Before I hit my twenties, I was blindly under the impression that my early to mid-twenties was bound to be the time of my life. I figured this was when I would find all the ways to enjoy the income of a full-time job, to bask in the independence of being moved out and away from my parents, and to be sure of the person I loved so much that we planned every step of our future together. Instead, I feel that for the last six years, I was maybe rather occupied by the unanticipated stress and anxiety that came with work, by the bills that needed to be paid, by the realistic struggles and heartbreak of dating, by the responsibility and accountability it takes to maintain important friendships, and so on… This is not to say that I didn’t find joy or that I don’t feel thankful for the last six years because I am well aware that I absolutely did. I’m incredibly thankful.. for all of the highs and lows that came through these years.. and even more so for the people that have stuck right by my side through them all.

In this next year of life, I pray that I would learn and develop

• a much greater trust in God and His plans and timing
• more consistent and meaningful personal worship and prayer habits
• in my emotional maturity; recognizing, addressing, and coping well
• a greater love for self
• an ability to love people generously and wholeheartedly
• some direction in regards to career