This one was a tough, yet beautiful one consisting of a lot of mental and emotional growth. I came to realize the parts of me that truly make me different than others and what I’m willing to compromise and what I absolutely cannot. This was the first time I really lived in the mind and […]

It’s that time of the year again! I’m about to say what I possibly say every time – that this year was the best one yet! But I know that leaves room for 2019 to exceed my expectations like no other. This year was all about figuring out my true capabilities, passions, and emotions. I […]

To my beloved sister, As you enter your teenage years, I thought the most fulfilling gift I could give you was a few words of my time in your shoes. To start off, you’re in for one hell of a ride girl. I can’t say whether it’s going to get better or worse or both. […]

And that marks the end of half of my college career. Another year closer towards my progression of growing into myself and the person I want to become. I think this year was the realest I’ve been with myself – pinpointing my capabilities, needs, and desires. It started off with some new responsibilities — becoming […]

This week I had the chance to participate in a program through LMU called Alternative Breaks. Students take a journey either nationally or internationally, exploring social justice issues surrounding the area they choose to be in. I decided to apply to this one because it’s an issue growing rapidly just in our backyards, one that […]