JANUARY  Most of January consisted of me resting & recovering from my appendectomy, but I still managed to enjoy my break. Towards the end of the month, I traveled to Lansing for NYCDA & managed to make it through the weekend, barely. I also got the chance to work with NM's choir & choreograph for the 6th grade. I had a blast in...

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I just finished up my sophomore year at Columbia this month. Let me just say, my 2nd year a Columbia was a rollercoaster. From moving into my 1st non-student style apartment, to having appendicitis, to having that sophomore-year-life-crisis, to getting the best job I could ask for, & every little thing in between.  end of AUGUST I started out my 2nd year at...

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I did something crazy, well, at least crazy for me... I got my 1st tattoo on Friday, Friday the 13th to be exact.  I've always wanted to get a tattoo, but honestly, I was too scared to do so. I finished up my sophomore year at Columbia on Thursday & wanted to celebrate in some way. For quite a few weeks leading up...

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Enjoy this playlist filled with my favourite feel good songs while making these delicious cookies. These cookies & special playlist can make any day a good day. I recommend having a dance party in the kitchen while listening & taking a few bites of the raw cookie dough, it won't hurt ;) Enjoy!  Mini m&m Cookie Recipe 350 - 7-9 minutes Ingredients:  1...

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First off, if you don't know who Troye Sivan is, please check out his Youtube channel, music videos, & debut album "Blue Neighbourhood". Chicago Tribune Article Feature on Troye Sivan Now that you're caught up on who this amazing, talented Australian boy is, you'll understand why he was on the cover of the Chicago "Red Eye" on Monday & what all the hype is about. This...

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I live in LuluLemon & if you don't know what that is, you need to go check their stuff out. I wear Lulu at all times, you will rarely see me not wearing at least 1 piece of Lulu clothing. Their clothing is amazing activewear & I love to wear mine to dance.  I thought I should share my love for LuluLemon &...

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Welcome to Unapologetically You!  I'm Maria Natalia! I am originally from West Michigan but currently living in Chicago. Here in Chicago, I am attending Columbia College Chicago as an Interdisciplinary major, studying dance & fashion design. My plan is to combine the two areas of study by focusing in dance/active wear as well as continue to perform.  I love being creative & thrive...

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