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Last weekend's adventure to the Las Vegas Strip alone was a great photography experience and also a chance to eat pizza. It is always pizza time. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Finding contentment in solitude

May 1, 2014
Finding oneself in alone time is an old piece of advice that is by all means important.
Selfies may not just attention seeking pictures, as they could mean something deeper. Photo Credit: Tamara Navarro

Let’s take a selfie

April 28, 2014
Some think selfies are annoying, but I think otherwise.
This plastic life-size cow in Coronado island was enough to make my day. Photo Credit: Jorge Carerra

Fourteen things I (REALLY) love

April 25, 2014
I have decided to bring on the positive and consider the fourteen things I love.
The annual Extreme Thing brings a variety of bands along with a variety within each stages' audience. Bands like Of Mice & Men bring the crowd most find cliche to events like these.

Concert madness

April 23, 2014
Lately, I have received negative comments to an event I look forward to yearly. Many of the commenters, however, do not see the fun that happens during Extreme Thing.
My birthday last year was a perfect mix of my favorite restaurant, accompanied by my family. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Sweet (sixteen) seventeen

April 8, 2014
I am excited to turn seventeen, as I've always believed this to be the golden age.
After singing "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile" on a loop in my hotel room, I decided to complete my outfit. Photo Credit: Jen Chiang

New York, I love you.

March 27, 2014
My visit to New York City was enough to make me ask for more.
Are you for or against boy bands? Photo Credit: Galvan family

Sibling Rivalry: Boy bands

March 17, 2014
This week on Sibling Rivalry, sisters Amanda and Andrea Galvan debate on the topic of boy bands.
Balancing the world on my shoulders and in my arms is sometimes too much to handle. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

The world is breaking my shoulders

March 13, 2014
With my New York trip approaching, my list of tasks has been out of control lately.
Opening a door for a lady proves hat chivalry is not dead. Poto Credit: Tamara Navarro

Chivalry is incognito

March 8, 2014
After not seeing chivalry being practiced in a while, I have decided that instead of it being dead, it might just be in hiding.
Sitting around, listening to music and reminiscing will not help me cope with my friends' departures. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

I’m not Rob Thomas, but I don’t wanna be lonely (EVER)

March 6, 2014
With the third quarter of junior year almost coming to an end, and all of my friends happily speaking of graduation and senior prom, I am feeling like the odd one out.
Sibling Rivalry: Apathy

Sibling Rivalry: Apathy

March 6, 2014
This week on Sibling Rivalry, sisters Amanda and Andrea Galvan debate teen apathy.
Do something, just for today, that you would enjoy to the fullest. Photo Credit: Tami Navarro

Just for Today

February 28, 2014
Just for today, live life to the fullest without concern for the past or the future.
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