Graduated!

Well... I'M A COLLEGE GRADUATE!!!!!! Yesterday I received my diploma to confirm my Bachelor of Science in Public Communication and minor in Applied Design. Graduation was beautiful and I felt so incredibly HAPPY the entire time. College was a learning experience full of many ups, but also, a lot of downs. At times I struggled with classwork, being away from home, hardships with friends, self-esteem, balancing my social life and other young adult problems. But by God's grace, I was sitting at commencement and could honestly only seem to think about all the JOYOUS memories that fill my heart.

I couldn't have asked for a better undergrad experience. UVM is the most MAGICAL school and I feel so blessed to have had this opportunity and education. The Huffington Post reported that UVM rates among The 10 Best Places to Go to College. Unigo says, "Students at UVM are unanimous in their love of their school, the town, and the state of Vermont," noting also that UVM "has one of the most breath-taking backdrops of any college." And it's all absolutely true. I think I could ramble on about my friends, professors, classes, stunning autumns, harsh winters, hopeful springs, glorious summers, hilarious late nights out, sorority sisters, delicious Burlington restaurants, internships, bottles of Andre, Lake Champlain sunsets, scoops of Ben & Jerry's, etc, etc. I am just so thankful. It's been hard to say bye to everyone, but I know I'll be back to visit and will always keep in touch. Now it's time to get back to California and start this new chapter of my life! THANK YOU ALL for following along on my east coast adventure. I'm excited to see where I end up next! xxxx

Words of Wisdom

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”

–F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

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This For That

I was browsing Shopbop's new arrivals (a daily activity) when I came across this flaaaawless white Chloe swimsuit. But I knew I had seen something similar the other day! Enter: Beach Riot's Stone Cold Fox Lagoon Bikini (separate pieces). Practically identical, if you ask me!

Summertime Playlist

Greetings from SENIOR WEEK! It's been an amazingly fun week full of nonstop celebrations (UVMers know how to have fun) and REALLY delicious food (I've been eating at all my favorite spots one last time). I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sad about leaving UVM and Vermont... so. many. good. memories. But alas, LIFE MUST GO ON and SUMMER IS HERE! So let's jam! I really love all types of music, but I'm kinda a house music enthusiast (there's a big DJ scene in Burlington), so I hope you like my selections! I guarantee that they will pump you up! 

• This Is What It Feels Like – Armin van Buuren ft. Trevor Guthrie

 • Cry [Just A Little] – Bingo Players

• Where Have You Been (Hardwell Remix) – Rihanna

• Thinking (Mark Knight Remix) – Submotion Orchestra

• Don't Stop The Party (Jekyll & Hyde Loca Remix) – Pitbull ft. TJR

• The Rain – Calvin Harris

• Never Say Goodbye – Hardwell & Dyro

• Clarity (Tiesto Remix) – Zedd ft. Foxes

• Been A Long Time (Laidback Luke Remix) – TV Rock ft. Rudy

• In The Air (Axwell Remix) – TV Rock ft. Rudy

• Disco Electrique – Bingo Players

• I Love It (ft. Charli XCX) – Icona Pop

• Blurred Lines (Armando Silvestre Remix) – Robin Thicke ft. Pharrell

• Get Lucky – Daft Punk ft. Pharrell

Shoe Shopping

These are so hot!*

*Shopping in Vermont = people in Birkenstocks trying on designer shoes. It really defines CASUAL chic.