2012!!!

Happy New Year, everyone! I seriously can't believe it's 2012 already... My little sister's going to be 12! D:> I feel so old!! Although I am excited for the new year. I view the start of a new year as sort of a chance to start over. I commented on my friend Laura's blog something to the effect of "if there's something you want to do or change, why wait?" but the truth is, sometimes we all need that little extra motivation to get things done.

I'm no Gryffindor, and most of the time, I'm honestly a complete wreck. And so I feel that the coming of a new year gives off this sort of positive energy and hope that helps you get started on your goals. As for my resolutions, I want to make more of an effort at least to be more mature and "the better person" around people I can't stand, to read more books, and to write more.

2011 was really awesome for the most part. I tried new things, fought with my sister less, and formed even closer bonds with my friends. But this past year also had its down points. My cat and fish died and my grandmother had a stroke. Our basement flooded and we had to bale it out, thanks to Hurricane Irene. Then, in the October snowstorm, we lost power for 5 days. Even with all of these less-than-happy events, I think I'll always look back on 2011 as a great and overall successful year.

As for 2012, I am extremely excited. I really think this year will be just as good or even better than the last. I can't wait to make more memories and improve myself. (I just hope the world doesn't end yet. :P) So I hope everyone had a great 2011 and has an even happier 2012!

~Ellen~