Happy 2013! A year ago today everything was different; I lived back at home in New Jersey, I was still in the eighth grade and the possibility of attending any boarding school was unbelievably exciting. Now looking back on that time it seems so far away and I’m happy  to see how far I’ve come. This year has gone by fast and it has been filled with experiences and accomplishments such as graduating the eighth grade and starting my freshmen year of high school in California. Along with another new year, a new semester at Thacher also begins. This year my resolutions are based on the “Thacher” lifestyle: I want to improve my riding skills, pass my riders test and do well in gymkhana. I also want to be more focused on my school work and manage my time wisely. Along with new years resolutions come new challenges that we continue to face everyday. Last year was great and I can not wait to see what this new year brings!