Belize Service Trip

 Hello this post is not like my usual blog post that I usually write. Today I ask for help to raise money so that I will be able to go on a Belize Mercy International Service Trip.

The Belize Mercy International Service Trip sends students visit Altun Ha, an ancient Mayan cultural site. Where we will meet and visit with the Belizean Sisters of Mercy, spend time at a daycare center for children affected by HIV-AIDS, and enjoy an outing to one of the Caribbean cayes. Themain purpose of this trip, however,  is service, We will work daily to construct and paint a simple house for a family in need of decent shelter. This service trip will take place May 17th-24th, 2015.  Many do apply to have the opportunity to go on this trip but only 12 students are choosen to go, so it is a true blessing to be choosen as one of 12 students that will be attending this service trip. I know I will not be able to raise all the money on my own, so I ask for your help in reaching my goal. I will be extremely greatful for any small donation given. If you would like to donate the link is listed below.

Thank You,
 Christina

http://www.gofundme.com/j3zgxo

Learning

Last night I had yet another breakdown out of nowhere. I felt fine throughout the day and then it all of a sudden just hit me. At that point I had never felt so alone, as if I was completely alone. At that point, I just wanted to be held and be told that everything is going to be okay. When you start to like a guy that does not even go to your school, remember what that also comes with. It comes with hardly any talking throughout the day, hardly ever seeing each other, and hardly any time to fit your schedules together. It also comes with a lot of lonely nights where you may feel as though he doesn’t care, and though it may feel like that, you do not know what is going through his head and he may be feeling the same way too. Having two completely different schedules and responsibilities can be tough because you can become unsure if he actually likes you or not. It is also tough because sometimes it feels as though he isn’t making enough time for you…no need to get needy, it isn’t attractive…anyways that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t want to come see you but his priorities have to come first just like yours do. There are times where he is going through something tough and you have no idea how to help him out without physically being there and feel as though you aren’t good enough to make him feel better, well a loss is pretty tough and sometimes you just have to let them cope with it on their own and when they are ready to talk make sure you are there to listen 100%; make sure he knows that you are always there for him whenever he needs you.

Some things just take time and when you are in this type of situation with liking a person who you don’t see every day it calls for having a little patience with him and not always stressing about if he likes you enough or if he even cares. He does, it is hard to show it through the phone, but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t. Sometimes when you are used to getting all the attention from a guy that you see every day to not getting as much attention because the he has priorities is a little bit of a hard transition, but it isn’t impossible. Not seeing a person everyday doesn’t mean it has to be hard, just have to work with the communication that you have with him and cherish what you have.

I just really hope that I am right about this and that he still does like and care about me like he says he does…and that I will see him soon.

 

-Christina V. Roman

Unforgettable Summer

      Every summer has a story of its own...as one common quote states "Summer: Hair gets lighter. Skin gets darker. Water gets warmer. Drinks get colder. Music gets louder. Nights get longer. Life gets better." This may all be true, but summer is a bit more than just that from changes, jobs, vacations, break-ups, goal making, challenges, realizations, and so much more it is hard to describe it all in just one word; if I had to describe my summer in just one word that would have to be: Adventure. This summer was one I will definitely remember because of all the amazing things I got to experience, the amazing people I have met, and of course the amazing places I went. Instead of describing it all in one long post I will let you all see some of the pictures of my amazing Summer Adventure.  Though not much happened over the summer due to Summer classes at Truman College and my new Job at McDonalds; which took up majority of my summer, I still enjoyed the little things that I was able to experience throughout the summer. Going on vacation two weeks before school started (as shown below) was just what I needed to get ready for my Junior year at Saint Xavier University. Can't wait to tell you all about my school year.
Well that is all for now, have to go to class.
Til next time <3

Christina 

Orlando, Florida

 

 

My Besty <3 Thalia

                                                     

All Smiles with my God-Sister and God-Brother

Did I mention that we also got a new cat :) 

New Addition to our family: Mia

My Mom, My Strength, My Forever Friend

Mother's Day was this past Sunday and I did not get the chance to tell you about how amazing my own mother is, so here is my chance to tell you about my Mom, my Strength, and my Forever Friend. 

From the beginning it was not easy for my mom; having my sister at age 19 then me the year after causing her to be unable to go to college. My mom was a single mother raising two girls all on her own for quite some time, but she did her best to make sure that we had a roof over our head, were safe from harm, and had food to eat. Of course, the little family we had were always there to help out as much as possible to ensure that we were getting a good childhood. Though things were not always sunshine and rainbows, she managed to raise us into the young woman that we are today. Even today she continues to be my strength to keep on going and strive to achieve more than I believe I can achieve. My mom is the strongest woman in my life because when life try's to knock her down, whether it be a death in the family, or money issues, or working long hours, she gets back up and keeps on going with a smile on her face. I am similar to my mom because like me she holds a lot in and worries about others and ensures they are happy before she worries about herself, she will do anything to see her children smile. One thing not everyone knows about my mom, is that though she is only 40, she is and will always be a kid at heart who just likes to joke around and go out and just have fun. Being able to joke around with her always makes my day so much better. No matter how far I fell down dealing with my own mental issues, my mother was there to keep me on my feet. I honestly believe that without my mother, I wouldn't be here today. Though she gives us all our privacy, she is always close enough that if I ever need her she is there for me. If I need her help, she will be there in a heartbeat, but if she knows in her heart that I am strong enough to do something on my own, she will not help me but encourage me. That is because she knows what I am capable of even when I do not know myself. Especially when it comes to school, I would not be attending college if it wasn't for my mother helping me pay for my education and her words of encouragement every time I have a lot of work to get done.

As a child my mom was always protective over me and my sister like every mother should, whether it be how long we stayed outside, being taken to and from school each day, or even the people we hung out with. Though it may have seemed like a bit much sometimes, I realize that you were just being a good mother who wanted to keep us out of harms way and teach us how to be more cautious with  the world around us. I also remember as a child how my mom gave us a birthday party for every birthday until we reached age 10, though they may not have been extravagant birthday parties they were amazing birthdays because she showed us that she cared enough to give us a birthday party to celebrate another birthday. 

Another thing I love about my mom is that without her strength I would have given up a long time ago and would of just given up on life overall, but my mom is the only reason I truly need to keep on going and living. As I have gone through life, friends have come and gone, but my mother never went anywhere.

Throughout the years she has been the role model that I needed through the rough times, through the easy times, through the in-between times, through the fun times, and even through the lets just give up times. Without my mom I would not be the person I am today, I am glad to be able to call my mom, My mom. There is not enough words to describe how much I love my mom and  how much appreciate everything that she has and continues to do for me each and every day.

 "The Bond between mothers and their children is defined by love. As a mother's prayers for her children are unending, so are the wisdom, grace, and strength she provides to her children"