My Year in Review: Bring it on 2013

As it comes to the final month of 2012, I've begun my year in review. I've sat down and really began thinking about how I started 2012 and how I'm ending 2012. This year was a big year for me. I don't feel the same and I shouldn't. I know every year everyone says the same thing, that you've matured and learned your lessons. As cliche as that sounds, it's true.

Over this year, I've learned a lot about myself. I learned how I handle tough situations. I took command by grabbing life by the horns and taking control of my life. I pledged Alpha Phi Omega, which opened up a world of opportunities and friendships that I had not previously really realized I was missing. I have a community and a family.

I successfully finished my final fall semester in college and clutched one of my ultimate goals: semester President's List. I've had some classes just to fill some requirements, but I've had some classes that really inspired me and reminded me why I love writing and why I do what I do.

I've had a pretty successful first semester as Managing Editor of the Informer. We went to Chicago and Seattle (Seattle this past spring) and learned a lot there. I've covered breaking news, including running out from the library at top speed with only my phone to cover a fire in a residential building. I've gotten the juicy details of an intruder who was eating rainbows. Overall, it's exciting and I love it.

And now I'm embarking on new journeys. I'm getting ready to head to New York City for my winter break. I'll be going to Buffalo and Canada for spring break (really got to get on getting that passport!). And I'll be enjoying my final semester at college and graduating with honors. Time truly flies when you're having fun and I plan on making this final semester count.

I can't say what 2013 will bring me. I'm hoping it brings me a job, an apartment and maybe a car! I hope it brings me love and happiness. But what I can say is that I'm ready to take on the new year. Just like 2012, I'm ready to tackle it head on and just deal with whatever comes my way.