I really don’t like posting a blog that’s mostly me bragging about myself. But tonight, I’m gonna do it. So if you don’t wanna read about me (or how awesome I am) (just kidding), this may not be your favorite blog of mine.

BUT. I’m just proud of myself. I really have “grown up” over the past year.
Mostly within the last few months.

I’ve definitely buckled down and put my focus on school.. trying to figure out exactly what I want to do. I’ve learned that if I don’t do that now, I may end up being unhappy for the rest of my life. I can’t just pick a career and go for it. I’m the kind of person that takes forever to make a decision and sometimes it’s not even the right one. I’ve learned from past mistakes that it’s usually worth it to weigh your pros and cons and look at EVERYTHING in the long run. Yes, I still do spur of the moment things and sometimes things don’t work out. I still “live in the moment.” But I’ve become more of a planner. I like to know what the outcome will be (or how I want it to be) before I do something.

I’ve lost a few friends, and I’ve gained a few friends. That’s how life works. Once you graduate you definitely “weed” out many people in your life that you didn’t need anyway. I’ve learned who will be there for me when I need it and who won’t. I’ve also gained many new and very good friends. I’m a big believer in the fact that people come in and go out of your life for a reason. That’s certainly happened to me over the past year but it feels good to know the ones who are in my life now, want to be there.

(Here comes the bragging part…)

Lately I’ve been told that I have an “old soul.” I think I’ve been told that by 5 or 6 different people. At first I thought they were calling me old so I kinda ignored the statement. After I heard it a few more times I thought about what it really meant. My take on the term “old soul” means that you’ve been through things that most people your age haven’t gone through yet. Or that you are somewhat more mature than others. So… I guess you could say that about me. MOST of my friends are older than I am, only because I feel like I have more in common with them. I’m thankful for those friends because they’ve been able to teach me and help me realize things that I didn’t know.

I’ve also gotten better about judging people. I’ve always said… ‘you respect me, and I’ll respect you’… and I still live by that. However I used to see people that I didn’t know and I would completely make up a story for them and then draw a conclusion about them. I think this is definitely human nature and it’s hard to control. But, I give everyone the benefit of the doubt. When I meet someone, I automatically assume they’re a good person until I’m proven wrong. Despite the negative things others say, I look at them from my own perspective first. It’s definitely a quality that I’ve gained and that I’m proud of.

Alright, I think that’s enough. I’m sure you’re tired of reading about me. :)

Goodnight!

Katie