Assignment 24- Nicole Loy

Junior year was simultaneously hell and the best year ever. I had an amazing year for friendships. I made several new friends and strengthened friendships that I had previously had. I also learned how to not get rolled over as much and tell people when they’ve hurt my feelings as opposed to my usual method of ignoring it and letting it boil up inside of me. I also learned how to not care as much. This may sound like a bad thing, but for me this is great. I am high strung and I needed to learn to let go of the stuff that stresses me out and ignore the people who make me feel bad about myself. I also learned it’s okay to take charge and not have everyone like you all of the time. However, I also wore myself down this year. There were several all-nighters due to both my procrastination and busy schedule and there were times where I lost all drive and subsequently had a mental breakdown. But the summer will hopefully be rejuvenating. I will be attending GSP for five weeks and I am very excited because I know I will enjoy whichever focus area I get. I also want to go to Morehead because I want to see Kendrick Lamar (my all time fave) in concert and that is the only session that ends in time for me to do that. I’m very excited about senior year because: I love all the classes I’m taking, I think I will enjoy my mentoring project, I am excited about the clubs I’m leading next year, I hope to make more amazing memories with friends, I have very exciting trips planned, I’ll be turning 18 in October, and I will fnid out which college I will be attending.