"I just live my life day by day and do whatever I want.”

“… there are so many words that can describe being a good mom.”

“I’m proud that I came to this festival by myself.”

“I’m proud that I got a 4.28 GPA this semester … ”

“I just moved into my first apartment … ”

“I’m proud to sing in a band called Prom D8.”

"Each day is different, so take it day by day.”

"I’m in such a creative place, and I really wanted myself to be.”

"I’m proud to be myself without being afraid … ”

"I’m proud of all the hard work I put into every single thing I do.”

"I’m really proud of voting in my first election and making a difference!”

"I got into volunteering because my parents volunteer a lot, so I did it with them and I genuinely enjoy it.”

"I did not murder a houseplant recently!”

"I feel like I’m at a time in my life where I can do what I want.”

"I’m proud I'm at Pitchfork and so happy to be here!”

“I’m proud to be a multicultural activist and feminist … ”

"I’m proud of my ability to recognize intersection and the way I work collaboratively with other people.”

"You just have to be in love with every one of your plants, and I love any tropical plants.”

"It gets better. It’s always worth the struggle; you come out a better person.”

"Getting to see 8-year-old girls on a Monday, then make it to Friday and be totally empowered, was amazing.”

"As someone who has moved around a lot, I dreamt of being able to put down roots and have a sense of stability."

" … I have a real understanding of my strengths, weaknesses, habits, beliefs and emotions."

"It’s been amazing to see this idea I’ve had in my head for so long actually come to life and now be my house."

"We’re selling our house, trying to buy a fixer-upper, we have two kids, two cats, a dog, a husband, all that—and I’m not going crazy."

"I think when the magic happens—when you really find your flow—is when you’re willing to follow your drive, but not worry too much about it."

"I am proud that I'm finally loosening a lifetime of expectations I've placed on myself to please everyone and be as perfect at everything as possible."

"I'm so nervous, but so excited to work with so many amazing humans to make this project come to life!"

"I've shed layers and layers of masks that I've worn for years, trying to be someone else in attempt to fit in."

"You never know what you don't know until you ask!"

"I’ve learned so much about myself—especially that perseverance and hard work pay off if you put the work in."