All You Need is Courage

How in the world is it already almost a new year? HOW?! It literally feels like yesterday when my mom, sister and myself were watching the ball drop on the television counting down to 2014, now it's almost 2015? Crazy! I guess I never noticed how fast it goes until recently since I intend on graduating in 2016....oh boy that's scary. I've been thinking of the future and where I plan and what I plan to do next. It's just now starting to set in that I am an adult and will be on my own very soon....NOOOOOO! Haha but in all honesty it's kind of scary but also exhilarating! It makes me look back on this year and how much my life has changed...how much I have changed. I have overcome quite a few obstacles, especially dealing with the wonderful business we call show. Questioning myself and my abilities. Can I really do this? Can I handle the pressure and do what I love no matter what? I found that I could. I know what I am meant to do in this world, I know that I have been given a gift for a reason. Thinking of this makes me think of the people in my life who surround me with love and how I could never make it without them. They brought me joy in times of darkness; guidance in times of confusion and I couldn't be more grateful. It's interesting to watch your life go by as fast as it does, but it also is kind of sad because it goes by so quickly. It feels like yesterday I was at Catawba and now I'm at a completely different place with all new kinds of people. How can life move that quickly? How can things change in what feels like an instant? This year has taught me that no matter where you are, things can change when you least expect it. I've been reassured that there is a plan for my life, but I have to take action. The only person that can truly hold me back from what I want is me and I will not allow that to happen. I have always thought of myself as a passionate person, but lately "passionate" doesn't seem like it's good enough to describe it. I am determined, driven and confident that I can do what I have always dreamed of doing. If there has ever been a life lesson to learn, it's this one. After what I have overcome this year, I know I can handle anything. I'm not saying I'm perfect and will immediately succeed because we all know that's not going to happen. But I find comfort that I know it will happen for me. I will succeed and reach my goals with the people I love right next to me, cheering me on all the way. So I'm sure you're all thinking "okay this is random..." and yes it is BUT with this year starting to come to a close, I feel it is necessary to spread my inspiration and maybe help someone find their own. What is a goal you've always wanted to achieve, but didn't think you could? What is something you have struggled with or still struggle with? You can overcome it. You can do anything as long as you push yourself and take action. Unfortunately, it's not like a smartphone where at the press of a button you have an answer, you have to go get it. There is a quote that I have always loved and use as my motto sometimes, said by Walt Disney himself. He said "All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." I can see my dream as a reality and it is going to take a lot of courage to get there, but I promise myself that I will. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go search for more possibilities and opportunities and don't worry, I'll keep you posted!