Moving on with my life. Growing up and seeing things clearly for the first time. Some people I used to think were great turned out to be the worst people. I've gained a better understanding of who to trust and who not to trust. This year, I've felt rejected too many times to count. In the midst of my lowest moments though, I learned who my true friends were and just how much they cared about me. This year, I learned so much about the person I am and the person who I want to be. I'm happy with the changes I've made in my life and the person I am. (that's not to say that there is no room for improvement) I don't regret anything that I have done in my life for I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. All I want in life is to be happy. The hard part is figuring out who and what will make me the happiest person I can be. One thing I'm really working on is me. For too long, I've tried to please other people thinking that if they are happy then I will be. However, I've learned that I can't make everyone happy and that even if they are happy, I may not always be happy. At the end of the day, I've got to do what is best for me. You have to be a bit selfish in this world and you can't be quiet. You have to let your opinion be heard because people will try to take advantage of you. Also, authority figures are not always right. You definitely need to respect them but think for yourself on issues. A last note, being quiet and being shy are too totally different things. Shyness to me, is very negative and implies that a person is afraid to talk. However, quietness is not afraid but prefers to listen to others before voicing their thoughts and opinions. I'm quiet not shy, I want to make that clear. Alright I'm done, bye