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It has started to feel like chess is filling up my life (it’s not, I’ve just played an obnoxious amount of games this week).  

What sparked this newfound interest?  I’ve contemplated getting a chess set for a long time but have always wanted a nicer set.  But I was at Target and was desperate to play a game so I got a cheap set.  And I have played more games on that in a week than I have in the last year.

Playing chess is exhilarating and exciting.  The game is just filled with possibilities.  And the challenges?  Trying to get yourself out of a jam and successfully pulling it off?  There is no better satisfaction.  Other than checkmating your opponent, of course.  

But one can never play the game alone (playing yourself just gets boring after a game or two. Trust me, I’ve done it).  Instead it is the perfect game to play with a friend, family, or a partner.  I can think of no better game to sit down and play another than chess.  And if you don’t have someone to play with, there are always online games on chess.com.  What’s more satisfying than seeing your rating rise game after game?  Or more heartbreaking than seeing it slowly descend?

Howdy! I’m Gabriela Gomez, an avid reader who is interested in all areas of publishing and writing. And reading of course! I’m the Editor-in-Chief; I currently oversee all the publishing of articles for the Her Campus at TAMU chapter. I am overjoyed to read all the members’ articles and make any corrections that will help to elevate the article. I have been with Her Campus at TAMU since my freshman year. The first year I was a general member on the Writing and Editing committee. During that first year, I wrote a total of 23 articles and was always finding new ways to help. For my second year, I worked as the Senior Editor, publishing more than 80 articles and writing 38 articles. Now in my second semester of junior year, I have implemented a new pitch process for better organization and cleanest, I have already published more than 170 articles, and I have written 16 articles and will continue writing more! Besides working as the Editor-in-Chief, I am a dedicated student at Texas A&M studying Biomedical Sciences. I am also obtaining a minor in both English and Spanish. While not studying diligently, I work in a research lab grinding away, trying to get my name on some research papers (fingers crossed). In my free time, I read, obviously. I am also on the hunt for the best latte to ever bless this earth and love a good game of chess!