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A RIDE TO YOUR CHILDHOOD! “Mellie’s Decision” “The Mysterious Kingdom of Zoolandgy” WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE “Lucky Love” “Emilia” “Sparks in the Night” “Haikus and Diamonds” BE AHEAD OF TIME “Interview with Cristiano Ronaldo“ “Set the Trend” “Cholesterol’s Problems?” COOKING WITH STYLE FAST NEWS U-EXPERIENCE “Do not Go by the Looks” “Have you Ever Loved a Woman” ENTERTAINMENT
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Gallo Pinto Balls: A New Way of Having a Delicious Breakfast
By Jonathan Fernández Morales
Ingredients:
Gallo Pinto:
3 cups of cooked white rice
2 cups of drained cooked black or red
beans
1 medium chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp. of ground cumin
1 ½ tsp. of salt
1 tsp. of fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp. of “ Salsa Lizano” (optional)
A spring of fresh cilantro
Dough balls:
A bag of dough (250/500 g.)
1 cup of warm water
Procedure for the Gallo Pinto:
First, heat the oil in a large frying pan at medium heat.
Second, add the chopped onion and garlic, and fry them until these turn into a golden color.
Third, add the rest of the ingredients including the “Salsa Lizano.”
Next, stir the whole mixture consistently until it dries.
Later, sprinkle the salt and pepper over the mixture to flavor it.
Finally, garnish with some chopped cilantro and leave the mixture over low heat during 3
minutes.
Procedure for the dough balls:
First, put the dough, salt, and warm water in a pot.
Second, knead the dough for 2 minutes until it becomes solid.
Third, form balls by rolling the dough.
Next, take each dough ball and press it with both hands until forming a tortilla.
Then, once the tortilla is formed, add up 2 teaspoons of the gallo pinto mixture in the center of
the dough and close it forming a ball.
Finally, fry the balls in a skillet on deep-fry during 4 minutes. Repeat the process with the rest
of the dough and gallo pinto.
Enjoy this delicious recipe in your breakfast or as a snack for the parties with your family or friends.
Eat by joining these balls with an exquisite Costa Rican cup of coffee.
Serving: 8 portions
Recipe
If you are planning to have the most
spectacular date, check out this recipe and
do it. Your boy or girl will be at your
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Adapted from: www.vivianaentucocina.com
Ranch Cannelloni
Ingredients
24 boiled cannelloni
Ranch–style Sauce
2 cups of milk
1 cup of light sour cream
1 cup of chicken stock
2 Tbsp. of corn flour
1 tsp. of salt
1 package of ranch-style tomato sauce (227 g)
Stuffing
2 Tbsp. of mushrooms’ cream
1 cup of chicken stock
1 Tbsp. of mustard
4 spoons of the ranch-style sauce
1 can (450 g) of mushrooms, cut into small pieces
2 boiled chicken breasts cut into thin strips
1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
Preparation
1. First, blend the milk, sour cream, chicken stock, corn flour, and salt. Be sure you
mix up all the ingredients fully, so that no lumps remain in the mixture.
2. Second, put this mixture into a pot, take it to the stove, and heat it on high flame.
Stir constantly until it starts boiling.
3. Third, add up the ranch-style tomato sauce, mix, and let it sit.
4. Then, for the stuffing, mix the mushroom cream with the chicken stock and heat it
up. Do not let this mixture cook completely because that is not the purpose, only heat
the mixture and let the ingredients merge.
5. After, add up the mustard, mushrooms, and chicken. Let these ingredients boil for
5 minutes, so that the flavors combine. Then, take the mixture away from heat and
add up ½ cup of the cheese and the ranch-style sauce. Next, let the mixture cool, so
that you do not burn your hands when filling up the cannelloni.
6. Later, fill up the cannelloni with the stuffing you prepared.
7. Following, pour a tablespoon of the ranch-style sauce at the bottom of a big
rectangular casserole dish.
8. Subsequently, place the already-full cannelloni in the casserole dish forming two
rows.
Papaya’s Picadillo
Ingredients
1 big green papaya
500 grams of Ground beef
2 big red chopped peppers
2 chopped garlic
1 chopped onion
1 roll of chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons of oil
1 tablespoon of annatto
1 tablespoon of salt
Worcestershire Sauce to taste
Directions
1. Wash the papaya, peel it and take it out the seeds. Later, cook it in a pot with enough water for around 45 minutes until soft; you can try using a fork. Then, remove it, let it cool down and chop it finely.
