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  • What the Smithsonian Left in Me

    What the Smithsonian Left in Me

    It has been four months since I completed my internship in Washington, and nearly a year since the whole adventure began. I still remember sitting in front of my computer when I received the acceptance letter, staring at the screen longer than necessary because part of me immediately thought it had to be a mistake.…

  • Graduating from College… at 40. Not Too Late, Just Right.

    Graduating from College… at 40. Not Too Late, Just Right.

    At 40, I finally earned my college degree, and became an artist along the way. As a first-generation student, former military spouse, and fronteriza, this is the story of how I redefined success through welding, art, and self-discovery.