i ran into this video on google, when i typed in "this is a reminder"... Your video popped up. i was like "whats this".. So i clicked on it. And man, im glad i did. This poem was amazing, and really hit deep.
I needed reminded, I haven't sen my sister in over a year, and i've never felt closer to anyone than to her, but in 5 days i will see er again, and im going to be so happy <3
my new years resolution is to show my family and friends the real me. stop hiding and go experience life. tell her i love her but if she doesn't love me its okay ill understand.love myself for who i am. and not there let words hurt me anymore.
My New Years Resolution is to not be afraid to face people anymore.....not be afraid to get out there and meet everyone that I want to meet. I also need to learn to be brave and not let what other people think bother me.
You are one of my Inspirations .....thank you so much <3
My resolution is to live for the friends I've loved and lost and the people I haven't met. I refuse to let my shit brain chemistry control my life anymore.
That was strong, i really never have a new years resolution. i never stick to them. my bad lol. anyways i loved it when you said ppl come in to ur life for a season or a reason cause iv lost a lot of freinds over the years,some are jsut because i have not been around in a very long time, im not sure if they like me as a freind any more,and now its jsut down to my Family. i have a hard time truesting ppl, and much more going on in my life. thank you for the reminder. i liked it :)
That was strong, i really never have a new years resolution. i never stick to them. my bad lol. anyways i loved it when you said ppl come in to ur life for a seson or a reason cause iv lost a lot of freinds over the years,a nd now its jsut down to my friends. i have a hard time truesting ppl, and much more going on in my life. thank you for the reminder. i liked it :)
I really liked the reminder poem! my new resolution is to live for myself and not for anyone else, not anymore!! i lost a year of my life to someone else and in the end she hurt me more than i ever thought was possiable.. like you said, some people are in our lives for a season or a reason, i agree with that statement.. Thank you for this, more power to you and to everyone else out there ;)
Mine is to stop drinking soda, lose enough weight to meet my height-weight standards for the military...and finally go to basic, since it's the most productive thing I can do with this time, since I can't afford school right now...
My new year's resolution is to find someone that loves me for me, and won't hurt me like everyone else has. I want everyone to stop looking at me and stop pointing their fingers at me and saying "Hey, it's the lezbo girl". 2010 was hearbreaking for me, I hope 2011 will be better! Beautiful poem~ T_T
this made me want to cry, 2010 was such a trying year for me and this video touched base on a lot of things I needed to hear.. here's to 2011! may it be filled with joy and excitement for all! : )
My New Year's Resolution will be to come out to my parents and gain some self confidence. Both have really gotten to me this year. You're videos have really helped me the past few months of this year. I never commented a lot cause I'm scared to talk to anyone I don't know very well, but I'm going to change that this year too. Also, very beautiful poem. I've listened to it over and over again, and I'm almost in tears. It's very emotional and inspiring.
STROOOOOONGER THAN YESTERDAYYYY. NOW IT'S NOTHING BUT MYYYY WAYYY AND MY LONELINESS AIN'T KILLIN' ME NO MOOOOOOOOOOORE. iiIIIIIIIi iiIIIIII'm STROOOONGER.
My New Year's Resolution is to tell my friends that I'm gay, the ones I can trust and know that they won't hurt me like so many others have. I want to love myself. I'm gonna be honest with the people I think I can trust the most and maybe I'll be able to talk to my family again. One of my dreams is to get a girlfriend, one that will love me and we'll be able to truly have a relationship, but honestly I don't think many girls can amount to the soul and love you have in your heart Arielle. <3
My New Year's Resolution is to finally be myself. I wan't to come out & be the person I'm meant to be. I want to cut my hair how I want, get all the tattoos & piercings my heart desires... I just want to be myself. This year I want to start living my life for myself, not for others.. I know that's the only way I'll ever really find true happiness.
My New Years Resolution is to learn to love myself. I will never get over my past hurts, but I will go stronger from them. To feel hair on my shoulders, and fun my fingers through it. I be more active, and be more kind. I explore, and make new friends. To leave my old self behind, and grow anew. This is the year for change. Just like the last year, and the year before that, and the year after this. Change is part of evolution, and I plan to evolve.
