Dear Diary,

I can’t believe that another year has ended. So many things came to an end this year, and I will dearly miss all of them. This year, has been one of the most amazing years of my life, and I don’t think I will ever forget it. This year taught me so many things, taught me to deal with so many situations, ones that I wouldn’t have even dreamed of. Sure, the past year has been hard, but it couldn’t have gotten any better than this.

I learned to appreciate my family, and how they will always stand by me and support me no matter what. I learned how to not care about what people think of me, while at the same time to rise above their expectations. This year taught me to believe in the power of friendship, of bravery, of spirit, of miracles, of magic, and of life.

It taught me to accept life the way it came to me, to maintain a positive outlook no matter what happens. It taught me to pick myself up from the dumps, and have confidence in myself, in whatever I do. It taught me to live my life holding my head high, no matter what life threw at me. It taught me to face my biggest fears, and that no matter what, there was always hope for the future. It taught me that everything happens for a reason, that everything that tests you happens for a good reason, and that it’d always help me in the long run.

It taught me that no matter how difficult I think my life is, it’s still the stuff of dreams for someone else. It taught me that what didn’t kill me, would make me stronger, and that I would stand up, stronger than ever before. It taught me to trust my instincts, to have patience, to strive to be better, to love who I am, and to be who I am and want to be.

This year taught me a lot of things, both good and bad. People left and people entered. And, I owe it to all of them, every single one of them for making me the way I am today. Some helped me through difficult times, some taught me never to complain and some taught me a lesson. And I swear, I would like to thank them so much, in the sincerest sense.

I don’t like remembering the bad, but it is there. I won’t say that I’ve accomplished a great deal or been through truly difficult times. I’ve just been battling my problems, just like everyone else has. And just like everyone else, I’ve finally learned to love my life. And I do, I’ve realized. I love my life, drama and all, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. It is reflected in my eyes, in my demeanor and persona, in my character, and in my attitude. And I’m none the worse for the experience.

This piece is written in honor of my previous academic year ending. It had all been one fantastic year, and sometimes I wish that I was still living that year. I will certainly never be able to forget it. The experience will always be priceless. Anyways, living in the past has never done anyone good. We all will create new memories in the coming year, and all of us should be looking forward to the fabulous year that 2014 will be. Perhaps, it shall be even better than '13? Who knows? :D
I have really opened my heart out to you readers while writing this, and I actually did enjoy doing that. I hope you do too, reading it. And, last but not the least, I would like to say-I'm extremely proud of who I am, if not completely content. But, who says that one can't be improved? 

Thank You.