2011 has been a year of ups and downs, twists and turns, sunshine and rain.  There have been many changes; i cant say much has stayed the same.

FRIENDS:

wow this one is a biggie.  not only has my list of friends changed, but my friends themselves.  i’ve watched misunderstood innocence turn to a full blown slut.  Ive watched party girl regress to a quiet nerd.  ive watched the most loyal person i know turn into a 2 faced liar.  and ive watched annoying…well stay annoying. i have lost good friends, and gained better ones.  I would say the best thing about this is that a now have a wider variety of friends.  Before, you could type cast them all together.  I have good friends both older and younger; ones that i can go to for help and ones i can mentor.  i have super smart friends to help me study up for big exams, and ones i can call to see whats happening on a saturday night.  I have friends who know exactly how to handle my crushes, and ones to help me pick out the most fashion forward outfits.  i have tight lipped friends who can hold any secret and i have friends ready to dish out the latest gossip.  either way, im most thankful for my best friend who has been loyal and true since we were five. its her that i hold most dear to my heart, even if i dont see her much.  i love all of my friends, the true ones, in their each and own individual ways. 

Boys:

i feel like any review on boys will never be good, but then again maybe im just the type to stay single.  i cant say i havent had my fair share of hookups and innocent flirting, but i cant seem to find one worth holding onto or willing to hold on to me.  i guess thats why i have acquired quite a number of guy friends this year. and thats nice and all. but i lacked a boyfriend for the entire year. good job me.

School:

School is school. boring, awful, mandatory. grades havent gotten better or worse. attendance is better though. i guess thats something.

Family:

death. something that has constantly hung over the family. although it wasnt so much a time of mourning as a time for the celebration of life and the time spent with family we dont get to see alot. we miss those who are now in heaven but know they watch over us, as our angels. especially CB. my great grandfather was probably the hardest to let go of.  he had watched me grow up, spoiled me, loved me, guided me.  and i never got the chance to say goodbye. he went without seeing me one last time. that hurt the most.

Myself:

I guess you could say ive grown alot as a person this year.  ive learned limits and pushed boundaries. ive experimented and made decisions. i have discovered things about myself i didnt know before. im happy to say that i am happier and more confident with myself as a person.  i guess these years are supposed to be about finding yourself anyways. but i definately have, or at least im getting closer.