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 Asos coat, H&M top, H&M leggings, H&M necklace, Dharma sunglasses c/o, Converse sneakers

Photography and edited by Anthony King

Happy New Year!

And here we are, entering the new year of 2015. A clean slate to start anew with any mistakes in the past, any relationships we'd like to amend, any regrets we'd like to make up for. A fresh beginning to explore new journeys, create more adventures, define further boundaries. It's refreshing knowing that 2014's baggage doesn't have to be carried over if you don't want it to. A new year means new chances and we have that freedom to take any opportunity we want. I'm excited for 2015 because I know I can be better and I know this is the year things will start looking up. 2014 was good to me but I know what I have to improve on if 2015 is going to better.

That's not to say I don't appreciate what 2014 gave to me. I've experienced incredible moments and have learned much more about myself and my pursuit of personal happiness than I ever have. I've finally taken action to focus on the positive things in life to get me through the bad. And I've also pushed my limits to seize any exciting opportunity offered. It was a learning process with many mistakes but I don't regret any of it because I wouldn't be who I am without those experiences. This past year has been a great big transition into the real world that I've been struggling to adjust to but I have a pretty good feeling 2015 will be the year things will finally start to come together, beginning with the blog. Definitely expect some changes and additions. 

I'm not big on New Year resolutions not only is it hard to come up with realistic resolutions to fulfill, but also because there is always something new I am trying to achieve. So for me to sit down and list all the things I hope to accomplish in the upcoming year will only limit myself to specific goals when in actuality, my goals are ever-changing and growing. But I will restate the main goals I continuously work on every year because they should be constant reminders for me, especially during times of strife:

1. Remember the positives to carry me through the bad times.

2. Stay open to opportunities but don't compromise my happiness.

3. Appreciate everything.

4. Trust that things do get better but don't wait for it to happen. Make it happen.

5. Follow my intuition but stay open-minded. 

6. Nothing is perfect but that doesn't mean I can't be happy.

This is just my basic list. I have much much more for my 2015 list but like I said, I'll always be adding more and changing others. 

I hope you all are enjoying your first few days of the New Year! Let's make the most of what 2015 brings us.

"In the end, it's not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away."

New year same me,

Mai Sunshine