Introduction, Week 1

Hi everyone! My name is Nicole Rodriguez, and I am studying Microbiology with a minor in Spanish and Chemistry. My goal is to attend medical school and become a cardiovascular surgeon. Outside of school, I'm usually with my two favorite goons in the world: My younger brother Erik and my best cousin Isabella. Together we make the three amigos! Or more like a trio searching for trouble... My best memories are with my brother and cousin. They are my biggest supporters and also my closest family. I share everything with Erik and Isabella from dreams to secrets to insecurities to food! They are both a couple years younger than me, but sometimes they can be more mature than I am. We seem to balance each other pretty well. Erik is a very talented musician. He also makes a great debater. What I really love about my brother is that he is a great listener. Any time of day or night, he'll be all ears, no matter how petty the problem is. Isabella is also a great listener. She's very independent, ambitious, and goal oriented. My cousin and I can talk on the phone for hours every single day, so we try to limit every phone call. Unlike Erik and me, Isabella is an introvert. It's a necessity for her to have her alone time. What I love the most about our trio is that we always have fun regardless of location or activity. From sitting in the living room to adventuring in new cities, we always make the nights memorable. With them, I have experienced epiphanies, tears, and side-splitting laughter. I would never sacrifice my memories with my family for anything in the world. To me, they're more than a brother and a cousin, they're more like my miracles that I'm blessed to have in my life.

The two best people in the world! Isabella on the left and Erik on top. Personal Photo.

They may be the craziest people I have met but with their insanity comes inspiration. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for them.

Update: Thank you to all who have commented below! I just wanted to give an update on my introduction and answer some questions. Some of the cities that we have some funny adventures include Dallas, Tulsa, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston, Castro Valley, Monterrey, Phoenix, West Palm Beach, Miami, and so much more. My brother and I love to do road trips so we have driven everywhere. One of the coolest memories I have with my brother was when we visited Cali, Colombia (where my family originally is from). Colombia is really different from the United States in that there is ALWAYS something to do. The night life in Colombia is so much fun! There is so much dancing, food, friends, and laughs. One night while we were visiting Lago Calima, Erik and I were just moseying down the street and singing Saturday Night by the Misfits at the top of our lungs. We attracted some attention and met this one guy named Gayo (translates into Rooster). Gayo and Erik really hit it off because they both played the guitar. So we spent the rest of the night just talking and playing music! It was really awesome! I believe the best moments in life are the ones that are unplanned. Erik and I didn't have a plan that night, and we made memories that will last a lifetime.

I'm pretty lucky to have my two goons in my life. I just have to make sure to keep my phone away because this is what happens:

My cousin and brother hacking my phone. Personal Photo.

I won't lie. It made me laugh! Some exciting news, my cousin will be attending OU next semester! Norman will never be the same now!