Gabriel Lucatero

Working at the restaurant in Isla Vista wasn't so bad. I was making good money, but at the same time, I'd lost fifteen pounds. They say working the graveyard shift…

There was a day I decided to move out from Agustin's place. Saul, the only friend I had at the time, asked me if I could stay at his house…

There were more changes in my life, which proved the journey I was embarking on would be chaotic. I want to say that I was ready for the ride, but…

May 2005 In the United States, I realized I was a bit different from the people I spent time with. My first job was at a construction site, with people who were friends of…

I woke up thinking of cigarettes and coffee. People were already up and walking around the house. There was a little girl –I knew this only because of her pierced earlobes-…

Soon, I had to say goodbye to Esmeralda as well. "I'm going to take you to Manuel's house," she said. "Who is Manuel?" "He's friends with Juan, your cousin," she…