Valeria, 20 years old, AZ | 43 DAYS WAITING

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Valeria is a bright young lady majoring in Spanish with a focus on translation. Her journey through foster care was tough at the beginning, and adjusting to a different environment was not easy. However, over time, she learned to adapt and grow from her experiences. She believes that these challenges taught her endurance and helped shape her into the strong, independent person she is today. Valeria has developed qualities she is truly proud of, such as leadership, discipline, consistency, and, most importantly, self-love. In her free time, she loves to stay active and can often be found working out, surfing, training for triathlons, playing volleyball, listening to music, or spending time with friends. What makes Valeria special is her strong sense of self; she knows who she is, what she wants, and what she deserves. She has been taking care of herself since she was 13 and has always been committed to achieving her goals.

Valeria loves to exercise, and her favorite forms of exercise are running and walking. As a young child, she would stay home alone and watch her mother leave to go on runs until she was old enough to join in. These runs with her mother started as just exercise, but as time went on, they became a powerful bonding experience that drew them closer together. Due to her busy young adult life and full class schedule, Valeria is often stressed about her insufficient financial aid and when her next assignment is due. Going on runs has become Valeria's most frequent and favorite form of exercise, as it helps her reset and clear her head. She would love an Apple Watch to be able to track her times, monitor her progress, and help her stay motivated as she trains for the AsTri Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Triathlon!