It's that time of year again. Time to say goodbye to the year. I'm not gonna lie, these posts are one of my favorite! I rather enjoy writing these. :)
Dear 2012,
You have been such a great year! I have had a lot of fun! You started out with a bang, literally, when I broke my foot. And I know what you're thinking. Breaking your foot was fun? OK, so it wasn't "fun" in the traditional sense, but it was funny and once I learned to have a positive attitude about it, it was great! I had so many awesome experiences because of it. I now have permanent nicknames like "Speed Racer"
and "Scoot and Boot" and "Giddy-up Grandma." It's awesome! Was it frustrating at times? Absolutely. But it was great!
I started taking math classes through USU. What a challenge that has been! A challenge, but also a blessing because it is allowing me to teach math this year at my school. Again, VERY challenging, but it has proven to be a blessing, and I love it!
In June I was able to go to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple and receive my endowments. What a wonderful experience! My parents came to Utah to visit (and for the occasion) and I was able to be surrounded by family and friends. What a better way to spend a day in the summer!
The next big thing came when I moved from one side of the valley to the other. At first I was not so sure about how that was going to turn out, but it has also been fantastic! I have met so many new people, made wonderful friends, and have been given amazing opportunities to do really cool things! For example, I sang in the General Relief Society Conference Choir. I got to meet Sister Burton, the new General Relief Society president (granted, she is my stake president's wife), and her presidency. Again, I met new people and had an awesome spiritual experience. I also have been given the opportunity to work as a temple worker in the Salt Lake City Temple. I am so excited to continue working there!
The friends I have made are wonderful. Right after the move I felt very alone and had a really hard time adjusting. But then I met some amazing people and we have formed quite the group of friends, and I don't feel so alone anymore. Thanks, guys. :)
2012, this year has defnitely been the year of patience. From beginning to end, I have had lesson after lesson, and experience after experience that have required me to be patient and hold on. From my broken foot to work to dating to church to everything! I have been asked to be patient and hang on. And I have! I feel like I have anyway, and I have learned so much. I thank you for that.
Again, 2012, you have been a blast! I thank you for the good times and the challenges and the lessons you have taught me. In the end, every challenge has been a blessing and every lesson worth while. I am sad to see you go. But now, on to 2013. Typically every Friday the 13th is a great day for me! Let's see if the year of '13 is just as good! I will miss you, 2012. Thanks! :)
