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I've been dying to share some exciting news for weeks now, and today is finally the day... You might see a familiar face in the New York Times today! I am so excited and so incredibly honored to be featured in Alex William's piece on Generation Z. It was such a great experience to be interviewed and photographed for today's edition of the Times. You can check out the article here! Thanks for reading! :)

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My College Agenda: The Happy Planner

I cannot believe that I am leaving for college in less than a week! There are so many things about this big transition that I am so unprepared for, but luckily, my planner is not one of them! I feel ready to take on this crazy, busy, exciting year with my Happy Planner!

I have always lived out of my day planner, and I have to say, this is the cutest and most efficient planner I've ever used. Seriously... the Happy Planner puts the fun in functional! In the past, I used a day planner and a separate notebook for to-do lists (talk about OCD!). Since the Happy Planner is so customizable, there is plenty of room for all of my lists, my schedule, and creative little details like encouraging quotes, pretty artwork, and all the stickers your heart could desire! Basically, the Happy Planner is a combination of an agenda and a scrapbook. I've always saved my old planners as keepsakes, so this makes the events from the year even more memorable. 

Another one of my favorite features is how each day is broken into three parts. The layout is so convenient, especially for keeping track of my classes. I ended up making my class schedule on transparency paper that I can easily move from week to week throughout the school year. I think it is going to be such a great way to keep my classes and assignments organized! 

Check out my favorite products and what I used to decorate my Happy Planner in the links below! 

2015-2016 Planner//Decorative Planner Covers//Pocket Folders//Paper Inserts//Sticky Notes//Gold Foil Stickers//Get It Done Stickers//Inspiration Cards//To Do Stickers//Big City Brights Stickers//School Sayings Stickers 

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Playlist: Strong & Courageous

Something I don't think I've shared here on the blog is that I sing on my church's worship team. Every Friday and Sunday morning for the past four years has been filled with sharing God's Word through music. For me, there is no better reminder of  His peace, faithfulness, and joy. As I prepare for the big move to UCLA (let the one week countdown begin!), I am so excited to find a new church and get involved with worship team. Like most incoming college freshmen, I have definitely dealt with my share of anxious and nervous feelings. These songs and Joshua 1:9 have been such an encouragement for me! "Have I not commended you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." 

Find Playlist No. 3 on Spotify. 

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