I firmly believe that people come into our lives for a reason, whether they stay for a only short period or numerous years. Sometimes, people are unexpectedly taken from us, before we have a chance to truly cherish our time with them. That’s the case with Julio. A couple months ago, I was talking with … More Finding Friendship in Unexpected Places
I didn’t truly appreciate the avocado until I was an adult. Sure, guacamole was always good—but I never opted to add avocado to anything until college. Not only is it a delicious fruit, it is packed with healthy fats and other nutrients. And, I’m not the only one who loves avocado, nor knows its power. … More Celebrating the Avocado
As two teachers wrapped two other teachers from head to toe in toilet paper, I stood behind the cheering crowd of students, amused and reflecting on my own high school experience and the teachers who helped shape me. This friendly, funny competition was only a small part of the all day celebration of teachers for … More Teachers and Toilet Paper Mummies
Applying to college practically consumed the first semester of my senior year. I had a spreadsheet filled with university names, application deadlines, average SAT scores, tuition, etc. Anything you wanted to know about the 25 colleges on my list, I probably knew it. I was meticulous about deciding which ones to actually apply to. A … More The 4th Annual Olmos College Fair
I don’t know when exactly it all started, but that’s really not important. I can remember specific instances dating back to fifth grade, and most definitely sixth. I’m not sure why exactly it all started either, but it did. As a kid, I was fearless. I did my own thing, marched to the beat of … More Reflecting on one year in Peru.
Brittany McGee 