2008: Great or Gross
2008 was a year of great change. It was a time when I matured and improved myself to deal with the situations of the outside world. Of course, there was a whole bunch of drama going on with my life. Nevertheless, it remained a year of important significance to me.
Blah blah blah…enough with the sophisticated talk. Let the reminiscing begin!
January: I thought I found a guy that could have been my potential boyfriend. This was when drama between me and him started, when he wanted to play lacrosse instead of go out with me. This would be fine, but then he didn’t even try out and ignored me afterwards. Douchebag.
February: I met my current boyfriend in Spanish class. We went out for a bit, but I broke up with him since we were going out for the wrong reasons, and I wanted a taste of the single life again. One guy at our school got shot, and he was in my geometry class. It was never the same since he passed away.
March: Our choir won a superior in the State Choral festival (as always), though we almost didn’t get that ranking. Other than that…boring month.
April: Some guys decided “Hey, let’s burn down the boys’ locker room for the hell of it!” and I spent my whole morning sitting on bleachers so that the rest of the school wouldn’t “catch on fire”.
May: I got confirmed in the Roman Catholic church. I posted that blog about my ex being a total a-hole for ignoring me and him defending his statement by saying that “his mom wouldn’t allow him to talk to me”. BS. Even though I’ve had some good comments from visitors, I still can’t see why talking with your ex (if you’re single) is bad.
June: I got my permit, but my dad still doesn’t let me drive. It wasn’t a total waste of time/plastic, since it is my main source of identification.
July: I got to swim for the first time this year, and get fat over endless amounts of 4th of July food. Yum…burgers and hot dogs.
August: I contemplated about my BFF and now we’re going out. The only other thing that is most note-worthy of this month is we went out on the 8th, which was the same day as the start of the Olympics. Not to mention, 8 is a lucky number in China. Sweet. =]
September: My life started to become a living hell.
October: My first year without trick or treating, since my friend wanted me to see some obscure folk band in Borders [local bookstore].
November: I turned 16. And I hoped that Obama would make things better for our country as a birthday wish. I know I just told my wish [which is "bad"], but I don’t believe in much superstition anyways.
December: My mom and grandma got sick. The first year that presents were opened on the night of the 25th, when it’s usually midnight on the 24th.
That was basically all my highlights of 2008. As for the “changing” part I have stated earlier, I have learned a few things:
- Do not cry over a guy that won’t cry over you.
- Don’t feel forced to go into a relationship.
- To get the privileges that you desire, show some responsibility by doing what you are expected to do.
- Don’t be a “mindless walking vagina” (a girl that is too depend on her boyfriend
- Even the most simplest privileges (such as hanging out with friends during the weekends) require a whole buttload of determination, plans, and most importantly, responsibility. (As you can see, I live in a strict Asian-like household)
I was going to do a list for my resolutions, but since I didn’t write everything down as planned I’ll just list the most important one that everyone should follow: don’t change for anyone except yourself. I’m well aware that this is common sense, but I have seen some of my friends to fit the “mainstream” image. It’s a pretty sad feeling.
Anyways, I hope that all of you have a wonderful, safe, etc. 2009. Now bring out the champagne and party favors!