2010 seemed to fly by! It was a year of hard work, but filled with amazing moments.
On May 1st I had the special opportunity to perform in the Temple Youth Celebration (TYC) in which all the youth in the Vancouver temple district practiced and performed a show. The highlight of this highlight, was that Thomas S. Monson and Elder Uchtdorf were there to watch! The spirit and strength that was felt that day will never be forgotten.
In May I also ran for my school's position of Head Girl. It is the highest leadership position and I had some heavy competition consisting of some of my best friends. I had to prepare a speech to give in front of my school and they would then vote for the winner. My family all helped me write my speech and at the final assembly they announced that I had won! I still remember that moment like it was yesterday! I felt so much joy and relief ( I was even doing a happy dance backstage!).
I had my first job in the summer, I was a tutor at a summer camp. Those kids really changed me. They varied in age from 5 -12, and they inspired and taught me so much. They allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and realize that teaching is something that I could see myself doing!
In the midst of that summer job, I also managed to get my N! It was quite the journey... as I hadn't really driven till about a month and a half prior to the test! First try however, I managed to receive it! Now I am the proud owner of a Yaris, and as my brother would say, I have "Yaris Power"!
In September I started my last year of high school! Grade 12 has proven to be a daunting task, filled with university applications, decisions and lots of work! I am enjoying it though, and looking forward to that bittersweet day of graduation!
Yes, 2010 was a year of accomplishments! However, I have this slight feeling that 2011 is going to be a year of celebrations and adventure! Graduation is just around the corner, along with my brothers return and let's not forget the beginning of university!