A Look Back and a Look Ahead - Kayleigh Simpson

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On the last day before winter break, we spent class reflecting on our past year and looking forward to 2020.  After class, I couldn't help but think about this more.  Reflecting on the past year, I feel like so many exciting things have happened.  However, I'm looking forward to the start of a new year, and hopefully picking up some good new habits. So, I decided to reflect and look ahead for my blog this month.

2019 Reflection

  • Favorite Song:
    • Lost in Japan - Shawn Mendes
  • Favorite Books:
    • 11/22/63 - Stephen King
    • 1984 - George Orwell
    • Killing Kennedy - Bill O'Reilly
    • To All the Boys I've Loved Before (book series) - Jenny Han
    • Becoming - Michelle Obama
  • Favorite Movies/TV Shows:
    • Designated Survivor
  • Favorite Memories 
    • Sparta Music Disney Trip (March)
    • Irish Dancing World Championships (April)
    • Track and Field Sectional and Group Championships (May)
May 31, 2019
    • Qualifying for Open Championships in Irish Dancing (May-June)
May 11, 2019
    • Girl Scout Silver Award (June)
    • Outer Banks (July)
    • Dance Camp (July)
    • Band Camp (August)
    • Camping in PA (August)
    • Shawn Mendes concert (August)
    • Joining Cross Country (August-November)
September 7, 2019
    • County Band (October-November)
    • Winter Track (December)
    • Picking our Christmas tree (December)

2020 Predictions
  • Goals:
    • Spend more time doing things that make me happy
    • Waste less time 
    • Go on more adventures
    • Work hard
  • Things I'm Looking Forward To:
    • Seeing Hamilton on Broadway
    • Going to Boston (March 2020)
    • Nationals for Irish Dance in Tennessee (July 2020)
    • Outer Banks trip (July 2020)
    • Irish Dance camp (July 2020)

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 31, 2019 at 10:56 PM

    This was such a cute reflection! Happy new year!

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  2. DanielleJanuary 2, 2020 at 7:58 AM

    I'm so happy this activity made you think! Hamilton is amazing! You will love it!

    ReplyDelete

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