2. Separately, in a hot pan, pour the 3 teaspoons of oil and fry the chopped pepper, garlic, onion and cilantro. Add the 500 grams of ground beef and season it with the teaspoon of annatto, the teaspoon of salt and the Worcestershire sauce, cook for around five minutes.
3. Later, add the chopped papaya to the pot, mix it well with the rest of the ingredients and cook everything them for 10 minutes.
4. Finally, serve and enjoy it.
Sweet Plantain Dipped in Cinnamon
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
Three sweet plantains.
6 tsp. of cream cheese
2 tsp. of powder cinnamon
½ of salty cheese
Preparation:
First take 3 sweet plantains and take their peel off. Cut them in halves.
Second spread the cream cheese along the sweet plantain halves.
Then put the sweet plantain into the microwave and let them heat 5 minutes.
Next sprinkle the cinnamon powder and the grated cheese over the sweet plantain.
Finally serve the sweet plantain warm.
Enjoy it!
Cholesterol’s Problems?
10 tips to reduce them
You may be suffering of cholesterol problems and haven’t realized it
because you are painless. But, what is cholesterol?
According to the Mayo Clinic, cholesterol is a normal fat found in the human beings’ brain, liver, pancreas and spinal cord, which is mainly introduced by eating animal products. This substance is very important and necessary in order to have a proper functioning of the body.
Two types of cholesterol
Good or Low Bad or High
You need this type because it is in charge of collecting that extra fat placed in your cells and expel it from the body.
You can obtain it since it takes fat and puts it down in your tissues, producing you serious problems.
You must be very careful because cholesterol’s accumulation in your
tissues causes your blood not to flow appropriately throughout your body, and the oxygen doesn’t get completely to your heart producing most of the time heart attacks.
You got the bad one already? Don’t worry; here
you have some tips to fight it away:
1. A healthy diet: it is important to be aware of the
food you consume. For example, be careful if you at night eat animal products
such as eggs, meats, butter, milk or cheese since they have a high fat level. Eating
Remember that having cholesterol is important and necessary for your life; just be careful about not getting the bad one.
every day fruits and vegetables containing fiber such as pears, apples, oranges and carrots will help you to expel cholesterol from your body.
2. Your weight: having a healthy diet will help you to lose weight and reduce
cholesterol in your body. However, it is important to visit a nutritionist to know which products you should eat to reduce accumulated fat. Remember that what works for some people could not be good for you; go and look for professional help in order to be sure and have a positive result.
3. Sedentarism: Spending the whole weekend in the couch watching TV doesn’t help you that much. Exercising will help your body to be in better conditions since you are going to have more energy and lose fat. For example, ask your friends to take a walk in the afternoon, or if you work, try walking to your job instead of taking the bus.
4. Smoking: According to Chris Sherwood, a
professional freelance journalist who specializes in health and fitness, smoking affects your body by increasing dramatically your bad cholesterol and decreasing your good one. It also increases the triglyceride levels in your blood stream. So, reducing the amount of cigarettes you smoke per day will help you to reduce cholesterol and improve your health.
5. Omega-3 products: consuming those products which are fats commonly found in marine and plant oils such as fish, nuts and flax will help you to decrease the bad cholesterol in your cells and make the blood flows appropriately. Also, you can buy some natural medicines in your town’s drugstores to reduce your cholesterol. For example, there are some bags you can get containing omega-3 products; buy them, make a tea and drink a cup of it every day after breakfast. You will see that in a month your cholesterol will be reduced.
6. Salt: using large amounts of salt in your food could increase cholesterol in your
body. So, start by decreasing a quarter of spoon of SALT you add to your food and look for oils or vinaigrettes as toppings which can be good for your health and reduce cholesterol.
7. Desserts: it is relevant to avoid eating too much sugar to reduce cholesterol in
your cells. But, it does not mean you cannot enjoy a delicious dessert; you might prepare cookies made of wheat, jelly and yogurts. Just go to the internet and look for a recipe containing those products, you will see that those cookies are as delicious as a piece of cake.
8. Fast Food: although this type of food seems delicious, it is considered one of the main causes to increase cholesterol in your body. It is essential to avoid eating fried chicken, french fries or pizza to reduce that fat in your cells. I know that stopping at a fast food restaurant, or driving through is easier than going home and cook a meal, but avoid doing it that often. Make yourself a calendar and allow having fast food once every two weeks.
