New York to San Francisco

I have officially started a new chapter 1. moving to San Francisco and 2. pursuing my masters in Fashion Journalism. The process of moving is not something that only happens over the course of a few days, but I started my preparation over the past several months. I am a very impulsive person and lives life every day as if it were my last. Life is too short to have regrets on the shoulda, coulda woulda's. That is why I was so set on moving to San Francisco. It was something that spoke to me in a dream and ever since then I couldn't get the idea of moving there out of my mind. I would have sincerely regretted not even trying to move to San Francisco.

As I started to pack my life away I started thinking about what I needed as I tend to really over pack. This of course took me forever to decipher what I wanted to bring from what I really needed. I then took several trips up to my alma mater Syracuse University and sat there for a couple of hours and watched the sunset. I guess over the years of growing up on SU and SUNY ESF's campus I took the beauty for granted. I really appreciate each and every building, dorm and setting that holds history, memories and stories. It sort of became a routine this summer every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday I would head up to campus around 7 pm and leave around 9 pm. As I watched the sunset I was left alone with my thoughts. My last trip was definitely the one I reminisced the most. I walked over by the College of Law and watched the sunset as I overlooked Lawrinson dormitory standing 20 stories tall. I should know because I once inhabited Lawrinson's 20th floor along with the rest of the 20th floor chicas of Summer College 2004.

Crouse College: VPA Administration building.
Had many chats with Martha Sutter in there as well as my
first photo shoot on those steps with some fabulous friends.

This really gave me all the more reason to reminisce on what an unforgettable summer it was really was. I can truly say I met some of the most amazing people ever that summer and had a great time with them. As I reflected back on some of these memories I couldn't help but smile to myself. Those memories were only the beginning of all of the great ones to follow. I have so many stories ready to be unfolded that was staged on Syracuse's campus. Some involve the ER, wigs and stitches others have an irate roommate, spiked bubble tea, red cups and reggaetone while lots include a blue house on Madison.  I appreciate each and every memory and friend I have ever made on this campus. Many of you not only know the stories but were with me and that makes it all the better.

As the summer started to come to a close I wanted to leave 'Cuse the best way I knew how with a bang. I did just that over the course of a weekend at Chuck's and Lava I had an amazing time with some crazy people who helped my celebrate this new chapter. Believe me I have plenty more stories and could and probably should write a book of these crazy adventures I have.

Portrait of my family the way I want to remember them.
As my brother bites me I scream in agony and my dad sticks
out his tongue as my mom is laughing hysterically.

My last night had approached and my family was finally in the same room so it was time for some family bonding with my photobooth. Although leaving them and Syracuse was hard I do not regret a single thing. As 4:30 am approached I arrived at the airport and the very thing I tried to avoid happened. Last thing I wanted, was to be the person at the airport having to unpack their luggage because it weighed too much. That is exactly what happened not only did one weigh too much, but I had to furiously take out clothes and items in both bags. My farewell was short and sweet as the only thing on my mind was catching my flight. Needless to say I almost missed it.

The weird thing is I haven't once felt sad about leaving. The reason being is in some weird way this is where I was meant to be. I have already learned a couple things about myself on this journey and look forward to learning more. My motto: Embrace change and be open to new adventures. More adventures in San Francisco to follow!