The following is an essay that I wrote as apart of my Barrett (honors college at ASU) application. The prompt was to reflect on the past year.
2020
Pivot, growth, rise. Those are my words of the year. My love of structure and routine fell apart quickly at the beginning of the year, which gave me plenty of time to work on my ability to adapt. I learned the importance of backup plans and switching gears when one falls through and falls through hard. Because of this opportunity, this year has also given me the chance to grow in all aspects of my life. I have grown as a leader by strengthening my voice and communication skills, as an individual by learning to take time to breathe and relax, and as an artist, a creator, by acknowledging the fact that nothing gets done when you fill your time with things you don’t love. Which brings me to my last word of rise. This year has presented me with a multitude of opportunities to back down and cower, but I have tried my best to rise up and avoid giving up. I know that this year hasn't been easy for anyone, but I know that I have done my best to make sure I don't let that deter me from striving for the best.