Day 5 was easily the best day and a huge reason why I came to California in the first place. I toured my dream school and further validated my desires to be a Bruin. Anyone who is even remotely close to me knows that the University of California: Los Angeles has been my dream school … Continue reading Bruin at Heart: California Day 5
New Friends Ronnie and Nancy: California Day 4
Day 4 was one of my favorite days. Bobbi and I went to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. I’m such a nerd about those types of things. I was so excited and it fulfilled everything I thought it was going to be. When we first got there, there was a guy who was carving in … Continue reading New Friends Ronnie and Nancy: California Day 4
She’s Got a Ticket to Ride: California Day 3
Since being here, one of my favorite things to do when I wake up is sit outside and write my blog posts. It’s just nice to be outside while I’m writing. It helps me think and it feels good to not be in a house. Lily had school so we had to take her to … Continue reading She’s Got a Ticket to Ride: California Day 3
Route 66: California Day 2
After getting some much needed sleep with some heavenly pillows, I felt a lot better about being in California. It had been a bit of a rough first day, but overall, so much fun. I couldn’t be more excited for day 2! We decided to go to Santa Monica Pier. It was a bit cloudy … Continue reading Route 66: California Day 2
Reaching New Heights: California Day 1
By the end of my first day in California, I was so over-exhausted, sweaty, and missing my pup at home. It was a bit of a rough day, to say the least. I woke up at 3:46 in the morning to finish my last minute packing and head to the airport for my 6:45 flight. … Continue reading Reaching New Heights: California Day 1
Saying Goodbye
When I was 13 years old, at the peak of my depression, self harming so badly, just wanting to end it all, I never thought for a second that I would ever make it to 14, let alone 17. I remember on the first day of junior year, when I got home from school, I … Continue reading Saying Goodbye
Embracing Curls and Curves
I am a proud mixed baby. My mom is Italian, Irish, English, and Danish. My father is Dominican - a mixture of the native Taino, Spaniards, and Africans. I have the tightest ringlet curls, the curviest hips, and the weirdest olive skin tone. I love these things about myself now, but that wasn't always the … Continue reading Embracing Curls and Curves
To The Love of My Life
I wonder about you often. I wonder if I have already met you, if I will meet you soon, or if you'll come when I least expect it. I wonder if you are with someone now and what she is like. I wonder if you're thinking about me and our future life together. I wonder … Continue reading To The Love of My Life
A Letter To My Best Friend
Dear Best Friend, You have been there for me since the day I was born. You have loved me, taken care of me, guided me, and made me into the young woman I am today. Since the day I was born you have cheered me on, been my number one fan, and held my hand every … Continue reading A Letter To My Best Friend
High School Is a Privilege
In America, high school is a privilege. The youth of today are required by law to attend school until the age of 16. Once you turn 16, you have the choice to continue school, or to drop out. If you talk to most kids in America, they probably don't want to go to school because … Continue reading High School Is a Privilege
