Mark Daniel

              New Year, New Me" this is the time to start a fresh and striving of my personal growth. I entered 2025 with lots of joy. A new year provides an opportunity to reflect on the past, that needs an improvement. I wanted to improve my performance in academics and my sports especially in basketball.   However, change is not always easy, it takes time for me to learn what I wanted to. Achieving goals requires resilience. It is my ability to overcome my fear and keep moving forward. Patience is one of my difficulties but this is the only thing for me to succeed. Embracing these challenges with a positive mindset can lead to meaningful, lasting change. Along with resilience, self-compassion and support from others plays an important role in my personal transformation. Change takes time, and being kind to ourselves helps maintain motivation when things don’t go as planned. I'll make sure to execute my performance in academics and sports.

Christmas holidays are a time of giving togetherness, and celebration. One of the most cherished aspects of the Christmas season is the opportunity to reunite with family and friends. These reunions are sharing meals, laughter, and the joy of being surrounded by those who matters you most. My experience during the Christmas holidays is exchanging gifts, reunited with our family, swimming outings, and having parties. These moments of togetherness are at the heart of the holiday experiences. Gift-giving is a central tradition that brings both joy and meaning to Christmas. The act of choosing a thoughtful gift for someone expresses love and appreciation, while the excitement of unwrapping presents brings excitement and joy. However, Christmas is not just about material gifts-it's also a time to show generosity through acts of kindness. Reuniting with family and friends which are away from us is also an importance of Christmas. Midnight Mass, is a key part of the holiday, offering a se...