This year I participated in many amazing service opportunities that ranged from cleaning up flower beds to investing in the foster care community in my town. Through my experiences I got to invest in relationships with those I served and was able to contribute to the good works done by many on a daily basis. Perhaps one of my favorite opportunities was my day of service at Scioto Community. Though we arrived to create crafts with the residents, the flu season made it so that was no longer possible. Instead, we all gathered to create cards and cheerful gifts for them during this scary time. Something so simple thus had a major impact on the mood of the residents and was really amazing to see. I am grateful for all my service experiences this semester as they allowed me to focus on the world and community around me.