29 Reasons Why Marina Is Awesome

Marina is pretty f*cking awesome. Here are some retrospective reasons why.

1. At Random INSEAD parties in P1 – she is not afraid to indulge in some light fare!

2. At French chateau parties, Marina can befriend even the spray-tanniest of all people!

3. Marina knows how to be the life of da party -- cheap wine and warm vodka cannot stop her!

4. Costume-party? Check. Orgy mask-party? Got it. Marina can adapt to all party themes!

5. Marina realizes the importance of having your cheeks hot and near a fire.

6. She can still look elegant & classy while at FINDLATER'S!

7. She can appreciate art, history, and culture...while keeping her cheekiness in tact!

8. She's not afraid to express her artistic side, either.

9. Marina definitely knows how to enjoy Parisian nightlife.

10. And she can shake her money-maker when she's in Istanbul like no one else!

11. She knows that fresh-squeezed pomegranate juice is healthy...and romantic ;)

12. The holiday season is an important one for Ms. Lopez Conde.

13. And she knows that real men can rock a festive apron!

14. Travel is always on the agenda!

15. She knows travel means encountering lots of sleazeballs...

16. ...but also cool local curiosities...

17. ...Cool photo ops with your pals...

18. ...yummy food...

19. ...and Hans! Because Hans is awesome!

20. Still, Marina is a dedicated academic and a known disciple of the famous YAKOV BART.

21. Marina is not afraid to party hard :-D

22. And she knows how to work and strike a pose when needed!

23. Marina is also not afraid to embrace her inner-hipster sometimes.

24. But, she is still a jet-setter at heart !

25. Marina can be a solid wing-woman & match-maker :)

26. She's also the best hostess / tour-guide on the planet!

27. She knows how to pose with a coconut...

28. And of course, Marina knows exactly how to celebrate the World Cup Finals.

29. So, guess this post deserves a THUMBS UP! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, M!!! Lots of hugs and bestest wishes from me! XOXO