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Weekend Updates// Friday Inspiration// Knowledge

Mi gente,

It's been a long time. Life has been pretty busy, which is always better than the opposite. Rapid weekend updates! My parents drove out to Phoenix the weekend before last and spoiled me a bit (yay for Costco meat and a kitchen table!). Unfortunately we did not go to any new restaurants (for me) but they did enjoy all of the spots we visited. And we were able to make it out to Sedona and a split-squad Angels spring training game. I think/ hope they enjoyed their time.

This past weekend I went to a Fedde Le Grande show at Axis. Don't even know who this DJ is but apparently he's hot stuff. Just enjoyed my time dancing with my friends, however my ears are still ringing from Friday... I don't get how they do that every weekend. Saturday I visited the zoo and spent the day with my hipster friend/ co-worker. It was a lot of fun sharing some intellectual conversation and actually enjoying/ being impressed with something in Arizona! We both still miss California a lot, and her husband was in CA for the weekend so I don't think that helped too much. Regardless we had an awesome time. The Phoenix Zoo is very cool, and yes I'm a nerd for liking it but if you ever find yourself in this section of the desert I suggest you go check it out. Then we went back and had some amazing roasted garlic chicken that I am stealing the recipe for and will be sure to post on the new food blog. Saturday night I went 'salsa dancing' with a new friend, it was actually a mix of new latin club songs with a good amount of salsa, bachata, merengue, dembo, and a few punta songs; not a Steven's, more Conga Room. I have never seen so many Latinos (and so many different kinds of Latinos) in the same place at once since moving here so it was nice to have a change of scene, and my friend is a real chill girl so I'm glad to have a new connection that also loves to dance! Sunday I was an extremely responsible adult and went to church, cleaned my apartment, tanned, read, and did my taxes while watching old movies. 

Now I'm getting ready to head to LA on Thursday night!!!!! I am so giddy, it's kind of ridiculous. Can't wait to see my friends and my tíos/ primos. Easter is also my absolute favorite holiday so every time I think about getting on the plane I get really happy. 

Moving on though. Here's your inspiration for the week (note that none of these are my own photos/ quotes). If you have time you should really watch the TED talk posted. It is extremely powerful, and Bryan Stevenson articulates some very interesting points about identity and justice. Enjoy.

This one is dedicated to the beautiful Krista, who went to be with God this past Friday. She was a truly amazing firecracker whose time felt much too short, but who did everything with great love. RIP. 

TED Talk: We need to talk about Injustice

Very excited to see some of you soon! Feeling blessed and reflective. Remember to cherish every new day and all of the people that make your life what it is. And tell them how much you care, as much as you can. Much love and baraka from the desert.

-Former College Student