The Accidental Personas

Note: This essay was written in 2010 and centers on an event that brings forth different personas from who I am as a person.  The Mother: October 28th, 2002—two days before the 29th birthday and 36 weeks 4 more to go to preserve the body growing within my own. Was it enough to make sure … Continue reading The Accidental Personas

The Awakening

  This past Monday, after I struggled and cursed in my mind for torturing myself at the gym, I walked out to the beautiful skies. I took a moment for stillness.  When I took out my phone to capture this fleeting beauty in the skies, behind me I heard, "whaaatt, look at this!" I turned … Continue reading The Awakening

A Situation and A Story…

Let me frame this situation and story for you.. Last fall semester, I was asked if I can teach an English 111x course. This course is designed for first year college students, and/or those students who decided to put off the English course requirement for their degree until they could no longer do so. The … Continue reading A Situation and A Story…

Scene..

The scene sets the background for every story. In "Samsara," I chose Alaska as one of the locations for the many scenes that I've written. Beneath the cold of winter months, and warmth of the summer under the Midnight Sun--is a beauty hidden from the world. Many people come to Alaska for the outdoor adventure … Continue reading Scene..