9. Doctor visits: For controlling your blood pressure, it is necessary to visit the
doctor at least once a year in order to detect early cholesterol problems and at the same time avoid them.
10. Check family background: if some members of your family have cholesterol’s problems, you probably can have them too. So, look for information to be prepared in case you present those problems in your body.
If you follow those steps in order to avoid or reduce the bad
cholesterol, you will have a healthy life. Besides, it is not
necessary to stop eating fast food, eggs, desserts, among
others, but you do not have to do it frequently, you can vary
your meals trying different types of products. Also, you can
start by walking or going to the gym to make some exercises
and you will see your health is going to improve.
Take care of yourself, life is so beautiful!
To really love a woman To understand her - you gotta know her deep inside Hear every thought - see every dream N' give her wings - if she wants to fly Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms
You know you really love a woman
When you love a woman then tell her that she's really wanted When you love a woman then tell her that she's the one 'cause she needs somebody to tell her that it's gonna last forever So tell me have you ever really
- really really ever loved a woman?
To really love a woman Let her hold you -
till you know how she needs to be touched You've gotta breathe her - really taste her Till you can feel her in your blood N' when you can see your unborn children in her eyes You know you really love a woman
When you love a woman then tell her that she's really wanted When you love a woman then tell her that she's the one 'cause she needs somebody to tell her that you'll always be together So tell me have you ever really - really really ever loved a woman?
You got to give her some faith - hold her tight A little tenderness - you gotta treat her right She will be there for you, takin' good care of you
Ya really gotta love your woman...
Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms You know you really love a woman When you love a woman you tell her that she's really wanted When you love a woman you tell her that she's the one she needs somebody to tell her that it's gonna last forever So tell me have you ever really
- really really ever loved a woman?
Just tell me have you ever really,
really, really, ever loved a woman? Just tell me have you ever really, really, really, ever loved a woman?
A song to remember By Maria Gabriela Chavez Delgado
One day I was driving to Limón, listening to 99.5 radio station, the perfect
weather that embraces the tropical characteristics of this beautiful place such as
its warmness and freshness. Suddenly I listened to a melody that immediately
caught my attention. That song made my day, because its lyrics drove me to
another world, this melody relaxed me, and gave calm to my soul during the
trip. This magical song is called Have you ever really loved a woman?
performed by the singer Bryan Adams in his album Till I Die (1996). First time I
listened to the song, I did not pay attention to the lyrics, I like it because of its
music, but when I realized about the lyrics I found a treasure, because the
content of this song, reveals many truths that many men should know when
loving a woman. The privilege of loving a woman is one of the most beautiful arts that men can
experience through life. As the singer Bryan Adams intones in his wonderful
song, the willingness to enjoy that love for a woman, the dedication to explore
her, to feel her inside the heart, expresses the power that love can have on a
men`s life. This song expresses more than simply love; this is more than just
saying “I love you.” When somebody listens to the song, many feelings can show up from him/her,
such as peace, love or melancholy, but will depend on the audience. It´s lyrics
sensitivity makes the song moves smoothly through the sweetness of its
melody. The love for a woman should be valuable for men, because when a
woman is treated the way Bryan Adams expresses, men will find a little piece of
heaven in the earth.
Have you ever really love a woman?
Performed by Bryan Adams
Universidad Nacional Jonathan Fernández Morales Escuela de Literatura y Ciencias del Lenguaje Creative Writing Workshop
Cristiano Ronaldo exclusive interview on Monday 2, 2012, after the game against Athletic de
Bilbao, where the Real Madrid achieved the league championship of the Spanish Professional
Soccer League (LFP)
hile many people do not believe in illusionists, wizards, or sorceress; there are some
others who believe that the magic performed by Cristiano Ronaldo when playing on any
soccer field around the world is amazing. However, no matter how ugly or good looking,
proud or arrogant, people may think he is; he is a gentleman outside the field. In the following
interview you will discover the real gentlemen Cristiano Ronaldo is and get an amazing insight into
the life of this professional player.
How do you feel now that the Real Madrid
has achieved the LFP championship? “Well…I feel proud; it has been a tough season with too many sacrifices, but I think that the team gave its best effort. We have learned throughout this season to play as a team. Perhaps, it would have been better if we could have defeated Bayern Munich last week for the Champions League, you
know! [Laughing], but sometimes we can’t have it both ways.”
