Project Second Chance, Inc.

Skydiving in Santa Barbara by Lucy L. One day a friend called me and asked, “Lucy, would you like to go skydiving in Santa Barbara?” “Yes!” I tell her automatically, nothing thinking. Next week, four people coming in the three … Read More »

Trip to Half Moon Bay by Rosa A. I went to Half Moon Bay with my 3 children. We saw elephant seals. We walked on the beach and we looked at the one who died and the seagulls were eating … Read More »

Korean by the Bay (Part 1) by Young N. “How was your vacation with your parents?” “Did you have a good time with them? I am sure you did.” After my vacation, I answered the same questions over and over … Read More »

My Teenage Experience by Tenzin P. In January 1990, for two weeks we went to India for Kalachakra teachings with nuns. The Kalachakra teachings last two weeks and about 25,000 people come from all over the world. Then two weeks … Read More »

Lost in Silicon Valley by Parvin M. My first visit to the U.S. was in 1985. I came to visit my children. My daughter had just graduated from the university and had taken her first job as a computer programmer … Read More »

A Christmas Carol by Ju C. I had a great time with Carleen. I had never seen a play here, so I was happy to see the play. I had a special feeling about their acting and performance. I know … Read More »

Christmas Shopping by Oscar M. Hello, how are you? I’m going to start off by ranting and I’m going to enjoy it and I hope you do too. So Christmas to me was all about spending time with as much … Read More »

A Good Friend by Fawzia A. Lailoma is one of my best friends. We first met in Afghanistan when we were young and she is my cousin. I thought at that time Lailoma was funny, loyal, nice, and a good … Read More »

My European Trip by Ying Q. People lives in a specific environment. If you want to understand the outside world, the culture of other countries, but you are not able to live there for a while, travel may be the … Read More »