My new years resolution is to live every day like it's the last one and to make the most of my time here. Thank you so much for this video. This helped me more than you will ever know.
my new years resolution is to stop blaming the past for everything and to take responsiblity for my actions and change them. I'm not going to blame everything bad in the past for whats going on now, im goin to take responsiblity for my choices and start making better ones
My New Years resolution is to be healthier. I'm not just talking physically like everyone thinks, but mentally and emotionally also. I'm living life with a renewed passion. I'm gonna give it my all and at the end of the year I'm gonna say "Man, this was the best year yet! How am I gonna top it this time?" I've come to the realization that I've got so much to live for, and I'm gonna pursue it all with crazy enthusiasm. No more regrets, even if things don't go my way. This is life! Why waste it?
My New Years resolution is to let go of my fears & attack my passions. I'm not going to let anything stop me. I'm keeping my eyes on the sky & my heart on what I truly want. I'm done regretting the past & worrying about the future. I'm going to take the present's hand & run with it, and get where I want to go.
I'm also never going to forget that everything happens as it should, and deep down, I need what the situation is giving me, be it for personal growth or to reach my destination. :)
my new years resolution is make a better me, like completely stop smokin, not drink as heavy as i do wen i go 2 party's(tho i can drink quite a bit b4 im drunk),stay in shape, n just continue 2 not do 1nite stands anymore
My new year's resolution.. to be honest I have somewhat been avoiding thinking about it. But that's not going to help me any. I always make resolutions and break them-but this year will be different. This year I'm going to come out. This year I'm going to truly accept every part of myself-how can I expect anyone to love me when I can't even love myself? You are inspirational and help more than you will ever know. Thank you and stay strong, I know you can use some support too =) Take care, aloha
I don't have a resolution, I just have a bunch of plans, and I will go through with them. I don't know exactly what will come out of them (I prefer it that way :p ), but it'll be something good, and I can't wait to find out.
I want to be worth something, to try to get through atleast one day without being greatly depressed.I willbe able to go through a day without being depressed because I met this girl that makes me happy in every way I love you aly
My new years resolutions is to find a job, get moved out of my parents house, and live life to the fullest. Learn from my mistakes and try to not make them again.
Well I just threw my poetry out the window! :p that was amazing! My resolution for 2011 is to really find myself and get my goals together so I can be awesome
My New Years Resulition, Is to be healthyer, I know now that my eating habits could be better and I need to work out more and be healthyer for my sake. It is also to be less ignorent and educate myself on more topics and to gain in knowledge, It is also to continue being self aware so that I realize that i do have a great life and nothing is worth hurtiny myself for and laset it's to be more open because I'm tired of being asamed for who I am and that will make be less ashamed :)
My new years resolution is to let go of everything that has kept me from flying as high and far as I can go. My new years resolution is to be free and to be me.
My new years resolution is to stay positive. I spent too long living in a negative way, which not only affected me, it affected those closed to me. A strong positive mental attitude can have a massive impact on my life, and my loved ones lives.
That's my one and only resolution, I could do the usual "cut down on drinking, exercise, eat less crap etc" but I know with a positive attitude all these things will become possible.
I have a few New Years resolutions. The first, is to date a guy that will love me for me. Someone who will never want to change anything about me, won't date me just to try to use me for sex. Someone who will listen when I need him to.
The second, is to go through all my friends and figure out which ones are true and which ones aren't.
Third, is to get healthy. I know I can eat healthy and stay the same weight with proper exercise.
Thank you Arielle, you are amazing and an inspiration. <3
My New Years Resolution is to be more productive in the LGBT community. I haven't been doing as much as I want to so next year I know I will.
Next is for me to come out to my Family..... I didn't think I was a big deal to "come out" and just bring a girl home, but then I don't know how they will take that. So its going to be step by step. Probably the hardest thing I will do.
