(New Years Eve. 2009. Gallivan Center)
WOW. Is it seriously 2009?I remember thinking about the year I would graduate, way back when I started Jr. High.
"...and you guys will be the class of 2009..."
Oh man that was so far away. I mean, it seemed like it would never actually come. It was a forgotten fact pushed to the very back of my brain, and very rarely did I acknowledge the fact was even there.That is, until now. Until 2009. And now what? That forgotten fact sprang forcefully to the very front of my mind. It is no longer the year that would never come. The graduation that was decades away. It is here, it is now. Am I ready?
Whether I am ready or not it is here, and I am making some of the most important decisions in my life. I'm not old enough to do this. I am still this little girl who loves to paint my nails and swing for hours at the playground. At least, I feel like it.
I feel like each week goes by faster and faster and each month the same.
And I am s l o w l y growing up.
And I mean, actually growing up. Not just being able to drive to my friend's house, or make doctor's appointments by myself. No- I mean "real growing up stuff". I am deciding which college to go to, which major to study.
I am going to be leaving my family, my friends, my comfort zone, and journey alone for the first time in my life. This is my year. 2009.
So welcome 2009.
This is a year of change, a year of growing up of learning. A year of experience, a year of uncertainty, a year to trust myself.
And a year of fun. I am so excited.
[And of course new resolutions, (yes, we all wanna lose those extra 10 pounds...well except you Becca- if you lost any more weight you'd be a walking toothpick) and new goals!!]
So thank you, everyone who has gotten me this far. Thank you for the memories of 2008. We made it through it all. Now lets jump into 2009. Let's all turn a new page- take a fresh start. 2009 is a new chapter in everyone's life. A new adventure for us all. So buckle up, and get ready for the ride!
9 comments:
First of all Rach, you haven't seen me since Christmas. I ate A LOT during Christmas. My toothpick days are gone, I'm afraid. Second of all, you have grown up too fast! How is it possible you will be in college? Well, now that you are of age, no more getting ice water for Matt and doing whatever he tells you to do. Thirdly, I love that song on your playlist, the first one. New favorite song, and I've been looking for one!
what happened to this post? Why is it in code? fix this please. I really want to read what you wrote.
oh my ya right like you have gained anything. and even if you gained like 20 pounds you would STILL be a toothpick thats how skinny you would be. but you couldn't even gain 20 pounds if you wanted to. and thanks i know it was just the free song of the week on itunes and i fell in love with it!! usually they are like weird crappy songs but this one was awesome! glad you like it :)
mushy- NO IDEA what happened don't know why it went in some weird webdings font haha. sorry though there we go
How can it possibly be the year you graduate! And yet I CAN believe it because of the incredible, funny, smart, selfless, and brave girl you have become. I am so proud of all that you are and can't wait to see what this new year will bring your way. Here's to dreams being discovered and even more dreams coming true. Love you.
thanks mush, youre the best! i love you!!
Growing up is a big job, its a big job to grow up! Yes this is your year, and I am so excited for you. Lots of most important decisions to be made! But of course I feel like you should have graduated like 5 years ago like all of us! But its time for you to make your print on the world! DREAM BIG
2009 is a big year-- You are going to be so brave, and leave home... and move far, far away to American Fork where you will find your FAVORITE niece, waiting to be held by her TRUE mother, the mother of all of the grandkids, favorite aunt (yes, I think I'm giving that title up... for the purposes of this comment at least). I can't even THINK about you leaving yet!
So Rach, this is really MOm, since I can't get on from my outdated blog Juli let me use hers. First of all, I can't even talk about you leaving. Second of all you have always been more grown up than anyone else your age - you will slide into these new experiences with ease.. you already don't need a governess... but I hope you will want to hang out with me sometimes??? love you always and forever. MOM
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