Anabella Gabriano: Embracing Life's Stage

Well, it's official — I’ve decided where I’m going this summer! I got accepted into the Steps on Broadway Summer Study, but unfortunately, in the end, it was too expensive since it's three weeks in New York. I would’ve needed an apartment or hotel, and the total was looking like $10,000. SOOOO that was a big no. Then I applied for the UNCSA summer dance program and got in! I am so excited to announce that I’ll be going there this summer. It’s going to be an amazing experience. We’ll have the opportunity to work with award-winning choreographers and so many incredible dancers. On top of that, I get to be in a dance film! They’re creating a whole production, and we get to be a part of it. This is something I’ve loved learning about, and getting to be in a professional setting that combines dance and film will truly be a dream come true. Even though I can’t do Steps this year, my parents are still letting me go for a week to take classes — and hopefully, I can do the full progr...

 I guess I should start eating healthier. Throughout our lives, I believe we have all uttered those words numerous times. However, it's really difficult to maintain. especially in college. I have observed my poor eating and drinking habits. I'm never like this at home. I eat almost everything an almond mom eats, including organic meals and juices, yet I'm letting it all go here. In order to be more mindful of what I put into my body, I want to start here and continue throughout the summer. Thinking deeply and eating nutritious meals.  This is what i want to eat 

I do!! I love them because they make me feel safe and it's nice to hold something that feels like home. 

 Putting this here to remind myself of my goals this year. So far so good. I think everyone should make one

 An average SMU students bill on a random weekend

  WHO DA HELL STANDS LIKE THIS 

      As I'm sitting here now I realize how much the workload is piling up. Its like I can physically see a pile next to my desk the side of me with all the shit I need to do. DEADLINE DEADLINE DEADLINE. That is all I here. Everyday something new is due. One minute its this and the next its that. therefore, allowing me to have zero free time. Sure I take breaks, but my body and mental state is fried so I can't even really enjoy those breaks when I get them. Ugh. (exhales) I just need summer. I time to reflect, stat over, and work on a healthier lifestyle. Because let me tell you, the college life isn't for the weak. I sometimes cant believe im alive and still running. I barely get good quality sleep, I don't eat or eat like shit, I run on coffee and maybe 10 oz of water and when I get a break I use it just to sleep. Alas, Summer is almost here and I still can't see the finish line. But somehow I always make it.  

 My niece has gotten so much bigger!! She is the light of our family and we all adore her. She has become quite the singer and teething soooo much. 

It was so nice to be home this weekend. I got to see my little baby!! Here's a pic of him in a sombrero!!!  

I am doing a collabed project with my boyfriend and we are creating a dance film. 

We chose a sign in class and it was a very fun experience. I absolutely loved seeing all the signs and the stories they all hold. I find it so amazing that Willie does this and it has inspired me to be more generous to the homeless and try my best to help them out when I can.   

 While in Nola there were several homeless people around. Almost every street had them, some were musicians playing music, some were families, and some were even with there pet. It broke my heart to see so many people suffering. I wished I could have helped them all, but I just couldn't. However... My boyfriend got these 4 sliders from Krystals ( never eat here btw) and he didn't like them.. so I said this is so sad you cant waste these. So I took the sliders and saw this man with his dog and gave them to him. The dog jumped up on my leg and my heart exploded. I felt so happy and overwhelmed I teared up a little. We take so much in life for granted and just by doing that one simple thing can truly change your life. 

                                               Got a pic on the balcony!! It was a really fun night 

 When in nola you gotta see a jazz band. we went to this super nice jazz club and got to her Naya Jones. She was incredible. I felt so grown up and I fully just immersed myself into the music!!

Just wanted to share this photo of a match box from a vintage thrift store. It is extremely old and is from a funeral home   

 This whole weekend there was a music festival going on. we stopped by for a sec to hear it and it was beautiful. 

 Grabbed some coffee at this cute coffee shop. Best part was that they had the small pebble ice!!!

  I will never get this drink again. Cost 20 dollars and tasted like shit. we were already so gone, but of course I insisted that we get another. 

 Worse experience of my life. I will never step foot on a bus again. it was about a 12hr ride because we stopped 3 times. I wanted to get off so bad. Anyways... this is a pic of my friends who were passed out the whole time 

                                           Went with my boyfriend this weekend to new orleans!!