Here's To 2013

"This year I've learned that happiness is as simple as tucking the past into its own box and moving on. I've learned that the people whoa re here to stay will make an effort to be there. I've learned that some people will never see the good in you, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't let it show. I've learned that when you find something that makes you light up you should hold onto it. This year I've grown up. I'm closer to 20 than to 10. There isn't room for blame anymore. It's all on me. My life is my own now. I walked out of this year completely different from when I walked in... Goodbye 2013."

Here's a note I wrote on my phone on the morning of the final day of 2013.

Personally, I think I worded it perfectly. If I could summarize my feelings about the last year of my life it would be exactly that. 

Here's some of my favorite things: TV shows, movies, randoms, etc.

My favorite movies of the year were:

• The Breakfast Club (surprise, surprise)
  
• Lilo and Stitch

• Frozen (such an amazing movie, watch it if you haven't yet--it completely redefines true love)

The TV shows that took over my life were:

• The Vampire Diaries & the Originals (oh my sweet Lord, this show is so amazing, I have actually had to sit and have a cry simply because I will never be a vampire.. Or be as attractive as any of the cast)

• The Carrie Diaries (just the normal life of Carrie Bradshaw as a teenager, the fact that it took place in the 80s gave it a little bit of a twist)

• Gossip Girl (be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster)

Now here are some randoms:

• For some stranger reason, this summer I was obsessed with battleship... I don't know why. Don't ask.
• Tumblr. I believe that's all I need to say.
• My new car, it's my baby and I love it so much.
  

• My friends, cousins, and siblings. I've spent so much time with the people I love this year and I'm so grateful to have that time.
  

• My pets, this year, in addition to my beagle that we've had for 3 years now, we got another dog, Timmy. He's some sort of terrier mix if you're wondering.
  
  
  
  
• LGLG. This year I've been into my faith a lot more than I have in previous years. Since my sophomore retreat, I've been on a Jesus High.

Along with the material things that came with 2013, like getting a car and switching schools, I've really grown up. 

I think I've really become a new person. I've completely matured in the second half of the year. My outlook on life is brand new and I'm proud of that. I'm proud of who I am.

Here's some quotes that really affected me throughout 2013.

• "Aut viam inveniam aut facium"--it translates to "I will either find a way or make one."
• "In the end people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."--Maya Angelou
• "If the whole world was blind who would you impress?"
• "Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see"--Mark Twain
• "Ah yes. The past can hurt, but the way I see it you can run from it or learn from it."--The Lion King
• "The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts"--Marcus Aurelius 

xoxo, Briana