The home stretch
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The home stretch

The time has come for me to hunker down and prepare for my last month of college. With final exams and graduation approaching, I want to thank Carolina and those who made my time here so special…

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Oh, you speak Portuguese?
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Oh, you speak Portuguese?

Today’s blog post is a little different… I’m sharing an essay I wrote last year for my Portuguese course on Capoeira. If you speak Portuguese, this one’s for you! If not, feel free to paste the text into a translator to learn more about the martial art that is Capoeira…

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Photo dumparooni
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Photo dumparooni

Ever since I got my first iPhone, photos have helped me capture memories that I want to cherish forever. Of all the photos I’ve taken, here are some of my favorites…

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It’s all in the hair.
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It’s all in the hair.

Your hair can tell a lot about you, from the cut and color to how you style it. I’ve always used my hair as an outlet to express myself, and certain hairstyles take me back to different periods of my life…

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Summer ‘17
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Summer ‘17

Now that spring break is over, I find myself struggling to adjust back to reality. So, let’s take a trip down memory lane to one of my favorite summers of all time…

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The dos and don’ts of travel
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The dos and don’ts of travel

As I gear up for spring break, I’ve been reminiscing on my past travel experiences. Based on my own mistakes, I’d love to share some essential dos and don’ts of international travel…

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The reality behind my photos
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The reality behind my photos

It’s a well-known fact that social media is a facade. But, sometimes, we forget that. So, I’m going to walk through the reality behind some of my photos…

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You have WHAT?
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You have WHAT?

I’m not sure when this fear of mine developed, but I have officially self-diagnosed myself with thalassophobia! You may be wondering, “what the heck is that?” Well, look no further…

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My skincare favorites
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My skincare favorites

I know I’ve mentioned this before, but I struggled with acne for years. Sometimes, I still do. And it took me a long time to get into a skincare routine that really worked for me…

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The ultimate travel fail
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The ultimate travel fail

I’m no stranger to travel. Heck, I’ve been flying solo since I was 11 years old. But that didn’t stop me from making a huge mistake this past December…

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My top five books of 2021
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My top five books of 2021

I am an avid reader, and since the start of the pandemic, I have read upwards of a dozen books. Here are some of my favorites…

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30 before 30
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30 before 30

I know we’ve all heard of a bucket list. But have you ever heard of a 30 before 30? Well, here’s mine…

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What makes me, me.
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What makes me, me.

Who I am as a person is complex and ever-changing. Here is an excerpt from an essay I wrote that provides a glimpse into my many layers…

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