Since the day I was born, I have always been a daddy’s girl. The bond we have together is very unique and special to my heart. The memories and laughs we have are unforgettable. Between all the Ranger and Yankee games, our daily trips to Starbucks, shoveling in the winter together, the Gingerman game in…
Open Letter To My Big Sister
Dear big sister, I want to start by thanking you. Thank you for dealing with me being an annoying little sister your whole life. Thank you for letting me borrow all your clothes, even when I sometimes didn’t ask you. Thank you for always including me, even though I know it wasn’t cool to have…
Birthday Letter To My Mom
Dear mom, You deserve more than a small birthday post, so I decided to make another blog post just for you. Now that I am in my second year of college, I have come to my senses in realizing who has been in my life since day one. As teenagers, we seem to go straight…
What I Wish I’d Known, Before I Started College.
I am now in my second year at the Fashion Institute of Technology. There are many things I wish I knew before starting college that I would like to share with those who are just starting college or will be starting soon. 1. Time Management Is Essential. I have always been told how hard it…
What Makeup Means To Me.
There are many accusations that people have towards those who wear makeup. Whether it be to impress others, hide imperfections, or simply just insecurity. While some of these may be true at times, I wear makeup as a form of expression. Yes, I know it sounds very cliché, and maybe it is. However, for me,…
Mama Knows Best
I know we all know the saying “Mama knows best.” Personally, I have heard my mom say that plenty of times and I would never believe her in the moment. As I get older, I am starting to finally realize how true that statement actually is. Before I start listing some of the things my…
Staying Strong.
Loss. 4 letters, one syllable, and an endless amount of heartbreak. One little word has brought me more pain than I ever truly knew was possible. I have lost many of my loved ones, and have grieved harder and harder each time. It’s been 5 years since my whole world turned upside down. Everyone told…
Letter To My Younger Self
Dear young Kristina, I want to share with you all of the experiences, hardships, accomplishments, and lessons you are going to encounter in your life. The life you live innocently playing with your toys does not last as long as you think. Life becomes more than figuring out what heels to place on your barbie….
First Year at FIT
10 months, 304 days, 7,300 hours later and I am officially done with my first year of college. The amount I have experienced, the amount I have seen, and the amount I learned in these 10 months, has been more than I have in my entire life. I have been able to live with my…
Keeping Up With Kristina 