You've just been googled
BY JENIECE TORANZO MESA, ARIZONA, USA — Background-I haven't seen by triplet brother since our 24th birthday back in May. My sister and I drove up to see him and our younger brother, in California, but we only stayed for a day. Bummer. Of course we planned on visiting him again before he had to be deported to Iraq in August. Both our brothers are currently serving in the Marines and stationed in California. So visiting whenever we want isn't exactly easy. Well of course, summer came and went and we didn't get a chance to visit our brother because he was sent to boot camp for training to prepare for Iraq. I found out that he was able to come visit us here in Arizona just a few days he was about to leave. Just my luck, it was the same weekend that I would be in Africa. I called it "bad timing". Go figure, the title of the movie we were working on. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see him, but I did get to talk to him while I was there. Boy oh boy did it take some calling cards. It kept dropping the calls from left to right. Overall, I'm glad that I got a chance to talk to him for a few moments.
Well since I have been back, I have not heard from him until a few days ago! I was so surprised and excited to hear from him. Especially since there were a lot of tension and drama between him and the family-which I will not mention. But things are great now! I guess time does heal all wounds...well most of the time. Right? Normally I am a private person and don't share things about my personal life, but having the experience in Africa definitely changed me and who I was. I also believe that going to New York and Sundance also changed me. I think now I am more open and willing to put myself out there. Eek-scarey! I know huh! Anyway so here is the email that I received from my brother. And he actually took the time to google me while being in Iraq?! Amazing.
THE EMAIL---- "Man, I finally get an email from you. I tried emailing you a few times but I didn't get anything. I even told Jaclyn about it. I thought it was because you were mad at me. How have you been? Man I saw a few pics of you on your school website. I just googled you and your website just popped up. I'm really proud of you. So what did you think of Africa and New York? Man, I'm jealous of you. So what else have you been up too? I should be home right after dad's birthday. I heard you got a new truck. What did you get? How much are your payments? How much did you buy it for and at what APR? Man your coming up in the world. Did you trade in Grandpa's vehicle? That was the probably the best thing you could have done. Man I miss you guys. I hope your not mad at me for what I put you guys through. Have you talked to Justin lately? How is he doing? I haven't talked to him in awhile. He supposed to be getting out in like 3 weeks. I can't believe that. So how much longer do you have in school? What are your plans after that? Do you planning on staying in Phoenix after Mom moves to Pa.? Man I cant wait to come home and kick it with you guys. I want to take a vacation with you guys. We'll I hope everything is good with you guys and I wish you guys the best. I love you guys and I'll see you very soon. Take care. -Jason "
I am so proud of him and of how brave he is and for all that he and my other brother has done for this country. I was so touched that he cared about what I was doing in my life. Can you believe that?! He googled me! How surreal is that? To be googled? It's weird to think about cause people google celebrities or objects and stuff. You wouldn't think that people would google you. It's like "hey, I think I'll google my friend or sister -so and so......" It's funny cause after I read his email, I went and googled myself. Yeah it was weird alright. To see your name pop up and think "hey, that's me. What am I doing there?" And not just like once or twice, but a whole lotta times! I found out that Pam said that someone she knew googled her too! It's neat to think about that the other crew members are google-able too. If that is such a word. I don't think it is now that I look at it. I think I made it up.....yep....just checked the dictionary and it does not have it in there, but okay, we'll just go with that. Unless someone else can think of a better word? Until then, it's google-able. So check and see if you're google-able! Wow, I've just been googled!