Since this is the first championship you win
in Spain, does it have a special meaning for
you as a professional player? “Of course it does. This is the greatest achievement I have ever gotten in my professional career by now; but it also has a special meaning for the whole team. It represents how well the group has been playing; no matter if we lost our chance to get into the final of the Champions’ League tournament, the local League is much more valuable for us. The next Champions League is our main goal, and I am sure that for the next season our team is prepared for competing at the highest level in Spain and all over Europe.”
Where are you planning to celebrate the
championship? Do you have any special
activity for your fans? “Absolutely, this is a great achievement for The Real Madrid, so we will have a big party and a huge parade at 8am through Madrid’s main streets once we arrive tomorrow. Then, we will go to the
stadium and in there we will have a press conference with some well-known sports mass media from Spain and the world, such as Diario AS, La Marca, ESPN and FOX Sports. Also, we will have a delicious lunch at one o’clock and at night, the team’s crew will have a private party at Mourihno’s
house [Real Madrid’s coach].
W
What do you think about being near of
getting the best season’s striker award? “Mmm…That is a difficult question to be answered
[Laughing], but I will do my best during the last two games we have left to achieve such award. But, Leonel Messi is doing a fantastic season, so I would say that he has more chances to become the best striker than me.”
As we all know, you have been competing
against Messi for being the most valuable
player over the last two seasons here in Spain,
so are there any hard feelings between you
and Leonel Messi? Do you admire him as a
player? “No, I do not think there are hard feelings. Everybody knows how wonderful Messi is as a player, but this time we were lucky for defeating the Barcelona last month, which helped us to become the new champions now. Then, of course I admire
Messi, who won’t? [Laughs].I really admire his passion when playing on the field; he can play any position, Messi is so clever with the ball, a brilliant creative midfielder, and one of the most lethal one-to-one forwards nowadays.”
This week Pep Guardiola [Barcelona’s coach]
announced that he is leaving from his
coaching position at the end of this season.
What do you think about Pep’s decision? “That’s a tough question also. Well, I consider that if he took that the decision was not to run away from the Barcelona’s leadership. Instead, I think that Pep’s cycle in the team was done. We all know that Pep is a fantastic manager, and his way of coaching has helped many trainers around the world to get inspired and try new soccer techniques. But, it is important for people to understand that Pep’s process is over; he made his choice. Besides, he had won all the tournaments that any coach would have liked to, so maybe he wants to clear his mind and stop coaching for a few years.”
Could it be in your plans to visit Costa Rica
one day for playing against one of our best
teams as “Saprissa” or “La Liga”? “In fact, I wish I could be in any Costa Rican beach
right now getting a sun tan [Laughs], but yes! we will be there very soon! Our team is planning to have a tour over this wonderful country this coming July, in which we will play four games; three
against some of the well-known Costa Rican local teams, and one against its national team. Also, the Real Madrid’s president along with all the team’s players are planning to found various soccer schools for helping poor children in different marginal places in Costa Rica. This is a great initiative since some of these children can become professional soccer players if they study and work hard for their goals, of course.”
Ok Cristiano, now let’s talk a little bit about
your private life. What are your plans for the
future? “I am planning many things; I will be funding in 2014 a sports school in Portugal and buying a house
in Costa Rica [Laughs]. Also, I would like to study at the UEFA to become Portugal’s coach someday.”
Would you like to become a father during this
year? “I think it is not my time for becoming a father yet! I may tell you that I feel prepared to be one, but it is not my priority right now. I would rather wait one or two more years. Then, I will see if that important stage of my life comes. Now, I need to focus on my career and become the best soccer player in the world.”
Is there any final message you will like to tell
Costa Rican people? “Costa Rica, Pura Vida! I hope to be there soon and share with you all the magic of my soccer. Love you all and enjoy! Bye bye!”
by Jonathan Fernández Morales
Madrid, España
May 2, 2012
4:00pm
Do not go by the Looks
By Vanessa Esquivel Alvarez
This is a great picture book named “Do not go
by the Looks” written in 2012 by Vanessa Esquivel
and Jorge Gonzáles, both Costa Rican writers from
the Universidad Nacional (UNA). As the picture of
this review shows, this story is about two kids Max
and Linda, and Tommy a wolf. Tommy wanted to
have friends, but everybody was scared of him
because of his huge snout, big teeth and furious
appearance. One day, Tommy found a friend “Linda”, but her parents do not let her
be Tommy’s friend just because he looked very dangerous. At the end of the story,
the wolf dies rescuing Max and Linda from drowning on a river. Until that moment
Linda’s parents realized that the animal they considered dangerous, was really a
good being since he risked his life to rescue the little kids. The purpose of this book
is to make children understand that appearance is not that relevant since feelings
are the ones they must value in a person.
