What a differance a year makes

I know that life changes as you get older, you meet new people, you go to new places, etc. but I've never felt or experienced so much change over a course of time than I have this past year. So many things happened, some of which weren't the happiest of moments, but on the other hand, I did fall in love with the most amazing person I've ever met, I've realized what it really, truly means to be happy with someone and what it's like to be so in love with someone and to know that they feel exactly that same way about you, without question. This year has been so exciting, I know this is just the very beginning for Corey and I, and honestly my favorite memories, thus far, are the ones he and I have made together.

I would have to say that I've learned a lot, not only from personal experience, but also from watching other people. So many people that Corey and I grew up with and graduated high school with are married and starting families of their own and it blows my mind to think about it! That doesn't go to say that I am not thrilled for all of our friends who are happily married or who have beautiful children of their own, but it all seems so surreal to me. And it's funny to think about all of it. I can't wait to get married, I know it's only a matter of time for Corey and I, and I have no problem waiting...but I'm starting to feel left out, haha!

Lauren used to tell me all the time how she hated getting older and having to grow up and I would just look at her like she was crazy, and now I can see how growing up and gaining this sense of responsibility that I've always seen other people carry is now becoming my own, in a way it's kind of scary. But I am so thankful for every opportunity I've had and every lesson I've learned...my hope is that I can take all of this and use it.