Well, I finished everything that needed to be done on my to-do list. Both graduate school applications have been sent and most of my letters of recommendation have been sent as well. Makes me feel so much better and relieved...now the only thing I can only do is sit and wait!

This may be the last blog entry for the year 2005 and because of this, I feel like I should sum up my thoughts and feelings. Although the beginning and the latter part of the year has been stressful for me (i.e. not knowing what the hell I am doing with my life), I feel that there have been other great things I accomplished this year. I graduated from college, I went on an amazing adventure with WorldTeach this summer in Poland, and I am applying to two graduate schools. I feel that compared to last year, my life is finally moving forward and that I am trying to take control of my life.

However, there are still lots of things I need to improve on in the year 2006. Although I don't usually believe in New Year's resolutions, I think that my new years resolution is to finally accept myself for who I am and to finally stick up for myself. I have beaten myself up for too long and I definitely do not deserve it! I need to chart my own happiness and not rely on others' approval on making myself feel valuable in this world. This may be hard for me (because old habits die hard), but it is essentially essential for me in order to live a healthier, complete life.

So, no more blogging until January 2006. Off to Poland I go in order to eat lots of pierogis, cakes, and other delicious treats, and to visit my wonderful host families and students!

Happy holidays everyone! See you next year!