Dear people who looked away, When you saw me leaving the mosque, covered from head to toe, you looked away from me as if I was someone to fear. As if the scarf over my head was an indication of how dangerous I am. In that moment, I felt my world stop as I looked around and noticed how no …
Day and night, from Friday to Sunday, I am stuck inside this dark bag next to dirty cleats, a worn-out glove, and crumpled-up water bottles. I can’t wait until Monday when I finally get taken out for a few hours. I really like going out– it’s exciting, and you never know what each day will bring. Today I woke up …
Dear Reader, English was never my strong suit. Typically, I fell under the umbrella of “mathletes” and “algebraniacs” which struck pride in my family of engineers, architects, and accountants. I followed the strict formulas and steps set before me even when given the restrictive and limiting five-paragraph essay. It wasn’t until I began writing my personal insight essays that I …
General nurses are individuals who provide direct care for their patients such as bathing and dressing them, giving prescribed medication, and collecting fluid samples. The requirements to become a general nurse are rigorous. They have to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing, pass the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX), and pass a background check. In addition, nurses have to be …
Dear Reader, If you would have asked me 5 months ago, what I saw myself doing at this moment, I would not have given you the right answer. I am just about to complete my first semester at CSUN, and I am beyond proud of myself. This year was about growth. Although I am not where I want to be, …
You’re finally in the queue. The sound of your ten alarms buzzes in the back of your mind, glaring light of your Macbook Pro burns your eyes, but you smile as you look down envisioning the clean knit aligned on your feet. Yeezy. The site crashes, and with it your dreams. In 2013 Kanye West signed with Adidas, one of …
I am from hay-filled ceilings and hard concrete floors, to floods, ‘Category 4’ typhoons, and volcanic eruptions from thin blankets with gritty bamboo bed frames, Filipino “tabos” to a clean WC. I am also from soft fitted sheets quiet, hollow days and only cold showers. I am from sweet and creamy halo-halo hand in hand with piping hot taho I …