With the New Year approaching I can't help but think about how the year is coming to an end and all the memories that have been made. This year has been full of so many up and downs, but you have to find the good in the bad. I made mistakes that made me grow. I learned more about myself this year.

Looking back, I'm so happy for all the people in my life who have made an impression in some way. This year I learned that people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Whatever the reason, they served a purpose. Don't look too hard to figure it out, till become known to you when you are ready.

This year was full of first, first time zip lining, first time sky diving, first time going to California, the list goes on...This year I wanted to do more things that were out of my comfort zone and I'm so glad I did. It's good to do things that scare you otherwise you''ll never know what you are capable of. I was terrified as I was hanging outside of an airplane about to jump and hit speeds of 120 MPH. I thought, "Oh my goodness this is actually happening and at this point I have no choice! Be strong, you can do this!" As soon as I landed on the ground I thought, "That was absolutely amazing

In my class The Ethic of Care I learned so much about myself and others. My professor talked about the importance of being aware of the face on your face. Going into 2017 I am going to be more conscious about what face I am giving people. You can either make someone’s day or break their day.

Through many years of frustration, I am finally starting to understand the art of communication. I am no expert but I have made progress. I can't get mad at someone for doing something if I don't speak my mind, because no one can read my mind. If you don't know what you want, then you can't get mad at the other person for making a decision. And ALWAYS be honest.

I don't know if it's a lesson or just something acquired from living but it occurred to me this year that if you want something you should go for it, I mean REALLY go for it. Take a leap of faith and jump all in. No one in history got anywhere from playing it safe. You might get hurt, you might fail or you might succeed, and it'll be one of the best decision you make. If you're waiting to do something till you "have your life figured out" you're going to be waiting forever. Stop waiting for tomorrow because it'll never come.

Live for today.