Welcome back to my blog! I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a great winter break. As 2017 comes to a close, I wanted to take some time to reflect on everything that's made me happy this year and decided to share that list with you. Creating the list brought back so many great memories! Here it goes:
1. Painting my room
2. Being awarded student of the month
3. Attending my school's academic awards ceremony
4. Going to Universal Studios Hollywood for the first time
5. Butterbeer in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
6. Santa Monica Pier
7. Exploring Beverly Hills and downtown LA
8. Spending time with my (adorable) five-year-old nephew!
9. Jeni's ice cream with friends
10. Receiving an award for aspirations in computing
11. Trying macaroons in Paris!
12. Reuniting with my family in India
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14. Drinking fresh coconut water!
15. Getting henna done
16. Playing cards with my grandma
17. Volunteering at local events
18. Birthday dinner
19. Football Friday Nights
20. Becoming a club officer
21. The tennis season
22. Iced coffees before school
23. Homecoming 2017!!
24. Joining speech and debate
25. Going to the zoo
26. APUSH projects with my friends
27. Attending a TedX Event!
28. Working with companies for my blog
29. Holiday lights
30. Christmas shopping
Thank you so much for reading! I hope you all have a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season with those you love.
What is your favorite memory of the year?
Awesome year! My favorite memory was probably acing a class that I really struggled in. Yeah... my year was kinda boring. :P
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting, Gloria! The acting class sounds like a good experience. It's all about the little things!
Deletebutterbeer :') i had it a few years ago and i miss it SO MUCH. sounds like you had an amazing year! here's to another one :D
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Yes, I love butterbeer! Universal was definitely one of my favorite parts of this year.
DeleteHappy Holidays, Noor! Here's to a great 2018.
Although this year had its ups and downs, every memory was my favourite because it really changed the way I approached certain situations x I hope you had a good Christmas x Nikita
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Nikita, I'm glad this year was memorable for you. I did have a wonderful Christmas and I hope you did too. Happy Holidays and thank you so much for stopping by!
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DeleteYour 2017 looks amazing! You got to visit so many places and do so many things, I'm actually a bit jealous of your year! I hope 2018 has even more good things in store for you.
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Thank you so much, Envy! You're the sweetest. I really enjoyed reading through your 2017 reflection as well. Here's to a wonderful new year!! xo
DeleteOmg! Your year seems like it was so much fun! This post was great! I'm subscribed to your blog. Not sure if you follow me already but if you don't I'd love if you did! Iced coffees before school are kind of the best thing ever. I don't like warm coffee so it's always iced!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Vanessa! I love iced coffee, especially from my school's coffee bar. Of course I follow your blog; I enjoy reading your posts! Wishing you the best for the new year. :)
DeleteYour year sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing with us - I unfortunetly am not a fan of coffee, but I love getting a hot chocolate before school as well! Happy New Year!
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DeleteSuch a great list! My faveourite memory is probably my first dance competition! xx
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Thank you! That sounds like so much fun! I used to dance when I was younger. Happy New Year!!
DeleteOmg butterbeer! :) Did you ride on Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts? Such a good ride!
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Of course I remember you, Saanvi! The butterbeer was delicious!! Yes, I rode mostly all the rides. I made so many great memories in Universal, and I'd absolutely love to go back sometime. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Deletesounds like you had an amazing 2017! I love Hollywood's Universal Studios and Santa Monica Pier. I desperately want to visit it again. macaroons in Paris sounds amazing. happy new year x
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For sure, Em! I love Universal and Santa Monica so, so much. My California trip was one of the best parts of the year! All the best for the new year. xo
DeleteWhat an amazing things you did in 2017! Happy New Year xx
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Happy New Year, Louise!!
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I definitely did and I hope you did, too! Happy New Year, Hannah!
DeleteYou sound like you had a very busy year, glad you enjoyed it and hope this year is just as good! :) x
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Thank you, Paula! I hope the same for you. Happy New Year! xo
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