2013's 13 Most Memorable Moments

13. Sandy. I couldn't create a "13 most Memorable Moments" list without including Hurricane Sandy somewhere in there. While it isn't anyone's best memory of 2013, I somehow feel that it reserves a role in my memory. Going to an alternate school at an elementary school sort of felt like revisiting what it used to be like to be a young child, drawing and not putting so much pressure on school for that week. Also, I feel like I got to know more people, especially because I was forced to join another advisory. Perhaps it's because I wasn't affected so badly by hurricane Sandy, but my memories of it wasn't too bad.

12.Picnic before the new school year at Central Park. It seems to be turning into a tradition, as for the second time my friends and I arranged a picnic at Central Park to end the summer right before the beginning of a new school year. There was just something so fulfilling about it.

11. Finding out that I got accepted into the FBI Explorers. Applying to become a member of the FBI Explorers is one of the first independent decisions I have made in my life, and I have no regret of it. I wanted this so badly, that when I received the e-mail of my acceptance into the program, I literally screamed.

10. Visiting the Metropolitan Museum for the first time. I never was a huge fan of museums, but my idea of museums being boring was proven wrong when I visited this one over the summer. I took so many photos, and the lunch there is delicious.

9.My sister's graduation from Hunter. It was becoming uncertain exactly just when my sister will finally graduate, but finally, it happened! May 2013, she graduated with a Psychology degree. And we had some great Japanese food to celebrate.

8. Having a dance performance for the Spring Showcase. The Spring Showcase turned out to be much more enjoyable than I expected. Who knew they'd even perform some rock music? Nice!

7.Seeing Breathe Carolina and The Ready Set at Best Buy Theater. I went to that concert just to see them, even though the main performers were supposed to be We The Kings. We The Kings was...okay, I guess. The girl fans were a little melodramatic though. Jeez.

6.Receiving news over the phone that my sister got engaged to her long-term boyfriend. Woot! Woot! I think someone's becoming an aunt ;)

5.Recognition Dinner with the FBI Explorers. This was my first year attending the fancy, annual Recognition Dinner with my team. We danced non-stop and ate great food until midnight! I must remember to eat more of the appetizers, though. They were way better than the main dishes--yuck.

4.Winning silver medal in my first Hostage Negotiation competition. The camp was messy, rainy, and wonderful! And little did I know that it was possible to win on my first competition with other Explorer posts! FBI Explorers FTW!!!

3.Sweet Sixteen celebration. It was with a small group of close friends, at my favorite Japanese restaurant--Benihana's! As small as it was, it was just right. I will forever remember it. Plus it was the day I finally got my ears pierced!

2. My very first concert! Finally, I got to headbang and see some moshpits for myself at a concert!! And with who? ALESANA!!!! I still have the ticket :x

1. Paris! Of course, my number one memory has to go to Paris!!! It's not everyday that an ordinary American just packs up to go attend a wedding in France! This trip has broadened my perspective about the world on so many levels.