1. learned a lot about privilege
2. learned a lot about how my past affects my everyday
3. learned a lot about people

1. stretched my heart like taffy for my organization
2. staged my heart for an audience
3. strung my heart on the line for myself

1. a winter of heads held high
2. a spring of finding edges to sharpen–and to cut
3. a summer of stuttering and shimmering
4. a fall of realization, sacrifice, and humility

1. the time to shine is subjective
2. BE YOU
3. pay attention to those who pay you attention

1. growing up is hard to do
2. treating yourself (taking care of yourself) is important
3. do what you need to do

Overall, it’s been a great year. A year of so much growth; personally, academically, and professionally. I’m thankful for all the good times and everyone who spent them with me. To the trying times, thanks to you too–for pushpushpushing me.

Here’s to 2016.