Day 14 - Two Years Already?

You all will be please to know that I did succeed at packing up my room. It took awhile for me to get down to business [to defeat the HUNS!] Sorry, just as soon as I typed that Mulan came to mind and it's now playing through my head. But anyways, it did take me awhile to get started. But when I finally did, I quite enjoyed it.

I had a plethora of possessions to go through, but I got it done. I filled up two trash bags. So this brings the grand total to 4.5 trash bags. I couldn't believe how many things I had kept over the years I didn't need. I definitely need to be smarter about what memories are important and which I just need to get rid of.

In the midst of everything I found my yearbook from my senior year of high school. I spent some time looking through it. Reminiscing over pictures and reading the messages friends had written to me. It made me realize it's been practically two years since I graduate high school and so much has changed!

I've become a whole new Sharayah. I've lost, gained, and held onto friends. I've come closer to God, and strengthened my walk. I've broke old habits and created new ones. I've come out of my shell, taken chances, and realized everything is not about me. And with all the changes and challenges I've overtaken, I've realized everything has been for the better, for God's purpose in my life.

The time in between graduating high school and becoming a junior in college has gone by fast. And I'm excited to see where God will have me in the next two years, when I'll be graduating from college. Where I'll be headed, who I'll be friends with, and how strong I'll have become.

And I know I told you all I would completely avoid the computer today. But I did cheat at one point. As I was packing I realized a light on the side of my laptop was glowing. This light only glows when its on, and I could've sworn I had shut it down. So I opened it to investigate and sure enough I didn't. You all wouldn't have known this though! I made sure not to do anything that would make people aware. But I'm being honest with you all. :]