Greetings, all!
Well, everyone else
is doing posts about wrapping up 2017, so I guess I’m doing one as well. ;-D
I personally also had
a good year, overall. I deepened my relationships with my family and friends,
rediscovered my love of writing, and discovered blogging. I joined OYAN, became
a Nano-er, read tons of new books, watched awesome movies, listened to great
music, and became more physically fit. Not everything was perfect this year;
I’ve had to work through some responsibilities and relationship problems and
they were definitely not easy; I also became pretty sick around October.
However; God is faithful and has helped get me through those times. I’m
incredibly grateful to Him for His unfailing love.
I thought I’d share
some events that happened this year with you all, as well as some of my
favorite movies, books, and musicians from 2017.
Events that Happened
in 2017:
(March) Track-
I started track in Spring of 2017. It’s
definitely not my favorite sport; but I did do very well in long jump and
sprinting.
(April) 15th
Birthday-I turned 15 on April 25th, 2017. I feel like I’m getting
old. :-Z ;-D Just kidding.
(June) Bible
Bee-Every year we participate in the National Bible Bee. I was a senior
this year for the first time, and we studied Genesis 1-3, the theme this year
being “Created”. I always learn so much about God during this time of study.
(July) Camp
Nano-I did Camp Nanowrimo for the first time! Being in Jane’s cabin
Fellowship of the Keyboards was so much fun, and I even succeeded with my word
goal! I also met a ton of new friends through Nano. XD *hugs you all*
(July) Starting
Music, Mystery, Middle Earth and Mitochondria- I started this blog! I hope
you have been having as much fun reading my posts as I’ve had writing them.
I’ve also met several wonderful friends through this blog. *more hugs*
(August) Piano
Guys Concert- I went to the Piano Guys concert!!! It was absolutely amazing,
especially because it was my very first concert. Thanks for bringing me, Dad!
<3
(September) Family
Camp- I went to our Church’s family camp and had a blast with my friends
and family. Nothing beats fresh mountain air, freezing lake water, campfires
and staying up late. ;-D
(October) Kung
Fu- My brother and I started Kung Fu. We are now yellow belts and have had
so much fun learning how to defend ourselves, use weapons, and meeting new
friends.
(December) Christmas-
My family went up to a cabin in the mountains with my grandparents and cousins
for Christmas. We skied, watched Princess Bride (inconceivable!), and opened
presents. It was a lot of fun.
Movies I Watched for
the First Time:
Jurassic Park movies
1-3
Jurassic World
Arrival
The Giver
Star Trek
(2009)
Star Trek: Out of
Darkness
Ironman 1
The Avengers: Age
of Ultron
Megamind
Star Wars: The
Last Jedi
Books and Series I
read for the First Time:
Count of Monte
Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Casebook of
Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
A Prisoner and Yet
by Corrie Ten Boom
The Reckoners
series by Brandon Sanderson-3 books
The Baker Street Mysteries
by Jake and Luke Thoene-4 books
Oliver Twist
by Charles Dickens
Artemis Fowl
series by Eoin Colfer-8 books
Viking Quest
series by Lois Walfrid Johnson-only read 4 books
Tales of Goldstone
Wood books by Anne Elizabeth Stengl-only read 5 books
Showdown by
Ted Dekker
Hardy Boys
books by Franklin W. Dixon-only read 5 books
Music I Listened to:
Acapella Pop
i.e. Peter Hollens, Pentatonix
Epic Instrumental
Music i.e. TSfH, Audiomachine
Instrumental Pop
and Hip-Hop i.e. Lindsey Stirling, Simply Three, Piano Guys
Movie Scores
i.e. PotC Soundtracks, LotR Soundtracks, Star Wars Soundtracks
Video Game Scores
i.e. Assassin’s Creed Soundtracks, Legend of Zelda Soundtracks
New Age Piano
Music i.e. Helen Jane Long, Michele McLaughlin
(I don’t know what
genre these musicians fit into) i.e. Rich Mullins, Caedmon’s Call
I am super excited
for 2018 and all the wonderful things God has in store for my family and I. I’m
looking forward to turning 16, watching the new Han Solo movie, and possibly
going to California for a vacation. XD XD XD
So, tell me; how was
your 2017? Did you do anything particularly fun or memorable? Watch any good
movies or read any good books? Is there anything you’re looking forward to in
2018? Talk to me!
Have a Blessed New
Year!
Namarie,
Hey, your birthday is only nine days after mine! AWESOME! XD
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great year! Princess bride is the best. <3
THAT IS AWESOME!!! XD
DeleteI did have a great year. :-D IT IS THE BEST!!! XD XD XD I hope you had a great year as well! <3
MEM!!!! *tackle hugs*
ReplyDeleteIt was soooo fun to read your wrap up post!!
What kind of writing are you planning this year? Any ideas??
Catherine
catherinesrebellingmuse.blogspot.com
HI CATHERINE!!! *tackle hugs back* Thank you so much! XD
DeleteYes! I have several ideas. A pirate adventure story called "Of Seas, Silver, and Shipmates"; the sequel for Mission: Metal; and a sci-fi novel that I will unveil sometime in the fall I think...;-D What about you?
I turned fifteen too! *high fives*
ReplyDeleteHappy 2018!!!
That is awesome!!! *high-fives back* XD
DeleteHappy 2018 to you as well! <3
I'm glad you had a great year. You watched and read some great stuff. Have a great 2018!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Rachel! <3 I definitely did. Have a great 2018 to you as well! XD
DeleteSounds like you had an awesome year, MEM!:)
ReplyDelete-Quinley
I did!!! I hope you have a great 2018, Quinley! XD
DeleteIt sounds like your year was splendid.
ReplyDeleteI love Princess Bride!
It was. :-)
DeleteSo do I!!!
All the movies <3
ReplyDeleteAnd books <3
And music <3
This post makes me happy. xD
I'm glad it made you happy!!! XD
DeleteI'm so glad you had a good year, Mem. I'm excited to go through this next year with you as your friend. :)
ReplyDeleteThis never came through until now!!! :-Z I'm excited to go through it as your friend too. <3
DeleteI tagged you!
ReplyDeletehttp://thepenofawdur.blogspot.com/2018/01/winter-wonderland-tag.html
Ooh, yay! I'll go check it out. XD
DeleteI liked the Count of Monte Cristo
ReplyDeleteIt was a good book. :-)
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