"Taking One Day at a Time"

This past week has been a challenge for me; at moments I ask why I put myself in such a vulnerable situation-totally alone without a soul whom I feel can relate to me, BUT that's when God reminds me I am not alone- I have him, I have my sister and other family members, I have my Dad and brother, and I have my friends. While some of these people may not physically be here with me experiencing everything right beside me they are with me through the power of friendship and the bonds formed between father and daughter or siblings. I am so grateful for my life, and while it is easy to get stuck in the mind set that "this completely sucks" I am grateful for the experience and opportunity to be here for my beautiful baby sister whom to my surprise needs me just as much as I need her right now. A while back while I was living in California I asked God to bless my life with personal challenges so that I could grow both mentally and spiritually and I already see that beginning to happen. It's in our moments of struggle and weakness where we are pushed to our limits and come out a stronger person. Growing up is not an easy process, but again I am thankful because some people don't get such opportunities to further their education and strive for their dreams, some people don't get to even live this far into their life. Everyday is a blessing "If I choose to make it so" the power of our minds can be so influential in how we live our daily lives and can totally transform a lousy day into a enjoyable one. 


I want to Personally Thank all my family and friends for being my backbone in these days of adjustment, where at moments I feel like crying like a baby or screaming at the top of my lungs LOL but somehow manage to find the strength to push through them and attempt to see the good in it. I love you all and hope to make you proud in my journey of self discovery and personal improvement. No one said Growing up was easy, but it can be self rewarding =]

"Live and don't Look back, Love and don't regret"

As I move on to this next big journey in my life I find myself overwhelmed with mixed emotions. I know not a day will go by that I won't think about you, pray for you, and wish I could see you smile- Daddy I love you with all my heart. You have provided for me every day of my life, and you have always put your children first and I hope some day that God blesses with me with a husband that's half the man you are! You have been my backbone during the darkest days of my life and helped me stand up and pick up the pieces in my life that I'd let shatter to the floor. When I look back on how far I've come to where I am today I smile- not forgetting who taught me how to live this new life that I now live. The decision to leave home and go away for school has been one of the hardest choices of my life, but what helps me cope with the stress and anxiety is the power of my FAITH. I have faith that God is going to take care of me- providing me with strength and love every day of my life. While it breaks my heart to think of my best friends who will not be going with me : Ashley, Ashlynd, Alejandra, Cynthia, My #1 Dad! and Brother!, Ben, Josue Karen, and Violet I know that we will remain friends! I look forward to the visits I will have- as we will cherish every memory we have and every opportunity to smile- and before you know it school will be over and I'll be able to visit more often. While I can't promise where life will take us down the road, I can guarantee you that you have changed my life and I love you so much. You guys have been there for me 24/7 and all of my happiest memories have been with one of you present. I just want to thank God for blessing me every day with moments of pure happiness and the comfort of knowing I have friends and family-who love me dearly and just want what's best for me- I could seriously not ask for anything more in life! Thank You