Things I Learned Over the Last Nine Months:

• Stand your ground and stand firm
• Let things go
• Take time for yourself
• You’re a boss
• No one else has to understand and not everyone needs to know
• People who want to be in your life will let you know
• People who don’t want to be in your life will show you
• Being in love is easy
• Being in a relationship is challenging
• Things will work out one way or another
• It’s the little things
• If you open up, others will fill in the gaps
• Not everyone will like you 100% of the time
• Not everyone has to
• Your words and actions may have larger impacts than you think

It’s been a long year to say the least, but it’s finally over. I had my hand of balancing studies, work, and personal life. I had my hand of unforgettable memories. I had my hand of disappointments and hard decisions. After the long Monday nights, writing a play, and learning more and more about the people around me, I can say that Junior Year was by far the toughest year. But because of its challenges, it was also the most rewarding year. I’m proud of the work I did, the people I met, and everything we accomplished together. 🙂 Next up: Senior Year!