In 24 days, I'll be turning 27. It hasn't quite sunk in yet that I'm now entering my late twenties, but it has been such a journey. As I sit and reflect on my 26th year of life, I'm humbled at how much I've learned, grown, and been able to experience. Before, birthdays used to [...]
Since I was a little kid, I've always said I wanted to be invisible. Not for any sad or traumatic reason, but I just like to observe. The world is loud, chaotic, and quite frankly, I just find people interesting. But the world is scary and a little intimidating. I've always been skeptical of people [...]
It’s funny how when we’re children, our minds are full of wonder and endless possibilities, how we think we are invincible and that things are at their best. It’s jarring to then enter adolescence, or even adulthood and realize, that when you thought the best years were ahead of you, you’re confronted with harsh realities. [...]
I am truly in awe of the world we live in. How kind, compassionate, and giving others can be. Frequently, we see news stories which show us all of the things going wrong in the world, but it's always nice to know that good people exist. Recently, I've been going through a tough life transition, [...]
So often, we get caught in the hustle and bustle of everyday life without stopping to reflect on ourselves. Not in a self-centered way, but just failing to check in with ourselves to see how we're really feeling. You owe it to yourself to be introspective and seek answers or solutions to the problems you [...]
Our stories are the very best parts of us. The memories you feel the most deeply, those are your stories. Don't run from them, don't be afraid of them, and challenging though it may be, embrace them. Unfortunately, we live in a society where we are always supposed to present ourselves at our best. But [...]
In this phase of life, I hope you find what you’re looking for... the real you. Maybe the timing was wrong, Maybe you’re really good at stringing other people along; But I thought I knew who you really were. I get it, people change and there’s nothing wrong with that. But as the number one [...]
We all go through things, but how often do we grow through things? Consider it -- when was the last time a situation shaped or changed your life, but left you feeling just the same? Oftentimes, this happens in negative situations and we come out feeling worse. Instead of taking the opportunity to learn from what happened, [...]
Would you willingly carry around a 75-pound backpack during every moment of your day? Throughout every event -- whether it be exercise, a recital, or while you were trying to relax? Most people wouldn't... but when put into perspective, many of us do this every day with various interpersonal relationships. Oftentimes, relationships start in a [...]
It's crazy to look back and see how things have changed. The difference between where my life was a year ago versus four years ago amazes me. I have come out of this journey as a completely different person, and for that, I am grateful. I am baffled by how many people have entered and [...]
Wide-Eyed & Wonderstruck 