the planets through a story he created. Where they were in the solar system, what they looked like, and what hobbies they loved or foods they ate. We always spent so much time together. Then the day came that I was told, "You 're going to be a big sister! Aren 't you excited?" was so enthused to have a baby brother. I planned it all out. He was going to play 'Barbie 's ' with me and help me pick out…

It all started after school, on Tuesday November 24, 2009. My siblings and I had gone off to the Bob Lucas library to finish any homework we had. As we entered the library, a cool breeze from the air conditioning flew straight into my face, and a feeling of relief came to of me. The library was considerably smaller than other public libraries, and yet they had so many different types of books within their shelves. On my left was the front desk, nice and tidy, with a computer reserved sign-up…

I think I know why the women in Romantic Comedies end up so happy Read more… So far, words of encouragement lie on every social media platform with hopes that 2017 serves as a fresh start for us all (especially us women) and that we all get fit, find love and kick ass without busting our asses. But of course, I believe that parts of the past that need to be acknowledged before we pledge our allegiance to a successful 2017. It wasn't till one November morning (2015) while celebrating my…

When I woke up, the other side of the bed was cold. My fingers stretch out, seeking Lucy’s warmth, but finding only the absence of her presence.it was a typical day for me. Wake up, eat breakfast, feed Lucy and walk to school with two heavy books on my hands. I was considered the ‘nerdy and shy’ girl at school. I realized senior year in high school only meant learning to me while I was focused on graduating my peers thought about it as ‘the time of their lives’ where they had the chance to party…