the reason behind this post is to show the bad, the ugly, and the non glamorous parts of life that are never shown on social media. i cant lie to anyone, 2021 was one of the worst years of my life. it was a major turning point for me. there were times i just would sit in my bed and start shaking out of pure anxiety and fear as to what would come next. being in and out of hospitals during a global pandemic felt isolating. the amount of times i went to doctors searching for answers that still remain unclear was horrifying. in the midst of it all, it was hard to keep up with school. never in my life had school become so difficult for me. i lost friends. my car was hit twice. i still haven’t figured out what my next plan will be after graduation. i gained weight due to stress and medications. i’m still dealing with the after effects of my stroke. i mean truly, this year sucked. and that’s ok. not every year has to be best. and it won’t. but i do celebrate the good. the new friends i made. the friends who stuck around. the adventures i got to experience. and who knows what 2022 has in store for us. whatever it is, i hope to look back and remember the good things.