2011 was good and bad to me in so many ways that I can't even explain. I lost a couple of love ones who are now in heaven looking over me. It was also my second year fighting depression and anxiety. After two years of being on Effexor (an antidepressant medication) I finally tapered off of it. Side effects were horrifying and I faced nausea, headaches, stomachaches, basically all the flulike symptoms for 4 weeks. I stopped seeing my therapists and psychiatrist, though I can’t seem to find if that would fit in the good/bad category. I’ve improved as a soccer player, but I refuse to try out for any other team because it’s out of my comfort zone. 7th grade was a great school year. I had the best homeroom class and teacher. Unfortunately, that teacher moved and now I’m in 8th grade and never see her. This summer wasn’t the best but it wasn’t horrible either. I met a few guys, who I don’t talk to anymore. One of them, I will see soon because his parents are friends with mine, but that won’t be until next summer. My only grandfather I have left might be diagnosed with lung cancer. About a week ago doctors found a black spot on his lungs from an x-ray. I already lost my nana this year from lung cancer as well. There’s so much more I can say about 2011. All about love, relationships, hate, friends, family and turning into a teenager but that would be too much to face. So I’ve come to a conclusion that took many days of thought. On December 31st, 2011, when the clock hits 12:00 a.m. and I had a chance to redo 2011 all over again, I would say;
YES.
Because, the only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.«3
Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.