It's going on a week since the Golden Globes awards. There were several memorable moments but the one that stayed heavy on my heart is Michelle Williams acceptance speech. I've been pro-life my entire life. I use to be very vocal about it until one time I fell victim of harassment. I work at a public university. The 13 years of working in higher education have opened my eyes to a diverse population of people. I loved every single moment. I love learning about different cultures, families, and beliefs. I love hearing other points of view and respecting them even though they might not align with mine. I always thought I would receive the same respect I was giving. I use to have a "Pray to End Abortion" bumper sticker on my vehicle. I bought it in Arizona when I visited my friends while they attended missionary school to evangelize to young Catholics in my early 20s. That bumper sticker represented more than my views on abortion. That trip to Arizona was my first t
One thing I took for granted growing up and now as an adult I appreciate is growing up in a tight-knit Mexican American family. I'm not just talking about my siblings, who I'm incredibly close to, but my extended family: grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, or nephews. Being a close family comes with its pros and cons. We're in EVERYONE's business, but honestly we do it because we care. Some of my favorite memories growing up include my cousins. Like the time Tia Lola and Tio Pilar took Mary, Tre, Miriam, and me to see Hocus Pocus in theaters. As adults every Halloween we recall that experience. How scared we were driving back home in the back roads in Harlingen because what if one of the Sanderson sisters would chase us wanting to put us under their spell and suck out our youth? What would we do? Yes, we had a wild imagination! To this day that is my favorite Halloween movie. The Christmas season always brings the memories of the Ramos gra