Leah of the Pack

Sometimes I can't help but get all nostalgic about the past. There are so many great memories and specific moments I would love to revisit. I would never wish to change the past, as even one little change could alter the person I've become, someone that I am proud of but I do wish I could relive certain moments again all for different reasons. Sometimes you wish you could go back in time to see if something really did happen, to help you win an argument or to prove your point. Other times there are memories and moments that seem as though we can never get them back. I am so lucky to have a life where there are so many moments in my past that I wish I could relive. But it is exhilarating knowing that even with all these cherished memories that some of the best days of my life are still ahead waiting for me. Past, present or future, life is such a wonderful mystery.

With my birthday being tomorrow I've kinda been doing a lot of thinking about this past year. It really was one fabulous year, many great unforgettable times, awesome new friendships and basically no "ragrets", not even one letter! 19 was a year to remember. But the one things I will change during my year as a 20-year old is to not always feel the need to make other people happy if they don't bring me any happiness in return. I don't mean that in a selfish way. What I do mean is if a person can be counted on to bring more pain than happiness to your life, then they don't deserve a spot in your world. That is what I'm going to focus on in this coming year, because after all we need to create our own happiness and by getting rid of those who don't bring joy then we will be doing so!

Anyways, to commemorate the past year, here are some of my favorite moments of being 19.

 The most amazing trip to Florida with my cousin, aunt and sisters.