A year ago

Whenever the new year is coming up, I like to try to remember where I was a year ago. 

A year ago around this time of year my life was very different. My sister wasn't expecting a baby, I was in a relationship with a very nice boy (yes, I know. How can a relationship skeptic be in a relationship? Well, I was.) and my friend wasn't on a mission. Who I was then, is not who I wanted to be, and it's not who I am now.

I honestly can't say exactly why I started blogging about things I don't normally tell people. I just know that this will help me get through what is coming next. 2014. This is the year I graduate and become an "adult" but I intend to have as much fun as I can after high school.

No more worrying about what people think about me, no more strategic outfit planning to catch people's attention, and no more social norms. I know bad things will still happen outside of my small town, high school bubble but I'd rather face them on my own terms and as myself. 

A year ago today, I thought I had everything I could possibly want. This year, I have everything I need. What more could I ask for?