It's sort of frustrating that facebook doesn't sort all the New Year's Eve posts like it does Christmas or Mitt Romney posts (though maybe I'm just looking before it sorts itself, which is very possible). However, in my one-year-old tradition, I'm looking to my feeds to understand how everyone's 2012 went for them.
I might add that social networking is amazing because it is so much information so quickly and with very little filter. It provides a window into the lives of many, many people across the globe. Facebook/Twitter/Instagram provide one with many diverse opinions and some really weird posts, which is great. Here are a few of the posts from my feeds about the end of 2012:
There are some who are surprised it is even the end of 2012 at all:
Oh hey, is it New Years? - Madelene
There are some posts in other languages, about how much change 2012 brought:
Et voilà, 2012 s'achève et un petit bilan s'impose. Entre un début plutôt mitigé, une fin très occupée, des amitiés perdues et quelques regrets, 2012 a quand même sans doute été une de mes plus belles années, remplie de changements et d'excitation: une nouvelle vie aux États-Unis accompagnée de jolies rencontres, beaucoup de voyages et un maximum de fun! Sur ce, je vous souhaite à tous une très bonne année 2013, en espérant que la santé, le bonheur et la réussite soient au rendez-vous! :) - Adéle
And there are others who have learned how to weather a tough year and look forward with hope:
It's been a long year but I've learned a lot. Being on my own has taught me how to pick myself up, figure out the obstacles I encounter, and learn to utilize the people God has blessed me with in my life. I'm excited for what's to come in 2013! Happy New Year's Eve everyone :) - Kaitlin
I'm following a lot of people on Twitter who are on the ground in Syria tweeting about the current conflict (which has been incredible to mix with Kanye and Rob Delaney tweets in my feed - I would so much suggest you follow people in other countries, specifically those involved in conflicts abroad). Here's one for the New Year:
Happy New Year to all the amazing Syrian tweeps. My wish for you all is to finally be able to tweet something other than #Syria in 2013! <3 - Amal
Throughout the day, I'll add a few more, but it seems I've gone through far too many pages for one person's eyes in one morning.
I have had an incredible year so far, and I couldn't have asked for more. I worked for my state senator, Mr. Lindsey Graham, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I worked at a Thai restaurant and learned so much about food and hard work. I went to Africa for the greatest vacation I have ever been on in my life. I got to work firsthand on a campaign and was lucky enough to see my candidate win his election, though he didn't take my state in the end. I made it into my father's cookbook. I met a hero of mine. I declared my major and got an adviser whom I adore.
This year, I have truly lived. I have loved, I have laughed, I have cried, I have danced late into the night, and, most importantly, I have learned. Next year I will be sure to keep following my heart and make the best of everything I have, understanding that I'm so lucky to be where I am.
Have a great 2013, everyone!
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