In my opinion, the story has good and clear illustrations for children,
being helpful for those who cannot read yet. Besides, the language is appropriate
for the audience this book is focused on. The message that this tale shows is
great, due to some parents do not give the opportunity to really know how the other
people are, unlike, they tend to criticize and judge others by the way they look. And
although the end of the story is sad because of Tommy’s death, people can learn
to not go by the looks, as the title of the short story says, and in that way try to
discover who their real friends are.
Are you healthy?
How old are you?
( A ) – 18
( B ) 18-30
( C ) 30-50
( D ) +60
Which is your gender?
( A ) Male
( B ) Female
How many hours per week do you
walk, go to the gym or make another
kind of exercise?
( A ) +5 hours
( B ) 3 – 4 hours
( C ) 0 – 2 hours
When you get home after
studying or working, what do you
eat?
( A ) A yogurt
( B ) A fruit
( C ) A snack and a soda
( D ) Whatever you find
What kind of food do you prefer?
( A ) Salads
( B ) Pizza
( C ) Both of them
How much time per day do you
spend on TV or Internet?
( A ) 1-2 hours
( B ) 3-5 hours
( C ) 6-8 hours
( D ) 8+hours
How often do you eat fast
food?
( A ) Never
( B ) Once per month
( C ) Four times per month
( D ) Almost every day
Do you smoke or use drugs?
( A ) Never
( B ) Sometimes
( C ) Always
Which of the following places
do you prefer?
( A ) Panevino
( B ) Vishnu
( C ) McDonalds
Do you think you are healthy?
( A ) I think I am good
( B ) Perhaps, I not sure
( C ) I am not healthy at all
Solutions: A. If most of your answers were A or B, you are a healthy person.
B. If most of your answers were C and in some cases D, you are not a healthy person. Try to look
for professional help to improve your health and the way you life. *Note: Questions 1 and 2 are not included as part of the results.
This is a quiz to find out how healthy you are. In questions 4, 5 and 9 you can mark more than one option.
Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Many students face every year a big decision in their lives since they have to choose the
University they want to study in; and there are several options they can take. However, if the
student wants to study in a public university the options are narrowed to just four, which are:
Universidad Nacional, Universidad de Costa Rica, Universidad Estatal a Distancia and Tecnológico
de Costa Rica. Depending on the needs and likes of the student, a particular university will be the
best option. Let’s check the characteristics Universidad Nacional on this article
Universidad Nacional
Universidad Nacional has been always characterized by its humanistic approach in all the
careers. This makes this university unique since it cares more for the students as members of the
university, rather than just economic aspects like many private universities do. Additionally, the
curriculum of the university is very broad since UNA is divided into several colleges; some of them
are:
Centro de Estudios Generales
Centro de Investigación y Docencia en Educación
Centro Investigación, Docencia y Extensión Artística (CIDEA)
Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales
Facultad de Filosofía y Letras
Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Facultad de Tierra y Mar
Students who decided to study in this university can choose between the careers that every of
those colleges offer since those have vast careers to choose from. This decision is not easy for
young people, so they should start thinking about it before entering this process.
Services for students
UNA also has several services for the students. Scholarships are one of the services that
students with economic needs may take advantage of. The process for obtaining a scholarship has
several steps that should be taken into account; however, at the end students who were accepted
in this method will get more advantages when studying in this institution.
In addition, there are some medical benefits for students; if they have scholarships it will be for
free, but if they were not able to get it, the price will be cheaper compared to private clinics.
Moreover, the amount of money UNA’s students have to pay every semester is very low
contrasted with some other universities. In the bachelor’s degree students have to pay ₡9.486 per
credit, and this university has the advantage that the maximum of credits that a student has to pay
per cycle is 12, so it means that the most that a student has to pay is ₡113.832 every 6 months. In
contrast, in a private university the cost of the credits goes from ₡43.000 up to ₡71.100. It means
that UNA is quite cheaper compared with private universities.
