Write Around The Corner // Beth Turnbull

Can we pour one out for 2018? What a year. I graduated from college, Michael Cohen is going to prison, I went to Italy, we witnessed a historic royal wedding... I'll still fight anyone who didn't like Meghan Markle's dress. This year has been one of the craziest of my life -- yes, I say this in every year-end blog but every year it feels true! But this was truly a year of opportunity, change, and growth. I am incredibly grateful to my friends and family who I have formed much stronger relationships with this year and to everyone who supported me when I needed it most. So let's make like Cher and turn back time to reflect on all the amazing memories from 2018. January -Finally took my mom ice skating at PPG for her birthday -Started interning at WordWrite, liked it so much I stayed for eight months -Attended the Women's March with Emily February -Visited an amazing prohibition exhibit at the History Center with Hannah and Emily -Saw a bangin' community theat

There's nothing like graduating college to make you reflect on your life. As one chapter ends and a new one eases its way in, it's important to take a step back and think about your life and what you've been up to. It can be hard to find time to do this, but since I no longer have any academic responsibilities this seems like as good a time as any.  I didn't let the sadness of graduation hit me until all my assignments were done. But now, writing this, I have to admit I'm tearing up. As much as I have complained and lamented about being stressed and overwhelmed by school, I've gained so much more than I ever thought I lost. I've met incredible people who I love and trust with my entire heart. I've seen the very best Pittsburgh has to offer. I think I'm qualified for just about any job in my field at this point. That's a lot to gain, I think all that is worth a few sleepless nights and cry sessions. When I think about my first year