I fell in love at the seaside...

I remember being in New York City about six years ago thinking that I couldn't live in the city for very long because the sun would never set over the ocean. The Atlantic is no comparison to the Pacific either. Our oceans are cold, but at least they aren't gray.

When I started my fellowship, I told myself that I would start journaling so I could keep track of all the experiences I was having. I figured that with the workload, I probably wouldn't have much time to process everything and knowing how much my brain has atrophied over the last five years, I'd probably forget almost everything too. Well, it's a little over four months into my fellowship and I'm just getting this together, but I figure it's better late than never.

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As of January 28, I am a 22 year old female, living and loving Los Angeles (the city, not the ambiguous region).

I entrenched in the world of public affairs as I try to avoid thinking about my future and pretend that I'm changing the world. I've convinced myself that I will be the bridge between progressive, grassroots politics and mainstream politics, translating progressive values into the institutions that make this country operate. This year is supposed to be about figuring out how to do that, but I have yet to come up with any concrete plan.

I love following polls and statistics, a throwback to my days as a math and science geek. My eyes light up the minute I start talking strategy.

The stomach may be the way to a man's heart, but geeked-out conversations are the way to mine.

When I'm bored or stressed out I love to bake cupcakes and cookies.

There is nothing I covet more at the moment that an up-right Kitchenaid mixer (and Coachella tickets).

I'm known to incite drunkenness amongst friends and friends-to-be.

I'm also trying to incite the next revolution.

I've been blessed with the most amazing individuals one can call friends, but unfortunately they are spread across the globe (literally). They are my heart and soul and I thank technology every day for keeping me connected to them. They too are revolutionizing the world.



Welcome to my life.
Nice to meet you.