Vida

El lenguaje afecta directamente nuestra forma de vida. Si tenemos música violenta, vamos a tener una sociedad violenta” which translates to: “We, men and women, have to think about what we listen to because music affects our behavior. The language affects directly our way of life. If we have violent music…

“Una vida en Barcelona”: A Life in Barcelona In the “City of Counts,” residents get to enjoy the stunning beaches of the Mediterranean while also admiring the breathtaking views of the Mountains of Montserrat! Unlike other Spanish cities such as Madrid, Barcelona is heavily influenced by Catalonian culture and cuisine with Catalan even being an official language. Not to mention, this cosmopolitan Spanish city dates back to ancient Roman times! With its historic architecture, rich culture,…

Matteo Alacran is a clone of the true Matteo Alacran in The House of the Scorpion. He is portrayed as someone who is slowly learning the true nature of the world he lives in. Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this story arc for a character. You might say that one of these characters is a clone of the other. That other character is none other than Jonas! I know, I know. You must be in a daze from shock right now. Well, let me explain. They are both very similar in ways such…

Puerto Rico is a beautiful island that floats on the Caribbean Sea. The island is filled with outgoing people that represent their culture. For myself, I am full decent Puerto Rican and have much family there. I always loved how it felt and looked when I visited. Discovering some awesome historic structures at Puerto Rico was amazing as well. The food and music make most countries special in their own way but this one is like no other. Puerto Rico has many things to do and visit. To begin with,…

College Research Paper As Martin Luther King Jr. stated “Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education.”(Luther) The three things I took most into consideration when choosing my two colleges were money, courses offered and available jobs after. My background information includes sports as in basketball, softball and track. I am involved in Pay It Forward , and have volunteered at Clear Creek and Eckert Technical Services. The first thing I took into consideration was money,…

England. Have you even seen/heard that physician turns into captain, fights the pirates and go against the government to have freedom? This story has adventure, action, romance, comedy with some suspense drama. Captain Blood, this wonderful tale is by Vidas Barzdukas. The story has been adapted from the novel by Rafaek Sabatini, its envision by John S. Kuhn and directed by Philip J. Hickman. This play was performed by the “Actors’ Theater of Columbus” in Columbus, Ohio. Each cast members did…

Beyond my Euphoric Buzz “Someone go find Luke. His girlfriend is puking.” (Mi Voz, Mi Vida, 68). This was very familiar to me and really hit home to me when I read this first line for the very first time. From a super star student by day to a party girl at night, this is what Sarah was. This is what I was also growing up. Reading this book was an eye opener and in a way, amazing. Beyond the Euphoric Buzz by Sarah Fox was the very first story I read in this book. I did not know what to expect…

people who have no connections to real street or gang low rider or cholo lifestyle.” Just three days after the mural was painted, on Wednesday June 17, 2015 it was covered in red and blue spray paint covering the faces and title of the work of art, “Por Vida,” meaning for life (Kost). Manuel Paul stated that his work was supposed to be a celebration, not only for the Latino community, but also for what he saw as a changing barrio. Paul stated, “I felt that acceptance was there, and we evolved…

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don 't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”-Lao Tzu. Often humans don’t like sudden changes and being out of their comfort zone. We go through changes all throughout our lives, and often we learn to accept that change or at least adapt to it. Positive changes can help us with life’s situations and negative changes can help us learn to solve situations and…

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Westminster, Colorado, my parents Craig and Michelle Habben sat in Westminster Lutheran Church. Lyndsay, who was my cousin, was getting confirmed; my parents, along with the rest of my dad’s side of the family, sat and supported her. My mom Michelle had been experiencing some pain and discomfort all day, therefore, she didn’t get any sleep the night before. Once my mom noticed that she was having contractions five minutes apart, she knew for sure she was in…