A Teen's Take

POMEROY–It’s the New Year and a brand-new decade. For some reason, each January one brings a little sadness, and I’m not sure why. I guess it’s because I tend to hold onto things. The fact is, I have been able to live such an exciting, interesting, amazing ten years in my hometown surrounded by people who care and support me. This is kind of cool.

So much has happened over the past decade, such as the ups and downs of having a relationship with my friends, the issues of being in a family and ultimately, the love I have been shown over the years by everyone. I have also discovered I love to write, aspire to the demands and rewards of sports and like coffee, a lot.

It pleases me that so many have been there through all my trials and successes and appreciate the feedback I get each week about my articles–my grandparents text me to tell me I need to be an author each Wednesday–which is awesome. You are great!

Everyone has made my first decade so special and I am so grateful for your input and encouragement. I look forward to the next 10 years.

I hope everyone had a great kickoff to the New Year! Don’t give up on those resolutions you made. You made them for a reason. Stay strong. You can do it!

Happy New Year all!