Now that we've gotten that out of the way...
2012 was quite the year for me. Of course there was good and bad, but I wouldn't change a thing! I have watched myself grow in so many ways and learn so many things. It is an amazing ability to be able to be reflective and hold on to those observations to continue to greatness.
Here are few highlights from my year:
- Graduating from Lake Forest College
- Overall this is one of my greatest accomplishments! There are many people who came before me who were refused a basic, let alone, secondary education. I am proud to say that I have earned two bachelor degrees and look forward to the next level of education that my future has is store. Being a student at LFC offered so many great experiences, people, and accomplishments. Though there were some things that I disagreed with, I will be forever grateful for the institution and what it contributed to my life, growth, and development.
- My love for teaching
- I thought that I wanted to be a teacher, but now that I have spent a semester in a class actually teaching I have discovered my love for teaching. I love being in a position of knowledge, feeding eager (and not so eager) learners. I love being in a position to watch my students succeed and fail and learn from their mistakes. I could not have truly known how much I love teaching without the experience that I had in CPS this fall and though there are still so many different areas in education that I would like to play a role, I can actually say that I wouldn't mind being in my own classroom for a few years. I'm shocked.
- Friends- the family I chose... and who chose me
- With all of the goodbyes that I have had to say in the last year, I have learned a lot about the company I keep. Senior year offered a lot of new connections and the growth of seasoned relationships. I grew to appreciate my circles of friends on a whole new level and say goodbye to some relationships that have run their course. It happens. After leaving the structured environment of a college campus where everyone you need is less than 10 mins away, I was not sure what to expect of my many relationships. However, I was kind of surprised by how often I saw many of my friends. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised because we make time for the things/people who are the most important.
- I'm going to have a sister...kind of.
- My brother got engaged!! I know this is more of a highlight for him, but I am so happy for him and his fiancee!!! I look forward to sharing in their celebration in 2013 and welcoming Samantha into our family!
- FAITH
- My faith is growing
stronger and stronger every day. I am so blessed by God and awestruck by all of
the ways that He is working in my life. When I think of the goodness of Jesus
and all that he's done for me!! There is no way that I would be ending 2012
with so much peace and comfort had it not been for the Lord on my side. I am working on walking by faith- it's a lot less stressful that way- and letting God have his way. I
cannot wait to see what He has in store for me in 2013.
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