Prompt: In 2–3 well-developed sentences, reflect on how you spent your Holiday Break. Then, identify four personal you would like to achieve this year and briefly explain why each goal is important to you (Copy and paste your completed response from Writable into your blog).

   My break went quite well. While most of the time, my family and I are away travelling, this year we spent the holidays cozy and at home. We didn't even put up our Christmas tree which was odd because we always do but it was still nice being with the family. We didn't get many presents but the few presents I got I was extremely happy with! Overall it was an amazing break to get some rest and get ready for the new year. 

The first goal I would love to achieve would be to get straight A's this semester. The importance of this goal is to prove to my parents and myself that I can do it. I have been slacking a lot, and I know it is bad. This year I want to overcome my depression and really push myself to my greatest potential. This would prove not only to my parents but also to myself and my teachers, who have supported me along my journey to graduation. I will achieve this goal by turning in my work on time, paying attention in all my subjects and studying nonstop for exams.

My next goal this year is to buy a car. This is important to me because I have little freedom, and I know if I get my car, I can be around. I could go places without having to worry about a ride. I will do this by working at my family restaurant and saving up for my car. I will tell my parents to help me out as I pay them back slowly.

Then I will travel plenty. This is important to me because after finishing school, I would love to tavel. I've always been the type to be in the places you'd least expect, and I love it. This would bring me so much peace where I can say, "I did it". I will accomplish this by again, saving up and driving with the car I'd get beforehand. I would continue until it is time for my first semester in college.

My last goal will be to gain weight. This is extremely important to me because all my life I've been skinny, and it has always been a huge insecurity of mine. I would love to be more confident in myself I feel this would help me overcome my anxiety and depression. I will do this by managing my calories and food I eat. I would eat more meats and protein. Another way I will manage my weight will be going to the gym. This will help me keep balance in my body and overall help me gain the confidence I need for my life to start.