Last I would like to Thank you Arielle. For all the work and dedication you give us in your videos. <3<3
@num1sheeba I didn't have space but I just wanted to say this is such an inspiring beautiful poem that was definitely meant to be shown to the world. This poem can help anyone get that last push they needed. You are such a smart and beautiful person that is going to go far in this world. Me and all your fans will be here cheering you on. <3<3<3
I´m really sorry for sounding so freaking cheesy but this almost made cry. I have been through so much these past 4 years and your poem has a very special meaning to me. My new years resolutions are:get a tattoo,go back to school and just getting things back on track again.
My new years resolution is to learn to stand up for myself more. I have to the realization that whether my family, coworkers, etc. walk over me. I don't have confidence in myself.
Seems we all got issues with ourselves. I hope I can keep my faith in the new year to come. I don't have a job, I'm not popular, but people say I'm funny. Yay. If anyone wants to talk, just mail me or ask for my facebookthingy. I wish you all strenght and insight. And a button to shut off your emotions (lol just kidding, it would be SO wrong.. *roll eyes*)
I love that you are who you are without any apologies. Every video makes me wish I knew you in person, because I feel life is about learning from each other and you make me think. Thanks for sharing such personal things about yourself with us. I feel that it's a privilege. I don't make New Years Resolution. I just try my best to be a better person than I was the year before. Love the you I see here, and I'm sure if I really knew you, I'd love the real you as well.
My new years resolution is to stop trying to hard to please others and focus on making myself happy and healthy. To stop trying to turn myself into what society thinks I should be. It's time to let people see the real me. It's time to stop being afraid.
One day you broke up with that one person you THOUGHT was your love for life. And you lock your self in a room. You make your own little box and stay in there crying and being depress while the world is moving on and you don't coz you cant.
My new year resolution is to step out of that box and look around. For that i know theres still people that love me. My family, my friends. I used to took them for granted. when i broke up i forgot that they exist. Reality sometime hurt.
this vid honestly made me cry. 2010 has destroyed who I once was. and this video, it hit home. my resolution this year is to loose the weight tht I've had all my life. but most of all, I want to be happy. I want to be happy for the first time In years. tht means I need to forgive myself for what I've done this year. I need to forget and forgive. and I need to start to be myself no matter how painful. and getting a binder won't hurt(: lol
Mine is to do what I have to do to keep going. I am going to get over someone who really hurt me and I am going to get to the point where I can keep my head held high when I am alone. In 2011, I will be happy! :D You inspire me!
i was so close to calling up my ex lol...an ex that doesnt even really deserve me...then i decided to watch your video instead :) im glad i did...i cant thank you enough arielle <3 ill definitely be watching this video plenty before i fall asleep tonight
i love you arielle. this has the potiential to save many lives.
my new years resolution... i've tried for 3 years...but maybe this year i'll finally be able to move on from my lover's grave. and try to dig myself out of the grave i dug myself into emotionaly. thank you arielle. just thanks : )
Wow girl. You got me choked up!! Great video, and great message. My new years resolution has to do with my health. Hasn't been so great this past year. I want to feel better and stronger. And not beat myself up so bad if trouble arises. Everything is temporary. Cheers to that, honey. Thank you.
my new year's resolution is to keep my head up and be proud of who i am even when life makes it hard. to do good in school but to not forget to live. keep in mind the important things in life, and let the rest fall by the way side. this year i'm not going to waste time worrying about the uncontrollable, but use everything as a lesson. most importantly, i'm gonna be happy. :)
All I have for a New Years resolution is to be able to look at the people that are around me and not try and make them prove that they care about me. Stop remembering what things were done to me in the past and let myself live in the present. That is all I have.
Thank you so much for the poem. It was beautiful. I have had the worst year and have felt so low, its amazing how watching your videos really helps, even the goofy ones =) I have no Resolutions this year only because resolutions are always broken, just like promises. Something always happens that makes it even more difficult to keep my resolutions. If I were to have one it would be "I resolve not to walk naked on a power line" That way I know I can keep it :P
that's my thing, i "settle". when things don't go the way i'd hoped they would, and the power to change them, it leaves me. i'm weak in that regard. but no more. this new year, i'm going to grow up and change what needs changing. starting with myself.
