My whole life I have had an inclination to writing. In my eyes I have always viewed writing as a vehicle in which one could express their opinions and beliefs without facing the scrutiny cast by others. When I was first approached with the opportunity to write for the Odyssey I was elated and wasted no time submitting my application. I viewed a position with the Odyssey as an opportunity to have my ideas, values, and beliefs broadcasted to the world. Furthermore I viewed the Odyssey as a platform for myself to attempt to enrich and motivate others to reach their full potential.

Looking back now it has been a full year since I first joined the Odyssey, and I can honestly say that for the most part I am proud of the work I have done. Writing for the Odyssey has helped me grow as a person, as I have learned how to deal with criticism, defend my beliefs and learn to look at certain scenarios through the eyes of others. I would like to thank everybody who took the time to read my articles, because as a writer there is no worse a fear than releasing something, only to have no one to read it. I would also like to thank the Odyssey team at Kennesaw State University for being amazing. Throughout my tenure at the Odyssey the team has been very supportive and helpful, and without them I would not have been able to do the things I have done. Writing this article is very bittersweet as I have truly enjoyed my time with the Odyssey and am dreading leaving, however the bird has to leave the nest eventually in order to pursue more.

As far as the future I plan to continue writing. At a young age I resolved to write at least three novel before my time on this Earth is over. For now I will begin to gather ideas for those three books. There is a strong chance that next year I will start a blog documenting my adventures for 2017 as I try to uphold my resolutions and goals I set for myself. Once again I would like to thank everybody who supported me along this journey and just know that this is not the end!