Author: laura roque

First Job

Jobs are scary, especially when it is your first one, and you are so scared to mess up.   I started working at a Mexican restaurant as a host and let me tell you, every time I walk in there, I am terrified, and I have been working there 2 ½ weeks. People can be rude, but what makes me anxious is when the boss comes in and works with us. He is not a mean or cruel man, but just his … Continue reading First Job

Walkie, Talkie: Exploring Sleepwalking and Sleeptalking

There are a lot of people out there who sleepwalk, but it isn't talked about. Why is that? Sleepwalking — also known as somnambulism — involves getting up and walking around while in a state of sleep, very common in children, but that doesn’t put adults out of the picture. Sleepwalking is a disorder of arousal, meaning it occurs during N3 sleep, the deepest … Continue reading Walkie, Talkie: Exploring Sleepwalking and Sleeptalking

Daydreaming

Dreaming doesn’t seem to ever have a full explanation as to why it happens, but dreams are more complex than what we give them credit for.   Have you ever sat in classroom, your work desk, or on a car ride, and you just begin to stare into the abyss? Why is it that our mind creates dreams while we are awake? Experts say daydreams can … Continue reading Daydreaming

Dreams: What are They?

Isn’t it crazy to think that there is no definitive scientific reason why we all dream? We only have theories as to why we dream, like it being our conscience putting together ideas, emotions, and thoughts while we sleep.   Sometimes we’ll have such vivid dreams, and we think it's really happening or we’re living through it. That’s why some people even wake up crying … Continue reading Dreams: What are They?

Book Review, The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur

The Sun and Her Flowers is a beautiful demonstration of the author's journey of her emotions. The book is a collection of poetry that allows the author, Rupi Kaur, to show her growth and healing process throughout these poems. The book consists of five chapters: Wilting, Falling, Rooting, Rising, and Blooming, with each chapter portraying a different form of growth. … Continue reading Book Review, The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur

Indigenous Women

The killing of Native American women -- let's talk about it.   It is clear that there are people out there who think they are superior to others. Today, we’re talking about misogynistic men who think they are granted women for their own leisure and pleasure. There are plenty of cultures and religions that just hand off their women like objects, but it gets scarier than just this.   This … Continue reading Indigenous Women

Immigration Short Story pt.2

Part 2: (Make sure to read Part 1) Sierra Madre Oriental, Mexico mountain range -- It’s a home stretch from here, and you could feel the American land. These mountains were known to catch the spirits of those looking for freedom and taking them for themselves. These mountains were knowns as evil and hungry for young lives; it was a scary journey … Continue reading Immigration Short Story pt.2

The Stalls

I’m in the bathroom and I hear my friends coming in  one of them says “I’m so fat, I feel so big”   but I see her Instagram and I just dream  of looking like her  The other friend is a soccer player  She was wearing her soccer jersey today  The jersey forms her body, and she looks amazing  I hear her say “When I see my rolls, I just pull my jeans up … Continue reading The Stalls

Road to America, Part 1

Based on a true story...  The biggest day in the life of a young Hispanic girl -- the day that took her from girl to woman -- was her Quinceanera.   Eve was so ready for her celebration, and not for the party or gifts, but because her father promised that after the party she could leave. That was all she ever dreamed of, … Continue reading Road to America, Part 1