2011

People have been saying things like "thank goodness 2011 is over!" But honestly, for me, 2011 was quite possibly the best year of my life. I feel like I grew up a lot and matured a lot and I just generally strengthened myself that year. I feel like I am so much better now than at the beginning of 2011. Now don't get me wrong, it was actually a pretty hard year at some points but that is really why it ended up being so good. It's hard to explain but it was so beneficial for me as a person. Going through hard things changes you and how you are and how you handle things and I think I got through some stuff really really well. I am so much more like self-sure than I ever used to be. I am confident in myself and know who I am and what I want and all of that. I am even proud of myself and all that I got through. I mean it was hard.

But of course 2011 was a year of a lot of fun too. Finally I was old enough to have some real fun. Things like going on vacation with my best friend and taking a road trip alone with a boy were things that now could happen and did happen and they were amazing. Being able to have so much fun and let loose was really good for me I think. I think that that also helped shape who I am now and I love it. I truly love myself and that is amazing :)

P.S. buying condoms on New Year's Eve is quite the experience ;)