Hey there!

Looks like I haven't posted anything in about a month. I remember when I used to do things like talk about my days and life and things people aren't generally interested in more frequently, and that's kind of the point of this blog.

So, this year, during 2013, I'll make it a point to do that more!
I  figured, that, without writing about random happenings in my life, I forget a lot easier and I feel a lack of closure when great things happen... Tumblr just isn't cutting it for me.

For the most part, this year has been pretty great! I remember I kicked off the year with family friends and good company right after coming back from Vegas. A part of me still misses those times. It's funny because I don't remember doing too much, but it was really fun regardless. It was a whole week of quality time with people I care about, and I feel like those bonds that were made back then are still going on, which is great. I felt a lack of emotional intimacy for a long time before that.

After New Years in 2012, I remember having a good birthday and going to San Francisco with friends which was really fun, too! And on that same month, MTA happened, which was one of those times I felt were kind of a "once in a lifetime" things because it was like everything just fell into place almost perfectly, and we had a great show, and I met some pretty amazing people, and I still get really giddy thinking about it.

Interact suddenly became a bigger part of my life after that, too. I started going to more events, went to the President's Winter Retreat, and gained a new perspective on community service.

The next big highlight of the year was going to Disneyland with Concert Choir and Band. I spent time with some awesome people, and it felt like a new, better beginning with certain people ;). Plus the room arrangement was freakishly convenient! We were all a little dead on the last day, but either way, being there with everyone was incredible.

Then there were a bunch of smaller, equally as great events that went on -- prom, "prom", those summer days/mornings where I'd be with you and do nothing all day, camping. Hah.

Finally, there was the first semester of senior year. There was a lot lost and gained during this time. It was discouraging, and I came to a lot of realizations in terms of people and who I am as a person, there were some people and loved ones lost, bigger and smaller challenges, stress -- and I believe all this happened for the better. Having a shaky first semester overall has made me realize a lot of things I'd like to do differently, and I'm going to apply all that I've learned right now and next semester.

Oh but don't get me wrong, there were a lot of great things that happened in between all that stress, and there was at least one person who helped me all through it :D

This Winter Break, however, is going by pretty slowly. Which is good, because I haven't had room to breathe, just be, and sit down and write things like this in a while. I've gone out a countable number of times, but so far I've spent my vacation with all the people that have played important parts in my life back then and now, and I couldn't feel more thankful.

You think you'd have it all (mostly sort of) figured out once you become a senior. But no, everyone figures things out at their own pace, and that's okay. What's important is that we all make the best of what we have, and we don't stop trying to become a better person -- which is exactly what I plan to do this next year (and the years after!).

Happy New Year, and here's to a great 2013 :D

Sincerely,
Angela