Wow. I can't believe it is 2015. To be honest, 2014 chewed me up and spat me out. It challenged me in ways that I never imagined it would. But at the end of the day, I'd like to think that I am a positive person, 2014 taught me so many important life lessons. Even though it was hard, even though sometimes I wondered if I would make it through in one piece, I would not trade *most of* the experiences that 2014 provided me. I learned a lot about work, friendship, leadership, family, and life. It showed me the importance of taking time for those who care about you at your lows, doing what YOU want to do, and living life to the fullest because you never know when it will end.
So. What does 2015 have in store?
I'm pumped for this year. Already so many exciting things are lined up and it's only January 3rd! First, I'll be finishing the remainder of my extracurricular activities in the coming weeks leaving me time to do whatever I want to do for the first time in a long time. Next, I'll be finishing up classes and graduating from college! This will be followed by a lengthy backpacking trip through Europe (something I've always wanted to do) and some much needed time to reflect on the past four years while spending time with friends. If that trip goes well, another trip will follow to a yet to be determined location. That trip will lead into my not so big move to my first apartment AND the start of my first big person job!
My goals for this year kind of align to all of the big changes that I will be going through:
1. Do things that make me uncomfortable (in a good, challenging way). It's so easy for me to do what I've always done and I want to make 2015 the year that I challenge that and really grow as a person.
2. BLOG MORE. Not so much because I want people to read my thoughts but because 1. I hate writing in journals, 2. I've come to value what I've written here. It's really cool to look back and see what I was thinking about and how my thoughts/dreams/opinions have changed over time.
3. Go off the grid. I want to make 2015 the year where I delete my FB, instragram, twitter, snapchat, you name it. I'm tired of living through social media and want to live in the moment without the pressure/influence of social media.
Here's to a year of living and accomplishing BIG dreams and loving every moment of life.
xoxo
Kat
