What Will You Remember From 2013

Introduction

     As all of you know, there have been some tragic , unforgettable moments and some happy moments that we cherish till this day in 2013. Every year is different, and in these 365 days that have gone by, many events have occurred. Nelson Mandela's death, the Boston bombing, Typhoon Haiyan were some major tragic events that left me in a state of shock. I wrote this blog to talk about the these events and what to look forward to in 2014. 

      The event that keeps on coming into my mind is Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines. This particular typhoon was a category 5 super typhoon. The sad part is that the Haiyan killed atleast 6,155 people in the Philippines alone. According to Wikipedia, "Haiyan is also the strongest storm recorded at landfall, and unofficially the strongest typhoon ever recorded in terms of wind speed". Haiyan formed on November 3, 2013 and it dissipated on November 11, 2013. So you can probably imagine how long the Philippines lived in fear during Typhoon Haiyan, event though many people did not survive.

      2013, for me, has been a year like none other. The transition from elementary school to middle school has made me more responsible and mature, and my family has noticed that. I have started taking more care of my little sister who is only 6 years old. The tragic moments during this year have really changed me to become a better person, and even I don't know how. The change that is occurring to me is a positive change that I am starting to like.

      I look forward to 2014, because I believe I can start all over again. I believe that every new year is a fresh start, and I can do better and better each year, be it sports, academics, or anything else. It is a once a year opportunity, and I don't want to ruin just like that. 

Top Ten 2013 Headlines

• Typhoon Haiyan kills over 6,000 people
• Boston Marathon Bombing kills 3, injures over 264 people
• Nelson Mandela dies at the age of 95
• The death of Lou Reed
• The death of Corey Monteith
• The death of Paul Walker
• Hurricane Sandy destroys the U.S. east coast
• Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
• Murder of Odin Lloyd
• United States ammunition shortage

Comment and Question

• My comment is that just like 2013, 2014 will also bring many happy and tragic moments

• How do you feel about 2014? What do you look forward to? What expectations do you have?