
It was so great seeing The Actors Gang in Sacramento! Their work providing theatrical rehabilitation programs in California's prisons and juvenile facilities is incredibly meaningful. Thanks for coming by to say hi!

This is a story about a wallet. When I was 20 years old, I decided I was done working warehouse jobs. I wanted to go to college. I showed up to Cerritos College armed with a Velcro wallet with a lightning bolt on it. Inside was $250 for fees and books, and a Carl's Jr. coupon. I spent $50 enrolling in classes, and planned to hit the bookstore next to buy my textbooks. But on the way- my wallet was either lost, or stolen. Campus PD told me to come back at the end of the day to see if anyone had turned it in. I waited around campus for 6 hours for the day to end.
When I came back they told me they had found my wallet and the Carl's Jr. coupon- but the cash was gone. It was a big blow. I hadn’t thought about this in a long time- until Cerritos College President recently reminded me by giving me this incredible gift. A lightning bolt Velcro wallet, complete with a Carl's Jr. coupon- and a student ID for Cerritos College. A reminder that there may be stumbles on the way to success, but you're sure to find your footing again. Thank you Dr. Fierro for this wonderfully thoughtful gift.

Vienna got to go to her first @lakings hockey game!