17 years...

 Well, Today is my 17th Birthday. I don't know if I should be really happy or depressed. Haha. I do like Birthdays... I don't think it's possible not to enjoy them. I dislike it when people, women especially, hide how old they are and dress in all black on their Birthday. It should be a happy day, God saw it fit to keep you the planet another year. And a new year of adventures to look forward to. People treat you extra special and you can eat cake guilt-free, because you are the birthday girl.

As I look back on this past year, I'd have to say it was quite wonderful. I got my license, my first job, which means my first paycheck, I traveled to Arkansas, picked my college and major (yay!) and I encountered God in a whole new way. Hopefully, my 17th year will just as much joy and exciting challenges as this past year.    eeesh, I sound like a greeting card... :P

                                                                    Farewell, Emily