19 things I have done

Well for those of you who know me you know that I have a birthday coming up, for the ones who don't, my birthday is this Saturday! I will be 20 years of age, and I have to admit I am not so thrilled about it. See being 20 means never being able to call my self a teenager anymore, I actually have to be accountable for my actions. I do not like the fact that I am having to grow up, in a way I think it is because I am a little scared. See I cried when I turned 13, because I was growing up, and now reality has once again slapped me in the face. I know what I want to do, I have my dreams and goals all set out, but does being so prepared automatically mean you will succeed. I know I am a strong person, I have been through things many people will never understand, and I am who I am because of them. I also know that a good head, and determination won't guarantee you a successful lifetime. So to keep my self grounded I decided to make a list of 19 things I have done during the 19 years I have been alive. So here it goes.

1. Survived a hurricane, tornado, snow storm, and a earthquake.

2. Lost my best friend, and a love of my life! RIP Brandon

3. Felt the pain of discrimination and became stronger

4. Learned what it was like to follow God

5. Watched my parents go through everything bad, to give us everything good

6. Learned how to become a true friend

7. Learned what it was like to have true friends

8. Experienced the pride in becoming an aunt

9. Learned how to make my dreams a reality

10. Felt what is was like to be loved

11. Felt what is was like to be hated

12. I can solve any problem thrown my way

13. There is no greater joy than making my parents proud

14. I am worth more than I could ever imagine

15. Never judge a book by its cover

16. Everything looks worse before it gets better

17. No one can bring me down, I will always bounce back

18. Be proud of where you came from, never hide who you are

19. Never look for love, because it will always find you

I challenge everyone who decides to read this, make a list of the things you have done in your lifetime. I promise you when you are through and read it back to yourself, you will see you are an awesome individual, who deserve everything good the world has to offer. Thank you for reading, and would love to hear your comments

With peace and love,
Skylar