Happy New Year!

January 1, 2014

Happy New Year! Today is the first page of a 365 page book, the first day to a new year. It seems that 2013 was over in the blink of an eye!

Reflecting on the past year, I realize that I have not really done anything. To be honest, 2013 was a very difficult year. For me, 2013 was a year of transitions. Entering high school was the major event of the year. During the first school quarter, I realized how much time I waste and that I was terrible at time management. My grades were also average, with all A’s but one A- and one A+. I am also transitioning violin teachers. My new teacher is far more demanding and strict. Due to extracurriculars, I haven’t been practicing often, which is a huge problem. I am usually an avid reader, but recently, I have not been reading. Instead of flipping through the pages of a book I have been scrolling through my Instagram or Facebook feed. I should really start reading more. Any books you guys recommend? Although 2013 seemed like a bad year, it had its highlights. I absolutely loved, loved, loved high school swimming. I loved the swimmers, the meets, the team dinners and bonding, I loved everything! I was also very excited to be chosen by my coaches to swim at the states and sectional meets! I am currently on the winter track team, and I am also loving my event, the shot put. Socially, I have been stable. I have my clique of best friends, and I have made a ton of new friends. I certainly hope 2014 is a better year for me!

The beauty of a new year is the opportunity of rebirth. What I mean by this is that you have the chance to start over. 2013 is now the past, and all you have to look forward to be the future. Whatever you didn’t do in 2013, do it in 2014. Take advantage of the New Year! Wherever you think you lacked last year, improve this year! The New Year is always a very inspirational time. Here are my favorite quotes to kick off the New Year!

“Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight” –Benjamin Franklin

“Anything’s possible if you got enough nerve” –J.K. Rowling

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door” –Milton Berle

“The only thing that hurts harder than a failure is not trying” –Apoorve Dubey

“Things don’t have to change the world to be important” –Steve Jobs

“Some infinities are bigger than other infinities” –John Green

“Ambition is built upon the strength of your will” -Me

The new year of 2014 brings 365 days of opportunity. I am a very ambitious person, and I have many things planned for this year. I soon will post my resolutions list!

P.S I’m sorry I have not posted anything in the past week! I was on vacation in Florida!