This and some other factors move people to choose the UNA to start with their studies. If you
are thinking on joining UNA, it will be a great decision in your life. Do not forget that studying the
career you love, will open you many “doors” in your life. You can find more information about this
university at http://www.una.ac.cr/
Is Charlie Harper Back?
“Two and Half Men” fans have
enjoyed seeing Ashton Kutcher in the
show after Charlie Sheen was fired.
But, the question is: Who is
better, Kutcher or Sheen?
This issue has brought different
opinions about the skills of both
actors. Some fans argue that the
show has not been the same since
Sheen left; and some others are
getting used to see the new young
protagonist as the main role.
This discussion has brought
another controversial question. Is
Charlie Sheen going to be back in
the show again? There are several
rumors confirming that Sheen is going
to be back in the show. In their
website, CBS announced that the
character “Charlie Harper” is going to
be back, but not as fans wish. This
time, Charlie will return; but as a
ghost, and surprisingly the person
who will play this character is the
Academy Award-winning actress
Kathy Bates.
Kathy Bates
will appear
occasionally
in “Two and
Half Men.”
Also, she will have the main character
role in “Law and Order,” another
series from Warner. This change will
surprise the fans of “Two and a Half
Men” and the result will be shown
after it will be released on April 30th.
In this episode Kathy, as a ghost, will
be visiting Charlie's brother “Alan”
(Jon Cryer), who'll suffer a slight heart
attack after Walden Schmidt (Ashton
Kutcher) tells him that he has to move
out of his house.
This new episode expects to
raise the ratings of the show. Also, it
will help CBS’ producers to decide if
the show will have a new season or it
will end in its 9th one.
Nevertheless, the show’s
audience will be the ones deciding the
future of Kathy in the show and how
long will the show last.
1. Pablo Alborán: Te he echado de menos
2. Calí & El Dandee: Yo te esperaré
3. Kelly Clarkson: Stronger (What doesn’t kill you)
4. Sean Paul: She doesn’t mind
5. Adele: Someone like you
6. Katy Perry: The one that got away
7. Jason Derulo. Breathing
8. Paulina Rubio: Boys will be boys
9. Flo Rida: Wild ones
10. Pitbull: International love
Dear readers:
It is my pleasure to present to you U-Diversity Magazine, of total original creation of Elliot Alfaro, Gabriela Chaves, Vanessa Esquivel, Alejandra
Herrera, and Jonathan Fernández. It is the desire of this Editorial Board and Head Editor, to bring to you a collection of articles, short stories, poems,
among other thrilling pieces written on the first semester of 2012 while taking the Creative Writing Workshop of the English Major, at Universidad
Nacional.
Personally, it is a pleasure to write this editorial for a several reasons. Foremost, I had the gratification of meeting most of the authors four years ago, as
they began their journeys as university students, and now I meet them again, at the end of this road. This has given me the joy of seeing their growth as
English Major students, as well as a wonderful persons. In a second place, having seen the evolution of each of the pieces included in this project has
remained me the greatness of being a Creative Writing professor. The uncertainty of being capable to achieve the goal and sometimes even fear of
being unable to write non-academic pieces, have given the authors and their creations that extra spicy enriching the final products greatly.
During my Creative Writing Workshop this semester, the students have dedicated time to analyze life itself, to search within their souls, and to dig inside
their minds and hearts to let their writing spirits fly freely, being the more significant result the self-discovery they obtained. The results show the
individuality of every author, one that he or she may not understand yet. It has been my privilege to see their wings spread as I read the products of
their creativeness, and slowly enjoy the words of their inspiration once their writer’s spirits were set free.
Every piece in this magazine is a masterpiece gathering thoughts, emotions, prayers, loves, goals, fears, dreams, and even some hard times experienced
by the authors. Through their writer’s journals and other creative writing pieces absent in this magazine, I have learned and cried over exquisite ideas
that couldn’t come from other place than the heart. It has been a pleasure to see Elliot Alfaro’s creative power; just as his way of being his writing is
full of practicability and calm. Elliot transmitted thoughtful ideas in both senses of the word. On one side, Elliot’s creation showed the time taken to find
appropriate words to communicate his feelings; and on the other side, his feelings just revealed the fondness of his thoughts regarding life, family, and
love. In Mellie’s Decision, a short story co-written with Kevin Porras, Elliot and his peer were able to recall graciously the values we all should cherish.
