The year in review

Its almost 2013. Crazy. To think about everything this year, wow. I've been through so much! alright, I'm just going to start listing everything that has happened to me this year...

1.I became a Senior at Alta Highschool

2. I ran 2 Ragnar Relay races. One in Del Sol, and one in Las Vegas

3. I turned 18 years old

4. I got my first boyfriend, and broke up with him.

5. I got my first kiss

6. I saw my first Batman movie, at midnight

7. I got a job at Treehouse

8. I made new friends

9. I set my friends up. They are now a steady couple

10. The missionary age changed.

11. I applied for college

12. I made Madrigals

13. I discovered my love for people, and culture

14. I did college visits.

15. I read all the Harry Potter books, and the Percy Jackson books. Again

16. I found new TV shows that I love. Rizzoli and Isles, Once Upon a Time, Guys with Kids, CASTLE, among others.

17. I rented, watched, then bought Pitch Perfect, because I loved it that much.

18. I went to a couple of Weddings. Of people I knew personally, and some that I didn't... :)

19. I went to baseball games, discovering my love of baseball boys. (and the uniforms)

20. My close friend passed away. 

21. I went to EFY

22. I turned my life around

23. I took more than 1,000 pictures.

25. I grew closer to my family

26. I discovered Pinterest

27. I bought ALOT of music

28. I learned how to rap

Things I learned in 2012

1. I learned that Christ is our brother. I learned that he is always watching  out for us, and caring for us, no matter what. I learned that to have a testimony, first you need to know for yourself if its true, I gained my own testimony this year, and I will cherish that for the rest of my life. 

2. I learned that relationships are hard. They suck. This is why we aren't supposed to date in High school  I learned that boys can hurt you pretty bad, sometimes without even realizing it. I also learned that I dont need a boyfriend to be happy.

3. I learned that Writing helps me with stress. I've been writing a lot lately! Stress comes very easily to me unfortunately. I rediscovered a lot of books, and my love of reading. 

4. I learned about sacrifice, and courage. Sometimes courage means sacrifice, and sometimes sacrifice takes courage. I learned that the Atonement helps us to be courageous  because of the sacrifice made. This means that we can sacrifice our natural selves to become like Christ.

5. I learned to serve others. It is something that brings me joy every time I can bring a smile to someones face. 

6. I learned that sometimes Music is the best therapy in the world. I learned that playing and making music is one of my favorite things to do. 

7. I learned that Friends want to help. I just need to let them help me. 

8. I learned to live in the moment, because you never know how much longer you have. There is no such thing as coincidences. It was meant to happen, no matter how hard it may be :)

9. I learned that sometimes you can't help everyone. If someone is taking you down, sometimes you have to let go, and be an example rather than their crutch.

10. I learned that Family is the most important thing in life. you will never have another family. Your friends may forget you someday, but your family will be there your whole life. For that i am eternally grateful, for i would not be the person i am today without my family! :)Love you!

There is the Year of 2012 in Review. Thanks for reading, you have made an impact in my life, whether or not you have realized it. I hope that you can learn something from what i have gone through!