The Next Second

We have all failed at something. It is not a matter of if we fail at something but a matter of when. Failure is not a loss but a pinpoint in our journey to getting to our final destination. It is not about what mistakes or failures we have but how we react to them.  […]

The Ripple Effect

Even a small rock can create a very large ripple. We’ve all been there. At the end of an exciting FFA event, after a long school day, a sports practice or a productive homework session, it is time to clean up. Sometimes, it feels a lot easier just to sit and wait for someone else […]

Discovering Music, Discovering Change

The DiscoveryThe sweet metallic tones of the brass clashed with the earthy warmth of the woodwinds. As the sound flowed through the middle-school halls, I discovered music. The beat pulsed through my veins, guiding my heartbeat, while shifting frequencies reshaped my thoughts into rhythm and melody. Ever since, my life has felt like a music […]

“Iberian Pork: A Legendary Meat With a Price That Tells Its Story”

Walking the streets in Spain, almost everywhere you go, you find one piece of meat hanging in the butcher shop, local cafe, or restaurant. For many Spaniards, this is a rich tradition and heritage passed down for centuries, which is known all across the world. Iberian Ham. Just one piece of shoulder that you see […]

Placing the Pieces Where They Fit

Jumping out of bed and getting ready, walking across campus, moving steady, attending classes as time permits, squeezing in work and other bits, it all became a blurred sensation, a race with time and its vibration. Each time I felt I was making progress, I got stumped for longer periods of time; this semester was […]

Baking Perfection

As the holiday season approaches I always look forward to the big meals. Gathering around the table with the great food my Nana prepares. She puts so much time and energy into the meal and it is always so delicious. My Nana is one of the biggest cheerleaders for our family. She hosts holidays, plans […]

Cling to the Truth

As the dust settles from National FFA Convention I would encourage us all to look back at some shared messages. Whether you were there to experience the magic of convention or got to see it livestreamed from your couch, there were important takeaways from the sessions. One of the retiring addresses that hit me the […]