January 15, 10 · No comments
So I wanted to take a moment and talk about the California youth crisis line… I know personally, there are often so many things people my age go through, whether its issues with parents, relationship issues, friendship issues, and even family drama… and often we have no one to turn to for help!
That is why the Crisis line is so important because its the one place people like me can turn to when we feel like there is no one else we can go to.
Do you know how good it feels to know that someone is listening!!! Especially when you feel like the rest of the world is against you!!!
To me this is why the Crisis line is so important, because its that someone we can talk to when we feel like no one else will listen.
and you know whats kinda funny, even parents call the crisis line!! I know my mom has called it a bunch of times when she doesn’t know what to do with me or my sister. For my mom, it was the place she could call for a second opinion, a different perspective, kinda like a counselor.
If the crisis line were to no longer exist, then who would people turn to? Especially when we feel like their is no one else that we can talk too!!! Life is hard right now, the economy is bad, its really hard to find a job, a living is really expensive… it is times like these that we need the crisis line most!!!
August 25, 09 · One comments
Its a little odd writing a blog about going back to school when Im been doing summer school for the last month already. Ive got to admit school has gotten pretty tough this summer and I’m only sure this year is going to be just as tough.
I cant believe that this will be my last year at UCSB. As they say, then come the real word. I’m not gonna lie, Im pretty scared about finishing, there’s still so much to do, so little time to do it all. And then I’m supposed to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life… no not yet!!!
I guess for me its hard being a first generation college student because everything Ive learned, Ive learned on the go. I mean, I want to go to grad school but I feel like there is so much I don’t know about it that I don’t feel like I’m ready to go yet. And at the same time, I’m only 21 years old… I feel like I am too young to decide my career yet. I mean, I know my interests, but not what I want to do.
Does it sound like I’m a little nervous??? I’m sure it does, but I guess well just have to see what happens.
Good luck with school everyone!!!!
February 23, 09 · 2 comments
When I went home on winter break this past holiday, I started to see things a bit differently. It was odd but I didn’t realize how much of a bubble I live in when I am away at school. At school my life is revolved so much around class and work that I rarely get to pay attention to what is happening in the outside word. But going home really made me see how hard the times are right now. I mean, people are really struggling to make ends meet and so many families just don’t have the money. It was cold then, too and so many people take for granted the things they have. It broke my heart when my cousin asked my mom if she could buy her a nice jacket because she only has a couple sweaters that she still gets cold in, and her mom just couldn’t afford a jacket right now. It’s really hard for me to see my family struggle like that, and it makes me think about other people who are going through hard economic times.
February 19, 09 · 2 comments
Having 2 jobs on top of school can be so stressful at times. There’s days when I get home and all I want to do is crash… but then I remember I have studying to do and it just sucks. My mom tries to remind me that I have to remember the reason I am up here in the first place… school. But everything is just so expensive, I have to have these jobs or else I wouldn’t afford my school. And I know my parents try to support me as much as possible, but they just don’t have the means to pay all my school for me. I still have 2 younger siblings at home and they still have to provide for them too.
For now, I am just glad the quarter is almost over and I will have break to relax and refresh myself before the next quarter starts.
February 10, 09 · One comments
Hey everyone… so I am going to give this blogging thing a try. I have never done anything like this before, so bare with me. For the most part I will be writing about general things that are going on with me, or just things that are running through my mind. Right now there is a lot of stuff going on with the economy so I will probably have reflections on that too. If you have any comments, questions or concerns please feel free to leave your comments. They are much appreciated =)
But before I get into my thoughts, here is a little bit about me… My name is Analicia, born and raised in Long beach California. I am currently living in Santa Barbara wand going to school at UCSB. Right now I am in my 3rd year of college as a psychology and sociology major. I work as a resident assistant in the dorms of my school [it pays for free housing and food =)] and also work at a children’s center where I help look after a group of infants. On my free time I like to go home and visit family, hang out with friends, get some exercise and rest.
Those are pretty much the basics about me… again, ask questions, leave comments, and if you read this, tell me about yourself.
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