As the year comes to an end I am looking back on it and thinking about all that has happened these past twelve months. Although I have done some stupid things during this year, I have also done quite a few things that I am proud of. Here are five things that I am extremely proud of myself for accomplishing.

1. Getting honor roll

This year is byfar the hardest year I have ever taken. I am in five college level courses and two other course on top of that. Even though I am in all of these classes, though, I managed to achieve honor roll, and almost get straight A's.

2. Being accepted into the University of Richmond

This is by far one of my biggest accomplishments. It is one of the most prestigious schools in the state, and in the country. Being accepted into such an amazing school is not only an accomplishment, but a blessing, and I just can not wait to be a student there next fall.

3. Becoming a dog groomer

At my job one of the hardest things to do is groom dogs. We only have about 5 people who do it at my job, including myself and my manager. To become a dog groomer I went through two weeks of training with my manager joined at my hip. Once that period was over I officially became a bather/brusher, and a great one at that. My manager compliments me on it all of the time and I get tips every now and then. Also, my manager schedules me for grooming when she is not there because she trusts me more than our other bather/brusher.

4. Being a Junior Marshal

Towards the end of my junior year I was named a junior marshal. A junior marshal is someone in the top 20 of to class who helps out with the senior activities. Since I was tenth in my class and my boyfriend was a senior last spring when I was nominated to be one I kindly accepted this prestigious offer. I am so proud that I was even asked to be one, and I am proud that I have kept my rank about the same since being named one.

5. Becoming more outgoing

This is something that I need to thank my extremely outgoing boyfriend for. When I first met him I was outrageously shy and would just keep to myself around anyone except for my closest friends. Once I sarted dating him 2 year ago that slowly changed, but recently it has been showing a lot more. I am more outgoing when it comes to talking to customers at my job and when it comes to participating in class. Both of those have helped me to succeed as a worker and as a student.

I am extremely proud of myself for achieving all of these things even though some of them did happen with a little help. Also, because I have reached these high points I feel as though I am ready for success in the real world.