Me and Happy!

It still has not hit me that I graduated from high school a week ago, but I have! I've also officially moved into the new house... FINALLY!!!! :) With a new house, and just a few months away from starting college, everything seems to finally be going my way. 

Ok, maybe not my way, I mean I really did not want to move, but that is besides the point. I mean my way as finally feeling happy with myself and what is ahead. It seems as if my whole senior year, except the last few months, that I was held under, unable to be myself. I have spent the last four months or so finding my happy again. Spending time with friends, family, and just focusing on myself  has made me realize how much I missed out on. I made myself settle for one college opportunity, I  pushed away family, and I ditch my friends. Luckily this all changed when I found who actually supported me. 

First are my friends, Jen, Kris, and Manda! Ahh, how thankful I am for them. Finding my true friends was a big part of my last year in high school. These three girls have seen me at my worst of wanting an Apple Watch, crying through a break up, and really excited for no reason. I truly would not have made it through this last year without them. Manda always makes sure I am okay, Jen can always make me laugh, and Kris is the one to go after anyone I ask her to. All three are there no matter what, and we all four have become our own family. 

Second, my family. What mom would support and hate your decisions at the same time? My mom! As much as she has hated or strongly disagreed with my decisions, she would support me more. No other person can possible support me more. My dad, the man who tells me what he thinks, and ends up being right about 90% of the time. If it were not for my mom and dad risking jobs, paying tuition, and their endless love, I would not make it. 

Last, focusing on me. I finished high school stronger than I thought I would, and it has made me see that hard times will come, but you can get through them. I no longer try to impress or make anyone else happy but me. I am only one person and can not tend to everyone's needs, but I try my best to a good friend and daughter.

 I have also found that, not worrying or even thinking  about such small things will make it all easier. I tend to make things harder than the really are, and it helps to just not stress, and look at what is ahead. I found a quote that says "I love the person I've become, because I fought to be her" I relate to this because I've been through a lot to get where I am, and I want to continue to be happy, and build my faith, friendships, and love for others to be the best me. 

"Be truly glad there is wonderful joy ahead - 1 Peter 1:6"