2011

Well, another year has come and gone. And I think it was actually pretty good! I didn't do anything hugely exciting, like backpack through Europe or or develop a new type of bio-fuel, but overall I'm happy about it. There were a lot of small things that made it great.

I went on a trip to LA with a bunch of crazy teenagers. I made new friends and strengthened old friendships. I developed a strange affinity for Smith's. I gave away my rabbit I've had for five and a half years (sad face). I decided to learn to play the guitar and made hesitant steps in that direction. I applied to and got into some colleges (woohoo!) I sent my brother off on a mission. I did more homework in a short period of time than I thought possible. I had to go to the pediatrician and felt ridiculous, because everyone else there was about seven years old. A bison passed by so close to our car that it was brushing the sides of the car. I got my ears pierced and let the holes close up again a couple months later. I went repelling in the Grand Tetons. I spent a ridiculous amount of time at parks. I made a bucket list, and also accomplished several items on it. I jumped into a pool with all my clothes on. I went on an overnight hike. I (very unsuccessfully) tried to learn to ride a bike. I put the "pro" in procrastinate. I finally got a cell phone! I learned more about poster making than I ever wanted to know, all in the name of school spirit and leadership.

Yep, it was a great year. I'm sure there were several other awesome things, but I can't think of them right now.

Also, now seems like a good time to make some New Year's resolutions, before I get sucked into homework (and obviously writing this is a good alternative to doing that). So. I hereby resolve to...

1. Procrastinate less. Really.
   
2. Read at least 1 new book/play a month.
3. Exercise more.
4. Eat more fruits and veggies.
5. Go to college! After graduating from high school! That would be good to do.
6. Curb my sarcasm.
   

Yeah, that's all for now. I know that going to college isn't so much a resolution as a goal, but it's important to me!