this summer i realized many things.

i realized that i like mangoes more than strawberries. i realized that i dislike many books because i don't have an english teacher behind me to tell me all the underlying themes and hidden intricacies that lie in most literature. i realized i took living with my parents for granted. i realized i like diet pepsi better than diet coke. i realized that i cannot get sick of the brea mall. i realized that renting movies at the 94 cent store (dvds are $2.50) is way cheaper than renting movies at blockbuster. i realized i want to be fluent in chinese. i realized i should have continued with spanish.

i realized i don't want to go to law school. i realized that a masters in journalism is much more appealing to me. i realized how much i adore fashion. i realized sleeping at midnight makes me feel more alive the next day. i realized i hate losing control. i realized i never finish my battles. i realized how much i miss bookstores. i realized how much i don't mind traffic if i'm going to work at a place i love. i realized just how much i truly love los angeles. i realized that i'm even more than terrified of moving to new york to pursue a career in magazines.

i realized how much i love cucumbers. i realized how lucky i am to have been given all i have asked for. i realized how much i've grown from last summer. i realized that my new favorite color is pink. i realized the warmth of old friends and the comfort of the new ones. i realized that sometimes it's okay to lean on others, i realized that i cannot do everything by myself, i realized that in the end, all i want is to be taken care of.

this is my last day of work reflection, shh, i just don't want to pack any more boxes and i'm really looking forward to our CPK lunch.