Today is the birthday of two wonderful and special ladies in my life.

The first one has been such a big part of my college career. She has been with me since day one, from experiencing new things with me to being my roommate for three years! She’s been there to support me, feed me when I’m sick, and always there to have fun with. She is such a dedicated and smart girl, and I am so excited her new endeavors in the city that never sleeps. I hope she has the best time of her life in the next coming years. I know she will be successful in all her endeavors. Happy birthday, Kim! Love you!

The second one was one of my first friends in college, she took me under her wing, and was really one of my first mentors. She’s been my big seester, always there for advice and was there for all my firsts in college and she was always there to lend an ear and to give a hug. Even though we don’t talk as often or see each other as much anymore, there is no doubt that I still view her as an important role model in my life! She is smart, beautiful and talented! I wish you the best, Riz! Happy birthday, seester!

Congratulations Ariel! I love you so much and I’m so glad I got to see you on your special day! I can’t believe it’s been 14 years already, can’t wait for the many more to come in the future <3

Foxfield 2013, saw some horses and some lovely people :) 🐎❤

Happy 1 year! So happy to have such a wonderful person like you in my life. You mean so much to me and I am truly blessed to have you as my boyfriend. It has been an awesome year and here’s to many more to come <3 #Miami2013 #anniversary @immagicbatch

Best Valentine ever! Flowers, chocolate, new Patagonia jacket, dinner at Mas, and arts & crafts! <3

(Source: symphonyofawesomeness)

Every time I come home, things are always different. Things are changing every day. But what I take away from home each time stays consistent. My visits at home are always humbling. Whether it be hanging out with my friends from home or reconnecting with family, I always feel more grounded when I come home. I hear the stories and struggles of people that I love and it makes me rethink my outlook on life. I think about what I have in life.

I become complacent and greedy at times. I start to think what I have isn’t good enough. I always seem to strive for more. More money, more status, more recognition. I tend to forget the more important elements in life. Like family and health. I forget to call home and ask about how things are going back home. I live a lie at school, thinking everything is dandy back home. Each visit home brings me an infinite amount of happiness. I get brought back down to earth and it helps me appreciate the hand that God dealt me. My struggles are nothing compared to the struggles of my loved ones. 

I need to refocus my life to be less centered around my life and recenter it around my loved ones. I have done ‘me’ for the past four years. As I prepare to leave the undergrad world, I need to concentrate more on supporting my family, and playing my rightful role. My family has been the best support system anyone could ever ask for. I need to finally do the same. 

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….I don’t know if this makes sense to anyone…but this was my stream of consciousness tonight and I wanted to document it.

Roomiessssss <3

Quite possibly the cutest moment ever. (at Taj Mahal, Agra)

The invisible Taj Mahal. (at Taj Mahal, Agra)

Christmas present from the boyfriend! One of many awesome presents :)

I’m gonna miss this girl! (at Citizen Burger Bar)

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superhsu:

Because Kina Grannis, Harry Shum Jr., and lots of #feelings.

It’s Autumn!