I'm one of the few people who loathe New Years Eve. I'm not ashamed to say it, I actually hate this holiday. I don't know what it is but I just do not like it, I can't put my finger on it. 

Even though I don't like New Years Eve, I do like the idea of starting over and allowing yourself another 365 days to do something you've never done before. I don't, however, like the idea of waiting till January 1st to do something. If you want to change something, the best time to do it is right now. No excuses.

When it comes to the end of the year I enjoy reflecting on the previous 364 days and seeing how far I've come. 

I think it's safe to say that 2013 was one of the best years of my life. It was difficult at times but it was a big learning year for me, a big adjustment year and a fun year at best.

In my post almost a year to the day, I looked ahead and decided what my goals for 2013 would be. A lot of them were not completed, like getting a tattoo or handling my finances better. Some were definitely achieved like meeting new people and stepping out of my comfort zone.

2013 was ultimately a year of lessons for me:

- You  can't do everything alone and asking for help does mean you're a failure.

- Secrets will not always be secrets but it's okay to try, if it feels right.

- It's okay to be a little selfish sometimes. If you don't look out for yourself, who else will?

- Your plans will not always be executed the way you intended but roll with the punches and all will be okay.

- I'll figure things out, I always do.

There were some highlights of 2013 that truly made this one of the best years yet:

1. Turning 21 years old--is that shallow of me to say? It was such a relief when I got my new license in the mail and didn't have a worry in the world, anymore.

2. Interning at Levo League--my favorite website and a summer internship in Manhattan? What more could've I asked for! It was an amazing experience where I learned more than I ever thought possible.

3. Vice President--being Vice President of my sorority was the greatest thing to happen me in college. It taught me what kind of person I am, what kind of leader I am and showed me how much of a control freak really is. It taught me that you can't do everything alone and if you do your best, you did a good job. Being VP was a wonderful gift and something that made 2013 crazy, exciting and incredibly stressful; I wouldn't change it for a thing. 

4. Senior Year--becoming a senior is what I feared most in 2013. I never wanted it to come and I never want it to end. 

5. Being published in USA Today--I don't know if I ever posted it on here but in July I was published on USA Today College. This was the first time I was published on a large platform and it was truly an eye opening moment. It definitely was a highlight of this year and a journalism milestone for me.

There were so many other things that happened to me in 2013 like interning at CollegeLifestyles, dealing with my anxiety better, a bunch of fun social events and of course, another fabulous year of blogging.

What were your 2013 highlights? What are you hoping for in 2014?

I stumbled upon this fabulous little link up over the weekend and thought I had to join! I've been seriously slacking on my blog lately and with the end of the semester drawing nearer, I'm ready to get back on track.

You've all followed me through this insane journey over the past four months; senior year has been kind to me but there have definitely been some bumps along the road. 

I'm ready to welcome December with open arms and see what the last month of 2013 has to offer. This link up is a promise to blog every day in December--let's see how well I could keep up with it.

Things I'm excited for in December: 

// End of the semester: As sad as I am to see my last Fall semester end, I'm ready to be done with my classes.

// Christmas break: With the end of the semester means one, long month of doing absolutely nothing! I'm excited to sit on my couch, watch Christmas movies, read books and magazines and relax. 

//Santacon: Santacon is a huge thing, apparently. I thought it was only in NYC but it is surely not. Every December, people dress up as Christmas characters and head into Manhattan and other large cities across the globe and drink until it's Christmas time! Now that I'm 21 years old, I can participate!! It's supposed to be for charity, also.

//Christmas: Aren't we all just waiting for Christmas to appear? I love the weeks leading up to the great holiday though. Christmas movies are my favorite and I love the snap of cold in the year right before December 25th. It's magical.

//Manhattan: I'm planning on traveling to Manhattan quite a few times over break (we'll see if that happens) but there is nothing better than NYC at Christmastime. Rockefeller Center? Macy's? Broadway shows? Everything is utterly perfect about the city. 

//Royally Pink: I am about to show my corner of the Internet a lot more love. Maybe a new design? More giveaways and sponsored posts? I have big plans up my sleeve and I'm ready to dish them out over break!

//Crafting: With all my free time after finals, I am going to be a crafting machine...I will of course be blogging about them to share them all with you :)

Thank you to Amy for putting this fabulous little Blogmas together!