2015

This is my favorite picture because I was there and witnessed it myself. My mom and I went with the Bowie Band and Color Guard when they performed in the London New Years Day Parade. It was the best week of my life and I want to go back to London someday. We spent a week there doing pretty much everything there is to do- from touring Saint Paul's Cathedral to shopping on Oxford Street. On NYE, my mom an I sat across from our hotel across the lake from Big Ben and watched the fireworks as they welcomed 2015. 

I like this picture because I really would like to visit Santorini and the other beautiful islands of Greece. The colors and cultures of Greece are so vibrant and this image captures it beautifully. When I see this picture, I can imagine myself standing here and witnessing the beauty of the islands, and it makes me want to travel there even more. 

I like this picture because of the way the rules of composition are applied to contribute to the overall mood and tone of the image. The events this photo was taken from, the terrorist attacks by ISIS, are reflected by the mournful and tragic appearances in the image. I would really like to visit Paris one day to witness one of the world's most famous architectural feats. 

My favorite song of 2015 was Aquaman by Walk the Moon. I saw it performed live in May with some of my best friends and it was one of the best concert I've ever been to. I took this image during Aquaman, and it captures the mood and excitement of the night. Everyone was full of energy and I was able to interact with the band because I was second row. The bassist told everyone to put our arms in the air and wave and snap them like seaweed. It was a magical experience I will never forget with one of my favorite bands. 

My favorite movie of 2015 was DUFF. I saw it with my two best friends. The movie itself was okay, but it was a funny feel good movie that I had a great time seeing with my friends. I don't watch a lot of movies, but my other favorite movie from 2015 was the martian because of the way they incorporate scientific facts into the plot, and it also motivated me to complete my science fair project. This picture is of the protagonist and the love interest, and it is a big moment in the plot. 

I think the most important news stories of 2015 were the police shootings. I think gun violence should be better controlled and that guns should not be pulled by officers because of suspicion. Most of the dead on the news are young people, some even 12 years old, and it makes me sad to think about how our nation needs to repair its mindset in order to protect its citizens.

I think the most important person of 2015 was Zendaya Coleman. She is a 19 year old actress who rose in the media as a strong feminist and activist. She did only positive actions, broadened her career, broke barriers for women of color, and was named one of the celebrity feminists of the year. 

I think the entertainment person of 2015 was twenty one pilots. These musicians became huge hits with their new album blurry face, and help spread awareness about the real pain of mental health issues and gave teens and adults everywhere an outlet for their pain and a way to connect with people. They performed at the VMAs and many other credible and anticipated award shows. 

My New years resolution is to improve my grades and health. I want to sleep more and spend more time focusing on my happiness and stress levels. 

I will remember meeting my sister's boyfriend and his younger brother from this winter break. They were both so much fun and we all spent a lot of time together seeing movies, going bowling, and shopping downtown. 

I'm looking forward to a lot of concerts and getting my driver's license in 2016.