This week I applied for a job for the first time, researched other job opportunities, took the placement test to get into community college, and figured out college classes. In the space in between, I played the ulk, practiced, practiced, practiced for the RAMI music competition, got asked to prom, and kept up with school, swing class, and drama. Yes, I’ve been busy. My adult life is taking off. And it doesn’t scare me. I’m ready.

With everything I have been doing, I’m starting to actually use a calendar. I printed this one and put it on my door.

The other day, I had an orthodontist appointment and did it all by myself. No parent walked me into the building or anything. Normally I would have felt nervous about that. What if I say something wrong? Or miss something the doctor says? But I was all confidence this time. Life is moving on, but so am I. I am growing as a person. I am understanding that I don’t know, and wanting to learn more. I’m excited to meet new people who have never heard of me — or my family. The danger of the unknown is driving me. I will discover more at each new turn of my life.