So cool!! :DD

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Current CB Name: CelineBurning Bright

My proudest accomplishment(s) from this year is/are: finishing NaNo, joining the CB, starting a new school and joining all these clubs, figuring out pronouns and orientation and stuff, READING, focusing more on trying to improve drawing, expanding my music taste, making an effort to spend more time in nature, doing all the stuff I love :)

(from prev school, book battles!!!) 

Something good I've done for others is: picked up random trash around campus about 2 months ago just cause I was bored at 5:00pm and my mom still hadn't picked me up yet (bUsY sChEdUlEs) so I did that and basically went unnoticed the whole 15 min cuz no one rly notices me and this is the first time I've ever told anyone about it! :)

This year, I was kind to myself by: as mentioned, doing all the stuff I loved! Yay! Also making time to check CB like, obsessively XD (and letting myself break some of my own rules and not regretting it, letting myself be more mainstream even though blech stereotypes)

The bravest thing I did this year was: new school Ig?

The best book I've read this year is: SERIOUSLY?!?! HOW?!???? Ummmmmmm yup nope EVERYTHING (but Ig from the top of my head: The Priory of the Orange Tree duh, I am the Messenger, The Door of No Return, yup I'm stopping myself there)

Something I like about myself right now is: I'm honestly pretty proud of myself, to the point of way too much pride (I promise I'm not vain or anything though! I think this way basically with everyone, not just with me, idk why), so kinda everything (Ik, sorry)??? I mean, Ik I have a lot of things to improve on (too prideful, not friendly :( , procrastinator, lazy, thinks she knows everything, grudges, doesn't care enough, so much more), but still.

Someone who inspired me this year is: all of you! :D

My current favorite song is: EVERYTHING!!! But Ig if I had to say 1 off the top of my head... i guess that was goodbye by Lyn Lapid (thx again again Peri!!)

Anything else?: maybe later! :)

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Something I want to achieve in the next year is: be more outgoing/open-to-friendliness/friendly

A new hobby I'd like to try before the end of 2024 is: D&D!!! *sigh* when is the club gonna startttt

Something brave I want to do in 2024 is: umm maybe work up the courage (or spur of the moment impulsiveness, sure that works too) to actually like say at least (though preferably more) one word to my squish??? eek ok bye now (also hopefully my squish is still awesome idk)

In 2024, I'd like to read this many books: AS MANY AS I WANT WHENEVER I WANT!!! :DDD not likely though :(

In 2024, I want to be kind to myself by: being myself even when other (sorta judgy but still awesome) ppl I care about are around? read: my family :/

I want to be kind to others this year by: controlling my temper/stubbornness/"attitude" (but blech I hate that word it's just like saying everything I'm experiencing is just teenage angst and not rly to be taken seriously and idk I can't quite explain but I promise it makes sense I'll try again later)

I want to inspire others to: do whatever they love! :D

I will inspire them to do that by: doing what I love?? I would say encourage them but I'm so bad at that... :/

Anything else?: prob yes later

thank you!!! :DDD 

this is such a thoughtful idea, Peri

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Current CB Name: Hex

My proudest accomplishment(s) from this year is/are: starting high school!

Something good I've done for others is: listen to and be there for people hopefully

This year, I was kind to myself by: uhh lol

The bravest thing I did this year was: various awkward conversations with people

The best book I've read this year is: IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION but I'll go with two of my all-time favorites, To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis and The Rook by Daniel O'Malley

Something I like about myself right now is: uhh my sense of humor ig

Someone who inspired me this year is: new friends :)

My current favorite song is: maybe First Rate Town by Good Kid but idrk

Anything else?: gosh these questions are deep and did you know a 30 year old male alligator would be approximately 11 feet long

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Something I want to achieve in the next year is: figure out my gender lol

A new hobby I'd like to try before the end of 2024 is: learn Fusion 360! (computer modeling software)

Something brave I want to do in 2024 is: learn to ask for help more

In 2024, I'd like to read this many books: too many to count! I'll say 70 because I haven't been reading much lately

In 2024, I want to be kind to myself by: sleeping more, taking more time for myself and being less stressed

