Best of the Marianas

Ursula Lizama and Ulyana Borja My mom is my best friend. My mom took me to Japan last year for a family vacation. We went to many cool and amazing places like Disney Land, Disney Sea, Ueno Zoo, Museum, Tokyo Skytree, Aquarium, and Shinjuku Garden. We had so much fun at each places that we visited, …

Dorsia and Julius Cruz As I sit down to write this essay, I can’t help but reflect on the extraordinary woman who has shaped my life in more ways than I can count: my mom. My name is Julius Isaac P. Cruz, and I’m from the island of Tinian. At thirteen years old, I’m navigating the…

Lee Ji Eun I am writing this letter not just because it’s Mother’s Day but, because I want to express my appreciation to my mom. Growing up, I had always felt a stronger connection with my dad. He had fulfilled all my wishes, he bought me everything I wanted, played with me on the weekends, and was…

Loly Ledesma Sanchez My mom always told me how ugly her hands were. How her fingers were too thick, her palms too calloused, her skin too veiny, and her hands too wrinkly. Sometimes she’d sit and stare at her hands, looking at them from her palm to her nails. Her eyes seemed indifferent, but I knew…