A Little Out of the Ordinary

As a senior in high school, I was only ever presented with one option: go to college. Immediately. It was after many anxiety attacks, late night university research and talks with my mom that I decided it was time for a break (and not a two week one!). I made the decision to take a gap year, the only student in my class of 400+ graduates, and as the year has barely begun I can already tell you it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Late into my senior year I struggled with depression and anxiety, and it wasn't until after multiple therapy sessions and doctors appointments did I find myself standing back up on my own two feet. I have recently just been knocked off my feet again by a pesky little thing called adulthood. After recently purchasing my own car (with no drivers license mind you), dealing with closing out a Coogan account once reaching the age of 18, and starting up my own photography business, I am far from what anyone would call a "normal" 18 year old. My specialties on this gap year will be taking any and every trip I can make, growing my photography business and mastering my planning skills in my 365 Happy Planner.

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  1. Momma IzAugust 26, 2017 at 8:43 PM

    Good luck! Enjoy every minute of it. Plenty of time to jump back into college and I'm sure taking a breather will rejuvenate you. ~ JBH

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