With the start of a new year and decade, I look forward to what’s in store. Although the new year is off to a rough start as I’ve been sick for two weeks, I am optimistic about the year ahead.
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Next weekend I am meeting my friend, Renee from California, in Washington, D.C. We are both excited, as we haven’t seen each other in a while and can’t wait to catch up. I am excited to go to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Another reason for our excitement is because neither of us have been to D.C.; so if anyone has any must-sees, send them my way.
Another trip I am hoping to take this year is to Ireland. One of my good friends is getting married there in June, and I am hoping to be there for her big day. I have never been to Ireland; so if I go, my friend and I will turn it into a vacation and explore.
Right now, those are my only big plans in 2020, but it’s just beginning, so I am excited to see what comes my way.
— Mary Melnick, social media and editorial coordinator
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