The 19th Year

That's right, today was the big 1-9. I don't really feel any different- but really who does?- but today was such a wonderful day that I was really thankful for.

It started with being able to serve and attend Calvary's Outdoors Expo, which is always a blast! I got to see so many smiling faces while I face-painted today. It's always such a great feeling when a kid loves what you painted on their face- even if you're not the best artist! After my shift was done I got to eat some Chic-fil-A, see some great friends, and stroll around the expo. Really, after so many weeks of schedules it was awesome not having one today.
My family got me a delicious coconut cake for my birthday- which was absolutely amazing! After celebrating that, my sister and I ended our day with seeing a fun musical at her friend's school. I'm pretty exhausted, but it was a great way to celebrate
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Honestly, I feel like I say this in every post, but I want to say it again. I feel so truly blessed for the friends and family I have, that they would go out of their way to make my day special. I felt so loved today and I wish there was some way to show my gratitude besides writing it out on a blog, but all I can think of is this and giving plenty of hugs. :)

So thank you everyone- thank you so much!

I guess this is the time when I should reflect on my past year and look ahead towards another one. My year when I was 18 was crammed with stuff- musicals, plays, graduation, college, trips, work, friends, there was a lot. And I'm sure my year as a 19-year-old will look like that as well.
But if I had to take away one big lesson from this past year, it would probably be....

You're always learning.

Sweet, short, and simple. As hectic and exciting and stressful this past year has been, the biggest thing that stood out to me was that. And it's because it's so darn true. The moment you think you've learned enough, you need to learn more still. And the moment you think you have a handle on things, that's when you don't. And even if you're set on a view, you still need to learn about others.
That's what I hope to carry into my 19th year. My friends, my family, my teachers, and God have taught me a lot, and now it's time to learn some more.

But, for now, I need to learn to get off the computer and go to sleep. Maybe I'll finally learn that rule this year....
Eh. Maybe.