Catalino (Lino) Rosales | Grad Student, Ed Tech Enthusiast, Art Dabbler, and Adventure Seeker

When life is hectic, I always make a point to walk off the stress. And it really makes a difference. There is something almost magical about walking that allows me to process what I need to do to get everything in order. #Walking #Therapy #BusyLife #SummerIsInTheAir

One of my favorite activities is to walk around the city and to take pictures of the graffiti throughout the city. And even though graffiti is technically a form of vandalism, I think that NYC would lose a lot of its character and charm if such "imperfections" were scrubbed off and painted over. #StreetArt

I have been back home for almost 2 full weeks now; and I can feel it in my bones that I have made the right decision. It is not easy to start over, and I am definitely grateful for the experiences that I had carved out for myself over the last 5.5 years. But I know that I need to be back in the NYC metro area where my close family and friends are. I know that I will find my footing here sooner rather than later. I just need to be proactive , productive , and patient . #The3Ps #FAITH

I have been back in the NYC metro area for almost 1 full week now; and I could not be more grateful. There is a feeling that you can sense in your body and smell in the air when you are where you grew up. It feels amazing to be back with my close family and friends. But I am convinced that the years that I chose to spend away from the East Coast helped me to appreciate and love it much more. I now know that the grass is NOT greener elsewhere. This is where I want to be and stay. #ForeverHome #BlessedForReal

There is truly no place like home. And it feels great to be back! #JerseyBoy

My final days in the Seattle metro area have finally arrived. Almost 2 months ago, I had decided that I needed to return to the East Coast where I am from. As beautiful as the Pacific Northwest is, nothing can really beat my home turf where my family and friends are. So, in a few days, I will be moving back home to rebuild. I am, of course, super nervous and anxious because nothing is ever guaranteed in life, but I know that everything will be alright thanks to the loving support of my loved ones, and with enough of my own initiative, preparation, and determination. I am glad that I pushed myself to try another new place, though. I will always remember my time in the Pacific Northwest as a great learning and growing experience.

I recently made a tough decision: I have decided to move back to the NYC metro area--my real home. For the past 5 years, I have done quite a bit of moving, job-hopping, and traveling. I am grateful for what the experiences have done for me in terms of new skills, new life lessons, and new relationships. But deep down, I have always known that I truly want to build a life in the area where my close family and friends are. I miss them, and I am excited to return in 1 month.