Life lessons from the furry mouse in my apartment

By adriana_acosta in To venus and back

I am a firm believer that the powers that be likes to place different obstacles in our lives. Some to make us stronger, others to question what we are doing in life. And one of those obstacles was placed forth ...

Being honored is awesome, but not why we write

By adriana_acosta in To venus and back

I received news Bay City ISD will be honoring all local media this coming Monday at the school district's board meeting. This is part of the Media Honor Roll and when the lady called to tell me the news, the ...

Visit from family brings joy, happiness to editor.

By adriana_acosta in To venus and back

My parents and my sister came to visit me on Sunday. It was the best day I have had in a very long time. Work has kept me busy, so a trip back home or a visit to my sister ...

Patience grasshopper

By adriana_acosta in To venus and back

On Wednesday morning I was holding back tears as I spoke to one of our local computer techs in Victoria over the phone. It was 6:30 a.m. and was in a panic. Why? My computer was having problems. I try ...