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Time to Leave the Nest
A year and a half – that’s how long it took. That’s how long I had been in college up until that point. That’s how long I had been in a constant routine of
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A Walk Through the Park
At 5:15 on a Tuesday afternoon, Washington Square Park buzzes with activity. Although the peak of the day has passed, the sun shines brightly with its rays stretching across the clear, blue sky. The
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Gotham United
Sneakers squeaking against the wooden floors create a rhythm around me. Lined up against a mustard brick wall, numerous bags of various colors and sizes act as decor. Above them a mixture of silver
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Countless Sessions of Physical Therapy
It wasn’t until after a few sessions that I realized the impact that Olga Hincape would have on my life. Olga was my physical therapist that had moved to America from Bogota, Colombia about
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The Feast of San Gennaro Delights Guests for 89 Years
The thick, savory, heady smell of sausage fills the air on every corner. Bright lights shine even brighter against the night sky, adorning green, white, and red tinsel wrapped around wires that hang every
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People Come and People Go
Sometimes I look at the people with whom I spend my time with and wonder: Are you going to be in my life when I’ll need you the most? Are you going to be
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Alone Abroad
I had never been outside of the country, except for Canada—which obviously doesn’t count since it’s basically a nicer version of America. When I was a little girl, I dreamt of setting sail to
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Chills Through Cypress Hills
Grass fills the hills as well as rising grey tombstones all scattered through 18 acres. The sun has set and the sky hovers over Cypress Hills Cemetery with a midnight-blue hue. The tombstones stand still
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My Father’s Laugh
I have been told that I have the kind of laugh that causes others to laugh. A piercing high pitch that increases in volume after each gasp for air, gradually followed by the absence
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