User blog:TheElectraFroot/2010s

December 1, 2019. The last month of the 2010s has finally arrived. Soon, we will arrive in the 2020s.

You know, this decade has really meant a lot to me. I've received the right and the ability to grow and develop. I believe it started from 2010. The year I started going to school at six years old. I made some friends and I've learned some things. I found happiness in Webkinz and My Little Pony and PBS Kids. I played with Barbies along with my sisters and saw my grandparents regularly (and they spoiled me). I did housework and listened to Taylor Swift. It was alright.

But then there came a time where it wasn't. In 2011, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. In the same season, my favorite grandmother died. My grandfather was suffering as well. This meant we had to move to their house to take care of grandpa and mom. And three children. 2012 saw the beginning of the reconstruction. My father just couldn't care for all of us. So my older sister and I moved two hours away to a smaller town. That was my first encounter with God.

But, the unimaginable happened. My mother had come home to my guardian (my grandmother) to spend her last days with her. And she let go. Eventually my dad would fall apart as well.

Despite the hardships that I've had to encounter, I can easily say that the 2010s have treated me well. I've met people who make me happy, such as my best friend. I've gone onto two cruise ships and mission trips to three different countries. I've tried a lot in school and ended up receiving a President's Award twice. I'm even a top ten scholar. But it's not about boasting. I've learned to have fun too. I found my place with the theatre kids. They're friendly and accepting because they know we all have flaws. But the best part is I love myself even when others don't.

You see, ten years can make a lot of improvements in your life. You never know what'll happen to you. You could have the best decade of your life and aim for the best life possible. Or maybe you'll give up on yourself. Just know that regardless, you have a God who loves you (and I'm not trying to shove religion down your throats). You have a community you can talk to. And you have this to help you: NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE VALUABLE.

Welcome, 2020.