As of this week, I have been a writer for Odyssey for over a year. I have absolutely loved it — getting to share my work, my feelings, and my passions.

Odyssey has given me such a wonderful platform to share my writings, one I am incredibly thankful for. I believe this platform has allowed me to grow as a writer and as a person. Some of my articles brought out a more creative side, some a darker, more personal side — personal things I never thought I would publicly share. With each and every article, I shared with you, a piece of me.

Though I have many, many more pieces to share, my priorities have shifted immensely this semester.

Unfortunately, between focusing on school and trying to balance my classes with my job, organizations, mental and physical health, my time is incredibly scarce and I can no longer dedicate the amount of effort and passion into my writings for Odyssey as I have throughout the past year. (Honestly, I can barely find time to write in my journal!)

However, If you know me at all, I do everything full force — I always give 100 percent effort, passion and emotion in everything I do.

So, for now, I bid you all farewell. Whether I come back to writing for Odyssey, or begin some sort of blog, or start free-lance writing, I will for sure, write again.

Thank you to each and every one of you that has shared my articles on social media; thank you to each and every person that has read my articles. I cannot put into words how much I appreciate your feedback and time.

Out of all of my mantra and emotion-filled articles, here are three I hope you will all never forget;

Be thankful and gracious; radiate positivity.

Darkness can help you find the light (my favorite, most meaningful and personal article of them all).

"The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling." - Fabienne Fredrickson

Thank you again for joining me on this adventure, you'll hear from me soon,

Kayla