Turned 26 yesterday.

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i came home last night to the best birthday gift ever from N! a lomo fisheye camera and a TEXAS FOREVER t-shirt (thank you friday night lights and tim riggins). and while those are pretty stellar, the card might have been the best part.

i really am so lucky to have such amazing friends.

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“You are more comfortable being uncomfortable, and that is a good growth direction”

and

“I am very proud of you.”

Ben Lee was the first person I heard talk about USC’s Communication Management program; his introduction to the program resonated so much that I mentioned him in my personal statement when I applied. I switched advisors at the start of my program so I could learn under his instruction, and surely I have. The past month he has really pushed me to be untraditional and clear-sighted in my decisions, and confident in the prospect of: the future.

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Feist might be the last show I go to in LA for a while, so I’m happy to have spent it with Daniel. My grandfather and I share the same birthday so my aunt was kind enough to throw us an early birthday party together yesterday.  That shindig was followed by Julia/Sam&Zach’s early Thanksgiving feast, which was a tremendously beautiful dinner. I must say, 20-somethings are a force to be reckon with – all the dishes looked like they came out of Bon Appetit. Guests left full and happy, and thankful for the hospitality. Maybe I can convince Jules to send the troops east next Thanksgiving and celebrate with us there.

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Seeing Feist tonight at the Wiltern.

Even from away he is near me
Making me unendingly teary
Makes me remember the things that I forgot
It’s as much what it is as what it is not

In a room sleeping so peacefully
Fall away from him to be less than lee
All we need is a horizon line
Get some clarity following signs

Realize what you know that you know by now
Realize what you know that you know by now that

First light was
Last light was
Alright when
The circle married the line

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After 8 months gone in New Zealand, my sister has finally returned home.

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She loved you in the morning because the day was new.  Zadie Smith

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The Future: A week of repairs. Repair your body by sleeping, a ripped jacket by sewing, and most of all: your own honor. By rising above.

good luck,
Miranda

just bid adieu to my girl Elise. tomorrow, she goes home to Florence. no matter how many times we do it, i just can’t ever get used to seeing her go. life is so good when she’s here.

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“you should be stressing about your winter wardrobe, not this offer” and

“you’ve had this bug to try NY, go see how it fits”

-alex, julia, melissa, & mentor ben lee

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