5. Pure birthday bliss
I freaking love me some Sarah Tran. She's the sweetest and most hardworking person I know, and she's always ensuring that everyone is feeling good and happy. So, I'm honored to share a birthday with her. This night, my Catalyst Pham put together a surprise birthday dinner for us…ice cream cake included, of course! It was the sweetest thing, and I love them all dearly for putting forth so much effort to make our birthdays a little more special.
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Breaking rules, not bodies
Also taken on my birthday, this picture gives just a tiny glimpse of all the joy and love I felt that day. I broke the Cliffwalk's rules to not past the signs and get on the cliffs, but I just couldn’t resist. The cliffs and the special views from the cliffs were just so freaking special. My friends were afraid of me falling to my death, but I think it would have been worth it (not really, I just knew I wasn't going to fall hahaha).
I don’t know about you, but I enjoy dancing ridiculously in public. So, I jump at any chance of going to random dances. This dance in particular was organized for first-years (by two of my Catalyst Pham—so freaking proud!), and I had the coolest group of kids to go with. Sure, we started the party late, but we stayed as late as we could, probably later. It was a night of weird limb movements and pained knees. So basically, it's one that I'll remember for quite some time.
I remember being really excited yet nervous to take this cliché we're-the-cutest-group-of-friends-ever-and-are-going-to-face-the-world-together picture. Excited because I found a group of people that I love, wouldn't trade the world for, and be 100% me 100% of the time. Nervous because I trusted them so much after only a week, and that took me off guard a bit. Thankfully, I put my trust in the right people, each of who can be incredibly insightful and considerate. Even more importantly, they are people who make me want to be a better me.
1. Cutest [Unit]mates
Erin is so freaking talented and sweet!! She made everyone artwork for Christmas, and I laughed so hard when I saw the one she made for Serene and I (which is the only one, I'm sure, who has two people pictured together). This picture and drawing symbolizes just how freaking lucky I am to live on the floor that I live on and to have the roommate that I have. Everyone is nice and fun and talented…just super chill. To Serene, you have become my best friend. I love you a lot, and we are, indeed, the Cutest Roommates.