I want to be kind to others this year by: telling people how much they mean to me more often

I want to inspire others to: take care of themselves and not give up

I will inspire them to do that by: taking care of myself? shoot that's hard

Anything else?: by contrast, a femal alligator is approximately 8 feet on average

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Current CB Name: Periwinkle 

My proudest accomplishment(s) from this year is/are: doing NaNoWriMo, learning keyboard (technically I picked it up late last year but I'm still counting it), trying sleepaway camp for the first time, trying stand up paddle boarding, the one year anniversary of my ski lodge, getting into a special choir and getting the highest score of all the altos in it, becoming more knowledgeable about Taylor Swift lol, and probably more stuff I cannot remember!

Something good I've done for others is: well I tried to be kind and resourceful this year by showing I know people specifically. I want people to feel seen.

This year, I was kind to myself by: uh well I spent a lot of time with family and indulged in my interests without feeling embarrassed about it 

The bravest thing I did this year was: NaNo and socializing (still pretty bad at that one but practice makes progress lol)

The best book I've read this year is: ohh this one's hard. One of the best books I read wasn't appropriate for the CB, so I won't mention it, but that book comes to mind 

Something I like about myself right now is: I like my creativity and music taste. I think I'm pretty good at making people feel liked? 

Someone who inspired me this year is: everyone here on the CB, fellow musicians, and my family :D

My current favorite song is: also a hard one. Why did I make such hard questions? I don't think I can choose…

Anything else?: Not that I can think of right now!

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Something I want to achieve in the next year is: I want to write at least 15,000 words for NaNoWriMo or Camp NaNoWriMo this year

A new hobby I'd like to try before the end of 2024 is: I too want to play D&D, Celine! I've tried to before but it didn't work out. I'd also like to exercise more

Something brave I want to do in 2024 is: Join clubs and try to make friends in high school. I'm also considering getting a therapist 

In 2024, I'd like to read this many books: it's hard for me to set a specific goal because I'm often busy and not good at keeping up with reading. But I really want to read more this year just in general! Maybe I should keep a reading log…

In 2024, I want to be kind to myself by: getting more exercise and paying better attention to my mental health

I want to be kind to others this year by: listening to them and doing my best to make them feel like I understand them in even a small way

I want to inspire others to: love themselves 

I will inspire them to do that by: … love myself, I guess. I mean, I do love myself, but I don't really put thought into it or do a good enough job paying attention to my mental health. 

Anything else?: nope, not right now

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Current CB Name: Moon Wolf

My proudest accomplishment(s) from this year is/are: joining CB and starting a Ski Lodge! 

Something good I've done for others is: being friendly and saying hi

This year, I was kind to myself by: reading a bunch of books

The bravest thing I did this year was: enter a writing contest

The best book I've read this year is: Inside Out and Back Again

Something I like about myself right now is: my creativity and poetry

Someone who inspired me this year is: my sister

My current favorite song is: Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift

Anything else?: nope

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Something I want to achieve in the next year is: entering a writing contest (maybe getting 1st, 2nd, or 3rd?) 

A new hobby I'd like to try before the end of 2024 is: writing stories in verse

Something brave I want to do in 2024 is: probably enter a writing or poetry contest and sharing my stories

In 2024, I'd like to read this many books: as many as possible! Maybe around 20 to 40 or more?

In 2024, I want to be kind to myself by: reading a lot of books

I want to be kind to others this year by: saying hi and giving gifts

I want to inspire others to: be creative

I will inspire them to do that by: being creative? Idk

Anything else?: nope

Love this idea. Thanks so much for making this, Peri! <3

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Current CB Name: pangolin

My proudest accomplishment(s) from this year is/are: surviving eighth grade, starting high school, quitting some bad habits, winning novel writing, placing first in National History Day regionals and advancing to state, getting to school on time 90% of the time because my goodness I hate my commute, and falling out of a canoe, that was fun

Something good I've done for others is: um I've been keeping up with a several different solo writes/ski lodges and trying to leave thoughtful comments :]

This year, I was kind to myself by: uh well in the first half of the year I was very much "I have to be the perfect student and get perfect grades" but I think I've kind of loosened up and tried to be more kind to myself and allow myself to relax :)

