Two thousand eleven has been an amazing year. As I reflect back, I can't help but to smile and think about how much God has done in my life in just one year. I feel I have grown closer to Him, and I plan to continue to in 2012. These past 365 days have been full of adventures, opportunities, love, learning , and life changing experiences. As I share with you the highlights of my year, I hope that you can take time to reflect on your year.. And think about how it has made you the person you are today!
*Started the year off in Ozark, Arkansas with the friends I consider a blessing from the Lord. Learned how to play X-Box Kinect, crushed a popcorn can, and played Chubby Bunny! Lol
*Went to New Orleans to watch the All-State Sugar Bowl. Arkansas vs. Ohio State. Travis Sandifer went with us, & had quite the experience-Bourbon St. was a site by itself. Probably won't go back again if I could. But had a fun time seeing the scenery, Darius Rucker in concert & eating the good food!
*Mother Daughter Miss America Party
*State Beta Club Convention, & meeting Russell Dye for the first time.
*Winning Conference in basketball.
*Becoming close to Brooke Seals. Blessing from the Lord.
*Spring Break ski trip with Dane, Tara, Jabe, Jax, and Jett.
*Junior Powderpuff Games. Beat the seniors on a last second play!
*Emcee for Mr. And Ms. GHS, and Bulldog Review
*inducted to National Honors Society
*Prom 2011. Date: Kyle Lowdermilk
*Usher for 2011 graduation
*Runner-Up AAA Interscholastic Star Award
*Organized Vilonia Tornado Relief
*Voted Senior Class President, Beta VP
*Stuff the Bus Etna, Denning Tornado Relief
*National Beta Club Convention. Nashville, TN. (Time of my life!!!)
*Went to Chicago. Absolute BLAST! Beautiful City!
*Went on Vacation to Santa Rosa Beach as a nanny with the Aishmans & Paige Passmore. Learned how to change a flat tire:)
*Volunteered at Camp Aldersgate- Oncology and Bleeding Disorder Week. Went in not knowing one person, and left 6 days later with too many friends to count. My heart lies within that campground. Also was voted volunteer of the week by counselor staff. That was a moment I will never ever forget. Almost cried in front of everyone! Emotional week.
*Began my Senior Year with a throw back speech from Olivia Foster:)
*Arkansas Razorback football, & Tyler being a starter.
*Spoke at Arkansas FCA Game-Day
*Meeting Nora Goodstein from Denmark, & taking her on many first in America!
*Pep-Rallies
*Spoke at Southside High School FCA Fields of Fields with Devin Wyman.
*Hollywood Homecoming, and decorating the hallways for 15 hours literally. (We won though) :) Was Bogie for a night!
*Had quite the year in tennis with Olivia Foster! Conference Champions, State Champions, and Over-All (2A-7A) State Champions.
*Turned 18!
*Guest Speaker at Ozark High School & Junior High FCA.
*Found my home for the next four years! University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Received the Chancellors Leadership Council Scholarship, and signed to play tennis as well!
*Went to LSU, had a Razorback Thanksgiving.. And met Shannon Hocker.
*State Champion or Finalist Teams: Football, Volleyball, Golf, Cheer, & Tennis.
*Founded the greatest game alive: Farkle.
*Had the opportunity to sponsor two kids on the angel tree.
As you can see, this past year has had many highlights... But more than anything, I'm just thankful that I have the opportunity to reflect back to people and things. I have learned to keep a positive attitude, and look at things from a different perspective sometimes. To realize the role I play in each setting i'm involved in, & play that role the best I can. To love, and be real with everyone I come in contact to because I never know what they may be going through. I have learned to trust in God, and let him lead me. I've found that when I do that, great things happen and that's when i find myself most happy in life.
I look forward to 2012 and the things to come. I will continue friendships I've created, and learn from the experiences in the past. I shall not look back any longer, but look forward to what I can control. I'm so excited to graduate and begin my new journey as a college student-athlete. I'm pumped to lead UA Fort Smith and help others to become the best they can be. I trust that the Lord has great plans for each day I'm given this year, and with that in mind.. I plan to cherish each sunrise and make the most of each day I'm alive in 2012.
"Young people, enjoy yourselves while you are young; be happy while you are young. Do whatever your heart desires, whatever you want to do.But remember that God will judge you for everything you do." Ecclesiastes 11:9
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