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Two years ago, I made the decision to accept an internship in Boston for the summer (All in previous blog posts). That decision changed my life for the better. After graduating from UTEP I moved to Boston to work for the non-profit that had given me the internship the year before. I am not going to lie to any of you and say it was easy. I cried so much the week before leaving that I was emotionally exhausted by the time I got on the plane to make the eight-hour flight to what I would call my…

I have always put so much pressure on myself to be this specific kind of individual that had to fit in and adapt to the way of life in El Paso. Now, before I say anything else, I just want to say I love my hometown. My childhood memories are some of the best. Having Juarez 20 minutes from my house is great (well was before all the violence happened) and you just can't beat the magnificent sunsets or the view of the city from the Franklin Mountains. Unfortunately, even with all that is…

I have been a terrible person and not updated in about two and a half weeks. How dare I?! I swear I have not forgotten about Latinitas its just that I'm too tired after work and all I want to do is, well, nothing. So...since I have been neglecting this blog I will make it up by doing this one not only super awesome but doing it with GIFS and pictures!!!!! Yes, I know you must be as excited about reading it as I am about writing it. Ready? OK, lets get to it.

Going back and…

I am exhausted. I never thought I'd be working eight hours a day at this internship. Oddly enough I love it. I am in love with what we do. I am intrigued by everything that is going on and the fast pace is just exhilarating.

First things first though. Lets start with last week and how it went. The last time I updated my blog was Tuesday and that night my brother, his wife and myself went to this place called Quincy Market in Boston. This place is Heaven for food lovers. It's…