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My mom plays a huge role in my life. She is always there for me to talk to whenever I need her. My mom's advice is always correct (even when I don't want to hear it). She has always helped me out of every situation I've been in. She loves me so much and always wants the best for me. I would not be the helpful and advice-giving person I am today without my Mom.
My dad has always been there for me. He gives advice but mostly is just there to do things with. My dad always tries to help me get my mind off of things by going to do other things. But, I can always come to him when needed. My dad is very funny and I admire him for his hardworking nature and humor.
My Auntie Krista is who everyone in my family says I act like because of my personality (I take it as a compliment). Auntie Krista is hilarious and always there for everyone in our family (even if she complains about it). I aspire to be as funny and caring as she is. She is my mom's sister and my godmother.
Nick is my brother. Me and Nick did not get along that well through our early teenage years but before COVID and during COVID, we got extremely close. My brother is always there to give advice and is always sending me memes.
Nolan is my Godson and cousin. My brother is his Godfather. It is an extreme honor to be his Godmother. He is the cutest baby and I can't wait to see how he grows up. Being his Godmother is a great honor because I will always be very close to him in some way. My cousin (green dress) chose my brother and I to be Nolan's godparents because she wants Nolan and us to have an unbreakable bond and I have confidence that will happen.
I associate my Dad with concerts and being my support person when I'm down. I love that I can enjoy doing things with my Dad, like going to concerts. This picture was from this past summer and it was taken during his favorite song being played at the Luke Combs concert.
My Mom is full of life lessons and advice. I love her so much. Her advice has helped me grow and thrive in all kinds of social situations and I aspire to be like her as I keep growing. My Mom is extremely patient and is always trying to overly help my brother and me (in a good way).
Quarantine is honestly very special to me. Looking back, I don't think of this time as a time that the world shut down and I wasn't allowed to see my friends or extended family. I think of it as the time my brother and I strengthened our relationship. During Quarantine, we go to know each other more and started caring for each other a lot more. This helped us grow and still have the bond we have today.
My family is your typical Italian family. We are loud, crazy, and dramatic, but we will always be there for each other. I would not be the person I am today if I didn't come from an Italian family. Immediate family (top picture), Dad's side of the family (bottom left), and Mom's side of the family (bottom right).
Being Italian has made me cherish family over everything. Italians are very passionate about their family and will help their family no matter what situation. I also feel very thankful for how my ancestors have paved the way for my family. My ancestors came from Northern Italy and Sicily and worked extremely hard to help us get to where we are now. Having a hardworking family has taught me to be thankful for what I have and to continue to strive to be your best self.
Women play an extremely special role in my family. In a traditional Italian family, women serve and host many family gatherings and always make sure the food is cooked to perfection. I can see these traits in my Mom and the other women of my family.
Traditions are an important part of Italian families. Traditions are what my family looks forward to every holiday.
My Aunt Krista is always prepared for Thanksgiving at her house. She loves to have everyone over. (Just don't leave fingerprints on her fridge or you won't be invited back!) Having my whole family together for Thanksgiving makes me extremely happy and centers my whole focus on my family and their wellbeing.
Christmas Eve is always held at my house and has been for 10 years. To prepare for Christmas Eve, my family and I make homemade angel hair from scratch. Having this tradition is something that I've cherished and always looked forward to doing. It is something I am 100% going to pass down to my children and hopefully future generations to come.
Having Social Media has honestly done more bad than good in my life but I cannot get rid of it. I use Social Media to find out about news, current events, and what my friends and others are up to. But, Social Media has contributed to many hardships in my life, like dealing with poor body image and feeling left out of friendgroups.
Seeing past friend groups hanging out when I wasn't invited occurred a lot through Social Media. I remember being in middle school and not getting invited to a friends birthday party and seeing it plastered all over Snapchat and Instagram. Seeing my friends have fun without me messed with my head extremely. This insecurity with friends has stayed with me for years and it only got worse once I got to highschool.
Seeing Instagram models all over Instagram, it makes me compare my life to theirs. This makes me extremely insecure when scrolling on Instagram. Also, seeing these models posting with their perfect bodies makes me insecure when I start to compare. These comparisons have stayed with me for years.
Education has always been a very important part of my life. I consistently try my hardest while in school because doing well in school means a lot to me. Education has shaped who I am today because I hold myself to high standards when it comes to getting good grades but continuing to maintain trying my best and not overworking myself.
When it comes to grades, I always try to do my best. I hold myself to high standards but I give myself grace because of the level of intensity my classes are. Being a STEM major is extremely hard work, so I try to hold my standards to a reasonable level or else I would go crazy. This same standard has followed me throughout my life.
I've met some of the best people at JMU. But, JMU has been hard when it comes to roommates and finding friends. It is hard for me to socialize a lot and I feel like that's what you need to do in order to make a lot of friends. But, I am trying to get more out of my box this year with making friends. JMU is the influence I needed to branch out with friends.
