This year went by all too fast, but there were days, weeks, and months where it painfully dragged. It was a year full of highs and lows and I learned so much about God, myself, and the world around me. Still, there is far more to learn :)

January
This month went by in a blur! I just remember big moments like starting my second semester of dual enrollment and (kinda) asking a guy to prom. Think I also started getting acceptance letters to colleges.

February
Celebrated a few of my closest friends' and family members' birthdays. This month also marked the one-year anniversary of Douglas (#MSDStrong). Got more stuff from colleges.

March
This month was jam-packed and not in the kindest way possible. Found out the guy I kinda asked to prom got a girlfriend, so we didn't go to prom together (story of my life😂). Officially got into my dream school on the 23rd, got a very helpful scholarship from a wonderful organization in South Florida the same day, and lost a friend that night (more details on that in the 'Where is God in Tragedy' chapter of my book Rooted). I turned 18 the following week. Possibly got confirmation from God about something concerning my future. Things seemed to go downhill from there.

April
Basically finished high school and some college during this month. I went to GradBash at Universal Studios with my high school and that was pretty fun. I remember my feet hurting a lot near the end of the trip, though. This month started a pretty confusing season in my life concerning college decisions. Y'all, it was not the brightest time in my life (so far).

May
Went to prom during this month. In all honesty, it seemed overrated. That feeling possibly stemmed from the slight resentment I felt towards the dude who went two months without giving me a heads up that he got a girlfriend and led me on thinking we were going to prom together. BUT I digress. The day after prom, a family friend took my family and some other family friends out to a Mother's Day dinner on the beach. That was REALLY nice and made up for the "Okay" time I had a prom.

June
Mostly sulked about college decisions and was super confused.

July
More sulking and more confusion. Declined my dream school and reapplied for a school I had no intention of attending. But God...

August
Started college at the school my mom and aunt went to. Really wasn't feeling too happy about that, but God was working on me during that time.

September
I guess I came around to "liking" the school I'm at. Made some friends who are pretty darn amazing, though! Hurricane Dorian came through, did some damage, got me out of school for a few extra days.

October
Midterms came up during this time (I think). Passed them, so I can't complain. Some very minor stuff involving a guy started happening. He seemed interested, but was extremely shy.

November
The leader for my church's dance ministry had to move a few hours away, but she passed the mantel on to me :') Still can't wrap my head around that. Hung out with the guy I thought was interested in me, BUT there were too many red flags for me. Glad nothing became of that 👏

December
This month also went by in a blur. I finished my first officially semester of college, found out I have to live on campus next semester, went on vacation with my fam for a week and had to fly back without them because... church 😂. It's my first New Year's without them and I know it will probably happen again as time goes on. Little Tay is growing up :')