New Years really gets me down. It reminds me that another year is over, but it gets me excited for the year to come. Well, it has been over a year since the end of the world and we are still here, and so much has happened since.

This year for me was especially important as it was my 16th. Last month I had my 16th birthday and even though it wasn't as big as some suite sixteens america has, it was special. There is then the other aspects that have affected me hugely over the last year. The main being the saddening end to the era of PokeStadium. I had been on there for two years and I built my way up to making friends and becoming a trusted member. However, Lightning Dash and KF saved us by creating PokePavillion which led to the merger and me joining this great place with loads of great people I wouldn't have met before. I haven't really talked to many of you as of yet, but from the few I have talked to, it is a great place, and over the next year, I hope to share some great memories.

It has also been a great year for entertainment. Although I am not too interested, the PS4 and Xbox One were released a month ago. They are direct competition and some of the technology they have is amazing, although I'll just stick with my Wii U for now. So many great films have come out. Over the past week, I went to see Catching Fire and the Hobbit. Both are great films and they, I happily say, are probably the two must see films of the year. I look forward to what 2014 brings.

Also, the legendary figure who is Nelson Mandela passed away. A great man who is known as a great Humanitarian had sadly left us and it saddened many of us across the world. His great deeds surely won't be forgotten

2014, for me will be one of the most important years of my life. I have roughly 11 exams (GCSE's) which decide which college I go to, which in turn decides my future. I also go off to college and who knows what else will happen. I am scared but also excited for what it will bring. I don't want to leave 2013 behind but I don't want to hold back from 2014.

I hope everyone has had a great year, and Merry Christmas and I wish you all a great new year :3