when one door closes, another door opens.

January first. 2010. A new year, a new decade, a new beginning. A time of fresh starts and new dreams. A time to look back at the year before and hope that this year will be even better. It's amazing how quickly one year, 365 days passes. It seems like just yesterday that we were celebrating the coming of 2009. And now, I look back and realize how much really happened in one year. I faced some of the best and some of the worst decisions of my life so far. I have realized what is means to have a true friend, and in turn, what it means to be a true friend. I have met certain people who have impacted my life, both positively and negatively, making me the person I am now. I have realized how forgiving, loving, and accepting my parents are; and I know that they will always be on my side no matter what. I have grown in my faith. God gave me a reality check, a slap in the face, a wake-up call; and for that I am eternally grateful. I know that no matter how difficult a situation may be, He will get me through it. He continues to change my heart, my attitude, and my life. I can only imagine the great things in store for this year. 2010 will bring a lot of change as well, as it is the year that I graduate and begin a new chapter in my life. It will be the first time that I will be eight hours away from my home and my family. It will be the first time I am separated from my friends, some of whom I've had since kindergarten. It will be the first time I'm on my own, having to make new friends and make my own decisions. Each day, I grow more anxious, but more excited at the same time. I'm beginning to cherish the relationships that I do have because I know that I'm not always going to be living next door to my best friends. But, that doesn't mean that it has to end. I am so thankful for the life I've been given and each year I realize how truly blessed I am. I look forward to new year that will come with new challenges, new friends, new experiences, and in turn, new memories.

When one door closes, another door opens.