The candles are flickering, music is playing in the background. This is my happy place. I am becoming the best version of myself that I couldn’t have possibly ever imagined.I have grown into the woman I have always dreamt of.

Every day is a step in the right direction, I am chasing my dreams. I have gone through astronomical pain the past two years but I still see the light – blessings are on their way I can feel it. I have learned to be strong on my own, to not depend on others for my own true happiness.

Although, I still have flashbacks of all of the traumatic experiences I have endured and I have learned to harness that pain into greatness. I look forward to pursuing my golf career, finding that love I’ve always hoped for, and to become a role model for many people. In life, we all go through rough patches but it is what you do with these negative experiences that set you from the rest.

So here’s to the waterfalls of tears, the mistakes, the life lessons I have learned over the course of my twenty-one years. Here’s to growing, here’s to Falling in love with myself, here’s to me. May life continue to throw whatever may be in store, because I’m ready.

Finally, I can say that I love myself in all aspects. I truly believe that people must hit rock bottom to bloom into the beautiful flowers that we are destined to be. Remember that love comes from within. You are beautiful with every imperfection. Embrace the hardships, the mistakes, and the stages in life where you may not feel okay.

In the end, appreciate all you have done and all that is yet to come. Take in every opportunity to grow and chase every dream you have. No dream is too big nor too small.

LIVE FOR YOU.

LIVE FOR WHAT YOU WANT.

Are you ready?

xoxo,

Samantha