1. the only solid and crazy constant in my life: my family
2. my three best friends: they are the people who know me, appreciate me, and love me exactly as i am
3. the possibility of peace and positive change within our world
4. laughter: truly the only thing that keeps me grounded and enjoying life day by day
5. my past: the good memories, the bad times, and everything in between that shaped the person that i am today
6. the uncertainty of the future and the endless possibilities that i am so fortunate to have
7. my journal(s) and the therapeutic effect that it has on my sanity
8. traveling and the chance to experience and expose myself to nations, cultures, and people so different than myself
9. every smile that i come across on a day to day basis: it is the easiest and most sincere way to connect with others
10. this school and the opportunity to get a second chance at something that i value so deeply: my education
