John Paul

 Blog #2 The new year has come, and I am determined to change myself. First of all, I will be better at handling money. Before, I used to buy things just because they looked good or were on sale. Now, I will only spend on useful or really loved items. This way, I can save money and be happy with what I have. I want to always do the right thing. I should be honest with friends, family, and people that I work with, not to do anything that will hurt them or go against any rules. Being good will help make the world around me better and make me proud of myself. Secondly, I will be interested in sports, but I used to be lazy and never care about any physical exercises. But this year, I will do it. First, I will jog in the park every morning. It is a good way for my heart, and it makes me energetic and happy. Perhaps I can also join some sports club at home, badminton or tennis, and make some new techniques there, and learn from them. Sports will keep me fit as well as teach me teamwork, ...

blog #1 Christmas is supposed to be a wonderful time full of love and family, but for me it's just full of sadness. My parents are no longer here, and it makes the holidays feel empty. My siblings are busy with their own families, making new memories, and I understand that, yet it still hurts to be left out. The memories of past Christmases when we were all together, waking up early for presents and having a big meal, now just make me feel the loss more. Sitting alone in this quiet house, the loneliness is almost too much to bear. I try to seem okay on the outside, but inside my heart is broken. I know that Christmas will never be the same without my parents, and I have to live with that every year. This Christmas, I wanted to do something different. So I called my friends and we spent the day doing fireworks and going out. The fireworks were amazing, lighting up the sky in different colors. It was a moment of pure joy and it lifted up my spirits. We walked around town looking at t...