I’ve started a new school, which, of course, is a challenging transition. It’s easy in times like these to get caught up in anxiety and needless worry, so I find it helpful to redirect my focus to the positive aspects of my life right now. Whether life-changing or minuscule, there is no shortage of things that I LOVE.

1. Old books: The way the weathered pages feel between my fingers, the smell, the inky typeface.
2. Pina colada smoothies: I seriously think I would live on these if I could – especially in 100-degree weather.
3. Sleeping: There’s something so comforting about getting in bed with the AC on so I can snuggle up between the duvet cover and clean sheets.
4. Shooting stars: I saw one the other day and it was magical.
5. The sea: The floating, bobbing over waves and swimming with all the fish beneath me.
6. Gilmore Girls: I will always aspire to be a Rory Gilmore.
7. Sushi: What I would do for a spicy tuna, avocado roll, or a Lemon Flush special from Hakane…