My Year

So much has happened this year and it has finally come to a close. (At this point in my life I still think in school years.) Today was my last final, my dorm room is packed, and I will be on my way home very soon to enjoy a, hopefully, relaxing summer. For now, I am sitting here pondering this year. I have overcome so much and became a whole person again.

I had a lot of firsts this year. I had my first girlfriend, my first one night stand, and my first serious heart break. I now realize that my first girl wasn't ever going to be my last one. She was not right for me. She was just simply my first. She was my first serious heart break too. She hurt me in a way that I couldn't imagine. I believe I am stronger for it now. She taught me a lot about myself and about what I want in a woman.

I came out to my family and surprisingly they are very supportive. As I look back now I wonder why I was so surprised. My family members are some of the most liberal, open minded people I know. It kind of makes me laugh thinking about it now.

I lost some friends and gained others. I gained a best friend in an unlikely person.

I made mistakes and learned from them. I learned a lot about myself too. I learned that I am confident, slightly cocky even. I can give respect and take it away.

I went to church for the first time in two years. I learned that it is possible for me to believe in God, not that I ever stopped. I guess I really learned to not feel guilty when I worship God.

That is this year in a nut shell.