A WHOLE YEAR?!
Where did the time go? I have no idea. However, I do always enjoy this time of year because I am able to reflect on the things I accomplished, the relationships I built and ones that ended, adventures I have had, and adventures that are ahead of me. Here is a list of 3 of my favorite things that happened this year.
1. Graduating from BYU-Idaho
I know that is redundant from what I just said, but it is a big deal. College is something I only dreamed of, but to know I finished it. Wow. Too bad my diploma is bent, grrrr. It was a wonderful day and an even more amazing experience. I have a blended family so it is normally milestones like this that where everyone comes together, which I find to be so amazing. Sometimes it is hard to have a blended family and I am jealous of people whose parents are together and their families are all best friends, but in the end I like my family. We are unique and there is always someone I can count on to help me. Plus I think my FAVORITE thing about having a blended family is all the grandparents I have. I have four sets of grandparents who love me and I love them.
Okay back on topic: the last two semesters were rough. I thought I was never going to get the work done, but thanks to my dear roommate, Erica, I got through it. She proofread and assisted in different assignments I had. I am pretty sure my diploma should have her name in small print.
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| Hailey was my favorite classmate my last two semester. And I miss her |
2. Alaska
I love Alaska. Period. Everyone know this. I even tried to stay there over the winter. I could see myself living in Alaska. It is simple living and I love the people. It is also my escape from the real world.
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| Favorite meme of the summer |
This summer I was able to part of different experiences, which was awesome. I hiked the Chilkoot Trail, went fishing, did a lot more camping, and more importantly my dad came up! I think that was the highlight of my Alaska summer. my dad turned 50 this year and I decided as a gift I would fly him up. He loves outdoors and stuff like that, so watching him in Alaska was like seeing a kid in a candy shop. I always love spending one on one time with my dad. I think it is because we are similar so I am not as stressed when I am around him compared to others. We ate food, watched movies, walked around, went on a float and hike tour, and he even went to church with me! Overall, I loved sharing Skagway with him. it is a special place to me and I want to share it with everyone!
3. Orlando, Florida
I know I recently blogged about this, but I still cannot believe I was able to go back to Florida and with my best friend, Shannon! I loved seeing as many people as we could, that I loved and adored. It was a week full of sweet memories, a testimony builder, laughter, tears, and so much more. I was able to visit two of the areas I served in as an LDS missionary, so I guess I will need to go back and visit Eustis.
4. Employment
I had the most difficult time finding a job. I went on awkward and strange interviews. I hit a lot of dead ends. I doubted myself, my time at school, and overall was depressed. All I wanted to do is get a job and start paying off my student loan and officially be apart of the adult world. Well let me tell you, there aren't any gift baskets welcoming you into this adult world.
In closing, 2015 was a pretty great year! I am not upset about anything, besides the fact that I think it went by way too fast. I do not have any regrets and I am looking forward to the new year. I have been reflecting and putting together thoughts on what can be some goals for the new year. I am really excited because I would not call them resolutions, but goals that will effect my adult life and help me progress forward.
For a little preview the goals I am setting up have to do with financial freedom, graduate programs/careers, church activity, and health lifestyles. I am going to spend the rest of the week making SMART goals and making plans on how to make my goals part of my life and just not a sticky note in my planner.
