“Pain is a part of life, but you have to decide whether the pain determines your life, or shapes you into becoming a better version of yourself. It’s up to you.” … ~ Elizabeth ~ The first thing that hit me the second I descended from the plane was the weather. Unlike California, Miami was way warmer. Then it dawned on me—those vlogs I’d been watching, the ones with people in sleeves and shorts? So this was the reason. “It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” Mom asked, her arm hooked around mine as we made our way towards the Uber waiting for us. “It is,” I nodded, as I sighted the 2024 Toyota Camry ahead—simple and comfy, just as I liked it. … “Two beds?” I thought aloud as we finally checked into our hotel room. I had expected a single bed. Two beds felt like a luxury we couldn’t afford, but

