I’m Hillary — a 200-level Mass Communication student with a keen eye for storytelling and a passion for connecting with others. Always eager to explore the power of media, I am driven to make a mark in the world of journalism, broadcasting, or film. Whether I’m behind a camera, microphone, or pen, I believe in the power of communication to create change and spark conversations. Curious, creative, and always up for a challenge, I am on a journey to learn, grow, and make an impact!

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*"When I Tried to Be a Morning Person"*

They say successful people wake up at 5 a.m. I don’t know who *they* are, but clearly, they’ve never met me.

One fine Monday, I decided to become “that guy” — the early riser, the gym-goer, the smoothie blender. My alarm rang at 5:00 a.m. I opened one eye, whispered “never again,” and hit snooze like it owed me money.

But I persisted.

By 5:30, I was out of bed. I drank water like they say in all the motivational reels. It tasted like disappointment. I did five jumping jacks, got dizzy, and sat on the floor questioning my life choices. Then I tried to meditate, but ended up falling asleep upright — like a well-dressed statue.

By 7:00, I had accomplished nothing but discovering that “morning Lawrence” is a completely different person — and he’s not a fan of suffering.

Long story short: I’m back to waking up when my body says, “Okay, let’s try again.” And you know what? I’m thriving.

Moral of the story? Not all heroes wake up early. Some of us work best after breakfast.