Reflecting on 2011

Happy New Year all! I can't believe it is 2012! This past year has really flown by. I still can't believe I've been living in California for the past 2 and a half years now. It has been one crazy, amazing adventure that I wouldn't trade for the world! I still love it out here and know this is where I am supposed to be. I look forward to what God has planned for the future!

2011 was a good year for me. But it was also a tough one. I battled with what to do with my life, feeling stuck in place and not moving forward. I struggled with my acting not going anywhere and just trying to come to terms with what God's plan for me out here is. I know He led me out here for a reason but when acting wasn't happening like I had hoped, I began to doubt what His reason was. I know He has His reasons but we don't always see them clearly. Trusting that His plan is better then ours isn't easy, either. But now looking back I can see His leading and I can understand it a little bit better.

There were also a lot of good things that happened in 2011 too! I had many adventures and created many wonderful memories that I will keep with me forever. I got back into going to Minor League baseball games regularly and loved the season! A group from work went down to SeaWorld in San Diego. I worked on a couple really cool movie and TV projects as an extra. I went to the beach and really enjoyed my summer days without a care in the world. I went back home to Virginia for Thanksgiving to visit my family and also took a friend with me. That was fun! I continued to work on my writing projects and started developing some awesome new ideas. I turned 21! My Christmas and New Years holidays were spent mostly working but I was still able to get out and have fun with friends. I formed a couple really strong friendships that I cherish deeply.

Over all, just like every year--it was a good one with its own share of troubles. But I feel like I really grew this year and I am very thankful. I feel like I'm beginning to feel like I'm doing something with myself instead of being stuck in place. God has really blessed me this past year and I can't wait to see what is to come for 2012!

God has really shown me that He is in control, He knows what He is doing, and that His plan is better then my own. He has been redirecting my paths and places I can see myself. He has also opened a great door of opportunity for me and I can't wait to see where it will lead...not doubt onto my next adventure. But more about my big news in another post to follow. I'm still getting things in motion. But I just wanted to share what has been going on in my life and encourage you all in this new year that no matter where you are or where you want to be--God has a plan for you!

I never make a New Years resolution. I think partially it is because I always see how everyone makes one and breaks it before January even ends. However, this year I decided to do something a little differently. My sister, Julia actually first mentioned it and I decided to do it as well. We all have bucket lists of things we wanna do before we die or places we want to go, etc. Well this year my resolution is to check things off of my list. I also created a new, smaller list of things I would like to do this year. I have been able to check off 2 of the things on my list so far and January isn't even over yet! I'm hoping to be able to check off everything on my list by December 31, 2012...so we'll see. Happy 2012 everyone! Have a great year!