I was ready to move from Nevada before I even moved to Nevada. And yet, saying goodbye was much harder than I anticipated. Driving away, I reflected on what my almost two years in Reno taught me, and I realized I learned many valuable lessons. Dance like everyone’s watching. First and foremost, I learned how […]
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A Drive Down South
Over Memorial Day weekend, I finally got to cross driving down the Pacific Coast highway off my bucket list. With a few of my dance teammates and an adorable puppy, we loaded the car and drove down south. We stopped at every site we could manage, from right outside of Nevada to San Francisco, Big […]
What happens in Vegas…
…does not stay in Vegas, but rather journeys home with you in the form of precious memories and never-ending laughs. In July, I had the opportunity to attend my first ever Salsa Bachata Congress in Las Vegas. I had no idea what to expect, and I had never visited Las Vegas before. Between road-tripping with […]
The Burden of Mental Illness
A week ago, a friend took her life. A month ago, she created this GoFundMe Page, premeditating her suicide. Seven years ago, she attempted suicide for the first time, and in the years following she tried two more times. If able, I highly encourage you to read her powerful narrative because, unfortunately, I guarantee it […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tis’ the season for hand turkeys and celebrating gratitude! Thanksgiving, though a typical American holiday, is a holiday I cherish because of its gentle reminder to celebrate all that we have in our lives. The only other time I have spent Thanksgiving away from home was in 2013 when my mom flew into Montevideo for […]