Me and my siblings, 4 years ago on my 16th birthday, at dinner. Older brother is {now} 25, I am {now} 20, and the youngest brother is {now} 14. The oldest and I were home-schooled by our mother all the way through until college, and the youngest (an athlete) is now in public school for sports. As we grow and follow our different life paths, we make it a priority to communicate and stay close with one another.
These are the people that keep me sane in this crazy world, during this crazy time called "College." In the picture on the left, in the green dress, is my best friend of 10 years, Laura. We met during dance rehearsal, and have been inseparable since. On the top right, the other blonde, is Tori. She and I have only been friends for a few years now, but she is like the sister I never had. The bottom middle is Kristen. We have known each other for well over 10 years, but got close when we cheered together and she was my captain. The bottom right is Paige, my sweet cousin and the one who pretends to be my twin when needed. I would be lost without these sweet spirits in my world.
This is Christmas 2012. Me, my little brother, and my mom. It took about 30 minutes to get one good picture between Luke and I messing with each other and mom yelling at us to stop. PC: Noel Soriano
Evenings with my momma, running errands, and drinking Starbucks. That's what dreams are made of, y'all!
This is my dream vacation - Paris. Since I was a very little girl, I have had an unnatural obsession with Paris, and everything about French culture. I've taken college level French, done research, made must-do lists for when I finally get to go. As of now, my mom and I are planning to go next year for my college graduation trip.
I don't know who this quote is by, but is has always been near and dear to my heart. I am a very all-or-nothing, black-and-white person. I either dive head first in, or never get near something. I have not been able to control or maintain any kind of balance yet, which is why I surround myself with people who balance me out. My Jake is my perfect other half - he balances me when I am unable to myself.
Yoga and meditation are activities I try to partake in regularly throughout the week. Lighting some candles and having dim light to begin the day, or end it, really helps you stay relaxed and stressed free - on top of the physical fitness aspects of yoga.
These are my sweet Yorkies, Peanut and Charlie. They are 10 years old now. I've had Peanut since he was 10 weeks old. Two friends and I all got Yorkie puppies together, and a few years late, one of the friends had to get rid of Charlie, so I took him.
This is my Bulldog, Lola. I just recently had to re-home her due to college and work keeping me busy, and moving into a new apartment.
My mom and I three years ago at a Tyler Farr, Florida Georgia Line, and Jason Aldean concert for my 17th birthday.
At the beginning of my college career, I was a Fashion Merchandising and Design major. This is a still life I did freshman year in drawing class.
Christmas 2016 - my big brother and my niece. Watching him grow up and become a husband and father has been such an amazing experience. It's still weird to think of my brother being a dad, but to see him raise this sweet girl and love on her brings so much joy to my life.
