“The price of the American Dream”

Last night I saw you in my dreams, now I can’t wait to go to sleep. Last night I saw you in my dreams, now I can’t wait to go to sleep. And this life is all a dream so my real life starts when I go to sleep.

Kanye West

Hello world! Today I received a call around 5am that took me way back to my childhood. I could vividly remember crying, running hiding under the mattress because I was terrified of doctors and needles. (still are truth be told lol) My Grandpa Ezequiel comes right under the bed calms me down and tells me “those guys are vets and are only here for dogs” I quite didn’t understand at the time but now that I think about it, it’s kinda funny.

I remember hugging you for the last time not understanding why my parents were taking me far away. You said everything was going to be ok and that one day we would see each other again. This morning on July 31st, I received a call that you passed away Grandpa! This was “MY MOMENT OF IMPACT” the sacrifices that immigrants have to make in search of the American Dream. Leaving your love ones without knowing if you will ever see them again. Risking your life crossing the border hoping to touch foot 0n American soil. Going to work everyday and having the thought of being deported . Dealing with discrimination and being judged by the color of your skin color. I mean who do we think we are? Yes there will be a handful who come and do the wrong things but don’t judge the rest of us for their actions. I guess this could be applied to anyone since theres good and bad right. Why do we hate each other? Seriously don’t you realize we are one human race and our time is limited. Why do we focus on secondary things that’s a complete waste of time instead of spreading peace and love with one another or preparing yourself for a better future. Death is certain, it doesn’t warn you, and it sure as hell doesn’t care what color you are! So let me ask you this, what is your purpose here on planet earth? What keeps you up at night? Really think about it, close your eyes and dream about it, tell your friends about it!

Due to my current immigration status I wasn’t able to attend my Grandfathers funeral but I know one day I’ll see him in heaven. You see back in 2007 when I graduated high school and got a scholarship denied for not being a citizen nor a resident I realized I was born to be different. I had to think a little outside the box and discovered a formula that goes like this: Revenue — Cost = Profit. But this is another story and the beginning of my entrepreneurial journey.

To everyone that’s going through rough times. I’m feeling the pain behind your stories. My brother and I have similar stories. Better times will come, I promise no worries. Keep your head up, feet up. Up — Up and away you go, the past let go, have faith and let go.

I feel like Bob Marley — live 75' no woman no cry, I’m thankful I am alive, I have arrive. Here in this platform feeling the positive vibes, so please don’t kill my vibe, and spread the love like Kendrick Lamar.