In 7 Months...

I will be graduating from SLCC with my Associates of Science in Psychology.

Can you believe it?

I can and I can't.

My first year of school was hard, and I pretty much played and didn't take classes very seriously. But it wasn't until I took a Psychology class at Snow that I began to realize this seriously is my passion. I had a wonderful high school counselor that I still keep in touch with, and she really influenced me in my decision to help others. When I lost my sweet Andy in high school she was truly the only one there for me. That was my year in trusting her, and relying on her to help me. She truly did. It was something about her, and her office, and her words, her comfort, her friendship, her caring heart to sincerely help me. She wasn't just a counselor that changed my classes because I hated my teacher. She truly cared about my mental and emotional well-being. And the day that I graduated, I clearly remember her handing me my high school diploma and I just told her I couldn't have done it without her. There is just no way. I thanked her for all that she did, and told her I was going to miss her dearly. *insert tearful eyes*

From that day forward, I knew that not only did I want to make a difference in lives and make sure high school students knew they were cared for, like she had for me. But I also wanted to make a difference in the lives of those who were suffering like my sweet Andy. Oh how precious life is. My perspective has completely changed, and I only hope my dream can be reached. If I can change just one persons life. Just one, my life will be complete.

In just 7 months, I will graduate.

In just 7 months, I can truly start my journey of becoming a HS counselor.

I'm so happy!

I might cry.

:)

Oh, and this also makes me very happy.