525,600 Minutes- A Year in Review.
Thus far, 2006 has probably been the most pivotal year in my life. Given, I haven't been around too long, but I have a feeling in the grand scheme of this game called 'life' it will hold some of the most important memories.
My life changed drastically. Changes came too quickly. There were time I didn't think I could handle all life was throwing me at once. Moving out on my own and starting college was the catalyst to all of this. My experiences up here haven't been the best, but it taught me those "life-lessons" you need. Besides learning to protect myself from theft and to never buy a Chevy Malibu again; I learned to be myself, regardless of consequence. Those who are you true friends will love and respect you for it, the ones who care, just don't matter. And the best part about being yourself is feeling free, no more lies, no more covering up.
I also learned to accept change. I grew up in the same city. I did the same thing, everyday. I knew my place in the Naples world. I had to learn to get to know people. That probably sounds strange, but I never really had to ever get to know anyone. I grew up with the same kids from Kindergarten. Even the kids I didn't know directly, I knew through a friend, so there was already common ground. I had to learn to get to know people, that wasn't easy for me, still isn't (hence the lack of social life compared to Naples)
I've learned that home changes, and your home isn't the place you grew up anymore. After my first semester of college, I went home expecting everything to be exactly the same. Cue in the harsh awakening... I realized I had lost common ground with good friends. Not only that, but I changed as a person, I'm not the same Katie I was when I left. It's hard to take steps in your old shoes when you've got ones that fit better now. (Terrible analogy I suppose?)There's new buildings, new roads, and nothing is like it was. Suddenly I became incredibly uncomfortable. I realized, your home is where you live, and you have to let go of those memories and let them be memories. You can't relive, or even try to live in the past. I tried to do that for awhile, I failed miserably.
But enough with the deep 'emo' shit I've been consistantly puking on to my LiveJournal entries the past month... 2006 was amazing, a big year for me. I graduated high school a year early. I started college. I moved to Orlando. I've been supporting myself solely on a Regal income for 7 months now (We all know that's impressive lol) I'm proud of my accomplishments. I feel like an adult, it's a strange transition from kid to adult, I think I pulled it off quite well though.
I had a ton of fun on the ride too. Amazing road-trips. Skipping my graduation to go to Miami instead. Steak n' Shake with the H20 crew. Silvermine with the O22 crew. Going to several amazing concerts. Travelling to Italy during Spring Break. Late nights and deep talks. Turning 18. Going out. The freedom to do whatever I want when ever I want. My awesome birthday party and not so awesome Halloween Horror Nights. Doing the Superman Promo before I moved. There was a lot of fun packed into this year. However, there could have been more... goal for 2007 I suppose.
I made amazing new friends in Orlando, I work at a new theatre with awesome people and I love my job, even if I'm trapped in a box half the time. I maintained two best-friends and we're closer than ever. I lost one, but and I gained a best-friend and sister I didn't know until I came to UCF. I've met a lot of people from all sides of the spectrums of life and cultures. I've travelled to the other side of the world and seen how big the world truely is. I've opened my eyes to the idea that there is more to life then the petty stuff. I've realized to accept the things I cannot change and realize that my problems are not as big as others. I have it pretty well, although things might get rough sometimes. I'm lucky to be healthy, to have amazing friends, to have a job, and to be able to put food in my stomach everyday.
So on this last day of 2006, while I closed box-office I made a mental list to myself of goals for 2007:
1) Work-Out, even though I'm not fat, I could use some muscle mass.
2) Do amazing in school and apply for Burnett Honors College.
3) Put on a happy face, it's contagious.
4) Don't wallow in the past or in regrets. Live in the present.
5) College Experience, I missed out a lot this year
6) Keep being myself and working hard. If it doesnt pay off immediately, it will in the long run
Sure, it's more than one resolution, but why go with the norm? I plan to do it all, I guess those seven resolutions can group themselves into one simple one. Better myself Let's do the damn thing 2007, I will make you amazing!
My life changed drastically. Changes came too quickly. There were time I didn't think I could handle all life was throwing me at once. Moving out on my own and starting college was the catalyst to all of this. My experiences up here haven't been the best, but it taught me those "life-lessons" you need. Besides learning to protect myself from theft and to never buy a Chevy Malibu again; I learned to be myself, regardless of consequence. Those who are you true friends will love and respect you for it, the ones who care, just don't matter. And the best part about being yourself is feeling free, no more lies, no more covering up.
I also learned to accept change. I grew up in the same city. I did the same thing, everyday. I knew my place in the Naples world. I had to learn to get to know people. That probably sounds strange, but I never really had to ever get to know anyone. I grew up with the same kids from Kindergarten. Even the kids I didn't know directly, I knew through a friend, so there was already common ground. I had to learn to get to know people, that wasn't easy for me, still isn't (hence the lack of social life compared to Naples)
I've learned that home changes, and your home isn't the place you grew up anymore. After my first semester of college, I went home expecting everything to be exactly the same. Cue in the harsh awakening... I realized I had lost common ground with good friends. Not only that, but I changed as a person, I'm not the same Katie I was when I left. It's hard to take steps in your old shoes when you've got ones that fit better now. (Terrible analogy I suppose?)There's new buildings, new roads, and nothing is like it was. Suddenly I became incredibly uncomfortable. I realized, your home is where you live, and you have to let go of those memories and let them be memories. You can't relive, or even try to live in the past. I tried to do that for awhile, I failed miserably.
But enough with the deep 'emo' shit I've been consistantly puking on to my LiveJournal entries the past month... 2006 was amazing, a big year for me. I graduated high school a year early. I started college. I moved to Orlando. I've been supporting myself solely on a Regal income for 7 months now (We all know that's impressive lol) I'm proud of my accomplishments. I feel like an adult, it's a strange transition from kid to adult, I think I pulled it off quite well though.
I had a ton of fun on the ride too. Amazing road-trips. Skipping my graduation to go to Miami instead. Steak n' Shake with the H20 crew. Silvermine with the O22 crew. Going to several amazing concerts. Travelling to Italy during Spring Break. Late nights and deep talks. Turning 18. Going out. The freedom to do whatever I want when ever I want. My awesome birthday party and not so awesome Halloween Horror Nights. Doing the Superman Promo before I moved. There was a lot of fun packed into this year. However, there could have been more... goal for 2007 I suppose.
I made amazing new friends in Orlando, I work at a new theatre with awesome people and I love my job, even if I'm trapped in a box half the time. I maintained two best-friends and we're closer than ever. I lost one, but and I gained a best-friend and sister I didn't know until I came to UCF. I've met a lot of people from all sides of the spectrums of life and cultures. I've travelled to the other side of the world and seen how big the world truely is. I've opened my eyes to the idea that there is more to life then the petty stuff. I've realized to accept the things I cannot change and realize that my problems are not as big as others. I have it pretty well, although things might get rough sometimes. I'm lucky to be healthy, to have amazing friends, to have a job, and to be able to put food in my stomach everyday.
So on this last day of 2006, while I closed box-office I made a mental list to myself of goals for 2007:
1) Work-Out, even though I'm not fat, I could use some muscle mass.
2) Do amazing in school and apply for Burnett Honors College.
3) Put on a happy face, it's contagious.
4) Don't wallow in the past or in regrets. Live in the present.
5) College Experience, I missed out a lot this year
6) Keep being myself and working hard. If it doesnt pay off immediately, it will in the long run
Sure, it's more than one resolution, but why go with the norm? I plan to do it all, I guess those seven resolutions can group themselves into one simple one. Better myself Let's do the damn thing 2007, I will make you amazing!