2013 At A Glance

Looking back on 2013 and looking forward to 2014 ~

2013 has been some what of a crazy year filled with highs, lows and some incredible moments I can cherish forever. I started off the year in a bad way - not feeling wanted or accepted by anyone. As some of you may know I've been a fan of Justin Bieber since I was 13 and over the last year, I've learnt just how precious he really is to me and what it means to be a fangirl past attending concerts and buying countless amounts of merchandise. Being a fangirl is a lot more than the stereotype. Music speaks to me in such a powerful way and when I'm "obsessed" with a band or singer, it's all because their music has inspired or empowered me to be a better person or their lyrics have spoken to me on a personal level.

On February 23rd, I met the guy who has helped me through all the hardships I've had to deal with over the last 4 years and been my metaphorical rock. Just to see him for a couple of seconds the way I did was enough for me and it's the one moment I will never forget even when I'm old and grey. No matter how Justin Bieber ends up, I will always love and support him. I need to return the favour.

I started sixth form college in September 2012 and January this year was when I came to discover that the friends I made there had become so important to me. They can make me cheerful even when I'm grumpy and irritable. Finding new friends is something I've always struggled with and finding people who you can relate to and have things in common with is such an amazing feeling. The people I've met at college, especially during my first year there, I have fond memories with them all and even though I don't see many of them anymore, there are still very much there. If you guys happen to stumble upon this, then this is an extended thank you, for being you.

This year I also discovered how much I love travelling and being away from everything I know and seeing somewhere new. This year I have travelled to Spain, Turkey and Belgium. I hope travelling and exploring is something that becomes a common occurrence in 2014. I already have some places in mind...

On June 5th, Hayley Whispers was created and it has become one of the best decisions of my life. I created it with the pure intention of it being an escape. Somewhere to write about anything and everything and to have people read it is incredible. Although I'm not a massive well known blog, maybe 2014 might bring about Hayley Whispers onto a wider audience. I hope to write a whole lot more next year and a little more regular because my writing pattern at the moment is all over the place. Also, this year, my Twitter account got to 4,889 followers which is INSANE. It's hardly 100,000 or one million but knowing that nearly 5,000 choose to put up with my constant tweets about crap both scares and excites me all at the same time.

I hope 2014 in general brings about a whole lot of prosperity. This year I'll be turning 18, learning how to drive (side note: you can do it when you're 17 in the UK but I'm unable to afford the fees) and leaving full time education and finding a job. It's the year where I can find myself and find out just what I want to do with the rest of my life. I want to be happy this year, and I know that if I keep my friends with me, I can achieve this happiness I so dearly desire.

Therefore, my New Year's Resolutions are:

• Buy a guitar - this was the only resolution I didn't stick to last year and it's something that I've wanted to do but never got round to. I just think it would be fascinating to have a hobby despite ranting on the internet and going on Tumblr.
• Look after myself - more essentially, look the way I want to look and not feel pressured by society or other people to look a certain way. What makes you different makes you beautiful I say.
• Get back in shape - as soon as the Christmas season came around, my gym regime went south so I hope to pick that up again in the New Year.
• And ultimately, generic as this sounds, be happy.