As 2017 comes to a close and we begin a new year full of new resolutions and new standards many people are holding themselves to, I would like to take a look back on this past year and then think of my 2018 “goals”. I think this year was full of growth, self evaluation, and self discovery. I’ve become independent, like I’ve always found myself wanting to be. I grew up, moved out, and found a job I actually enjoy. I don’t live pay check to pay check and I would say I’m financially stable for being a college student paying rent every month. And I’m pretty proud of myself if I do say so myself. Not to say that any of that came easy. Just five months ago I was freaking out about not having a place to live during the school year and just four months ago I was freaking out over the price of living here. Not to say I have fully grown up. I still whine about having to work every weekend and I cry when people leave after hanging out with me here but it’s not so bad. I quite enjoy living along ...