365 Days Later

One year. It's been one year since I left. One whole year since I said goodbye to my friends. Said goodbye to my family, my school, my home.

One year is a long time, and a lot can happen within that time. The girl that left Utah on September 26, 2017 is a lot different from the girl writing this post now in 2018. I've changed a lot and I do consider myself different. I've changed, because I've learned. And with learning comes the responsibility of applying what you've learned into your life.

What would the point of learning be if we didn't use what we've learned? I've learned to adapt. I've learned to become resilient and not let things take me down. I've become more strong and independent. I've learned how to be the best me and not care about what others think of me. And that's when you become the most happy. Once you realize that what others think isn't important to the way you do things and live your life, you will be so much more happy. Not caring what others think and having confidence is a way better way of living then trying to hide behind the bars of social acceptance.

In one year I've grown so much. I've become more relaxed and am taking life as it comes. I know that I can get through any trial that is placed in my path. I know because this past year easily has been the hardest year of my life up to this point. I know because I'm still here and living through each day. I'm loving each day.

I never thought that I'd be sitting in my bedroom in Georgia writing a blog post, but here I am. I never thought I would meet amazing people that would change my life forever. I never thought I'd actually have fun again. Haha life is so wild. I can't believe that I made it this far. It amazes me at how far I've come. How far I've progressed. How much better of a person I am.

Life isn't easy. It never has been and it never will be just a walk through the park. It's okay for us to fall down, because when we get up, we will be stronger than we ever could've imagined.

I can promise you that.

XOXO

ps: hey ga i think im starting to like u ;)