Because one year ago today, I was on my way home from the airport, from Argentina. I was leaving behind one of the most unique towns, some of the most amazing people I'd ever met, and some of the best experiences I'd ever have, only to be met with the most cold welcomes and a few friendships about to break. Because one year ago today, one of my best friends broke my heart, a guy had broken my trust and had yet to tell me, and my family had nothing to talk to me about.
Because one year ago today, all I wanted more than anything in the world was to turn my car around and get on to the next flight to Argentina, and spend the rest of my summer there.
Because one year ago today, I was a completely different person than I had been two weeks before, and I wasn't ready to show anyone that I had changed.
Because today, despite all the troubles I had one year ago and still have even to this day, I am happy to be here in my cozy little city for the next month and a half, and I am excited to be moving on to the next chapter of my life at Amherst, with new people and new beginnings. Even though I'm scared and nervous, and sometimes doubt my decision to go so far, and sometimes I wonder how some of my relationships have gotten to the point that they're at right now, I can say without a doubt that I am happy with the majority of the things that happened this past year, and everything has shaped me into the person I am now. Leaving is scary, but it's the best choice for me, and I'll deal with the relationships when the time comes.
Because today, I can say that through the tears I've shed this year, I've had one million times more laughs and smiles to make up for the sad times.
Because today, I am excited for people to see that I've changed through all the experiences I've had.
Because today, I'm thankful for the loves of my life, because they were there for me every minute that they could be, from the ones that have been there since Kindergarten to the ones that I only recently became comfortable with.
Because today, even though I haven't been happy 24/7 for the last year, I know that I'm capable of being ecstatic about things, and I love that.
