I've been listening to the prolific John Mayer for the past few days. He'll always be one of my childhood heroes. Move over taylor, the original heartbreak crooner is here. I didn't really understand why I was to accustomed to listening to John (yes were on a name to name basis here). Anyways, I've been sick for the last few days and I told a friend that it just takes rest and good music to make me feel better. I just realized earlier why. 

Music speaks to the soul, maybe I've been sick not just physically but spiritually. Yes this year has been crazy, a lot of ups and downs. I've been blessed to have met so many people who have touched my lives is ways that I couldn't really describe. This year has been crazy but I am anything but grateful for what has happened. 

I know that I'm still that little girl trying to figuring life out, the irony is that I'm helping little girls do the same thing. I've always wanted to touch lives, and I guess I get to do so through teaching. This was a career path that I have not really planned, I guess I haven't really planned my career path. But the weird thing is that I'm enjoying this and I'm happy. 

Don't get me wrong I still have my apprehensions, seriously how can I help young ladies grow when I haven't even figured out what I want to do with my life. I mean really its hilarious right? I am really unsure with how I can help these ladies, but one thing is for certain, I know I want to help them, and I pray that I can make a difference. 

so here's an open letter to the year that was and I'm glad that I still am here to write this down. 

Imagine starting the year with my last term in college, and a project to handle. I almost lost my wit, almost got myself killed, academically and physically. But low and behold am I glad I tried, I wouldn't have grown as a leader and as a person. I've learned that being a team player is better than being assertive and that compassion is important above all. 

Landing a job that is better than ideal, having a company that values their people above all and having a family at that same company. I have been truly blessed to have been part of the company's growth and to have met friends that are worth keeping. 

And the most breathtaking plot twist that I have encountered, getting a knack at teaching. I was just thinking of this profession and I am truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to do so. 

I don't really know why these things happened, or rather I haven't really understood why they had to happen, but all I know it that I am far more that happy. Right now I should be browsing through test papers that I brought home, but I thought what the heck, I'd like to jot down this open letter first. 

All I want to say is thank you 2014, you have been one of the good years, it isn't something that memorable, but I know that you have paved way for that memorable year. I know that you are a year paved with good intentions, I just pray that your sibling 2015 is better. 

Above all I've realized that amidst all these achievements, I wouldn't value this if it weren't for my family, I will never be here without their love and support and I thank the lord God for these people I bicker, fight and love everyday, and if given an opportunity, I wouldn't have it any other way.