Portillo, Gabrielle

"Studying for finals has been really difficult, so whenever I have some free time I like to open a book or play some games."

"Going on my phone helps me destress after a long day, and with finals coming up I've found that it helps a lot to have an activity that doesn't require me using my brain.

"I like to read in my free time because I can go into another world and not have to worry about my world."

"Being able to do my makeup and everything helps me calm down because I can put all my focus into that."

"Going out and getting drinks or food with my friends is really nice because we get to talk without having to worry about school."

"Just being able to walk around and talk with my friends is really nice, even if we are at school."

"Lunch is great place to just sit and talk with friends, like it's a break in the day and a time where you can just sit, eat, and talk."

"Hanging out with friends over the weekend and getting to play together is really fun, even if it's only for a few hours."

"Being able to go out and spend this weekend with my family was really nice. It sort of serene and really took my mind off of school entirely."

"The smell of the lotion is really relaxing to me. It sort of just makes me feel happy, like aromatherapy."