As we navigate through life we transition through many stages. We grow, we change, we adapt, we hurt, we feel, and we continue. I think a very important understanding needs to be made, which is, life is not easy. I am sure most of us know this by now. I am sure many of you have been through things you may still not talk about or fully understand yourself, and this is very much okay.

As we grow up and graduate high school, college, or find ourselves going straight into the workforce, we start to see the world through a different lens. Life can be full of long days. It can feel tiring and at times mundane. What I hope we all find as we grow is the amazing opportunities life has to offer us. I hope you all find your “why” in life and your purpose because regardless of whether you believe you have one or not, you do. I hope you all find your place in life and work hard doing so. You are deserving of all great opportunities, love, happiness, and a great life.

I apologize for not writing in so long. I have been extremely busy with school, work, and life as a whole. Since I have been so busy I have not had time to update you all.

I graduate this August with my bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a minor in French.

I start both my master’s in International Affairs and Urban and Regional Planning at Florida State University in August.

I am working at a law firm as a litigation intern for part of the summer and interning at a development company for the rest of the summer.

Busy times, busy times, I tell you.

I am in hopes that I am creating my path to success and my place in this world. With this all being said, success is different for everyone and there are many different types of success.

Some of my ideas of success are –

Doing what I love and doing it phenomenally.

Being financially comfortable.

Having a healthy and strong body.

Loving myself through all phases.

Being truly happy.

We are all going through life with different hurdles and obstacles in our way. Social media is fake and creates a false reality. Become your biggest supporter and best friend. You are the person you will always have in your life, so love yourself endlessly.

Life is hard and it takes time, determination, and dedication to be where you want to be in life. Stop comparing your journey to the journeys of those around you and fall in love with your own.

Some things I have been doing to better myself and/or find peace in life:

Orangetheory Fitness

Yoga

Reading

Sunset walks

At the end of the day, we are only human. We can only do so much in a day and we can only push ourselves so far. You are loved, you are cared about, you are worthy of all good things.

I am excited to start writing again, and I hope you all are looking forward to it as well!