Sometimes I sit back and question how I have gotten to where I am at today. I can tell you that four years ago, I would have NEVER imagined my life to be where it is today.

There are so many different paths I could have taken in the past, and each one of those would have lead me to a different kind of life. I could have pursued sports out of high school, I could have chosen a different university, I could have chosen a different major and my life would look entirely different.

One of the biggest changes for me from high school to college was leaving all of my athletics behind. For as long as I can remember, I have always competed in some kind of sport at different parts of the year. Moving on from that was honestly a breath of fresh air.

I all of a sudden had all of this free time on my hands. Rather than having to go to practice every afternoon for hours on end, I got to go home and get things done.

College also brought on a whole new load of people. I am always going to have my childhood friends, but I have been introduced to some of the most amazing people. Some of the people that have come into my life have changed me for the better and have helped me learn.

I mentioned majors earlier, and it has changed since I started college. I started my college life with the hopes of getting a degree in education. A couple semesters later, my goals have changed quite a bit. I am now pursuing a degree in public relations.

That decision alone has brought a new outlook on life for myself. My goals and dreams have changed so much. The change in major was honestly one of the best decisions I could have made for myself. I feel like changing into public relations created a new, more positive outlook for me.

My biggest realization, which I hope that I never lose, is that I have to continue to learn through life. Since I have kept that little gem in the back of my mind, I have lived my life in a more productive way. I walk into difficult situations with the thought of powering through it and learning from it, rather than just wanting to make it go away.

It is amazing how life can change depending on the choices that are made. I look back on my life, especially the past couple of years, and see how all my decisions have lead me to wear I am today. Not every one was productive, and I know I will make some questionable ones in the future, but I am ready to keep growing. Let's keep learning through this life!