2013

Oh shoot. 2013 is almost over. Time sure does fly. Throughout this year, there's been:
smiles
tears
hugs
new friends
laughter
anger
Pretty much any emotion you can think of, I've experienced it this year!

One year ago, I would never imagine myself where I am right now. This year, I got a job at Midway Duck Inn and I still work there to this day. I've met some amazing people there. I also got baptized this year! That was a huge step for me. I also experienced my first firefighter funeral this year. That was definitely an experience. I went to fire school down in Champaign for the first time during June. Despite the hot weather and unexpected downpour of rain, I learned a lot and look forward to going again next year. I also went down to Petersburg for my yearly mission trip. My life was touched and I think I touched a few lives as well. I started my senior year this year! What a rollercoaster ride that has been so far. And it's already half over! I'm also starting to get some symptoms of senioritis. And last but definitely not least, a couple weeks ago an army recruiter called me and asked me what my plans were after high school. I was still undecided at that time. I agreed to go to the army office and have a little chat. Long story short, I'm in the process of joining the army! In the timespan of a week, I've taken an ASVAB test and went up to Chicago for MEPS which is the physical to get in the army. There was a minor setback with my eyes since I have such bad vision. But I'm pretty confident that won't stop me. I can't wait to see what 2014 brings me. If this army thing works out, I'll hopefully be in basic training in September and starting my life. :-)