Freshman year was an extremely hard year for me. The insecurities and worries from this year have stayed with me throughout college. During Freshman year, it was tough trying to find my way at school and I was extremely homesick. Looking back at Freshman year, I can tell how tired and sick I was with being at JMU. I also would constantly compare my life to others in my grade at JMU. I noticed that girls who joined sororities had so many friends and it worried me that I didn't rush. This made me feel extremely left out.
Having roommates has always been very hard for me. I seem to always choose people who immediately change when I move in with them. I constantly took the things my old roommates did to heart, even though the things they did stemmed from inside themselves. Having terrible roommates my first two years made college not that enjoyable. But, now I live with the girls I've known since Freshman year so I feel much better about roommates.
My high school friend group during Senior year singlehandedly got me through the end of high school. My friend group consisted of Susan, Kelsey, Adrianna, and Lola. They are the funniest group of people from my high school. They were there for me during my senior year when my other friend group was leaving me out. This really stood out to me and meant so much to me because they were all there for me when I needed them the most. I still hang out with all of them and I love them all dearly. We have gotten so much closer since high school.
Maddy is one of my first best friends. My brother played hockey when I was younger, so I was always at the hockey rink. Maddy was my "hockey sister". Her brother and my brother played on the same team. Maddy and I got close so quickly because we were constantly seeing each other and always travelling together. Maddy and I are so similar and we even chose the same major and track for college! Maddy had a huge impact on my life because she was truly my best friend and we always laughed together. I cherish her and our memories so much.
Erica is my all-time best friend. I have known Erica essentially since the womb. Our mothers were friends and we had the same due date (Erica came early and I came late). Erica and I are very similar in the way we handle situations and we have always been there for each other. Erica means the world to me and she always will. She has made such a huge imprint on my life because she is the only friend I still talk to from my town since I went to a private school. Erica has stuck with me for decades and I am so grateful for her.
Delaney has been my friend since the first week of Freshman year when I cried to her the first time meeting her. She is my first redhead friend and I love that about her. She is always there for me and always helps me strive to be the best person I can be. She gives the best advice and we are getting closer and closer the days we live together since we are now roommates.
Kayla has been one of my best friends since the beginning of Freshman year. She has stuck by me through thick and thin and I will always love her for that. She gives the best advice and helps me become the better version of myself. I constantly learn things from her and she helps me every day. Kayla has had such an imprint on my life.
My first relationship has shaped the way I look at relationships for the worse. This relationship was hard because I was constantly taken advantage of and not being respected how I was respecting him. He would never stick up for me and it would make me feel so insecure about myself. This insecurity has stuck with me but it was healed with my second relationship.
My first boyfriend cheated on me and it messed with my head for a very long time. This insecurity did not go away for a while. It was the ultimate betrayal especially after dating for 2 years.
My second relationship healed my wounds from my first relationship. He was so nice to me and treated me how I should get treated and I loved him for that. He will always have a place in my heart and will continue to set the standard for how I should be treated. He left more of an imprint on my life than my other relationship ever did.
This break up was so difficult for me compared to my other break up. This break up was so circumstantial which made it even harder because of the fact that I couldn't hate him. I am still healing from this break up but he will always mean something to me.
During high school, I felt that my religion was extremely enhanced. It has lessened since then, but I'm trying to get back on track. I feel as though God has helped me through so much with my life. Going to a Catholic high school helped me realize that I have a sense of purpose in life and God helps me stay on a track throughout life.
Throughout my life, friends have always been hard to keep. Friends throughout the years have always left except a select few. This has created a hole in my life that can never fully be filled. Friends lately have been better since I've branched out, which I'm happy about. This part of me is healing.
Luke Combs means a lot to me because it's my Dad and I's favorite artist. My Dad and I have been to 4 Luke Combs concerts and I really connect Luke Combs to my Dad. I love to talk about him with my Dad and watch our relationship grow from this artist.
Taylor Swift has been one of my favorite artists since I was a little girl singing "Love Story" in my living room. Taylor Swift has helped me through so many life events because it is comforting to know that a successful woman like herself, goes through things that I have been through. It is so riveting to hear my thoughts poured out into a song.
Lana Del Rey is my favorite artist. She has the most beautiful voice and is all around such an amazing and heartfelt person. She has such a way with words that makes me feel extremely seen and heard. I shared an interest of Lana Del Rey with my second relationship and I still hold that in my heart
Family dinners have held an extremely important role in my life. My family always made it important to have family dinners every night when growing up. This has set the standard for when I eat dinner now. My roommates and I always eat together and it makes everything more homey. I will forever thank my family for teaching me this way of life.
Bella was my childhood dog. I got Bella when I was 4 years old and she passed away in 2020 when I was 16 (making 2020 the worst year ever). I loved Bella with all my heart and it pained me to see her go. Her gallbladder burst and I remember seeing her in so much pain and I felt terrible that I couldn't take her pain away. She was the best dog ever and I will always love her.
Gus is my best friend in dog form. He is the cutest dog ever and I miss him so much while I'm school. He has truly healed the heartache I felt from losing my childhood dog. I fully believe Gus is Bella reincarnated.
I have always been grateful to live in a nicer area than others. My parents have worked hard for what they have given my brother and me. Living in a nice area has given me many opportunities in life and I am very grateful for that.
