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I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico with spina bifida. After living there for almost three years, my parents and I moved to Orlando, where I have lived ever since. I am a college student whose dream is to be a broadcast journalist, and I love to speak French. I am also fluent in Spanish.

Monday, November 27, 2006

Dear Friends,

I know I haven't really been a good "blogger" lately, but I've had a lot on my plate and on my mind lately, namely family and college. It's been really hectic, and I finally decided to complete my astronomy class next semester, instead of trying to cram like a maniac during what little is left of this semester.

I hope everyone had an awesome, safe Thanksgiving weekend. :)

Maybe it's just me, but I feel as if I'm finally starting to come to terms with all of my emotional problems. I recognize the unhealthiness of my thoughts and feelings, and while I would never intentionally hurt myself, little do I realize that thoughts are often more dangerous than the most serious actions.

Don't ever underestimate the power of your mind. Other people may really have it in for you, however, you can, and most definitely will at some point, become your own worst enemy.

For my entire life, I've hated certain aspects of myself. Despite that, I realize, ironically, that what I really hate the most is not really my physique, but in reality it is my hypocrisy. I am a hypocrite, because I make a big deal of accepting all types of people as my friends, and yet I can never forgive myself for nor embrace my differences.

As time drags on and life gets tougher and more bittersweet (normally more bitter than sweet!), do yourself a favor. Cut yourself some slack.

In Him and best regards,

Laurita ;)

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Dear Friends,

I had another one of my epiphanies yesterday. Lately, I've actually been finding it much easier to make friends. I know it doesn't sound like much of a big deal to many of you, but to me it is a huge deal.

It's been really hard for me to meet good people and make new friends the past few years. Maybe I'm still traumatized by tragic high school memories that hurt too much. Or maybe I'm just afraid of a little rejection.

Whatever the reason I shied away from walking up to people and starting a conversation, I'm glad things are really getting better. I noticed that the majority of people will not bite your head off if you just go up and talk to them. It's pretty cool, the many things you can talk about with people. They are so diverse!

Anyway, gotta run. Sorry for the laziness, but I have to go to class!!!

*MUAH*

Laurita ;)