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21 life lessons I have learned in my 21 years on this earth

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Where Social Media Went Wrong

Social media can be used in two ways. Sadly, Snapchat has taken a turn for the worst with their YOLO app release that allows users to ask for anonymous messages.

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An Open Letter To My College Best Friends

Sometimes the best friendships are those that are the least expected at a time you need them the most. That is exactly what these friends were to me.

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Switching Directions

Sometimes the traditional path or the easiest one doesn’t get the job done. The first step in the right direction is admitting it is not the one you are currently going in.

Finding Jesus

It has been a few weeks since I officially gave my life to Christ and was baptized. Taking that step in my faith has already been life changing. Reflecting on how I got to this point, I can’t help but noticed everything that was standing in the way of my perfect relationship with Jesus.

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How My First Semester of College Changed Me

My first semester of college was full of changes and finding myself and my groove. Even though I wanted to drop out within the first week, I stuck it out and met some amazing people.

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Living Intentionally

Lately, I have been focusing on changing the way I view day-to-day tasks and duties. Living intentionally has become my new mission and form of self care.

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Life Changes: College, Relationship, Traveling, etc.

The last few months have been full of changes. Some have been good, others not so much - but they all have changed me as a person.

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Universal Studios: Day 3

Exploring the Islands at Islands of Adventure kept us busy all day during our last full day at Universal Studios.

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Universal Studios: Day 2

Day two started with a rush of adrenalin and ended with some good food!

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Universal Studios: Day 1 Experience and First Impressions

Universal Studios has been awesome so far! Take a look at what our first day at the park was like and our first impressions.

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The {G R A D} Party

HOORAY! We graduated! Take a look at our beautiful brunch grad party.

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A Letter to my Best Friend as We Graduate

The last 11 years of our friendship have been my absolute favorite. Going separate ways will definitely be difficult in more ways than one.

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Guardian Angel

My guardian angel proves her presence in my life every single day. Here is a beautiful memoir to honor an even more beautiful woman.

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The Reality of a Long Distance Relationship

There are a lot of things that we tend to take for granted as a couple, as well as factors that play into our relationship that no one really realizes.