1. building an even stronger relationship with Jesus

2. Losing weight by exercising and sticking to a diet and finding motivation through God

3. Try my best in school

4. Join worship team at church

5. Work on my mental health

For a LONG while now, I have struggled with self-worth and self-esteem. I always used to push myself to be someone I wasn't, just so that people would like me. I used to want everyone to love me, and I pretty much - at the time - had no enemies... or so I thought. It was then that I realized that, in reality, I was my own enemy, trying to mold myself into any shape for everyone, like a piece of clay. Now, I realize that I am who I am for a reason, and if people don't like me, that's their choice, not mine. And I am a VERY nice and forgiving person, so if people want to take time out of their lives - and mine - to be hateful and discouraging, then, again, that's their own decision.

I promise to whoever is reading this, one day, the clouds will clear up, and the sun will shine. Everything will be okay in the end. And if it's not okay now, then right now is not the end.

For 2025, I have a challenge for you, my dear reader: Don't give up. Don't let the hope fade. You are worth the world, and no one could ever put a price on you; you are irreplaceable, one-of-a-kind, special. And if people want to talk bad about you behind your back, then let them: They're behind you for a reason.

Now, you might ask me, "How are you so positive and nice all of the time?" and "Have the skies cleared up for you yet?" And my answer is no, they haven't. But when I saw that little sliver of sunshine through the storm clouds, I knew the storm would pass. Yes, the sun was far away, but I knew it would be over eventually, all I had to do was keep pushing through. And I'm positive because I know what it's like to be treated badly, to be talked down to, degraded, and made to feel like I'm worth nothing. I never want anyone to have to feel how I've felt, not ever.

I know it seems like I'm a very strong, independent person, but truth be told, sticks and stones DO break my bones. But, I've learned that that's okay, because this life is a game: But, it's not about winning, It's about how many points you get along the way.

I promise you, things will get better. The storm clouds will clear, and blue skies will appear. Please, never give up. I am counting on all of you to be the best people you can be. You can do this. It's a new year - so it's time to let go of the past and keep moving forward. I know you all have incredible talents and inspiring futures.

Please, take it from me, life will get better. Will it be soon? Maybe, maybe not. But it will be okay in the end. If you give up now, you'll lose everything. That's not what you want, I know it; You just want to be happy, we all do.

So push past your limits, and be the best person you can be.

I believe in you all. :) ☆

Love and light,

-Ari Montalvo ♡

( P.S: if anyone needs motivation and/or a friend, here's my email! montalvoa042@pavcs.us

{ note: I cannot respond while I am in class, but I will get back to you as soon as possible!! } )

Release

Acceptance

Unconditional love

Love, ZP

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1. I want to learn more about mental health and get better at dealing with certain issues!

2. I want to learn how to draw better, to study more

3. To write/read more, I want to write as much as I can and read as many books as I can this year!

4. Get into more shows!

5. Be more responsible!

6. I want to have a job!

7. Get better with self worth and learn to love myself

8. To overcome issues that have always stuck with me

9. To be more positive in problems.

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Those are my goals! <3 I hope you complete yours.

-Ace/Grace F.

So as again, Time managment and self-esteem is my goals..

I've been thinking about some of my resolutions and some things I'm planning on completing over the new year to explore and better myself. Without further ado, here's my chaotic, insane, coolio, list :))

1. Listen to one album each day of 2025- so far, so good ! I'm a huge music nerd, so expanding my taste is something I'm very much looking forward to. Music is a big thing for me and has gotten me through so many hard times. I find this resolution to be important and fairly easy to complete. If anyone wants to suggest me with anything I'll put my email below at the end :)).

2. Read and draw more than I did last year- Last year, I slacked in both categories. This year, I'll try my best to work on and improve my drawing skills, as well as get lost in more stories. There is nothing more invigorating than diving into a good book or finishing a drawing you're satisfied with. _{Also: stop beating myself up about my}

   _{drawings!! They're probably good yet I still am dissatisfied about them >:((.}

3. Get my driver's license and a job- I'm 16 now, two years away from becoming an adult, and need to become more responsible. Sure, I keep up on my chores whenever possible and keep myself from procrastinating often, but at this point that just doesn't cut it anymore. I'll get a job somewhere, put the money I make into a college fund, and get my license since I'll need it in the future and it's an important goal in life. Completing important, fundamental goals in life is a big thing for me. If I manage to do both this year, I'll be proud (tho I am lowkey scared ahh :c )

4. Become more social- I've struggled to socialize my entire life. If I become more social, I'll be happier and I'll have super coolio friends :000. I need to stop being afraid of interaction the way I currently am (typing this up is hard, too). I was bullied for a long time and struggled to get out of my shell. I need to pick myself back up and put myself out there :)).

   That's it!! If you made it this far, thx sm for reading:33. As promised, here's my email if you wanna be friends/talk about anything, I like a lot of stuff :)) abbottl284@pavcs.us

Mine was to do 20 push ups and then be done. Well... I already did them.

But now my REAL resolution is to do them every day to get in better shape. Who knows how many I will be able to do next year!

-William GB

One more resolution of mine is to get even better at basketball as I join my local school's Basketball team. Lord, please help me during this season of sports. I rely on Your strength, Lord. Please help me in my weaknesses, and Lord, please work through me to share the Gospel throughout the team. We can't rely on ourselves. If we do, then we are prone to failure. But with You, Lord, we can do much more than those who are without you. Lord, you took the weight of sin off of my back. Please, take the burden off of my teammate's backs.

I shall forever continue to trust in You Alone, Lord. God bless the person who is reading this, and remember, rely on God for your strength. Repent!

-Hubert Lykins

P.S.-

If you have any questions, please email me at lykinsh474@pavcs.us. I would love to talk with you.

Email! - fergusoni804@pavcs.us