One question: What if someone's happy being settled.
To get even better grades than my good ones, get into my schools tennis and possibly soccer team, improve my upper body strength a bit more, be able to get people stuff for their birthdays, make more friends, get braces, and get rid of my slight phobia of eating in front of people during lunch....
Thank you for posting this Arielle. I love your video's. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't happen to stumble across your channel when you first started making videos. My new years resolution is to find a therapist and get better emotionally and mentally.
well my resolution for this year is to never ever in my life judge ppl for da way dey look nd also to always maintain calm in all da bad occasions in life nd always look the good side of life no matter wat:)
My resolution is to be me. Not be what others want me to be. I'm tired of being a people pleaser and it's time for me to please myself, focus on myself, accomplish my dreams and desires.
I wish I could hug you right now. Hug you and say THANK YOU.
In the next year I want to live my life for ME, no one else. I will let go of old friends who bring me down and old lovers who I thought I couldn't live without. This is my year. I will focus on health, happiness, family and work.
I wish u all the best with ur health, ur family, ur journey and ur life in general. Love u Arielle, thank u for being YOU <3
My resolution is to learn to look at the positives of the world, and myself. I've had a really hard time with this before and I really hope that I can get better at it.
very powerful, that poem, really makes you think. my news years resolution, is to stay strong and finally beat my addiction to pain killers!! i'm fed up with them controling me, i want to regain control of my life!! to be the person, i know i am inside, a person full of love, and kindness and always willing to put others before me.
i will win this battle. so 2011 will be my year :)
Arielle, My new year's resolution is to stay single. For one year. I'm too dependant on others for my own happiness. I just got broken up with by the "girl of my dreams" two days before our eight months, and so I'm taking myself back. I'm going to be single for one year. No one can make me happy until I make myself happy, and I need to be on my own and get to know myself the way I can't do when I'm depending on someone else.
@BasicallyHaley She was not the girl of your dreams. Trust that. The one will come alone. YOU need to be strong for yourself. That is what I am doing as well. We can do it together.
my resolution..is to stop letting my parents push me around, and give me shit about me being myself..i cant help being gay...my resolution isn't to change who i am, but to try and change the way i let others treat me and how i treat myself..might take some work..but anythings worth a shot i guess..
My new years resolution is to stop trying to be like other people and be my own person. Stop trying to please people and just make myself happy. I need to stop letting my OCD control me and focus on more important things, like finishing your portrait that I will mail to you if I can! I'll stop trying to get attention and stop being so obsessive over things that don't even matter. Arielle, you have truely inspired me this year and I hope you will continue to inspire me in 2011. Thank you.
You really are strong and watching this I wish I could give you a hug and tell you THANK YOU because without your vids. and other things, I would still be begging to god to let me die and leave this place. You make me laugh and think. I'm stil working on myself to be proud of who I am & ittle by little I'm getting better and I know one day I'll be Happy with the one I love. My new years resoulution to not be afriad, to love myself, to try to be strong and to be happy that I am alive.
I'm going to mail you me and my fiancees New Years resolution. Its something that we want as many people as possible to accomplish with us. If you can...when I mail the idea to you...can you please if you like it, mention it in one of your videos? Its called "Pay it forward", 1 person does 1 kind act for 3 people. Then those 3 people do 1 kind act for their own individual 3 people and so on.:)
@ArielleIsHamming Thank you so much Arielle! You have no idea how much this will mean to us, and the people that will participate in this! This should start off 2011 on a positive note, and allow a level of really needed positive energy to exist in our hearts! :) Thank you kindly, this will benefit a lot of people! I'll mail you as soon as possible! :)
:: snaps :: you should come to my homegirls lounge next month in Queens.. i'm performing a few spoken word pieces there.. i'm sure your work would be appreciated if you performed also.
