2008

I've been waiting for this day the entire year, but now that it's here it feels like it came really fast. I've learned so much, changed so much, made so many new friends, pretty much live for a totally different reason than I did at the start.

I'm so excited to start this new year. I can start off the year like I ended my summer. My new years resolution is to, step by step, have characteristics as Jesus did while he was here with us on earth.

A few of the lessons learned this year?

1. Boundaries are ESSENTIAL to healthy relationships
2. Sometimes you just have to do what you don't want to, because there aren't any other options. And instead of pouting about it, you need to find a lesson in it
3. There is a reason behind every single thing that happens. Find it
4. Our purpose in life is to spread God's word
5. Sometimes, all you can do is be Jesus to those who don't know him yet
6. There is no reason to fear. If you have a fear, overcome it. It will only hold you back
7. Don't let others make decisions for you. You need to make your own. Not only because you are the only one who really knows yourself, but it is also a good growing experience. You'll be making decisions your ENTIRE LIFE. get used to it now
8. Just because you are going away for college, or moving out of the state doesn't mean you should cut the people you love off now so it's less painful.
   
9. Take advantage of the time you have with the people you love. You never know how much time you have left
10. Just because someone is depressed, hurts themselves, or even takes their lives, it doesn't mean it's your fault. Sometimes, you just can't help people. Never take the blame for someone else's decision

I am so excited for 2009. I can definitely say it will be the greatest year of my life so far :]