Gabriela Chaves has inspired me and his peers with such delicate poems she is able to write. Her lines are always full of sentiment, taking the readers
on the ride she wishes to describe. Sparks in the Night, a poem or her authorship, does just that; it brings sparks into the mind of the readers, and
lucky enough, into their hearts. Gabriela’s pieces don’t show anything else but love, being this a more-than-enough necessary message to convey. Then
there comes Vanessa Esquivel, as quiet as she may seem, Vanessa’s ability to communicate is endless, clear, and forthright. Her poem, Emilia, dedicated
to her more-beautiful-than-the-sky source of life, allowed us to feel, as she does, that warmth place in her mother’s arms. This poem perfectly
summarizes Vanessa’s writing style: full of compassion and gratefulness. Then as part of this beautiful group of authors, Alejandra Bolaños takes a stand
on love. All Alejandra’s pieces written throughout this workshop can be summarized in affection. The many emotions and great thoughts made her
sometimes struggle to find the exact words to summarize the enormous quantity of ways she has to confess her deepest sentiments regarding family, life,
and especially her sweetheart, Jon. Although it is not my desire to attach Jonathan Fernández’s artistic power to Alejandra, she has lots to do in it.
Sources of inspiration are a must in creative writing, and I don’t lie when I say that Jonathan had a perfect one for this course. Jonathan has the ability
to put into words his deepest feelings, as well as his adventurous and exciting ideas in pieces like The Mysterious Kingdom of Zoolandgy, co-authored
with Alejandra. This short story takes the readers from a sweet child’s tale to a full of courage and eagerness expedition in a magical world. The
greatness of the result of the pair work done by Alejandra and Jonathan in creating a exquisite short story, is the one they deserve and I whish they
convert in a long real-life one. For all these reasons is that I undoubtedly recommend the audience to take the time to read, bit by bit, every single
piece, every single word in this magazine. The dedication and inspiration beyond these are the true witness of very creative minds.
To conclude, I want to thank, with the deepest appreciation, my students, amazing authors who have shown me compassion, love, care, faith, strength,
hope, reality, pain, and smiles through their pieces. By doing this they have helped me renovate my soul, and have given me reasons to continue
exploring the ideas of other potential writers I will meet in future classes. Based on this, I ask each of you, Elliot, Gabriela, Vanessa, Alejandra, and
Jonathan a favor, to continue inspiring those who surround you through many other wonderful pieces yet unwritten.
The best of lucks to all the authors of this Editorial Board! May all the Angels watch over each of you every day of a beautiful and long life.
Until we meet again,
Isabel Cristina Bolaños Villalobos Head Editor and Professor
Creative Writing Workshop
June, 2012
by: Alejandra Herrera B.
The arrival of rain, wind, and cold should not be reasons to look old-fashionable and out-of-date in winter time. Why being a copycat if you can look stunning? New colors mixtures and essential alluring accessories are available in stores for you to wear them out, be updated with the new fashion, give a glamorous touch to your appearance, and be the envy of everyone!
If you follow the next guide, you will look fashionable, beautiful, and astonishing in winter, always showing a unique style. Take it for granted!
The new winter fashion allows you to play and match with colors to create an original style. Wear a different shade color depending on your mood,
preferences, and skin tone, and set with the new trend. To know what the best color for your skin tone is, take a look to the next chart.
Blue is especially fashionable this winter. If you feel brave and confident, go and look for blue shades. Several blue tones like navy, royal, cobalt, dark, sapphire, and sky blue will make you twinkle as a
movie star. Wearing a striped navy blouse, a fabulous black skirt, and a striking cobalt coat will make your outfit shine among the masses. Also, adding a scarf, blazer, hat, purse, knit, boots, or sparkly jewelry will help you look awesome and glitter as a diamond.
Choose shade colors according to your skin tone Take notes according to your skin tone and always look fashionable.
White skin Intense colors are ideal for white skin. Red and black are the best options, but also, green, golden, and blue are apt for this skin tone.
Olive skin The best suitable colors for olive skin are white, red, pink, lilac, and blue
Brunette skin Use pastel tones, yellow, green, and white to express cuteness and sensuality. Never use intense colors because those will toughen your face.
Dark skin
Fortunately, all color shades fit with dark skin, but the best tones are the shining and blazing ones. Black and Moroccan are elegant tones, but those will not highlight your beauty as the orange, yellow, and red will do.
