well folks... tomorrow I turn 18 (eeps!!!) and for that reason, I am going to reflect on what has been my favorite year thus far and show/tell you about SEVENTEEN things I loved about my seventeenth year :-)
1. Governor's School duh
(eating one of our final dinners together)
(hugs with one of my faves...we're so cute)
(I miss dorking out with them so much)
2. The strengthening of my testimony
because of Governor's School, I realized how little I was doing when it came to following Christ. I realized that over the years, I had subconsciously lowered my standards. I realized how much I am loved by my Heavenly Father (...and there's even MORE eternal love!!). I learned that prayers are answered and that the Holy Ghost is truly my greatest comfort and companion. I am so proud of the growth I had this past summer, and I am so so so excited to keep growing!
3. Realizing who I want to be: a person serves as a light to those around her--one who can live and love the gospel with all her heart and share that love with everyone.
4. I started driving!!! ...a lot!
5. I went to what felt like a gazillion concerts
(last concert for the year...One Direction. Oh Niall Horan, how I adore you you BABE uGH)
6. CRIMINAL MINDS ON NETFLIX (actually investing in Netflix in general)
*no words, just awe*
7. bonding with my mommy over TV shows and movies
I love my mom so much, and I miss her a lot all the time. ugh I need to spend more time with that woman.
8. My junior year of high school was *happy sigh*
(one of the proudest achievements of my life was being Chief Junior Marshal yay!!! and not to mention my friends are all geniuses...how I love them so)
9. I got my braces off!!!
(MAYBE ONE OF THE GREATEST MOMENTS OF MY LIFE???? ISN'T THIS EVERYONE'S???)
10. all the sunrises and sunsets I've witnessed have somehow changed my life
(so so so so beautiful are the simple things that Heavenly Father gives us)
11. Investing in these Vans *heart eyes*
(no ragrats...I want another pair)
12. reading Cassandra Clare's The Infernal Devices series (but really making spare time to read in general!!)
(one of my fave book series ever tbh!! ...but maybe I'm biased because I think Will Herondale is the greatest babe)
13. 10 Things I Hate About You (literally watched this for a few days straight during the summer...just because I could)
Heath Ledger is babe though tbh. Not to mention Julia Stiles is totally adorable. ugh I love this movie sm
14. My dog liking me more :'-)
(this picture does not reflect Cocco and my relationship well...but you know)
15. This Korean drama: Sly and Single (main guy is so so so hot)
Hey!!! I'm not truly Asian without watching K-dramas am I??
16. Caring more about politics (even though I'm nowhere near where I want to be)
Another thing I learned from Gov School...So many things are going on in the world today, and so many people remain ignorant because they simply do not care. it's sad, and I don't want to be one of the people. be an activitist. be an advocate. be something, but please don't be apathetic or indifferent.
17. my newfound love for blogging including my own! It's another place for me to write down my thoughts, and I enjoy that...reminds me that I really need to start writing in my journal again hm...
For these reasons and many more, 17 has been the greatest treat. It's the chillest year! Like come on, I'm not a sassy 16 year old nor am I expected to be a true 18 year old adult! how awesome it is to be a chill medium. to commemorate this year, here is the last pic of me in my "chill medium" stage as a wee seventeen year old:
(the shirt reads: "It's all good in the hood"...I love it)
alas, the time has come...I have nine minutes left eep!! Thank you Heavenly Father for a fantastic year. I couldn't have asked for a better one...please make eighteen an even greater treat!
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