2013 brought me out of my shell, it showed me what the world is like and how much growing up I had to do. January to December was quite crazy learning, growing, and getting back on the track that I had fallen off the start of Freshman year.
When January 2013 hit, I knew I had to make a choice. I could keep slacking and paying attention to needless things, or I could join a sport and try to make the best of the couple of months of school I had left. Of course I choose to do track, study harder and get my grades up. It did work for the most part. I love track now, and mine grades were good...Except for math. Math was my weakness. I have always had trouble understanding and doing math, and the teachers that I had, didn't make my life any easier. They could never really help me understand, or teach me, but they could pay attention to the ones who knew the math. I struggled till finals, and in the end I didn't do so hot. I know for some people math is a breeze, but for others it can be the struggle of a lifetime. I had passed every class, except for math.
I realized in that moment, 2013 was not in my favor of being the best year of my life, but a year of learning and growing up. Which I had to do. At the end of the school year, I had to enroll in..yes summer school. My worst nightmare. I felt as if my summer was ruined, which I did this to myself. I should of taken the class more seriously, I should not have had treated high school like middle school. High school is a whole new ball game. New rules and new expectations.
In July I had three weeks of High school Algebra 1 to do over. I took my class online, which was the best decision ever, and I even made a few friends. Yes, this took place in a classroom, but all online. I taught myself how to do the math and I had to learn it as well comprehend what I was actually doing. There was a teacher, but he wasn't there all the time. Which wasn't to terrible, I also had a tutor to help me along the way. In the end of the class, I actually finished a week early, understanding Algebra and passing the class with a B+! It was not to bad and I Taught myself how to take control, get though it, while also learning something to. It was one experiences in life I won't ever forget, and its a reminder to myself, that I always need to try hard and never slack.
Besides that little bump in the road, doing Track really taught me to become stronger and try harder. I had landed on the Junior Varsity team, which in my case wasn't to bad, it showed me I had to grow and really try if I ever wanted to make it to Varsity, I hope this upcoming season I do. There were things this year that made me become confident and stronger. I feel the first step I made to become less shy and a lot more confident was to be myself.
I showed my fashion sense and I actually talked to people, instead hiding inside my bubble. It payed off, I gained friends and a lost one. I thought we could of become best friends, but small and unimportant things broke up the friendship, if that could happen I knew she didn't and couldn't be my friend any more. I don't regret trying to be her friend again, she didn't treat me like a friend or a friend that I could trust, so we are both better off. Showing more of my fashion sense showed people I wasn't afraid to be myself. I liked being able to show what I love instead of wearing jeans and a jacket everyday to school, (which becomes so very boring, day after day).
When sophomore year started in August, I was ready to try harder, be more confident and stronger. I really have been been doing amazing in all of my classes even math! The start of the school year I had to be given two math classes, because I needed the extra help if I wanted to pass Geometry. For the first time, in a really long time, I actually understood math, I started passing all of my tests, and I passed my Final. I finished the first semester of the class with an A! The hard work I have put it really showed me, how much it really pays off. I have never been so happy to actually go to my math class, and understand. The best thing feeling in the world!! From August till Now, I have made new friends, done better in school and made a difference in my life. I feel stronger and a lot more confident then I had last year.
There's been a lot of learning throughout 2013, but I had fun this year too! I got my drivers licenses, learned how to throw javelin, discuss and shot put, Joined DECA, myself and my best friend have now been friends for 10 years, and I learned to not be so shy and put my voice out there to ultimately be somebody.
But, the best decision that I made this year was starting this blog. I knew I wanted to create one but, I didn't know what people would think, or if they would like what I had to say. I have loved blogging, and sharing my love of beauty, fashion, and so much more. Thank you to the people who have read, and loved what I have had to share. I know it hasn't been much, but I have so much more to share and write about in the upcoming new year. I have loved doing this and I hope 2014 brings new and very exciting opportunities and challenges for all of us!
I know this new coming year will bring so much. I'm ready to let go of 2013, because 2014 will be promising and I'm ready to conquer this year with a new found confidence and strength! :) I love all of you! I hope you have all had an amazing 2013, and I wish you all an incredible New year!
Talk to you next year! ;)
Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014.
Xoxo,
Jacqueline
P.s: Here is a video worth watching. "2013: What Brought us Together."
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