Bijal Patel

I encourage all women to experience the beauty of traveling alone at least once in their lifetime, if only to discover what you are capable of.

If you woke up at 8:10 a.m., and you were supposed to move your car by 8, chances were you’d go back to sleep because there’s a high chance you had already gotten a ticket.

As I was growing up, I realized many people are not aware of our culture and traditions, that I always enjoyed educating others as to why I do things a certain way.

Clear your schedule, it’s a 3-day celebration!

It’s better to be with someone you fully connect with, rather than settling for someone because you felt like you reached a certain age.

Your parents were superstitious.

Talk to random people in social settings. This will make you a more well- rounded person, and chances are good you’ll make a new friend, too.