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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.
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.
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.
Do you like to rush into the relationship or do you prefer to take it slow? Photo Illustration: Amanda Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Rushing into relationships

February 26, 2014
This week in Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea discuss the topic of relationships.
Is procrastination as terrible as everyone says it is?Photo Credit: The Galvan Family

Sibling Rivalry: Procrastination

February 17, 2014
Amanda and Andrea argue over whether procrastination is truly as negative as it is perceived.
Sometimes you have to wind down and look at the positive sides of life before finding yourself again. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

The breakup breakdown

February 17, 2014
Starting my year off with a breakup was not the best way to start, but getting back on my feet has never felt better.
Are you a fan of Valentine's Day, or are you anti-Valentine's Day?Photo Credit: The Galvan Family

Sibling Rivalry: Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2014
This week's Sibling Rivalry takes on the hot topic of Valentine's Day.
Having a sign that would negate the fact that someone would be asking for a date to Sadie's makes more sense when avoiding rejection. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

Dude! Do you want to be asked to Sadies?

Alex Nedelcu
February 6, 2014
Alas, here comes February, which can only really mean a few things: Valentine’s day, Sadie’s, and a short month. It is safe to say that February is a month full of love. Or is it?
Sibling Rivalry: Books or movies?

Sibling Rivalry: Books or movies?

February 3, 2014
In this first weekly installment of Sibling Rivalry, Andrea and Amanda argue whether books or movies are superior.
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