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In the very beginning, I went to a confirmation retreat and was able to strengthen my faith. We went on very nice hikes, played games with a deeper message behind it, and reflected on our beliefs. I made many friends and the relationships I had before fortified.

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School closed and I remember being excited because that meant I didn’t have to wake up early but I had no idea how long it would continue. If i knew this pandemic would change how we lived I wouldn't be that excited

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Started learning a new skill with my cousin, skating. Skating provided something to get better at and I enjoyed learning something from the beginning. My cousin introduced me to skating and so he taught me everything I know. I enjoyed spending time with him because he is younger than me and its usually me teaching him things. We bonded over it and skating with him  will forever be something we will look back at.

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I started playing games on my xbox with many of my friends. The extra time allowed me to catch up with old time friends and have a great time. At the time, i've never laughed that hard in a while. The excitement and joy it brought me making fun of, bonding, and having deep conversations with my friends was a great experience. However in the long run I felt as if video games were a waste a time.

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I also picked up the hobby of music theory. I was very interested in how beats/music was made so I started to teach myself. This was a great use of my time because making beats calmed me and gave me a beneficial hobby.

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A group of my friends and I started biking every Sunday. It was really fun to get out and explore with my friends listening to music. It was something to look forward too after long zoom classes all week.

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It was my birthday in may and I was sad I couldn’t see all my friends but I had an iconic 2020 surprise drive by party.

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We adopted a three legged dog named milo who has brought me hope and love. He is the happiest dog I know despite the adversity he has been through . He is an inspiration and has been a great friend during this pandemic.

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I created this hug machine in order to safely hug my grandparents, who are deathly afraid of the pandemic. It was sad but It made me come to the realization of how serious things. Overall it was an emotional but great experience being able to have a physical hug with my grandparents. It was also nice seeing a creation of mine bring such joy to my whole family

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I went to Arnold with two of my friends in one of their cabins. It was really cool to experience and I will always remember jumping in the freezing lake and trying to swim to a surface in the middle of the lake.

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I was skating and had a grade three ac separation, meaning I tore all my ligaments connecting my shoulder and collarbone.I was devastated I couldn't do any physical activity and scared if that it will affect my career choice. Some friends dropped off get well soon presents and treats that made me feel cared for. However, for the most part it was just me and my thoughts. I learned a lot about myself and how I react to diversity.

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I grew out my hair and got highlights that made me look like a surfer. It was cool to experience to try something new. Is it really 2020 without teens having overgrown dyed hair?

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I started going on a lot more walks with my brother and my dog because thats all I could really do. I enjoyed viewing nature and appreciating the beauty. I will always remember the Tahoe hike that I did with my brother and the feelings it brought me. he journey was hard and a great experience. Once I got to the top the view was incredible and we got to see the sunset. It was inspirational and I saw the beautiful world we live in. We stayed till night and saw the bright stars and talked about life. I connected with my brother that day and first hand experienced the incredible nature around us

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Taken by my brother who is a photographer

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I picked up a new hobby, painting, and it brought me peace. Making something beautiful out of a white canvas is very interesting to me and I hope to continue painting. One day, I got together with my family and we all painted together.

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I remember building my own desk with my father. It was a long and hard process but spending quality time with my dad was worth it. I felt accomplished once it was done and I learned a lot about construction/modeling things.

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I started decorating and remodeling my room. Part of this was because I was really bored but after I finished I felt proud of my work.

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My close friend will and I went to his family friend’s house in Tahoe. We went shopping, went on the gondola, went electric biking, and hiked plenty of times on the beautiful mountains.

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I started waking up at 6 and going on runs/walks with my dad and my dog. It was hard but I felt ready to take on the day after. Plus my dad needed the exercise. It made me feel pumped and accomplished after.

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Getting confirmed symbolizes my relationship with God and the whole experience strengthens my faith. Being confirmed fulfills my religion and confirms my beliefs. The whole process of being confirmed was a journey and an overall great experience for me.

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I almost was fully recovered so I started trying body weight exercises. It was very saddening because I could barley do two. I was very afraid and it was devastating. I felt hopeless. Im very impatient but working on it was beneficial at the end.

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I remember have a group of friends spin a bottle and whoever it landed on got to throw an egg while the rest ran away trying not to get hit. This wasn't the smartest idea but it was very thrilling and a great memory. I think its important to be a dumb teenager once and awhile to experience life without having to stress about having a Job to do or pay taxes.

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I was able to start lifting weights again and was very excited because once I healed my muscles picked up and gained very fast. Lifting for the first time was very hard but it showed signs of progress. It made me feel better about myself and it brings me joy getting stronger and being in shape. The future seemed hopefull.

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I met a very good friend of mine named Marlena. She has helped me through many things and brings me joy. Throughout 2020 I feel having a person you can talk to and express your emotions too can be very beneficial.

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I went on a getaway trip with my friend, Will. We went to the state line between Nevada and California to see views and explore the beautiful Nevada. This trip showed me that the my town is so small and I want to travel across the world and see all the national trademarks.

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My friend will got his wisdom teeth out and I recorded all the funny things he said. I will always remember the things that he said and how dumb he looked with his chubby cheeks

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I went to grizzly peak with Marlena and the view was incredible. It was a time of relaxing and reflecting. Listening to music, talking about life/crazy theories, and looking at the view was an experience ill never forget.

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My friend and I dug up some old classic toys and reminisced with each other. I think its important to remember the past and appreciate the little things that brought you joy. The toys of our choice were Beyblades because we both shared connections and memories to these toys. It also showed me to really take in the things that make me happy right now and make the best of them.

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Recently my brother and I went to his college and took some pictures. I enjoyed going there and seeing him preform his art work which is photography. This trip gave me knowledge because during the time me and my brother talked about schooling and to appreciate the arts.

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All of these artifacts have either taught me a lesson or brought joy into my life. The pieces that really stand out is my clavicle and my three legged dog. I was lost in my own head not being able to do much and I was worried it was going to effect my future. However, when I saw my dog climbing up the hills and not having a worry in the world it gave me hope and in a way we were in it together. Being at my lowest point has shown me who my real friends are, how I handle situations, how to adapt to change, and to never give up.

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June really stands out because it started off so promising and then this devastating injury occurred that made it hard to make the best out of the rest of the months. It changed how I think about myself and helped me understand how to deal with adversity. However if I would have to create around a month I would probably choose July. Yes June is when my injury happened but July is how I faced and coped with everything I was going through. I picked my self up and went on walks, learned a new hobby, and found out who I was. The comeback was more important to me that getting knocked down.

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This year has been a learning experience because of all of the adversity I faced and good times I made out of them. What I’ll always remember about 2020 are the countless twists and turns everyone had to go through.Some images that will stay with me from this year are people wearing masks and my x-ray. What people don’t understand about my life this year is I took notice of the people who reached out to me when things got rough.