A year ago to date I was finishing up a life-altering week
in Guatemala. I realized last week that this was how I would mark the year of
2012. I tried on various occasions (the start of the school year, my birthday,
New Year’s Eve) to reflect upon the last year of my life, and found that I was
simply stuck. These were not landmark times in my life, even though they have
been in the past. But as I was thinking about where I was a year ago, I
realized that my year would be marked by Spring Break. And my, how much has
changed in the last year. I forged unbreakable friendships, I traveled, I
dated, I wrote, I painted, I learned, I taught. Most importantly, I grew. The
last year, more than any other in my life, has proven to me that I am capable
of leading a life of which I am proud. I have had too many rich experiences to
be able to summarize effectively how they have impacted my life. Nonetheless,
here are the highlights:
- Guatemala
- Europe, especially London
- Self-realizations
- New friendships
- Assistant Stage Manager, Pride and Prejudice
- Director, Forgotten Places staged reading
This year I took my mantras to heart (Just keep moving; You
are being taken care of; Let yourself be surprised), and have been quite
rewarded for doing so. It was a year I loved dearly and felt deeply. So here’s
to another.
Peace,
-Jen
