Take this as a recap of 2019, although we still have a little under a month left.
This year has been transformative for me. It contained the second semester of my senior year of high school, in which I was super involved in theatre, acting in 2 shows while crewing 1 show. I also participated in the school-wide talent show, performing an original poem of mine titled "food stamps." After not hearing my name at 3rd or 2nd place, I knew I didn't place. Then they called my name out as the winner. I went numb and I barely remember what happened after that. I remember being happened the envelope of prize money and clapping and being hugged by people on stage and as I moved backstage. It is a complete blur and one of the highlights of this year for me.
On Tengaged, I successfully hosted 3 seasons of Survivor with RedsKanto and Bvance1212. There were ups and downs but we got to host some great players and witness some fun gameplay.
I then spent my time getting ready for my first semester of college. I was rejected from the only college I applied to but found myself at another school. As a first gen student, I basically had to teach myself how to apply and get ready for college. I could not imagine being in college because my family had no experience with it. It was a miracle I even graduated high school based on my family history.
I did go to college. I joined on campus groups for volunteer work. I got a PAID marketing internship. I participated in theatre, where my theatre professor applauded my leadership and told me I should consider directing more plays. I got to write things outside of my comfort zone like plays and short stories and I grew so much as a writer and as a person. I got to see 7 plays throughout the semester with friends.
I finished my first semester with all A's, something I could never do in high school while living at my tumultuous home.
I am proud of what I accomplished this year and all that I learned this year and I deeply appreciate everyone who was there for me.
I am not perfect - I have a lot of anger and I am aloof and forgetful at times, but I am growing.
To 2020 and all the new experiences and lessons it will likely contain!
