I was recently thinking of ways that I could give back to the debate community. Debate gave me opportunities to make new friends, travel the country, and grow in my independence. So, I decided that the best way to give back would be to share that experience with a new wave of kids. I decided that I wanted to create an introductory course to teach kids the basics about debate.
Read MoreDiscovering Family History...
I have decided to write a book about the life of my Papa, who came to the United States from Cuba in the early 1960’s. This first post covers some of my initial strategies for researching his life and experiences.
Read MoreThe Perfect Friend...
Today I was thinking about some of the people I have called my friends in my life. Then I had a thought: Does what we look for in a friend change as we grow older? So, to test this out, I asked an eleven year old child what the three most important qualities are in a friend, and I compared it to the response I got when I asked a forty-four year old the same question. Here are the results:
Read MoreBecoming A "Grown-Up"
This is a post for anyone who has felt melancholy about growing up.
Read MoreAn Italian Proverb...
In high school I chose to take Italian as my language. The thing that I remember most is an Italian proverb that has stuck with me ever since I heard it…
Read MoreMy Thoughts On A HBO Hit...
I first watched Big Little Lies while at university in spring. This past week I binged season two. I have seen a lot of different responses to the content of the show, and I have decided to share my thoughts on it here.
Read MoreI Am Easily Distracted
Do you get sidetracked easily? Have you ever experienced sitting down to do your work, but finding that so many other things are more interesting? This happens to me quite often. I have one simple solution to it. Keep reading to find out what it is!
Read MoreIs Writing Difficult?
I have been writing a blog post every day for the month of October. The question that I get the most frequently is: Is it difficult to write every day? I will answer this question in the following post.
Read MoreGetting What You Give
A short post on being intentional…
Read MoreSpend More Time
Some of my thoughts on time…
Read MoreShould I Say Something?
Recently, I was presented with an interesting question. It led to an internal debate as to what an individual’s moral obligation in a specific situation. If you like debating concepts, keep reading, and share your thoughts at the end!
Read MoreWhy I Walk
I often go for walks, and sometimes bicycle rides. Sometimes people ask me why I do it so much. So, I decided to write about it today.
Read MoreStop Stopping Yourself
You hear all about stereotypes that frame entire generations by traits that only some people hold. I find it to be extremely frustrating, but for the purpose of impact, I’m about to do just that. Sorry in advance.
Read MoreA Spotted Dog
My family has proudly owned four Dalmatians over the course of twenty years. I decided to take today to tell you a little bit about them. Keep reading if you’re interested.
Read MoreNavigating My Life
Throughout my life, I have tried to direct my focus to who I want to be, rather than what I want to do. A lot of what I believe draws me to think that my actions will emanate from my character, rather than my intention. Learning how to discern my path in life has been a process for me, and I thought I’d share some of that process here. Keep reading if you’re interested!
Read MoreLiving Differently
What does it mean to live differently?
For me living differently is all about one pursuit. I am constantly pursuing creation.
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