This is a guest post by Sofia Marquez. yet, i continue to tend it. and i hope still for a plentiful harvest though it’s all been trampled on by the uncaring hooves of a passing horse. Sofia Marquez graduated from UCLA in 2007. She currently lives in Stockton, CA were she sometimes writes.
Category Archives: Self-Discovery
Who says money can't buy peace
I recently moved to a new neighborhood, and I love it! It’s a bit on the expensive side for me (especially when I compare it to what I spent in a four bedroom apartment shared with three other ladies in college), but it has been a great experience. There’s a gym, a little pool, a …
Don't say Nothing (Insert Nigerian Accent)
I’m not psychic, if you don’t say anything to me, I will assume that we are okay. Have you ever found yourself worrying and agonizing about what you think somebody else is thinking, and why they acted a certain way? Just when you think you’ve figured out what is actually bothering them, you realize (after …
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God really can fulfill all your desires
Have you ever read a book, or listened to an audiobook or a speech or a message that got you deep in your soul. You know like when you are really physically attracted to someone and they touch you, even a simple handhold, and you feel that tingly sensation and you want more…yeah have you …
10 signs that it's time to quit your job
We’ve all worked at places that seemed to drain us, but the truth is we have a choice, and we can choose not to work at a job that hurts us, and demeans our sense of self. I wrote this list to inspire and encourage – get out before it kills you! You are exhausted …
The Person: Anthony McNeil (Philadelphia, PA)
This is a lengthy but interesting article about one of the most interesting people I have ever met. Enjoy! — The Person: Anthony McNeil (Philadelphia, PA) Image by Gabriel Rodriguez He screamed and screamed as he ran, yet no one responded. The seconds felt like hours. He began to wonder what would happen if he …
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I need people, yes I need you
A couple weeks ago we went to the state fair, and my 1 year old niece had a blast! The only problem was that when we got there we realized that we had forgotten to bring the stroller, and going back home was just not an option. Now for all those who have the privilege …
It stinks, but does it suck?
“That sucks!” “It sucks when I…” We use these kinds of statements often…and I must admit, I have used it many times because.. well it would explain my feeling of frustration and disappointment. But I recently realized that the word “suck” actually came from a reference to oral sex! WHAT??! yes when I’m trying to …
Of Choice and Men
Whenever I go to Subway I get anxious. I always wonder what is the perfect bread with the perfect combination to get the perfect sub. I try to think of the pros and cons of the honey wheat or the whole wheat, and then I wonder if I should get something with chicken or beef …
I'm a big coward
I boldly encourage everyone to pursue their dreams, yet I find that I “don’t have enough time” to pursue my dreams. I dream big dreams, yet settle for mediocrity and complacency. I know I’m an artist, but like Hitler, I am yet to produce any art. I fear other people seeing me as a failure, …