I chose this gif because it represents how hard it has been to find time to sleep when I have so much work to do. I am known for being tired all the time, but every since college I really have had no time to sleep. I have so much work that should be getting done, but at the same time I know that I need my sleep which becomes a problem when I have an important test to study for or a speech to write. I can say that I have sacrificed many hours of sleep in order to get my work done. Because of this, I am always so tired in class and can hardly stay awake. It has definitely been hard to balance my school work and find time to get the right amount of sleep. Although I think my first semester was overall really great, I am excited for winter break so I can just sleep the entire time.

I had always thought about this day ever since I started elementary school, but it always felt like it was so far away. Looking back on my years of school, Graduation had come so fast. I couldn’t believe that I was graduating. I had worked so hard to get good grades and build relationships with my friends, and it was all ending right then and there. My life as I knew it was about to change in 2 months. That might seem a little dramatic, but not going about my everyday routine of waking up, going to school and going to dance was a scary thought for me. I had been doing that ever since kindergarten, so I knew not having these little things was going to a big change. Graduating high school and starting college was so bittersweet to me.

The hardest thing for me to think about was leaving my family and friends. Despite being an hour and a half train ride away from home, I knew that not seeing my family everyday would be tough. They have shaped me into the person I am today and are constantly helping me overcome situations I face, and now I had to face those challenges on my own. Although there were times that they all got on my nerves, I knew I would miss them so much. I also knew that I would be able to see my family practically whenever I wanted, but that wasn’t the case with my friends. I feel that I am so lucky to say that I built so many amazing friendships in high school that I know will last for a long time. Some are close, only short train rides away, but some are attending schools hundreds of miles away. Our senior year we experienced the tragic loss of a friend, and although that was a horrible thing to experience, it really brought us all together and made us realize how much we meant to each other. I wouldn’t have wanted to go through high school without these people by my side. We all love our new schools and new lives, but there are moments when we all say, “I wish we could do this together.”

While letting go of my old life was intimidating, I also knew great things were about to happen. I have fallen in love with the city more than I thought was even possible. I can already tell that college is going to be one of the best experiences of my life, and though at times it is hard, it will definitely be well worth it. I cannot wait to build new friendships and experience different things in the city. Although leaving my life in high school behind was hard to do, I am so excited to see what great things become of my college experience.

My best friends are the greatest people I know and they all mean so much to me. Having people to go to when I’m upset or just want to talk is something that I’m so grateful to have in them. I’m so lucky to have met my best friend in high school and know that we will be friends for a long time.

Dancing has been something that has been in my life since I was four. It is the thing that I am most passionate about in life. Dance has been an escape for me through the most stressful times. Although I am currently not dancing, I still love it just as much and hope to start again soon.

Coming  from a huge Italian family, the place that I want to visit the most is Italy. To see where my family originated and experience the culture would be so interesting to me and I plan to go to Italy at least once in my lifetime. The food, the places and the people would be so cool to experience.

Laughing is one of my favorite things and I find anything and everything funny to a point where my friends say it’s annoying. I also think that making people laugh is one of the most satisfying things.

I love going on vacations, especially to Turks & Caicos. I went there for the first time over the summer and it was the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. Just relaxing and spending time with my family is the best thing about going away.

Music is also another really important part of my life. I have always been surrounded by music when I grew up so I always have music playing no matter what. I love all kinds of music but Ed Sheeran is my favorite artist. I always turn to music when I’m feeling any kind of extreme emotions.

My family means everything to me and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without them. They all have a special place in my heart, but my brother is definitely more than just a brother, he is my best friend. I know I can go to him for anything and he will always help me when I need it. He has taught me so much and is definitely one of my inspirations.

I have a really strong interest in makeup and I hope that I can get a job in the industry. My dad works for Estee Lauder, so I have been surrounded by makeup ever since I was little and I love playing around with it. I am really passionate about it and it’s definitely something that I want to pursue a career in the makeup business.