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My family and I took a vacation to Barcelona in October. Despite me having viral bronchitis the entire time, it was very fun, and I just can’t stop gushing about Gaudi’s architecture! He’s like a photographer – he thinks about how light is going to affect his work. As someone who thrives on light, I...
The words I read in Steve Jobs’s 2005 Stanford commencement speech were so encouraging and inspirational, and are part of the reason why I am so much happier and stronger today. RIP to a true visionary and inspiration. “Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you...
I used to think that running was for hamsters. The thought of hauling my butt to a treadmill just sounded terrible. Give me a wide open field, a frisbee, blue skies, and I’d be content like a puppy… or a gorgeous day at the beach… I could swim in the undulating waves and lift my...
If your parents are anything like mine, you probably grew up playing the piano, violin, or both. What first began as a forced activity to develop confidence soon became an integral part of my identity. Piano was a big deal in my life. I would practice 2 hours a day (3 if it’s competition time)....
On Wednesday I fly back to Chicago, and though my itineraries indicate many more trips to Boston in the future, it just won’t be the same not living here anymore for a long time as I plan on moving to the Bay Area by the time I graduate next year. It has been such an...
