New Years Resolutions

Although I don't really like using the term "New Years Resolutions", it seemed the most apt in this situation. 
僕は「ニューイアズレゾリューション」っていう表現をあまり使いたくなくても、この場合はそれは一番いいみたいだ。

Last year was an amazing year for me: it was my first, full year living in Japan; my Japanese, while not perfect, saw some improvement, and God used that in some big and small ways; relationships ended, but new relationships (and opportunities to share the gospel with Japanese) opened up; I was more active than ever in my photography, and even photographed my first wedding! All of these amazing events (and more), but I seldom, if ever, took the time to share about those events, in particular via blog. Not that keeping a blog is necessary or the only way to document thoughts and events; however, my whole purpose in starting this blog was to keep you, my friends and family, abreast at what is happening in my life in Japan. And I royally fumbled the ball there. So this year, I want to make a "resolution" to document my thoughts more often, and to hear your wonderful feedback (if you feel so inclined :D).
去年は僕にとって すごくよかった年です、初めてずっと年間日本にいる年し、僕の日本語が少し上手くなったで、神様がそれを使えたし、いくつの人間関係が止めてしまったんだけど、一方新しい人間関係が開いたし、前よりよく写真を撮って、初めて友達の結婚式のためさえ写真を撮ってあげたし。すべての上記のすごいイベントがあったけど、あまりみんなに聞かせなかった、ブログで特に。自分の考えの伝え方はブログでしかないっていうことではないけど、アメリカの家族と友達に僕の日本の生活のことを教えられるようにこのブログを始めたんだから、それで今年もっとこのブログに自分の考えを載せたいで、みんなの手応えも聞きたいのです　：D

Recently, I went home for two weeks over the Christmas/New Years break, and I have to say it was some of the most fun I'd had coming home in quite some time! The first week I spent in Ohio visiting mostly family, but also some friends.Although I was a bit disappointed that I wasn't able to meet up with all the friends I had wanted to see -- or spend more quality time with the ones that I did -- I was very pleased that I was able to spend more time with family than in past years. Another highlight during my stay in Ohio was getting to drive my car (2005 Mazda 3, baby, ZOOM-ZOOM!! lol). If only you understood the hassle I (and my poor immediate family) had to go through just so that I could drive my car LEGALLY....but it was definitely worth it. Unfortunately, because I'm planning to stay in Japan yet another year (and perhaps longer), I've decided that it'd be best to sell my car. Consequently, my most recent run with her may have been my last :(
最近クリスマスとニューイアズの休みのために二週間アメリカに帰ってで、すごく楽しい時間を過ごした！！一週間目オハイオ州に行って、殆ど家族に会ってで、少し友達も会ってた。全部の会いたい友達に会えなかったんだけど、前より今年は家族ともっといい時間を過ごすことができるのがよかった。他のアメリカに行ったハイライトは僕の車が運転出来たハイライトだった！ 僕の車が合法的に運転できるように奮闘してたよ。でも、それ割に合ったと思う。しかし、もう一年間に本にいる予定ですから、僕の車を売ろうと決定しました。それで、多分最近の僕の車を運転する機会は最後の機会だ　ー＿ー