CEDAR LAKE, INDIANA
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
– Martin Luther King, Jr.”
CREATIVE | OUTGOING | COMPASSIONATE
My Story:
Who am I? As a 18 year old I have never been able to fully answer that question. My life is filled with sports, clubs, friends and Netflix, but through experiences I have learned how to live life to the fullest. As an individual I see myself as an extrovert. I am the type of person that isn’t afraid of what is next and takes every step with excitement. I look for adventures in the sun, and for better tomorrows. I believe that life does not give you challenges that you cannot overcome. I am the type of person to have many dreams and passions. I have a motor that drives me to be the best version of myself.
My life has consisted of many things, but my greatest passion is for the game of basketball. I have had many leadership roles and grown up with role models that taught me so much about life in general. As an individual I would choose to impact the world in a way where no one should be afraid to be themselves, where they believe that diversity is unity. I believe that acceptance is the key to new beginnings, when you see a world with love and not hate you see life as it should be. So, if I were to say who I was, I would answer that I am a girl with dreams, and a girl that’s not afraid to live her life as if there is no tomorrow, and strive for something greater that lies ahead.
Favorite part of working with PAT+CASSIE:
My favorite part about working with Pat and Cassie was the experiences. I was able to be apart of shoots that were unique and so fun to be a part of. I experienced self love, and feeling like I was able to express myself in a picture and get support from them. I was able to appreciate the beauty that pat and cassie was able to capture in a photo. All those experiences led to my view on Pat and Cassie that I will never take for granted.
What advice would you give underclassmen?:
Be your true self. Always know your worth. Don't worry if you feel different from others, show it off, be extravagant, there is no better way to live than just accepting yourself. There is much more to you than what others see on the surface. Don’t get so caught up in the difficulties of the moment since they are only temporary. Don’t dwell on the past. Lastly, everything happens for a reason. There is no right or wrong in life, just experiences and lessons that make you a better person everyday. Stop and smell the flowers, enjoy life and most of all, just have fun!
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