@ArielleIsHamming well let me extend an invite! I'm Cash btw.. from Brooklyn of course.. woot woot! lol but yea.. you should definitely check it out one day. i perform all over Nyc.. well all over " New Yawk " haha
(hugs) and with what your saying about being stronger very true. I am stronger then I used to be why I survived why I still survived why I did not answer to the sound of suicide. makes me want to write a poem I know random. stay strong: Shai.
they should put you in the southpark cartoon xD... nice vid :)
hereticxhexen 2 months ago
Thanks Arielle for this. I needed it today.
briannejoy92 2 months ago
"STOP READING THIS & LISTEN TO WHAT I'M SAYING!"
SouthernChic913 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
i ran into this video on google, when i typed in "this is a reminder"... Your video popped up. i was like "whats this".. So i clicked on it. And man, im glad i did. This poem was amazing, and really hit deep.
jennuh0123 5 months ago
that hit me.
BlackRainbows1123 8 months ago
Strong. Made me stop and think.
KeithWithoutACrew 8 months ago 7
I needed reminded, I haven't sen my sister in over a year, and i've never felt closer to anyone than to her, but in 5 days i will see er again, and im going to be so happy <3
Homochild 9 months ago
i love thiiiss!<3
briiddgeettx3 11 months ago
this makes me cry<3
babyfacerawr 1 year ago
I can't really explain how much I love this. You've got a way with words. wow.
xbellaxbrutalityx 1 year ago
my new years resolution is to show my family and friends the real me. stop hiding and go experience life. tell her i love her but if she doesn't love me its okay ill understand.love myself for who i am. and not there let words hurt me anymore.
higherplacez 1 year ago
You are a fantastic poet & spoken word artist. Thank you for sharing your work with us. My resolution is to move forward in a positive way.
sneezepal 1 year ago
Helps me all the time
few35 1 year ago
My new years resolution is to stop taking people's comments so seriously. And to continue becoming my best self.
Thanks arielle
ddancewithwolves 1 year ago
deep.
NeWaGeLou 1 year ago
My New Years Resolution is to not be afraid to face people anymore.....not be afraid to get out there and meet everyone that I want to meet. I also need to learn to be brave and not let what other people think bother me.
You are one of my Inspirations .....thank you so much <3
SuperBluestar08 1 year ago
i love this so much
pammy3525 1 year ago
I'm going to put this on my iPod and listen everyday
TiAmoBellaxoxo 1 year ago
6 people didnt go get a slice of pizza.
ItsSushiTimeeee17 1 year ago
My resolution is to live for the friends I've loved and lost and the people I haven't met. I refuse to let my shit brain chemistry control my life anymore.
AilynnsWay 1 year ago
That was strong, i really never have a new years resolution. i never stick to them. my bad lol. anyways i loved it when you said ppl come in to ur life for a season or a reason cause iv lost a lot of freinds over the years,some are jsut because i have not been around in a very long time, im not sure if they like me as a freind any more,and now its jsut down to my Family. i have a hard time truesting ppl, and much more going on in my life. thank you for the reminder. i liked it :)
LuCkY03 1 year ago
That was strong, i really never have a new years resolution. i never stick to them. my bad lol. anyways i loved it when you said ppl come in to ur life for a seson or a reason cause iv lost a lot of freinds over the years,a nd now its jsut down to my friends. i have a hard time truesting ppl, and much more going on in my life. thank you for the reminder. i liked it :)
LuCkY03 1 year ago
I really liked the reminder poem! my new resolution is to live for myself and not for anyone else, not anymore!! i lost a year of my life to someone else and in the end she hurt me more than i ever thought was possiable.. like you said, some people are in our lives for a season or a reason, i agree with that statement.. Thank you for this, more power to you and to everyone else out there ;)
GabbrilleXena 1 year ago
Mine is to stop drinking soda, lose enough weight to meet my height-weight standards for the military...and finally go to basic, since it's the most productive thing I can do with this time, since I can't afford school right now...
