As my sophomore year ends, all I can think to do is compare end of freshman year me to me now. Some things have changed, but some have stayed the same.

1. Last Year, I Packed The Day I Moved Out

I learned from that mistake real quick. This year, I was packed up about a week before I was scheduled to move out. I had some outside motivation to make sure Freshman year me didn't show up again.

2. Last Year, I Came Home With More Than I Left With

This year was no different. Last year swaps got me, this year it was T-shirts.

3. Last Year, I Started My Zap Board

This year, I added another. My plan is to have one board per year, and then make a scrapbook when I graduate. I love my Zaps, y'all!

4. Last Year I Became A Little

This year, I got my own. She's my person, she inspires me, I love her, and I'd do anything for her. I really don't know how I made it 19 years without her.

5. Last Year, I Had No Idea What Kind Of Friendships Were Coming My Way

I knew them both last year, but I feel like both friendships flourished when I needed them most this year. I've definitely found some of my forever friends in these two. To Amanda (top), see you in approximately 24 days... it's been a long semester without you. To Liz (bottom), I cherish our weekly dinner parties more than you ever know. Glad we have each other to vent to in times of crisis.

6. Last Year, I Went Home For School Breaks

This year, I traveled. On fall break, I got the chance to go to Voodoo, a music festival in New Orleans (be still my heart, we will be reunited soon.) For spring break, we went to Pensacola. We stayed in Air BnBs both times, but I'd definitely prefer the one in Pensacola any day of the week.

7. Last Year, My Phone Was Shattered To High Hell

Literally shattered to the point I had to turn it off so it wouldn't do weird shit. I updated to an 8 over Easter weekend, but somehow my screen protector is already cracked...

8. I'm Still With Riley

Even though we hit a rough patch over the summer, we're back and better than ever.

9. My Guys Helped Me Move In And Out

Honestly, couldn't ask for a better moving crew. Thanks for putting up with all my shit all the time. Love you forever!