It has been about two months and I still forget that I have been able to accomplish my goal of getting my Masters from Harvard, and fundraise 50k dollars.
It has most definitely been a journey of restless work, grouped with passion, faith, and people power. I’ve proved many people wrong, and have impressed some others, but what matters most to me is that I showed myself that I can do anything, that I created this place in my life, where I currently stand.
I ask myself WHAT NOW, and many days I have no clue where to go, I am letting myself be guided by the same power that has carried me through the fight.
I am in California, ready to being a PhD. Ready to change the world with others, after proving to myself that I could change my world first.
For the year I will be:
-Applying to various PhD programs, fellowships, scholarships, ect…
-Working for something amazing (not sure what, and I am up for hire)
-Taking care of my little sister, guiding her as her “guardian” my goal is to provide the stability I wish I had when I was trying to become someone in life.
-Becoming a better me, for myself, and those that surround me.
Always seeking the light…
So far I have done amazing things like: Took an incredible trip to Souther Mexico, (Yucatan, Cancun, Mexico City, Puebla).
I went to a camp with a bunch of amazing peers who are children, grandchildren of black panthers, peace movement builders, and who still fight for dignity of themselves and many others.
Tengo paciencia…
I think you should be, and I’m sure you are- Proud of yourself! You’re a great inspiration and role model to so many people and myself! I hope to follow in your foot steps and accomplish great things! Of course it be great if I could have a guide
.. Keep up the Great work Silvia and never give up.
You are truly inspiring – I’m glad to have met you at the Latino Leadership Program!
It was an honor for me to meet all of you amazing leaders!
Remember I am here if you need anything!
Silvia,
You are one of those people who leave me speechless. Nevertheless, I want to thank you because you help me reinforce my belief that I can do it too. At times, it’s hard to steer clear, when your eyes are full of tears; when your spirit is down but there’s still a spark that will never cease –that’s when I come back to read a journey alike mine, fast-forward the hard part. THANK YOU!!!
Hola Silvia,
Wow, what an inspiration to all of us!! I’m extremely proud of all of your accomplishments and feel blessed to have met you a while back at a ASU/PVCC MECHA meeting! Reading your story and how far you have come has given me strength to continue when are hard. Thank you for sharing your journey through this blog, I hope you continue updating us. You are definitely an Orgullo Hispano!!
Mejores deseos y saludos,
Silvia Gutierrez