I turned fifteen years old on February 20th, 2012. I was beyond blessed in the love flourished on to me on my birthday, by both friends and family. My birthday was simple yet sweet, complete with going to Generate High (my second home) and worshiping the King. I couldn't have ended the day any better way.
It's crazy to think how fast times change. I mean, it feels like one moment I was off on my way to Kindergarten, with fresh school supplies and excitement of what the new years will bring, education and excitement on the horizon; now I'm fifteen. I've entered the world of high school, where you are constantly judged by your appearance, stressed on college applications (like really?! I'm only a freshman), and consistently in the world of repeats; but found contentment in my Lord Jesus Christ, an umbrella in the darkest of storms.
Rough winds have scattered my heart, but I refuse to conform. I believe now that I have the potential to meet my goals in life. I'm not confident in myself, but confident in the blood of the Lamb.
I've realized more about myself, and in a good way. I'm honestly..weird. And I'm okay with that. I sing too loudly, love too boldly, and make mistakes. I'm an Honors and choir kid by nature. I'm convinced that I have the best family and friends in the whole world. I obsess over Pinterest, and I love Disneyland. I'm an average teenager saved by the grace and love of Jesus Christ. I'm quiet when you meet me but loud once you know me. I'm quirky, delighting in cute and vintage things. But the things I've been through as a person have shaped me into the person I am, and for that I regret nothing. You are born an original, and for that I will NEVER live my life as if I am a copy.
It's been a good year so far, full of community service, new found information about myself and the world around me, and all I have left to say is bring on my fifteenth year. I've grown, matured, lost, loved, and forgave. Thank you Papa for this wonderful, blessed life and I'm sorry for when I don't appreciate it enough. Thank you for another year of life. I'm excited for what surprises You'll bring me this year.
