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I was born and raised in Morristown, New Jersey.  I absolutely love my hometown with my whole heart because there is so much to do and its a cute town. The schools I attended growing up were diverse which is another aspect of Morristown I am immensely grateful for.  For pretty much my entire life I have learned so much about different people's cultures and life experiences and I felt seen and represented.

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I was a competitive dancer for ten years but in total I danced for 13. It as such a major part of my life because it is where a majority of my time was spent apart from school. I loved dancing and it definietly contributed to my work ethic, having thick skin, and my competitive nature.

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My best friend Gabby has been my best friend for all 18 years of my life. Our moms have been best friends for many years and just so happen to have us 1 month apart. She knows me better than anyone in the entire world and I actually do not know who I would be without her in my life. She often acts as my moral compass and is truly my complete opposite but I love her and I don't get along with anyone in the world quite as perfectly.

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I have four cats who I love very very much.  In 2020, my old cat passed away and I adopted a pair of twin cats and I named them Wolfie and Tarzan. They're literally the loves of my life.  My other cat Domino is 11 and she as born on my kitchen floor. In 2021 we adopted a black cat and named her Sambuca and she's 1.  This is a pic of Wolfie (he is my favorite).

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I am extremely proud of my background and it is definitely a huge part of who I am.  My mom was born in Honduras and immigrated to the U.S. when she was 8 years old.  Being Honduran plays a large role in my culture as it contributes to the food I eat at home, the music we listen to, the traditions we practice on holidays, and the fact that my mom speaks Spanish and English so I grew up understanding both.  Also, my Grandmother doesn't know english so Spanish is a vital part of my family.  My dad is Puerto Rican and that part of my background also influences my daily life.  I love puerto rican food, 3 of my best friends are also Puerto Rican and we have common cultural practices, and also my skin tone comes from my Dad/my puerto rican side of my family.

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I have two older sisters named Sara and Elena. Elena is only 1 year older than me and we are extremely close. We grew up dancing together and have pretty much everything in common and she's the first person I tell everything to. Sara is 10 years oder than me so naturally we aren't as close but she gives really good advice because she's gone through everything I'm experiencing already and is able to help me make decisions. Sara also helped teach me how to drive and we have a lot of unique memories together that make me really grateful for having a sibling so much older.

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Besides Gabby, my friends from school have a huge influence on who I am and they are easily some of the most important people in my life. We have certain traditions like watching the sunrise together every Friday, going on drives and blasting music, getting bubble tea, and having Friendsgiving that have been very hard to leave behind when we all went to separate schools, but every time we do see each other its as if no time has passed and they make me laugh harder and smile bigger than anyone else in my life.

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My parents are very important to me and I am close with both of them. My mom and I are very similar in terms of our personality and humor and we have a really special bond. I love going everywhere with her and we listen to the same music, gossip, and love planning stuff for my family together. She is also the first person I call when I need to vent, need advice, or just miss home. My dad is the kindest, most patient person on the planet and we are also very similar. He is the reason for my love of reading and writing and is my #1 supporter. At least once a week, he sends me a really long text message with some encouraging words and I love making him proud so he's always in the back of mind.