Top 5 for 2024 by Mireya Alvidrez

Sacramento trip (Feb. 28)

1076329_1 — 2025-01-08 01:14:18 UTC

The Sacramento field trip was something I will never forget. It was the first time I went on a plane and the first time I traveled without my family. It was a class field trip that I was selected to go on for free. I was at the airport at 3 am and I landed back home at 9 pm so It was a super long day. I visited lots of places like UC Davis and the capitol. I did make a friend on the trip and it was a super cool experience.

Crestline trip (April 5-6)

1076329_1 — 2025-01-08 01:23:19 UTC

I went up in the mountains for my mom and step dad's birthday. It was a great experience and I got to spend lots of time with my family. Funny story, we arrived at the Airbnb early and they wouldn't open the door till a certain time, we had to stay in the car because there was a snow storm outside and my mom had to pee really bad so she peed in the backyard of the Airbnb. During the trip we explored the shops near where we stayed and played in the snow.

When I got a cat (May 25)

1076329_1 — 2025-01-08 02:13:33 UTC

I decided I wanted a cat when I saw kittens near the dumpster one day. After trying to catch one for multiple days I finally had to give up because they disapered into the wall. Tho I was disappointed I still had the desire to own a kitten and my sister had always wanted one too so after scouring the internet for a few days we fell in love with this one kitten on craigslist. He was originally listed as 400$ but the seller eventually gave us a discount for 200$ because they really needed to find a home for him. Me and my sister split the money to pay for him. He was listed as a Siamese cat but when we got him he had this cool pattern on his fur. My dad who claimed to hate cats fell in love with him and spoils him with all kinds of toys and cat supplies. He is now a part of the family with my other dog.

Summer camp (July 29-Aug 1)

1076329_1 — 2025-01-08 02:30:08 UTC

Summer camp was one of the best experiences I've ever had. I made so many of my friends there. It was a church camp so I still see them weekly. I have so many amazing memories from those four days and I would anything to experience it again. I loved going in the woods with my group of friends at night and hiking up the trails. One cool memory I had was jumping in the pool fully clothed after running a race. It was also when I encountered Jesus and felt the overwhelming joy worshiping in the chapel. even crying and praying with my youth leaders. I especially liked when we dressed up for dinner on the last night and had a photo shoot by the lake. I liked that they gave us freedom to explore anywhere we wanted.

My birthday (Oct. 5)

1076329_1 — 2025-01-08 02:41:56 UTC

For my birthday I did quite a few things that I am very grateful for might I add. Starting with my birthday at my dads house I celebrated it with my cousin and we went to my favorite cafe called classics by cypress high school then we went to frostbites. Afterwards we went to a pottery place called Kitich studios and finished the day with a sleepover. On my actual birthday I went to an escape room at the Irvin spectrum did some shopping and went to Dave and busters.