With the amount of times I’ve been to Manhattan, I was surprised how this trip opened my eyes, not only to new places, but to different perspectives, varying personalities, and budding opportunities. 

Out of all of the things we (Ed2010) did, the tour of Teen Vogue definitely impacted me the most. At face value, the tour gave me an insight into how the publication is run and what goes into creating an issue. But at the core of it all, I realized that everything requires so much work and effort. This statement rings true for all things in life, mainly achieving your goals and fulfilling your aspirations.

Just like a magazine issue, everything that is put in, will reflect on the final product. As much as it has been stressed, having my dream career does not happen overnight. It requires things like sleepless nights, interning at various places, and meeting close deadlines. But mostly, it is important to put yourself out there. Some of the main things that were emphasized on being hired for Teen Vogue were 1) you need to have experience in the field; 2) you just have to know the right people, be at the right place at the right time and 3) never say “No.” And from those points, it dawned upon me that none can be applied to my current status. As much as I say this, I really do need to work hard and build my résumé. I am not going to go places if I keep doubting myself and do nothing to change. 

Lastly, something that particularly stuck with me was one of the last things the intern (a UCF student) mentioned. “You don’t have to be from New York to make it here.” There are a lot of times where I feel confined to Florida because I hail from such a small town, but the fact that a fellow Knight, someone just like me, is in a position that I strive to be in truly inspires and motivates me to reach for everything I have ever dreamed of. 

From this hour and a half/two hour tour, I realize the only limitations are within myself. And once I get past my insecurities and self-doubt, I can be whatever I want to be. 

I can do anything.

I’m currently sitting in the Union and I overheard this woman talking to two other girls about how hard her life has been. Her family is absent from her life (either they have passed or she’s not in touch with them, not sure) and how she’s been wanting to drop out of school. The two girls she was talking to told her about how important her life is, how she has a purpose and that she can do great things.

The woman discussed how she loves seeing the UCF community united and how campus events keep her going. She particularly emphasized how she went to the Sayaw show and how seeing us perform and come together really got her out of a depressive slump. She talked about the show with such vibrancy and elation. Listening to her put such a huge smile on my face. It’s incredible to witness how FSA and the Filipino culture can have such a big impact on someone’s life. I’m proud to say that I’m apart of such a great organization.

But the main reason I’m typing this is that they ended their conversation with a prayer. And it filled me with happiness to see those two girls help a woman who felt lost and alone. While there are times I do disagree with Christian values, I wholeheartedly support the idea of having faith. Whatever higher power you believe in, I feel it is important to have faith in something because if you can believe in something, then you can believe in yourself.

And at 20 years of age, I have gotten my first smartphone. Not just a smartphone, but an iPhone. Albeit an iPhone 4, I am still thankful. I’d rather have my parents provide me with basic necessities than trendy luxuries.

Watch out, world. I’m taking my social networking to new heights!

lol i’ve been trying to avoid tumblr since tuesday because this site is like spoiler mania for my tv shows. not sure if i’m doing a good job because i’ve occasionally been checking my dash, but in a cautious manner. needless to say, the one spoiler i’ve come across is currently being erased from memory. i don’t know what i’m talking about anymore.

i have a mass comm law exam tomorrow as well as my enrollment appointment, so i’m pulling my first all-nighter for the semester which is actually surprising for me. somehow, i’ve managed to get the required amount of sleep this semester.

also, i’ve been listening to angel haze lately and i feel so cool when i do, but then i just go back to listening to pop music like right now i’m just streaming selena gomez’s entire discography so then the whole “cool” thing is ruined.

i don’t know why i typed this. christ, what am i doing?

astrofizz:

can I just give an enormous shout out to that roommate that pretty much saved Tower I and the UCF student body

because wow A+ for you thank you so much for existing

(via beautyunderyourskin)