I was blessed with a precious present. Perfectly healthy aside from her petit size. Of course I did the obligatory “5 fingers and 5 toes Check?” She was handed to me that night and I cried like a baby with my baby. Being feisty has always been one of her redeeming qualities, even at birth. Like her sister, she loved to lay on my chest and fall asleep. She has always been able to calm...
“Hey is it true you’re taking boxing training?” “Yup, I love it. I get to take out some built up frustration and get opportunity to hit and be hit.” “That’s crazy. Why, would you want to do that?” “Why not?” “You might get hurt.” “Yes, I may. Love does the same thing. Yet we all pursue it all our lives.” ”...
Last week I met with my mentee (real word) for the first time. I almost thought I wouldn’t make it on time. I had made a trip to San Antonio for the weekend and decided to drop in on my Tia in Houston Sunday night. I am such a great nephew, even though I haven’t seen them in over 10 years. (Long story) I show up in Houston and crashed my cousin’s birthday party. Did I mention I...
Tonight at 8pm I will take the stage to perform some improv. It is about damn time! I have studied and talked about it for a long time. The anxiousness is huge. The butterflies are proliferating(?). To say that I am nervous would be stating the obvious. One of the biggest benefits of this event is being able to entertain many of the people that have supported me through this journey of finding...
A couple of years ago when I was a “training specialist” I came across a wonderful quote that really made a lot of sense to me. “Like farmers we need to learn that we cannot sow and reap the same day” ~unknown We all want that magic pill that will just fix everything. The 24-hour solution to our problems. It is evident in many of the things we do and attempt. If the...
From the very beginning I knew I wanted to give back to the community. I knew that if I had a little more time, I would be able to provide some type of gift to the younger generation. My first attempt at doing this very thing was last year at Fe’s school for Career Day. I spoke to the 6th graders and had a great time doing it. I received a lot of great feedback from the students and knew I...
This week has been another awesome week. This month is going to be monumental. Well, since I am on the timeline… this lifetime is already one for the ages! 🙂 My apologies! I couldn’t help myself. A lot of positive things going on. I am into week 4 of my improv training and making improvements (although not fast enough!) And on October 22nd, my group performs our Showcase! I am getting...
DISCLAIMER: This may offend some people. I apologize ahead of time. I was born in Mexico (therefore I am Mexican). I know I may not look like it to some people, but it’s true. I was brought to the United States illegally when I was about 2-3 years old and have been here since. My family and I continued to be a “wetbacks” until the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986...
Several months back I first wrote about my passion for improv and wanting to get involved. Well, for those that are keeping up, you know I am enrolled and doing this thing! 🙂 I am currently working on an improv site and sharing my journey in improv and all the lessons I am learning. I am even being incredibly honest when I feel like a total failure that should give up and just take up basket...
A couple of weeks ago I turned 34. Can you believe it? Even though it is supposed to be a day of celebration for me, I have traditionally used it as an opportunity to thank everyone for their contributions to the past year and to my life. Every “previous year” is always the craziest year. This year is no different. It truly has been a huge year of change and development. I would like...
A few months back I wrote a post titled Promises to Self. Time has passed and it was obvious I needed to revisit those promises. I have gone astray like that metaphorical cat. I originally planned on to attend open mic and begin writing and performing my poetry. The schedule for the open mic nights began to conflict with a few other important things so I have had to make that less of a priority...
On Fatherhood, Manhood & Becoming Better Ancestors.