Wilberto Ortiz
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A Better Understanding of Masculinity and Femininity
In my day-to-day life, I continue to encounter claims that “men are becoming too feminized.” I usually hear it from a man in a way that insinuates disgust and contempt as if it is a grand conspiracy from society and leading to all of our problems. I’m not going to outright deny those claims as…
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Dear Reading
After 19 years of living with you, I finally leave you. I am truly sorry to depart as you have helped me grow so much with your excellence. Many people seem to leave you with a feeling of victory for “making it out,” whereas I leave with sorrow as if I lost a dear friend.…
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Puerto Rico and the 3 Psychological Needs
Last weekend, I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing the beautiful island of Puerto Rico for a wedding. The wedding by the beach was both sentimental and invigorating, and though I could write about it in great detail, I would be lying if I said it was my favorite part of the trip. The following…
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So Long, SLL
This is an extremely difficult goodbye for me to make. Given the current state of the department, it may seem as if I’m bailing from a slowly sinking ship. However, I assure you that my departure has nothing to do with you. Prior to arriving at our department, I was unsure whether I would connect…
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Station Mole
So long ago, I’m not so sure if it was real or a dream. At Station Mole, it’s easy to burrow the internal scream. Subterranean nightmares, I wonder how much it affects me. I was so young and agreeable, I didn’t resist. It wasn’t too painful, nor did it persist. I knew it was wrong,…
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Meditations on 27
Today I turn 27. I am pretty happy with my jump from 26 to 27, to be honest. 26 is such a boring number in comparison. Anyhoo, I don’t really have an agenda with this post. I am merely writing what comes to mind at this particular moment in time. What I find most fascinating…
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a paradox of authenticity
The Agreeable Introvert. The not-so-social chameleon. He lives in the future by putting off showing his true cards. He moves in silence. Extraversion is too risky and assertive, so after careful observation, he morphs into whatever the situation calls for. A not-so-free spirit? Or is his flexibility an advantage? Some call him dishonest for not…
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language as a bloom
Similar to the blooming of a flower is what language is to human evolution. The stem patiently grows and grows until it blooms into Beauty itself. Once out for the world to see, it blesses us with its spores that plans a more beautiful future. Language allowed for humans to imagine a better dialogue of…
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Acerola Sky
The Acerola Sky, As sweet as She is sour, Infatuates with Her ephemeral blush. Submerged en la sangria of Her floral oasis, All I can do is float up in pursuit of, Breathing in Her heavenly rouge. But Her spirited bloom fades, Leaving me withdrawn until the next revelation. I wonder if a single soul…
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Taquitos and the Remembering Self
One of my most cherished moments from early elementary school was in the 4th grade. My close friend David, a native from Mexico, alongside his mother treated the class to taquitos and some authentic Mexican candies as part of a day to commemorate Mexican culture. The candies came in packets and were gel like in…
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