There are subtleties in life that we easily forget, buried within our everyday routines and cycles that we’ve created for ourselves. Often, we forget to pay attention to the subtleties-to the small bits of life that can alter everything we know in less than a blink of the eye. Sometimes, these subtleties are a simple […]
Read MoreI just got home from New York City and you could say I’m having withdraws. There is nothing like the feeling of being in a city to me, especially one as lively and so diverse as NYC. It’s the perfect mix of old and new, character, charm, and modern touches. It’s not hard to find […]
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I wanted to find my confidence. It’s been a long journey and I won’t be naive in saying that it’s entirely over. Taking back your self-confidence is one of the most difficult tasks we, as young women face especially with the rapid evolution of technology and ever-growing popularity for social media. All of those 21st century side […]
Read MoreVulnerable [vuhl-ner-uh-buhl] The act of being vulnerable as a person is a feat in of itself. For centuries, stories have always reminded us that vulnerabilities lead to negative consequences and that we should always do our best to either overcome such “weaknesses” or mask them. But being vulnerable is so necessary-in life, in relationships, in […]
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“Please, do not ever settle for less. Keep waiting. Keep learning about yourself, keep trying and fighting for the heart within your chest. Keep growing and nourishing your wants, your needs.” -bianca sparacino (@rainbowsalt) These first few months of this new year have brought on a lot of opportunity for growth and even more chances […]
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I just re-watched one of my most favorite television dramas of all time, which is going to sound a bit premature considering it’s not even a year old (just bear with me!!!). In early March, Freeform (the new and improved ABC Family Channel focused more on relating to todays teenagers and the controversial millennial) debuted The […]
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I’ve come to realize growth is by no means something you choose. You can say you’re “ready” or “open” to growth whether that is in terms to personal growth or interest in new things and opportunities; however, genuine, meaningful growth stems from surprise in my experience. It’s similar to the concept where expectations have the power to diminish reality and […]
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1. Motorcycle Accidents Driving up to Julian, I saw my first ever car accident and it was one of scariest and most shocking moments of my life. A car pulled out of a driveway as we were beginning our climb up the two lane highway to Julian barely missing a car and one motorcyclist. Most […]
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In the least selfish way, this past year was all about me. I made a promise to myself last new years that I would do everything in my power to figure out me. 2016 was a huge year for personal growth and figuring out how to overcome a lot of unexpected obstacles. It was about piecing […]
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Christmas is not only my all time favorite holiday (the fourth of July is a close second), but it also falls right in the middle of the most wonderful time of the year. Peppermint hot chocolate and mochas, gingerbread houses, sugar cookies, and everything nice. Christmas trees, twinkle lights, and all of the spice- there is […]
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