What I have learned

2008 has been a growing year for me. My future is breathing down my neck and constantly striking fear of failing in my heart.

As a junior, college is just around the corner. The scary, responsibility requiring, EXPENSIVE, and life changing experience is posing the hardest questions and decisions I have ever faced.

My love for journalism is growing everyday. I love my leadership role as news editor, writing and learning new things every minute. Rustler class makes me want to work hard and learn as much as I can.

I also joined the teenage work force this year. Working at Godfathers is easy and fun (most of the time). I enjoy the paycheck but don't see most of it. I have learned the more money you make, the more you have to spend.

Along with my job came my drivers licence. I turned 16 at the worst possible time. Gas was costing more than ever and the stupid "only one passenger law" had just came into affect. These changes have helped me on the road to adulthood.

I have learned to appreciate my family and realized how amazing they are, especially my mother. I have an easy and amazing life compared to other less fortunate people. I hate the people who whine about everything that is slightly imperfect.

2008 has taught me to appreciate my life and family, give everything my all, I really want to be an amazing journalist, how to get a job and keep it, and pretty much how to grow up. :-)