Wow it has really been such a long time since I last updated this blog. This is not good. Well now that it is currently 2014 I want to share the Top 10 highlights of 2013.

1. Finally Raising my GPA to a 3.0. I have been working so hard for this and now this Fall I was able to achieve it. I have been through so much these years and this was all worth it and it honestly felt great to finally have it come to be.

2. Field Placements for Social Work. I am told to complete 50 hours per semester in order to pass and make it a good experience for my future career. As I interned at Harrisburg I was able to learn more about myself and find a way to solve my own problems. There may be challenges in the future careers and I am more willing to face it.

3. Changing jobs at Messiah College. I changed from being a Student Worker at Lottie to being a worker at Catering and later on a Student Traffic Officer and this was a Dream come True job as I always dreamed of being an FBI agent back then. I realized I also dressed up and looked like an FBI agent from Without a Trace.

4. Having 2 different jobs during the summer. I was able to get experience working with the elderly and also cleaning basketball facilities alongside making new friends this summer. It sure was great to meet them as I was able to learn more about myself and start going uphill in life. I sure won't ever forget lessons learned this summer.

5. Watching the Soccer Teams do Work. As a Student Traffic Officer I was able to watch the Men's and Women's Soccer games in close view and also direct the traffic across the Covered Bridge. It was really something I felt happy that I accomplished alongside watching the Men's team go down to San Antonio to win!

6. Turning 21 and able to do the big things. I was able to reunite with many friends this summer at parties in May at Brian Duran's and the Independence Day Weekend with Fales and Crew and friends at Clayton's which was super fun. I drank legally  as well as going to bars. But I kept in my mind to make sure I drank responsibly and I had a great time with people.

7. Going to a Baseball Game. This year going to a baseball game was the first I've been to in about 6 years. I had a lot of fun and it was a great time of my life.

8. Living in an Apartment on Campus. I was able to experience something WAY different than living in a dorm. It was a lot more freedom and I was able to put my cooking skills into place alongside grocery shopping and making my own meals. I sure am thankful to live with 2 awesome men and make some new awesome friends.

9. Going back to Church more frequently. Must admit for the past 3-4 years or so I've been slipping away from church but many blessings came from God and I felt I should try to go back more. Church has been helping me out with my life and I felt I have been going uphill. I had opportunities to serve and help out alongside meeting the pastors who are awesome and influential.

10. Losing a good amount of Weight. I was able to exercise a good amount and went on losing up to 15 lbs as well as looking a lot better. It was a relief and I am trying to make sure I eat healthy and stay healthy.

What will you all remember about 2013?