I believe in you. I also love you even if I haven’t necessarily met you.
Letter through time
All things happen for a reason is what my grandma would tell me. I believe that I could have changed the out come of everything if I put more effort in everything.
For Esteban
Esteban, you’re amazing. In every way. You may not realize it, but you’re very important (and as you heard) not only to me, but everyone you come into contact with.
Painting up a new hobby?
When I paint I feel relaxed—like that canvas, those paintbrushes and I are the only things in the world…I was under a lot of pressure in seventh grade, but I found painting to be a great help.
Alsip’s Finest
It was a quiet night shift for Bill, driving around in his police car, no calls, nobody out. But suddenly, as he was driving around a loud, petrified scream arose.
Cages are for animals, not children!
They were not only separated from their parents and family, but they were being put in cages as if they were animals.
“No justice, No peace”
The police are supposed to be our protectors, but they are, instead, instilling fear into the black and POC community.
Feeling bored? Try soccer!
I enjoy playing in the rain and the happiness rushing through my heart after scoring the game-winning goal or saving the shot that could have made us lose.
A Tasty Llapingacho
Llapingachos are a delicacy in Ecuador and go well with anything— breakfast, lunch, dinner, barbecues, parties, etc.
Dear 8th Grade Nyree!
We’ve encountered a lot of failures, but that does not mean that you can’t come back 100 times stronger. From these failures learn from them and move on.