The end of my best year ever

The age of 21 is often met with excitement in the U.S. because it's the first year people can legally drink. True, it's been quite enjoyable being able to buy my own beers, but there are many other factors that made my 21st year the best year I've ever had. Thanks to all those who made it possible, and I'm looking forward to starting another year tomorrow, on Aug. 18. :)

• Graduated with a double major in journalism and religion in three and a half years of college. Served as managing editor of the paper for my last semester, and had almost too much fun writing my religion senior thesis on the Borgia family.
• Got engaged to the love of my life at my fall sorority formal, and had overwhelming support from our friends and family. Though we cannot get married in Ohio, we are enjoying the engaged life and will hopefully be making plans soon!
• Joined a Sweet Adelines barbershop chorus, the Capitol Showcase Chorus, as a bass. Won first place in our division in April!
• Saw two of my favorite artists, Britney Spears and Miranda Lambert, live in concert.
• Served my Delta Zeta chapter as president, and got to swear in my amazing successor in January of this year after a successful formal recruitment.
• Recently took the position of area Delta Zeta alumnae president, and will be able to keep in touch with the wonderful women in my chapter as I coordinate events with local alums.
• Took a part-time position doing sports agate at the Columbus Dispatch, and broke into the professional journalism field.
• Am now reporting full-time at the Marion Star and am having a wonderful time putting my natural nosy curiosity at work for money and helping serve a community new to my life.
• Filled my house and life with all sorts of wonderful cats.