Resurrection

This following entry is way out of place considering the material published here, but this is a part of my life that I'd like to share with you all.

As you all know, I started writing for the Valencia Voice (VCC's newspaper). It was my first shot in college to do something that I enjoy doing. Now everybody knows that my favorite place to be is at the newsroom. Hell, that's the reason why I even go to VCC.

Anyway, I submitted a few stories, one of them being from a soccer game I covered with a few colleagues of mine. I saw the page that will be used for the story and I have to say, I felt really good about myself. My name was on that tag line, and every moment I looked at it, I felt even more ecstatic.

I finally found my way again after years of drifting away. I found a true purpose again in my life; something I haven't felt since I left Puerto Rico. Before all of this, I was truly miserable (despite my positive outlook on life). It's like being a super hero and not serving your purpose. You hate yourself, you hate everyone around you, and sometimes you just want to disappear.

I found the place where I wanted to be all along. A place where my life makes sense again, where I can let myself go and not be afraid of releasing my soul. I've found a place where I belong, and I'm loving every goddamn minute of it.

I'm truly convinced that this is what I love to do, and I'm proud of that. I've risen from the ashes again, and this time, I'm not holding back for anything or for anyone.

I will do my best and I will be there for my friends, family and colleagues. I don't want for myself alone to be great, I want to see them be great too because I realized that I'm nothing without them.

I also want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the people that have helped me out when I needed it the most. I want to thank the Valencia Voice staff for giving me something to believe in again; you guys are the best. I also want to say "I love you mom and sis."

Mostly I'd like to apologize for all of the wrong I did to certain people in my life. There's no excuse for what I've done, no matter how messed up I was. You guys deserve more than that, and I promise to try and mend those wounds.

I can't wait for this paper to be released, for it will be full of new surprises. This doesn't mean I wont stop writing in here. This is my baby, and as long as you guys keep reading, I'll keep writing.