The document describes several trips and events taken by the author and their friends and family over the course of 2012. In June, the author visited a lake beach with friends and took photos of puppies playing. In April, the author and their teacher visited a park to see cherry blossoms. On their 18th birthday night, the author's good friends celebrated with them in a central square, lighting and releasing paper lanterns which attracted many spectators, creating a memorable celebration.