2011 was a really good year for me! Here are 11 events for 2011 that stood out to me this year.
1.) I graduated High School- I feel like this is important because it feels really good knowing you are finally done with something after 13 years. Even though it was rainy, it was still a great day with friends and family. I will definitely miss some of the people in my class. I was very blessed in the scholarships received too.
2.) Get accepted to UCM and going to college- I knew right away that UCM was where I wanted to go. I loved the campus and the photography program. I didn't apply any where else because I thought it was pointless when I got accepted to UCM. As time approached to move in day, I was very nervous, not knowing what it would be like away from home and not knowing any one. College was better then I imagined and I love it. I have a wonderful group of friends there.
3.) Becoming President of YAC- I always knew I loved Special Olympics from the time I went to my first event. When I got accepted into YAC, I was a little out of the loop because I tore my ACL that year so I couldn't make it to any meetings. However, everything changed when I went to Leadership last year. I absolutely loved the group and sharing the same passion as them. I haven't missed a meeting since. This year the group choose Justin and I as Co-presidents. I couldn't be more thrilled because this group had become my family and I never have a bad day with them.
4.)Winning SOMO Northeast Outstanding Volunteer- I have been involved with Special Olympics my whole life. This year when I went to leadership I found out that I had won and was nominated for the statewide award. Mandi was there and told me she was so excited and that it was hard not telling me before. I didn't even care if I didn't win the statewide one, I thought it was just an honor being nominated. Back home, it was put in the newspaper and my school honored me at halftime of a basketball game. I didn't win the state one but how can you compete with somone like Curt Yaeger who has donated so much of his time and raised so much money for SOMO. I know all the other people in the category and I know they love SOMO just as much as me.
5.)Going to NYR- Every year I hear about people going to NYR but Elizabeth went last year and she talked Jacquelyn and I into going this year. The whole idea of camping in a tent for 10 days didn't sound like my ideal time. When I got there though, the tent part didn't even matter. I had such a blast being away from the outside world and getting to grow closer to God. I am planning on going back this summer.
6.)Turning 19- The thought of being 19 feels so weird to me. It's one away from 20 where you gain more responsibility and even closer to really being an adult. My 19th birthday however was a great time. My college friends surprised me 2 days before with a party. Then Ashley took me out to eat on my birthday and Jac and Liz came and meet us there. When I got home I had a party at my house with Ashley, Joey and Brett. I couldn't have asked for a better day.
7.) Becoming closer with my family- Being away from home really makes you miss the people you have had in your life everyday. Whenever I come home I feel more comfortable talking with my mom and dad. My sister and I talk a lot and I miss my niece and nephews so much.
8.) The death of my Grandpa Antal- Now I didn't say these were all good. My grandpa has had cancer for awhile now and his body finally couldn't take it any longer. Even though we miss him all the time, we know he is having such a great time with God in heaven right now. He isn't hurting anymore. I felt very blessed when it happened, my friends where calling me or texting me all the time to make sure I was doing good. Brett and Kaci came to the funeral and I got card signed by all my UCM friends which both made my day. It was nice to get to be around some of my family who I only see every so many years from Indiana.
9.) Moving into UCC with Katie- Ellis was not the dorm for me. It was too nice and crazy. When Katie asked me to move in, I was a little uncertain but I agreed. It was one of the best decisions I have made this year because I am so much happier there. Katie and I are two peas in a pod. Our room is like hang out central and its nice to be close to my friends who live there.
10.) Ringing in the New Year with Kaci, Brett, Ashley, Katie, Mike and Russ. I am usually pretty boring on New Year's but this year I decided to do something fun and have a little party. We have a great time and they are some of my best friends in the whole entire world.
1.) I graduated High School- I feel like this is important because it feels really good knowing you are finally done with something after 13 years. Even though it was rainy, it was still a great day with friends and family. I will definitely miss some of the people in my class. I was very blessed in the scholarships received too.
2.) Get accepted to UCM and going to college- I knew right away that UCM was where I wanted to go. I loved the campus and the photography program. I didn't apply any where else because I thought it was pointless when I got accepted to UCM. As time approached to move in day, I was very nervous, not knowing what it would be like away from home and not knowing any one. College was better then I imagined and I love it. I have a wonderful group of friends there.
3.) Becoming President of YAC- I always knew I loved Special Olympics from the time I went to my first event. When I got accepted into YAC, I was a little out of the loop because I tore my ACL that year so I couldn't make it to any meetings. However, everything changed when I went to Leadership last year. I absolutely loved the group and sharing the same passion as them. I haven't missed a meeting since. This year the group choose Justin and I as Co-presidents. I couldn't be more thrilled because this group had become my family and I never have a bad day with them.
4.)Winning SOMO Northeast Outstanding Volunteer- I have been involved with Special Olympics my whole life. This year when I went to leadership I found out that I had won and was nominated for the statewide award. Mandi was there and told me she was so excited and that it was hard not telling me before. I didn't even care if I didn't win the statewide one, I thought it was just an honor being nominated. Back home, it was put in the newspaper and my school honored me at halftime of a basketball game. I didn't win the state one but how can you compete with somone like Curt Yaeger who has donated so much of his time and raised so much money for SOMO. I know all the other people in the category and I know they love SOMO just as much as me.
5.)Going to NYR- Every year I hear about people going to NYR but Elizabeth went last year and she talked Jacquelyn and I into going this year. The whole idea of camping in a tent for 10 days didn't sound like my ideal time. When I got there though, the tent part didn't even matter. I had such a blast being away from the outside world and getting to grow closer to God. I am planning on going back this summer.
6.)Turning 19- The thought of being 19 feels so weird to me. It's one away from 20 where you gain more responsibility and even closer to really being an adult. My 19th birthday however was a great time. My college friends surprised me 2 days before with a party. Then Ashley took me out to eat on my birthday and Jac and Liz came and meet us there. When I got home I had a party at my house with Ashley, Joey and Brett. I couldn't have asked for a better day.
7.) Becoming closer with my family- Being away from home really makes you miss the people you have had in your life everyday. Whenever I come home I feel more comfortable talking with my mom and dad. My sister and I talk a lot and I miss my niece and nephews so much.
8.) The death of my Grandpa Antal- Now I didn't say these were all good. My grandpa has had cancer for awhile now and his body finally couldn't take it any longer. Even though we miss him all the time, we know he is having such a great time with God in heaven right now. He isn't hurting anymore. I felt very blessed when it happened, my friends where calling me or texting me all the time to make sure I was doing good. Brett and Kaci came to the funeral and I got card signed by all my UCM friends which both made my day. It was nice to get to be around some of my family who I only see every so many years from Indiana.
9.) Moving into UCC with Katie- Ellis was not the dorm for me. It was too nice and crazy. When Katie asked me to move in, I was a little uncertain but I agreed. It was one of the best decisions I have made this year because I am so much happier there. Katie and I are two peas in a pod. Our room is like hang out central and its nice to be close to my friends who live there.
10.) Ringing in the New Year with Kaci, Brett, Ashley, Katie, Mike and Russ. I am usually pretty boring on New Year's but this year I decided to do something fun and have a little party. We have a great time and they are some of my best friends in the whole entire world.
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