The bravest thing I did this year was: um starting high school and trying to socialize with people :D

The best book I've read this year is: hmm are series okay? let's go with The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater and The Oxford Time Travel series by Connie Willis and Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson and--

Something I like about myself right now is: uhhh I think I'm a creative person and I think I can also be kind of funny 

Someone who inspired me this year is: all of you guys, some of my teachers, and my family

My current favorite song is: uhhh this is hard let's go withhh "Not Strong Enough" by boygenius. Or maybe "Wishful Thinking" by LEON

Anything else?: nope :D if I think of anything, I'll be back

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Something I want to achieve in the next year is: start and finish edits for my novel, write at least 50K one project and at least 75K another, start working on my National History Day project for 2025 (I know that's the year after next but I have to start next year because regionals are in January/February)

A new hobby I'd like to try before the end of 2024 is: D&D, knitting/crocheting?, and fencing

Something brave I want to do in 2024 is: fencing tryouts, try to socialize more/actually make some friends irl

In 2024, I'd like to read this many books: I honestly don't know because I'm always so busyyy but I'll try to read at least 40-ish? 

In 2024, I want to be kind to myself by: paying attention to my mental health (and my physical health too honestly) and to spend more time on my hobbies/interests without feeling guilty about it

I want to be kind to others this year by: by being more friendly and open and going outside my comfort zone to compliment/encourage/just be kind to people irl :) 

I want to inspire others to: not feel guilty about their hobbies/interests and taking time to take care of themselves!

I will inspire them to do that by: not feeling guilty about MY hobbies/interests and taking time to take care of myself, and encouraging others to do the same :) 

Anything else?: nope, but I'll be back if I think of anything/to update as the year progresses :D

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Current CB name: WildWolf

My proudest accomplishment(s) from this year is/are: Joining the CB, learning how to sing Carol of the bells (in choir), and making some fun pottery. 

Something good I've done for others is:Taking a babysitting course and helping my parents watch my younger siblings

This year, I was kind to myself by: Making better routines for myself

The bravest thing I did this year was:I'm not sure. 

The best book I've read this year is: Keeper of the Lost Cities

Something I like about myself right now is: That I'm making more friends and kinda coming out of my shell after being really shy for a few years

Someone who inspired me this year is: My aunt, whose just really awesome. 

My current favourite song is: Walk, by Griff

Anything else?: This has been a really amazing year.

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Something I want to achieve in the next year is: Finish a story that I've been working on for a while

A new hobby I'd like to try before the end of 2024 is: I'm not sure

In 2024, I'd like to read this many books: 100. I achieved it this year, so I'll see what 2024 is like.

In 2024, I'd like to be kind to myself by: Uh...not sure yet!

I want to be kind to others this year by: being nicer to my siblings ':)

I want to inspire others to: write more when you're a kid!

I will inspire them to do that by: Publishing a book? Or someway else.

Anything Else?: Thanks for doing this Peri! It was really fun! 

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Current CB Name:GloomyBear

My proudest accomplishment(s) from this year is/are:I made a giant red hammer for my Power cosplay.

Something good I've done for others is:I gave my friend five dollars to pay for her dress.

This year, I was kind to myself by:Listening to more X listeners.

The bravest thing I did this year was: Come out to my parents

The best book I've read this year is: The Outsiders.

Something I like about myself right now is:My hair.

Someone who inspired me this year is:The artist Guweiz.

My current favorite song is: The red means I love you.

Anything else?:I met some of my favorite VAs

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Something I want to achieve in the next year is:Start my webcomic.

A new hobby I'd like to try before the end of 2024 is: Baking.

Something brave I want to do in 2024 is: Publish something up on Webtoon

In 2024, I'd like to read this many books:500

In 2024, I want to be kind to myself by: Putting more effort into my appearance.

I want to be kind to others this year by:Helping out my friends as much as I can.

I want to inspire others to:Love them selves to the fullest.

I will inspire them to do that by: Pointing out their strengths and trying to help them with their weaknesses.

Anything else?: Merry christmas and a happy new year!!!

