Tue 1 Nov 2005
Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple
I’ve learned that if you share your vision with people, it’s more likely to become a reality. Here goes…
Two and a half years ago, I ran into friend that I met while studying en el DF in 2001. She looked so different from the woman I met because her hair was at least 9 inches longer than when I met her. When I mentioned it to her, she told me that she was going to cut it and donate it to an organization that makes wigs for cancer patients that undergo chemotherapy. Instantly, I jumped on the bandwagon for a good cause.
As some of you may have noticed, I have been growing my hair longer than usual with the intent to cut it. On October 30, 2005, I took the leap and cut off 11 inches of my hair and donated it to Locks of Love. http://www.locksoflove.org/
I made my donation in the name de la Senoras Ramona, two abuelitas who I never met but whose cancer-realted deaths left deep scars on their familias. It was so liberating to free myself of all the hair that was weighing me down. I encourage all of you to donate. After all, it’s just hair and it costs us nothing to grow out.
My new hairdo is cute but it took me about two weeks to get used to it. Now that my neck is always cold, I realize that I should have probably waited until after winter. Many people have commented that my new haircut makes me look more professional. With that in mind, I envision myself in New York City next summer 2006 working with a dynamic organization on immigation or labor issues. I believe that if you share your dream with people, it will become a reality. Ok, now I am just going to sit back and let a job come to me… I know it’s not as easy as sippin’ margaritas at the beach but I would greatly appreciate advice on getting an awesome legal job in the big apple. And once I get it, I am gonna need help finding a place to live. I’ll keep you updated.
IN A TIME OF GIVING,
GIVE NUEVA VIDA (NEW LIFE) TO LATINAS WITH CANCER!!!
These holidays we have made it easier for you to help women in our community who have to confront the words “usted tiene cancer” (you have cancer) far from friends in a foreign environment and often in poverty. These are the many ways you can donate to Nueva Vida and help us provide lifesaving services for Latinas with breast, cervical, ovarian and other cancers.
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