Over the past couple of years in high school and middle school, I learned a lot about personal growth. I have changed so much from the person I was in sixth grade and the person I was in ninth grade. I have grown more independent from my parents and learned so many things/ classes that I enjoy. My personal growth has exceeded anything I thought I would and I have become my own unique person. I am happy with the way I am and the decisions I made to get there. I had to make tough choices along the way and deal with hard times, but those shaped me into the person I am today. I am thankful for all of the friends I currently have and the friends who I have drifted off with being friends with because they all have taught me important skills in life.