We were coming closer and closer to the pit, from which an infernal heat was rising. Twenty more steps. If I was going to kill myself, this was the time. Our column had only 15 steps to go. I bit my lips so that my father would not hear my teeth shattering."
Growing up in a Mexican household, the food we ate always had a spice to it. Whether the spice was on the side or already prepared in the food, my food always had a spice to it. My grandma’s favorite signature spice was her Pico De Gallo. Pico de Gallo also called salsa Fresca, is made from chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, fresh Serrano’s (jalapeños or habaneros are used as alternatives), salt, and key lime juice. At first I did not like Pico de Gallo because I couldn’t bear how spicy it was.
There is an accident on the 405 so we take PCH. I look at the window, into the sea. I am looking for dolphins or whales, but I have never seen a whale from this road. Once, when we were driving to Summer Nationals, Dad offered me two-bucks if I saw a whale. We drive past La Conchita.
There was once a boy living in south McAllen which was often referred to as La Balboa, and a sweet loving young girl living in North McAllen, these two individuals were unaware to the event that would soon be taking place that would change both of their lives forever. These two individuals were my mom and dad mom was usually refers to as La Prieta while dad was called Willi. It was the year 1995 where Willi’s friend Ray and La Prieta’s friend Cristina begged and begged for them to go on double dates with them, both Willi and La Prieta always refused. After begging for so long they finally but reluctantly agreed to go out with them. They weren’t expecting much but to go out and hopefully have some fun along the way, little did they know the
As a Cuban-born woman, my expected role in society is clearly defined; my thoughts and personality have a mold into which they must fit. However, a month before my fifth birthday my family made the decision to move to the United States and in doing so liberated me from these expectations and gave me the freedom to explore my own interests and beliefs. Ten years later, they were making preparations for my Quinciañera. Due to my Cuban heritage, my coming of age was set to be commemorated by a very long and very expensive night of food, dance, and family. For the same cost as the down payment on a relatively small house, I would be given the opportunity to put on a show in a dress that restricted my airways and provide food and drink for about
The walls had been lined with human remains meaning there were bones all over and human parts giving it an unsettling point of view. It also states that they are in a catacomb that is wet, dark, and moldy which is not a very good place to be. Catacombs are also used for dead people catacombs had bones all over giving the wrong vibes of why they needed to be down there. “Montresor yells in
Both of my parents grew up in Mexico, and both were very poor from their childhood. My mother, Guillermina Diaz, was born and raised in Tepatitlan, Mexico, whom was the 2nd child out of the 6 in total, with 3 sisters and 2 brothers. They were so poor that at the age of 11, she had to work with her mother and sisters, thus unable to go and finish high school. However, my father, Guillermo Diaz, born and raised in Ejupla, Mexico, had to worst of it. As for him, he was literally homeless, and practically had to be the man in his family of 10, 5 sisters and 5 brothers.
Something challenging I had to face at a very young age was losing my best friend, after losing her I was never really me and I felt like part of me was missing and it was. Carolina Alavazo was my best friend, we were inseparable and when we were together we only created memorable memories. Weeks before Carolina was deported I had noticed she was not the same, she had told me she was sad to see her parents fight and scared all the time but at that time both of us we didn’t know why.
I heard the scraping of rock against rock, then the clatter of what I assumed were the bones I had seen heaped by the byplace earlier. I couldn’t find any words, so I stayed silent. I had started shivering; the niter did, indeed, chill me to the bone, worsening my cough. When Montresor had finished a single tier of stone and mortar was when I felt the first hint of fear. Before, the Medoc had kept the thoughts at bay, but now I could see that the man before me did indeed intend to bury me in stone and leave me
This was becoming intense, and now I was too curious and concerned to stay where I was. I turned back into a feral fox and left my tunic behind, darting out of the doorway, down the staircase, and into the lobby and quietly as I could. Since his mind was on other things, Estocada didn't notice me following him as he made his way out of the door. His face displayed a mixture between anger and disturbance, as he was terrified of whomever he had to speak to. Whomever this was...
Throughout time, many aspects of life change such as schools, jobs, and friends, however one’s feelings remain forever. It has been 10 years since the kaba fungus took over the world and began infecting humans. Numerous doctors around the world call them Kabaneri. When these creatures bite you, you slowly become one of them. This is how I lost my daughter.
Two sets of footprints in the sand of a beach in Germany have been found to belong to two dinosaurs from over 142 million years ago. The findings may reveal that these specific dinosaurs, as well as perhaps many others, were actually social creatures. Two Theropod Dinosaurs Left Footprints on A German Beach Two dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago enjoyed eating meat and long walks on the beach in Münchehagen, Germany according to the findings of biologist Pernille Venø Troelsen of the University of Southern Denmark.
“ Was there any blood? Did he get smooshed when he landed? Did the paramedics have to scrape him up off the pavement? What does ‘died’ mean? Does ‘died’ mean that I will never see my Uncle Roger again?
I have cheated at several points in my life, from spelling tests in first grade, to worksheets in ninth grade Physical Science. The most recent however, was on a Spanish test just this year. My uncle just died, so I haven't really been able to think of anything as being very important. One of these unimportant things on my mind was this Spanish test. I was completely unprepared and I didn't really have the will to actually make myself do it, so when I went in during second period to take my test, I had absolutely no idea what any of the answers were.
Just don’t explore the underworld by yourself. It is a dangerous place for the living to be in.” After a moment I hear his footsteps stomp off. Of course, once he is gone I cannot stand the sight of this room any longer. I open the window and crawl out.
