Since January I have changed enormously.  I have learned who my friends are and how to find good ones, how to appreciate the people in my life, live in the now and not focus on the past, live every day to the fullest, manage my time wisely, and countless other life lessons that I will never forget. With college just around the corner and me leaving in August, I have realized that every day with my family and friends here in Plano is precious, and keeping this in mind, I have been using every opportunity to show my family that I love them.  One way I have become stronger is that I have learned the hard way how to deal with disappointment, but because of this I have learned how to make the best of things.  Also, I used to think that if I was not moving or doing something twenty four seven I was being boring, but by slowing down I realized that I was missing so many details and not enjoying everything as much.  The last few months have been really stressful– visiting colleges and trying to figure out where I wanted to go.  I let myself worry too much, but when I finally just trusted that God would lead me where I needed to go, He did. At first, I fought Him on it and said that place isn’t what I want, but then I realized it was the perfect fit for me.  This last month in English class as helped me to prepare for life in college and learn that time management is going to be very important and taught me many of the processes that will be used in college.  This class has also caused me a lot of stress with all of the papers due and short amount of time to get them done, but it has helped me to realize that I can get it done.  Over the last few months I have had some struggles and many great memories and all of them have made me who I am today.