Believe it or not, I’ve never made a New Year’s resolution that I stayed committed to. This year I will commit to my resolution to stay dedicated and help as many people around the world as I can. I also commit to travel to Japan to see how I can be of help there.

I also want to start 2014 with a new mind. There had been days in the past years that I wanted to accomplish great things that were in my heart to accomplish, but found ways to scare myself out of doing them. I don’t want to live in fear this year of what may not happen, what I want to do, but think I can’t for whatever reason. I want to make my every dream come true by doing what is in my heart to do. My motto this year is, “Make It Happen!” Another thing I am determined to do is speak fluent Japanese within the year. With Michiko’s help I will make it happen!

Thank you, Michiko, for your awesome help and support. I’m happy to have you as my Japanese language instructor. May you have a wonderful New Year!