New Year's Walk

          On my New Year’s walk, I started by reflecting on the past year of 2015, looking at where I am now, and thinking about what is to come in the future. Looking back, I realize that I was at a very different spot this time last year. I have changed a lot since then. Looking at some of my decisions, I found myself asking, “What was I even thinking?” As I thought over my decisions, I thought of what I have always been told, that actions speak louder than words. This is very true, especially in the sense that every decision and action that I have made this past year has made me who I am today, whether they were good or bad. Also, as I looked back on the past year, I can recall many great experiences with great people.

            As I pondered about where I am now, I realized that I accomplished some things I set out to do this past year, and I didn’t accomplish others. Everything I said I would do did not get done, but I realized that everything God needed to do in my life has been done. I am the person now that God intended me to be. I also realize that I have to set goals to become the person I want to be, because there is always room for improvement.

            Looking forward, it was weird to think that I will be writing the date “2016” as not only my graduating year, but the date on my papers. I used to think 2016 and graduation was so far away, and now that it is here, it feels so weird. I am excited to move forward to something new and different, but it is also scary. One obvious goal of mine is to get into college. I have been at Seattle Christian since first grade so it will definitely be weird to leave. Another one of my goals is to let God shape me more into the person He wants me to be and to do what His will is for me, not what I want. I am happy to start this new year and cannot wait to see what it brings!