#daily documenting

Lately, I’ve been fortunate to be part of some speaking engagements where I can be in front of college and high school students. This experience has been very good to me so far. I’m reading a book called “Latino Leaders Speak”, as I’ve been going through it has been very clarifying in terms of what my goals can be to younger people.

Students need encouragement and they need to see people that they can relate with so cool things. Even though I’m only 5 years out of college, I still have experience that matters to them. As we move on in life, we have the opportunity to speak into other people’s lives. Let’s learn to accept and use our experiences and our identities as useful elements of learning and encouraging. As people see our lives, they get a glimpse into what they can inspire to be.

Rachel took my dad an I out for dinner last night, to a dining room at the railside diner. the place was lovely, different. I had to wear a dress and makeup even. The steak my dad and Rachel had was fantastic, my sandwich was terrible. They advertise fresh ingredients, and then put a slice of process cheese on it. Later, we went to the Metro, and some kids gave me a flower. I didn't stop smiling the entire night, mainly because it made me feel beautiful. I was doubting myself about how I looked for dinner, but that made me happier, and more confident. We got dessert, a banana cake. It was delicious, wonderful, and just what we needed. it wasn't too sweet, but it wasn't tasteless. It was like banana bread with cream cheese on it. Later in the night, my aunt came down for a visit. We all talked and talked. we talked about my cousin, what happened with his friend, the band, gigs, and my cousin's band playing in a bar.(we all agreed it should be illegal). It was a nice night.

Today, my dad took Rachel and I out for lunch/breakfast. I had a hamburger with fries and gravy while they had eggs, pancakes, and bacon. It was amazing, I almost liked it better than mcdonalds. The cheese was nice, and the meat was juicy and fresh. It tasted even better when you put a little bit of gravy on the bun. Afterwards, we went grocery shopping. My dad was a little cranky since he was tired, but that's okay. I got some candy and a drink. they both tasted good. After a good 2 hours, we got ready again and saw a movie. 300....I cant remember the rest, but it was about Spartans and  Persians fighting and there was a lot of blood and killing. It was awesome, the effects were great, and they had a female commander of a navy. The only thing wrong with it was the sex scene......GOD that was awkward. And they slammed into walls and stuff. It was angry hate sex. It was awkward mainly because my dad was next to me, and it just...it looked poorly done and very improvised.

So that's all that has happened today. not much else besides nachos for dinner and typing this. I'll keep updating you while your on your trip, so you can read about it when you get home.