Good memories don't stick like the bad ones do. When a New Year approaches, no matter how elated I may be of my current state, I can't help but think about all the terrible things that could and inevitably will happen this year. Without cynicism, I try to be realistic and consider all the bad, heart-breaking, soul-scraping things that have happened ( Read more... )

I've never made a New Year's resolution, though, frequently, I've been known to make resolutions for each school semester. I never acheive as much as I set out for, but I can at least look back and say now that I am probably better at a lot of things than I was a few years ago ( Read more... )