1-Graduating with my Master's of Science Education in Speech Language Pathology. WHAT A PROUD MOMENT this was for me. I am so thankful I got to share this event with all of my friends and my family. I made it through 3 1/2 semesters of classes, one semester of interning, two days of written comprehensive exams, and one national certification test. All of my handwork over the past five years culminated in that 10 second walk across the stage but my gosh, what a GREAT 10 seconds.
2-Getting a big kid job. I have never felt more fulfilled in my life or stressed than I have the past few months. My big kid job has delivered many challenges and responsibilities but I get so much satisfaction from my work with children and the belief that I am making a difference, no matter how small. I've met some really amazing co-workers and have been getting some amazing paychecks. What up big kid job with bennies!? How you doin!?
*Halloween Party at Work*
3-Getting Engaged. Yeah, I said it. I GOT ENGAGED THIS YEAR! Talk about an amazing moment that I got to share with amazing people! We decided to have a pumpkin carving contest and Gage decided that he was going to carve pumpkins no one would forget! I cannot describe how surreal this moment felt. It literally feels like you are walking on clouds. I am so very blessed and when I look back on my life I know this will be one of the moments on Earth I was most thankful for.
4-The fourth, and final, moment I will share with you all is: my first ever home to call my own (or our own if I'm including Gage in this haha). Gage and I are in the process of purchasing our first home. This is not a for sure, we have not been to closing, the house is not officially ours, but depending on if the bank comes through we should be the proud owners of our very first home next week. This has not been a fairytale process, this has been stressful, a test of our relationship, several big kid decisions, and the learning of new information. Gage and I have gotten through it together and when I think about being able to start our new life together in a place we love, surrounded by the people we love, every bit of stress and struggle was worth it. The biggest lesson I've learned through this process is that you can only plan so much. It is the responsible thing to know exactly what you are getting yourself into and to prepare for your new challenges. However, planning only goes so far, and sometimes you have to go after what you want and figure out the rest when it comes.
There's No Place Like Home
The past couple years have been an extreme time of learning for me. The learning of many lessons and the growth from a college kid to a big kid. This year however, I am deeming a year of being thankful. I've had so many beautiful moments in my life and I thank God for each and every one of them. I will continue to be a positive force and a light in this world. I will try to give that light to others and be an individual who deserves all of the good that has been bestowed upon her.
Thank you 2013,
Katie
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