Alliah Garcia
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A young adult, trying to navigate past trauma and the world. Writings are pure, honest, and from the heart.
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My Struggle
What do you do when you want to do multiple things in life, but you don't know what to do? I've always felt like I've had to play catch up in life. It all started in elementary school. Most of it is a blur, except for some key memories; this being one of them. I was in the 3rd grade. My teacher said that I was chosen for a special program and she handed me an envelope to take home to my parents. I was confused, but agreed and took it home. The conversation I had with my parents is a blur, but I imagine it was something along the lines of, "you've been recognized for the gifted program, or GATE, and there is a test you have to take." If one is to pass the test, they are immediately placed into a good of children that have been identified as "accelerated learner." I believe there were 15-20 of us in that program, but in all honesty, it was so long ago that I don't remember. In this program we were given opportunities for my education-driven field trips, like the homesteads and aquarium. I don't really remember having a greater impact than that on my life.
By Alliah Garcia4 years ago in Confessions
IT GETS BETTER AND BETTER
Three months in now and I don’t have a single complaint. I never knew a human existed with such a big heart. He is absolutely selfless, although he doesn’t see it. He is considerate and kind. He is hilarious and always puts a smile on my face. I can see myself spending the rest of my life with him. Even if he were ever to anger me, which I doubt is even possible, I could never leave his side. He thinks I’m out of his league, but I want him to see it’s the other way around. He has been open with me about his past, even though the scars still hurt and I love him for that even more. The fact that he trusts me with his heart showed me even more how much he’s here for us. I can always lend my ear to hear everything and anything that comes out of his mouth.
By Alliah Garcia4 years ago in Confessions
THE DAY MY LIFE CHANGED FOREVER
We were just getting off Soarin’ at California Adventure when Andre got a call from my cousin saying they were expecting us at Disneyland on Main Street. So we headed over, walking through a swarm of people, trying to find my cousin. I looked over to Andre and asked him where they were and he responded, “Just look for a tall, white guy. That’ll be my friend.” I started laughing, but I was still looking for my cousin. I found them and ran to my cousin because i hadn’t seen him in a couple of months. I hugged him and then his girlfriend Nori. Then I turned to see this tall, attractive guy with beautiful eyes and Andre introduced him as being his friend that he’d been playing Xbox with for the past 2 years. I shook his hand nervously because he was a complete stranger to me and then we were on our way. We went to Fantasyland first and went on Snow White. He and my cousin were talking about their experience the last time they got on the ride while we were waiting in line and I was just listening. The next ride we got on was Mr. Toad. I was a little nervous because it was a two person ride, so I didnt know if it was going to be awkward. Right as we were about to get on, he asked me if I wanted to “drive” and I told him he could drive. As soon we got on, he was making jokes and trying to “impress me ” with his driving skills. We laughed as we went through hell together and then the ride was over. We got off and went on a couple more rides, talking more and more as the day went on.
By Alliah Garcia4 years ago in Confessions
LIFE IS A ROLLERCOASTER
Wow, is it normal to forget entire events in your life? Work has been slow today, so I decided to revisit one of my favorite pass-times. I’m actually at a loss for words because of how much my life has changed and how much has remained the same. There were several times where I caught myself not breathing because I was like, “wow.. that happened,” or “I forgot that I felt that way in that instant.” It makes me wonder if the mind suppressing these memories is something that is done so subtly so we don’t go completely “bonkers.” That word has to be one of my favorites from Alice in Wonderland, the live-action version. Anyway, as I was going through this blog, my first thought was, ” I never realized how much I wrote.” Then I started to tear up as I went through the entries because I know the love that I experienced was real. I think that’s where I should start.
By Alliah Garcia4 years ago in Confessions