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Current CB Name: Hoax

My proudest accomplishment(s) from this year is/are: I got a short story published for the very first time! 

Something good I've done for others is: Starting volunteering at a local, free preschool

This year, I was kind to myself by: Allowing myself to have free time in my schedule instead of forcing myself to be busy 24/7

The bravest thing I did this year was: I auditioned for a play at my high school. I didn't get in, but I'm proud of myself for trying.

The best book I've read this year is: Vicious, by V. E. Schwab

Something I like about myself right now is: I'm becoming better at recognizing my feelings and communicating them with others

Someone who inspired me this year is: My math teacher! She is one of my favorite teachers on record!

My current favorite song is: long story short or ivy by Taylor Swift 

Anything else?: This isn't very important, but I had my first CB name change this year (from Neverseen to Hoax)

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Something I want to achieve in the next year is: I want to work to completely finish editting by book, and maybe aim to get it closer to publishing!

A new hobby I'd like to try before the end of 2024 is: Contemporary Percussion (I want to expand my percussion horizions, in other words)

Something brave I want to do in 2024 is: Take my first AP class

In 2024, I'd like to read this many books: Uh- I don't know I've never kept track of how many I read in a year. Let's say...40? I don't if that's a reasonable amount or not though...

In 2024, I want to be kind to myself by: Giving myself grace to feel how I feel and not be disappointed in myself for it.

I want to be kind to others this year by: By working to give others grace and to acknowledge their feelings as well.

I want to inspire others to: Being respectful to everybody.

I will inspire them to do that by: Being open-minded, and giving everyone a fair and equal chance. 

Anything else?: Not yet! :)

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Current CB Name: BookGirl (I think I am going to change it soon tho.)

My proudest accomplishment(s) from this year is/are: Becoming a middle schooler, winning first place in academic Scavenger Hunt, getting 3rd place in Battle of the Books.

Something good I've done for others is: Made people smile to try and brighten their day.

This year, I was kind to myself by: Reading and benefiting my mind.

The bravest thing I did this year was: Go to Middle School

The best book I've read this year is: Taylor Before and After by Jenny Englund.

Something I like about myself right now is: That I'm smarter then the rest of my grade.

Someone who inspired me this year is: Taylor Swift. 

My current favorite song is: This Town by Niall Horan

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Something I want to achieve in the next year is: To finish writing my book.

A new hobby I'd like to try before the end of 2024 is: Track and Field

Something brave I want to do in 2024 is: Ask out my crush.

In 2024, I'd like to read this many books: 50-100 even if I've already read them

In 2024, I want to be kind to myself by: Taking time for myself

I want to be kind to others this year by: Spending time with them and brightening their days.

I want to inspire others to: Like me and acknowlegde me

I will inspire them to do that by: By becoming a new person who people respect and like.

this is definetly something I need to do. 

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Current CB Name: Hawkstar

My proudest accomplishment(s) from this year is/are: getting a lot better at drawing!!

Something good I've done for others is: made sure I smiled at everyone and make them feel included

This year, I was kind to myself by: finding music I love, and not letting the groaning of my brothers stop me :p

The bravest thing I did this year was: Not running away, and confronting a certain group of people

The best book I've read this year is: Ooo probably The Lunar Chronicles

Something I like about myself right now is: My smile 

Someone who inspired me this year is: BTS, Chatterboxers, and my brothers.

My current favorite song is: Crystal Snow or Outro: Wings by BTS

Anything else?: You are truely the best, Peri!

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Something I want to achieve in the next year is: Speak clearer, and be more condfident and less shy.

A new hobby I'd like to try before the end of 2024 is: singing! Like, actual singing not just belting out a song and sounding like a dying animal XD :)

Something brave I want to do in 2024 is: I'm not sure.

In 2024, I'd like to read this many books: I don't have a specific goal!

In 2024, I want to be kind to myself by: writing more

I want to be kind to others this year by: not getting annoyed so easily (which leads to me just getting so mad) so being more patient

I want to inspire others to: be more creative

I will inspire them to do that by: encouraging their intrests and write my poetry 

Anything else?: no, other than, once again, you are the best, Peri!