Hello everyone, I would like to share my year with you. This year has been amazing and I have learned so much!
In the beginning of the year I was unemployed until the end of February. I learned to not just waste away my time and that I really must have something to take up my time. If we are not productive that gives us all sorts of time to have a pity party which is not any fun. Then I finally landed a job at Lowe's Home Improvement where I have met several great people that I love to work with. I learn from all the people I am regularly in contact with at work every shift. I love my job and cannot wait to see where God takes me next year.
I would like to let everyone know I am an official ABCVA. So now my name has initials at the end which is kind of amazing to think I actually accomplished the 1st step of my career goal I set out to do. For those who do not know that stands for Animal Behavior College Veterinary Assistant. I did a 10 stage program that took me 2 years to complete. The 9th stage being an externship at Lexington Humane Society in their Spays the way program. I loved it there and really enjoyed working with the people and animals. I currently still volunteer there when I have time and money. After I graduated from that and got my certification I took a long break because I wasn't sure I wanted to be a dog trainer anymore.
During this break I did a lot of soul searching and really began to grow my relationship with my Godhead. I am learning more and more about each one of them. I love every second of it. I have learned much about not judging people and about accepting them as they are. Which is hard to do sometimes but I know that as long as I know I am doing what is right there isn't anything else I can do. I continue to learn and grow every day. I believe that your life is in a bad place when you stop learning and growing. I also turned 21 in March. Which makes my life seem more officially mine.
The summer went by with much work and I got involved in the Rowland Arts Center for teens. I absolutely love spending several evenings a week with the teens that come there. Getting to know each one makes me know with out a doubt that is exactly where I should be. I have met even more wonderful people and really get an idea of what selflessness means every time I am there. I wouldn't spend my time anywhere else.
It has been over a year since we lost our beloved Aunt Beth, and I know if she were to see me now she would be proud of all that I have been doing in my life. I have grown and nurtured my relationships with my family as much as I can. I love each and everyone. I really enjoy being apart of their lives. I have also learned alot about letting people be involved in my life who genuinely care.
I have several really really amazing people in my life that are always encouraging me to go forward and supporting my decisions while helping me see clearly when my emotions get the best of me. I love each one of them dearly and really wouldn't know what to do with myself with out them.
I am learning how to play Bass guitar and while I would say it is slow I am blessed to be able to learn it at all especially with the teacher i have. I couldn't ask for any better. We went to our first live concert out of state by ourselves. I have also been 2 years accident free which is super exciting!
Over all I am a 21 year old young lady who is learning more and more about God and life. I do not have a boyfriend and have never been on a date. My life is complete and full of service to children and people and homeless animals. I have so much more to learn and give. In 2014 I am excited to see what God does and I am going to get my dog trainer certification. I will continue to learn bass and volunteer my time as much as I can. I love my life and everyone in it. I think I have covered everything in this update on the year past.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Sam
