1. She voted for the first time two weeks ago.
2. She did NOT vote Republican.
3. She’s a college senior.
4. The first movie she ever saw in a theater was “The Little Mermaid.”
5. One of her favorites band’s is Coldplay.
6. If you don’t have a plan, she’ll give you one of hers. She has lots.
7. She once cheered at the Dean Dome.
8. She has a tatoo.
9. She designed it.
10. She’s designed them for others.
11. She loves pomegranate.
12. She believes in God.
13. She questions religion. Constantly.
14. She doesn’t really like chocolate.
15. She does really like cheesecake.
16. There is always a work in progress with her - a painting, a project, a place.
17. She has a cousin named after her.
18. One of her favorite quotes is “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.”
19. One of her favorite people to quote is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
20. She is not a follower.
21. She loves to comparison shop.
22. She was born with a smile that can light up the world. I’ve seen it quell angry moments, lift wounded spirits and cross racial divides. It is a beautiful thing to behold. Much like my daughter.

Happy 22nd.

I love you,

Madre