" THE LORD OF MIRACLES"

Story by Celeste

The Lord of Miracle, is an image of Christ on the Cross. Every October thousands of Peruvians people meet in the street to participate in the procession in Lima, and other cities too, even around in the world. In USA, cities such as : New York, New Jersey, Washington, groups of Peruvians gather in street to participate in the procession. People dressed up with a purple tunics. Some ladies wear veils. They toll church bells, sing religious songs, burn incense , followed by a marching band. The devotees pray to get some miracles to help them. A few special devotees are chosen to carry the image, It is seats on a wooden platform, adorned with silver, gold and flowers. Some vendors sell on the street Peruvian foods, and desserts, specially soft nougat candy.

Starting My Future...

starting my future...

Hi!! ladies & gentlemen.

As you see, this picture tells alot.

He's intelligent and young and very happy

to starting new project.

His intellect and his soul are irreversibly tangled,

like the roots of two plants in a "little" tiny pot,

so lets keep an eye and we will see his new big step...

Aurora's Story

MY FIRST DAY IN NEW YORK

I came to the United States in February 2005. I came by airplane. I bought my ticket, it cost $ 1,000.00. I brought any suitcase. I brought my dreams, and blue jeans, a blouse, a pair of tennis shoes, and a coat. My young brother met me at the airport. I felt scared, and at night I drank too many beers. I was tired. I knew my brothers and my sisters. In the city, I saw the biggest constructions. I bought some clothes and a pair of shoes in my first week. Okay my brother did for me because I had no money. I found my first job at Mac Donald's. I began to study English 2 months after I arrived in Las Vegas Nevada.
Sincerely,
Aurora Ruiz.

Carlos' New York Story

My First Day in New York
I came from Ecuador to New York. The day was Tuesday, November 19, 2003. When I left my home, all of my family was crying and my girlfriend said, please don't leave. But I said to her, don't cry, I come back very soon. Then I took a plane from Quito, Ecuador and flew to JFK airport.

I took a yellow taxi. He charged me $50. I paid too much but I didn't know how much that cost. I brought with me just a black bag. I wore black pants and a blue jacket. My father was waiting for me in his apartment, and he met me. I cried the emotion.

My first day, I and my father went outside to walk. When we were walking on Roosevelt Avenue, we met with my father's friend and we said hello. Then my father asked him about a job for me. He said, yes, I have a job in a restaurant, the position is dishwasher. But I said, today I can't, please, I want to start tomorrow. He said, ok, start tomorrow at 11 a.m. I started to work, that wasn't easy.

Ciro's Story

When I arrived in this country, I came from Sao Paulo to Miami. My friend was waiting at the airport. We went to a bus station. I traveled by bus from Miami to Newark. I was very tired because the bus was uncomfortable.

I arrived in Penn Station of Newark. My godson was waiting. We hugged. I did 15 years ago we didn't see. It was Saturday, April 29, 2005. It was a dark, spring day at 9:00 p.m.

My godson picked me up in his car and we went to his home. There was celebrating Happy Birthday of his wife. After the party, I went to bed and cried too much. Why? I remembered my family in my country.

Now I am sure that I made the right decision. I am more peaceful.

Ewa's Story

November 6th. Time 4:30 p.m. The airplane landed at JFK. First time. I was in the Immigration Department and they made for me pictures and squeezed fingers. After 1.5 hours, I was free. I came to the U.S. 10 years ago. My family met me at the airport. When I came to home from JFK, I looked at the city. For me, everything was very special. I asked questions. Where is beautiful NY? Where are the high rises? I looked. Nothing. For me, was a shock. Oddly city architecture, because, Europe has another city architecture. For me, the first impression of Maspeth, Queens, this is province.

I changed my opinion after two weeks when I saw Manhattan. Oh Yes. Middle Manhattan. I had a second shock. Wonder!!!

Celeste's story.

MY FIRST DAY IN NEW YORK

I came to New York on September 18 , 2000. I came by plane. My plane landed at John F. Kennedy airport. I paid $700.00 for my ticket. I brought two medium suitcases. I wore blue jeans, a red blouse, and black sneakers. I felt very happy. My friends Erica and her husband met me. They took me to their apartment in Queens. We rode the yellow taxicab. After I napped, we went to Manhattan. I was very impressed while I saw the skyscrapers. I saw people from different countries. I heard different languages. We went shopping and I bought some clothes. At night, we went to the movies, but I understood nothing. After we went to the movies, we went to the Italian restaurant. I ate a lot of food. The food upset my stomach. After that, we went back home. Before I slept, I took some medicine . It relieved

my upset stomach. After that I went to bed.

Celeste and Erica

Silvia's Story

My First Day in New York
I took the decision to come to NY in 2006. The day was Thursday, January 18. It was winter day. I was afraid and shy because my trip was long and I didn't know anyone in the bus station. I was waiting for my brothers and my sister. When I saw them I felt very happy and the same time I felt little sad because I miss my parents, but no matter about the time because now I'm start to live a new life with my sister. I went to her apartment.

I brought with me a small suitcase and I was wearing pants and a sweater. I was excited because I saw the skyline of the city. It was a beautiful sight. After that I went to sleep. A few days later I found my first job in the cookie factory. Right now I'm a designer in the flower store. Right now, I think I took the right decision because I can help my parents and now I'm working and studying English. I feel great about learn a new language.

Leonardo's Story

In my country I studied computer science and I got a degree. I never landed a good job so one day I thought I want to change my life. I talked with my father about that, the idea was, come to the United States. My father said, ok, I want to help you.

While I wrote this letter, I remembered the day when I left my house and my family. I was a little sad, but I was happy too for my new adventure. The day was Tuesday, February 14, 2006. On February 21, I was in Oklahoma City with my friend Hector. Two days later I had my first job in construction. It was very hard for me. But one day my luck changed because I met my friends Linda and Erick. They said we are going to New York and I thought is my opportunity. I talked with them and they agreed bring me to New York City. My life changed again and it's changing constantly.

Choosing a Name for Our Blog

Maximo writes the vote count for the blog names.


Celeste is reading the votes from all of the students.



Fourteen possible names for this blog were submitted. It looks like "Discovering Our Dreams" is now the winning name with a total of 6 votes.