As of two days ago, I turned 22 years old. Although I liked my year as a "crazy" (I say this lightly) 21 year old, I'm ready to turn 22. It's like something inside me clicked the moment the clock hit midnight, and I feel prepared to start "adulthood." (Again, I say this lightly).
Highlights of my 21st year of life:
1. Turning 21. Hello! This is huge for a college student!
2. Going into my first bar...it's always quite the experience. But also, getting to spend it with friends and
family :)
3. Finishing med/surge. Hey, it was tough!
4. Getting accepted into a nursing externship with a hospital in St. Louis, MO. I worked in the Labor and
Delivery department. It was an amazing experience!
5. Starting Senior year. This is another big one for a college student.
6. Visiting a friend in North Carolina and getting to know his wonderful family.
7. Spending time with family over the various holidays. I love my family, and I'm so thankful that we're able
to spend that quality time together.
8. Sharing in the excitement of at least 15 engagements for really good friends. I'm so excited for them!
9. Entering my last semester of college ever.
10. Getting placed in the Med-Neuro-Surgical ICU for my senior practicum. I learned SO much during
those 180 hours! It was well worth losing my weekends.
11. Buying my cap and gown as I prepare for graduation.
Obviously I had a good 21st year. There were both ups and downs, but I'm thankful for every moment.
Turning 22 is even more exciting. There are going to be challenges and obstacles to overcome, but I'm ready to face them head on. This year, I'll experience "real life." My 22nd year is going to be filled with defining moments: graduation, my first real job, my first personal apartment, my first bills (I think I can hear mom and dad cheering now!), etc. I'm growing up. I feel like life has just begun and I can't wait to stand there and stare life in the face.
I'm SO ready. Bring it on.
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