This is a hard time in my life. A time of burning bridges that crossed over numerous fast raging waters to where I am now and a time of building new ones that will cross towards new adventures to come.

Now disclaimer, I don't believe in burning bridges, but when you are someone like me who gets walked on so easily, sometimes enough is enough. I get walked on because I am nice, respectful, and always giving everyone the benefit of the doubt. But, now is a hard time for me because I am done being that girl. I am going to fight for me and my happiness.

My graduation date is less than a year away, just a few months to be precise. People tell me once graduation hits life doesn't get much easier than it does right now. But, I am always one for plot twists and I honestly believe mine will be.

I am struggling keeping up with college (18 hours), 3 jobs, my faith, my social life (a healthy and necessary one, not the type you are thinking of), working out, me time, finances, and time for my significant other. That is not a lifestyle. This period of time in my life is the hardest thing I will ever have to do and people don't realize that. I say this mainly because the majority of my life right now isn't really the average college student lifestyle.

Today I am turning over a new leaf. I am still going to maintain my very unhealthy lifestyle (who knew that 3 jobs still doesn't make the bills), but I plan to reevaluate who gets to walk this hard time with me. You know what they say, "if they don't want me at my worst, do they really deserve me at my best?"

No.

So, with that being said, this girl over here is turning a new page in her book of life. This new day means I am going to love my family a little harder (even when we argue), put God first, and fight for a life I want to live. My happiness lies in the hands of myself.

So, here is to the hard times that will probably get harder, the strength I will gain from it, and to the family and S/O that I have standing beside me during this all.

To those of you feeling the same way, you're not alone.