Reflections

So its been a while... I didn't realize time was passing me by so quickly until I looked at the calendar and realized there are only a few short moments left in 2012. Crazy stuff has gone down this past year and today seems like a good day to reflect on all I've been through. After all, isn't that the point of today? I try to avoid making resolutions that I know will be broken by the end of next week...but there is no harm in figuring out what you can improve on. Just a quick look at the past 365 days:

-Life Changing Events-
1. In March I heard the news that my dad had suffered a major heart attack a few hours after I had seen/talked to him. His recovery was relatively short and the event was incredibly hard on the family BUT I can honestly say that I was never worried or doubted what the outcome would be. The whole event was nothing short of a miracle and an answer to prayer. From the time I heard the news until even today I have been surrounded by love, patience, mercy, and support. My friends and family are incredible and I am so thankful for them, they are a huge blessing to me.

2. In June I graduated from high school. THANK GOD. I am so over that place and glad to be out of it.

3. August came around and I started college. I couldn't be happier with the program I am in and the direction it's taking me. I can't imagine doing anything else with my life. 

-Things I Want To Work On-

1. Being kind and generous. (As a first response, not an afterthought)

2. Open up a little more. My days of being socially shy are over!

3. Being genuine. I don't want to give anyone I meet in this next year a reason to doubt me and what I stand for. The people I most respect have this quality and my goal is to emulate that. 

-What I Have Come To Terms With-

1. I will always be awkward and a little bit nerdy...but all the best people are. Right?

2. You cannot win everyone over, but you can still love them regardless of their feelings toward you.

3. No one gets enough sleep in the 'Real World', they just get by off of a caffeine overdose and happy moments. 


WELL. Happy new year! I hope 2013 is even better for you then 2012... And now that the fireworks outside my house have stopped, I'm going to bed. Goodnight. Wish me luck for staying awake at work tomorrow.