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My name is Claudia, I’m 22 years old and I’m going to talk briefly about myself. I come from a smaller town in Sălaj. I live with my mom and my dog. I’m more of an introvert, but luckily, I have people around me that understand that. When it comes to hobbies, I enjoy reading and I’m hoping to write a book of my own at some point. I enjoy anything true crime or mystery related. Depending on my mood, I also enjoy sitcoms and comedies. I like spending time in nature, spending time with my dogs or friends/family.

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Especially job wise, I want to become a social worker and I’m hoping that one day I’ll be able to open a dog shelter. But as I’d begin my career, the biggest accomplishment would be just making someone’s life better. Even just a smile or a hug can affect someone’s state of mind, and I want to do so much more than just that. I want to change lives for the better. If there were no boundaries, I would for sure try to help every child in need.

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I’m naturally an overthinker and so I tend to stress a lot, unfortunately. It’s one of my weaknesses and I try to better myself when it comes to this.

What I would want people to know about me is that I’m the type of person  who’s always willing to help, so I’d want them to know they can rely on me if it’s needed.

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When it comes to what I’d wish future generations could know about this year, it is that it was a beautiful year, it had its hardships just like any other year. Seasons went and came so fast that we couldn’t even comprehend it. Some of us have become better people while others are still struggling, but that’s okay. This year was about self-love and acceptance for many people.

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The body positive movement was a big one

this year, we are just now after so long, we are learning to be less shallow and accept our body's flaws. People are feeling better about themselves knowing that what you see online

isn't necessarily the truth. I think that gave wings to many people. This year it wasn't just about body positivity, future generations. It was about much more, it was about acceptance, love and pride of who we are. Any race, any skin color, any sexual orientation, any weight or

height. It was the year we learned that we all matter and that we all deserve a

chance at a good life.

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If I could leave behind something for the future generations, it would be a piece of advice. Enjoy every day as much as you can. We are all waiting for that ‘big day’ in our lives, for the next promotion at work or for the next event. And we forget to live in the present, we forget to just sit back and enjoy how beautiful the clouds or stars are, how peaceful they can be. Dear future generations, live for today.

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2022 was unique for everyone. Just like any other year, certain things happened. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, what people remember are the bad parts. And truly, this year was hard for a lot of people, with the war in Ukraine, the flooding in Pakistan and record-breaking heat-heaves, we lost a lot of people and we as humanity lost a lot of hope this year. Hope is very important. I’m hoping that the future generations or even us in just a few years will have restored our hope and trust in the world. I hope that future generations will learn how to take better care of our planet.

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A peaceful song that made my 2022 better:

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The following is a list of some of the bright moments within all the bad, to serve as a reminder that people can still make a difference.

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The following is a list of some of the bright moments within all the bad, to serve as a reminder that people can still make a difference.

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People around the world joined in a global action to support the political freedom of Iranian women

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People around the world joined in a global action to support the political freedom of Iranian women

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Refugees from Ukraine receive global support

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Refugees from Ukraine receive global support

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Attacks on the safety of transgender children brought people out in force 

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Attacks on the safety of transgender children brought people out in force 

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AI tools changed the way we create. A number of AI tools have broken new ground in supporting human creativity. 

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AI tools changed the way we create. A number of AI tools have broken new ground in supporting human creativity. 

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A black woman makes history as the first black woman in the Supreme Court

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A black woman makes history as the first black woman in the Supreme Court

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Lab-grown meat was deemed safe to eat. Meat without the slaughter of an animal could soon be served soon in American restaurants. 

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Lab-grown meat was deemed safe to eat. Meat without the slaughter of an animal could soon be served soon in American restaurants. 

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Humans got one step closer to returning to the moon

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Humans got one step closer to returning to the moon

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After recent discoveries, NASA wants to send the first woman and the first person on color to the moon as early as 2025.

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(2022 was an important year for exploration and discovery of the space)

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(2022 was an important year for exploration and discovery of the space)

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Abortion rights are advancing—outside the US

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Abortion rights are advancing—outside the US

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My advice to a future young person would be that you should be kind, you should care for the people around you. Give them your love and your time, because at the end of the day that’s all that matters. The material part is important too, of course, but when you are going to grow up, the things you’ll cherish most will be the moments of joy and laughter with your friends and family. In our heads the world seems small sometimes, but let me tell you that it’s full of opportunities at each corner. I believe everyone has their own little special place in the world, and I’m hoping that you’ll find yours too:)

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22 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2022. ‘Wired UK’ article by Sabrina Weiss
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/2022-positive-news

Ten Most Significant World Events in 2022. Blog from Council on Foreign Relations
https://www.cfr.org/blog/ten-most-significant-world-events-2022?amp

Photos from 2022 that stayed with us:
https://www.indiatoday.in/interactive/immersive/year-in-visuals-2022/

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Another piece of advice to keep in mind is that you are going to grow and evolve in ways that you never thought were possible. Making mistakes isn’t something you can avoid or should avoid, they make you learn new stuff about yourself and your surroundings. Being young, being a teen, being a young adult are always going to be hard. Things get easier after you really get to know yourself and your wishes and aspirations. When you find the type of person you want to be and the type of people that you want around you, things are going to get easier. Also, struggling with mental health is a daily occurrence and if you or someone else struggles with it, you should know that you aren’t alone and you can reach out for help. I wish I had known that earlier on in my life and it would’ve saved me a few years of distress, but life is about growing and learning.

-with best regards, Claudia:)