Red came back this season; and more ladylike and gorgeous than ever. If you want to express passion, happiness, or love, shine with this striking color by mixing it with graceful, fresh, and simple combinations, but never lose the ladylike trend. To look more beautiful, fashionable, and eye-catching in winter, use long deep marked lashes and a gleaming rose-pink red lipstick. But your face will not be ready without a bit of blush in your cheeks
and a sparkly gloss in your lips. With this trend you will look like a goddess. And very important, you should not forget to moisture your face skin and spoil it with a good lotion, so that it looks fresh, soft, and delicate.
Two colors that women can’t miss in her wardrobe are black and white. These colors are special for giving versatility, variety, elegancy, and style; they are perfect for morning, evening, or night; casualness or elegancy; meetings or parties. Just add up some outstanding accessories to make them
fashionable. For instance, to complete the monochrome classical shades, you can wear some glittering jewelry, grab a large purse, and put on a pair of high heels boots or flat shoes, either black or white. Surely you will be raising eyebrows everywhere you go!
There is no doubt that animal print is absolutely trendy for this winter. In the stores you will find all kinds of combinations, textures, layers, and animal print designs and patterns; just
mix them correctly. You should keep at least one clothing piece of this style in your wardrobe to mix it with other garments. Enjoy trying on varied
designs and come up with a new trend. But be wise; never combine more than two animal print clothes at the same time because you will kill the winter fashion. You can create your own style by taking an animal print element and matching it with a flat and smooth tone. As an example, you might combine a leopard pattern coat with black leggings or pants, and a knee-high leather maroon boots. Add more style by playing with feather-textured accessories and create a catchy outstanding look!
Sparks in the night
A dark space in the highest place
surrounding the nature.
The cold traveling through the air
and the warm received from the hug around the waist.
The twilight coming fastly,
the loneliness of the place appearing softly through the nature.
The whisper of kisses bouncing as the heart beats
The most beautiful nature`s show I ever perceived.
No superficial light, no people around,
the fireflies illuminate the dark space in the highest place.
Millions of lightning bugs flying so freely as the nature breathe.
So beautiful moment in my life will be saved for the eternity in my mind.
By María Gabriela Chaves Delgado.
Emilia
Emilia…
as an universe knows
as an ocean smiles.
More beautiful than the sky,
loving what surrounds her
is Emilia…my mother.
You are so sweet, so perfect, so right.
Always working hard to success in life;
a dreamer of conquering the world with a simple smile.
The first time you hugged me EMILIA,
all I felt was love
because your protective arms
made me feel everything would be alright
I'll keep you in my heart,
I’ll promise you all my life
Emilia…my mother.
Life
Beautiful, amazing
Running, loving, moving
e m o t i o n s, s u c c e s s, p a i n, a g o n y
Remembering, regretting, stopping
Gray, final
Death
Life and Death
Life a path people like
Many ways to go through
It could be like riding a bike
Or be such as slough
Waste it, people do
No matter the manners
Crying for what they didn’t do
They forget their desires
Enjoy it, the best decision
People could choose
Not regretting their position
For what they assume
Death what everyone hates
But no one can escape
Some people hide many times
Others find it in their prime
People know it is fate
To fall in hands of death
And as always it will take
The last and more precious breath
Some fear when time comes
To the end of their cycle
And their own bones
Will be the last obstacle
Childhood
Sad, frustrated
Suffering, crying, lying
sorrow, pain, happiness, friends
Laughing, enjoying, winning
Special, beautiful
Youth.
Love
Passionate, intense
Kissing, hugging, blooming
w a r m t h, l i f e, d e a t h, g r i e f
Yelling, escaping, hurting
Stupid, horrible
Hatred
My mother is the angel
Who safes me when I’m in danger,
As a waterfall she gives peace, and
As God she listens to me.
She loves me as I am,
With all my virtues and defects,
She would never let me down,
She would always calm me down.
I don’t know how she stands me,
But she still comprehends me,
If I cry she would hold me tight,
If I fear she would be my light.
As the wind whispers in the forest,
As the waves kiss the shore,
As the birds sing in the morning,
She is the woman I love the most.
My mother is the angel
Who safes me when I’m in danger,
As a waterfall she gives peace, and
As God she listens to me.
She loves me as I am,
With all my virtues and defects,
She would never let me down,
She would always calm me down.
I don’t know how she stands me,
But she still comprehends me,
If I cry she would hold me tight,
If I fear she would be my light.
As the wind whispers in the forest,
As the waves kiss the shore,
As the birds sing in the morning,
She is the woman I love the most.
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