Here are some memories to get started with:

★ New Year's Eve:
I had a lovely New Year's Eve with my family this year. I spent the night with my sister, my niece, and my nephew. We made "mood board" collages for our New Year's wishes, and a bonfire in the back year where we roasted hotdogs and made smores. At one point, my nephew (who is 2) looked up at the sky and said "Look at all da stars! Stars everywhere! Oh my gosh dammit!" My sister and I both burst out laughing, because despite the swearing, it seemed like an appropriate response to how beautiful the night sky can be. It was unexpected and delightful.

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★ January 1st:
I'm making New Year's resolutions this year. I haven't made resolutions in a long time, but this year I feel the need to focus on improving my health. One resolution is to stretch and exercise everyday. The other is to drink two liters or water everyday. I haven't done my exercising yet, but I did drink all the water, so I feel like I'm off to a good start.