I never thought that in 2013 I’d look like a big Pillsbury Dough Boy.

Dwarfed in my uniform

But I wake up every morning excited to go to school (not so thrilled to wear a sweat-provoking neckerchief), and recount my days for you guys when I get home.

So I wanted to take a sentence or two to thank all of you devoted readers who come back hungry every day to read what adventures, misfires, or laughs I’ve had in school.

And because WordPress does an annual report on the stats of my blog, I’d particularly like to thank the Americans, the French, and the Puerto Ricans. You are my biggest fans. (Thanks for nothing, Italy.)

I’d also like to thank my top commenter, Jackie. (She is also my sister. Best sister ever.)

And on that note, I’ll bid you a Merry New Year with gusto. Like Eddie Murphy does in Trading Places.