Kumori2468 1 year ago
My new year's resolution is to find someone that loves me for me, and won't hurt me like everyone else has. I want everyone to stop looking at me and stop pointing their fingers at me and saying "Hey, it's the lezbo girl". 2010 was hearbreaking for me, I hope 2011 will be better! Beautiful poem~ T_T
XiggyTheFreeshooter 1 year ago
This should be on ArielleisSlamming
<3
Zairabear 1 year ago
this made me want to cry, 2010 was such a trying year for me and this video touched base on a lot of things I needed to hear.. here's to 2011! may it be filled with joy and excitement for all! : )
samanthaway1010 1 year ago
My New Year's Resolution will be to come out to my parents and gain some self confidence. Both have really gotten to me this year. You're videos have really helped me the past few months of this year. I never commented a lot cause I'm scared to talk to anyone I don't know very well, but I'm going to change that this year too. Also, very beautiful poem. I've listened to it over and over again, and I'm almost in tears. It's very emotional and inspiring.
OrganizationOrgyXIII 1 year ago
This is beautiful. As are you.
hhgregism 1 year ago
STROOOOOONGER THAN YESTERDAYYYY. NOW IT'S NOTHING BUT MYYYY WAYYY AND MY LONELINESS AIN'T KILLIN' ME NO MOOOOOOOOOOORE. iiIIIIIIIi iiIIIIII'm STROOOONGER.
yes. I went there.
Thanks for the poem. :)
ItsRipley 1 year ago
@ItsRipley :) love it lol i love that song o havnt heard it in a while
LuCkY03 1 year ago
My New Year's Resolution is to tell my friends that I'm gay, the ones I can trust and know that they won't hurt me like so many others have. I want to love myself. I'm gonna be honest with the people I think I can trust the most and maybe I'll be able to talk to my family again. One of my dreams is to get a girlfriend, one that will love me and we'll be able to truly have a relationship, but honestly I don't think many girls can amount to the soul and love you have in your heart Arielle. <3
Overthemoon324 1 year ago
My New Year's Resolution is to finally be myself. I wan't to come out & be the person I'm meant to be. I want to cut my hair how I want, get all the tattoos & piercings my heart desires... I just want to be myself. This year I want to start living my life for myself, not for others.. I know that's the only way I'll ever really find true happiness.
OhhhYESgurl 1 year ago
My New Years Resolution is to learn to love myself. I will never get over my past hurts, but I will go stronger from them. To feel hair on my shoulders, and fun my fingers through it. I be more active, and be more kind. I explore, and make new friends. To leave my old self behind, and grow anew. This is the year for change. Just like the last year, and the year before that, and the year after this. Change is part of evolution, and I plan to evolve.
BillNyethesqurril 1 year ago
I watched this video a dozen just for myself and what I am going through and then I noticed what the back wall said..That made me laugh...thnx XD
num1sheeba 1 year ago
My new year's resolution is for good health, good friends, to learn & know as much as I can & to do my best in everything I do.
AdiRudi 1 year ago
Love it Arielle!..have a happy New year!
Ishitonyou666 1 year ago
wtf is this.
rebeccam2 1 year ago
My new years resolution is to live every day like it's the last one and to make the most of my time here. Thank you so much for this video. This helped me more than you will ever know.
banditluva 1 year ago
my new years resolution is to stop blaming the past for everything and to take responsiblity for my actions and change them. I'm not going to blame everything bad in the past for whats going on now, im goin to take responsiblity for my choices and start making better ones
NCpolly 1 year ago
My New Years resolution is to be healthier. I'm not just talking physically like everyone thinks, but mentally and emotionally also. I'm living life with a renewed passion. I'm gonna give it my all and at the end of the year I'm gonna say "Man, this was the best year yet! How am I gonna top it this time?" I've come to the realization that I've got so much to live for, and I'm gonna pursue it all with crazy enthusiasm. No more regrets, even if things don't go my way. This is life! Why waste it?
MarshLMelloh 1 year ago
I wish I could favourite this again. I've listened to it three times since you posted it and I know I will listen to it again.
Milkimu 1 year ago
My New Years resolution is to let go of my fears & attack my passions. I'm not going to let anything stop me. I'm keeping my eyes on the sky & my heart on what I truly want. I'm done regretting the past & worrying about the future. I'm going to take the present's hand & run with it, and get where I want to go.
I'm also never going to forget that everything happens as it should, and deep down, I need what the situation is giving me, be it for personal growth or to reach my destination. :)
groovygavin254 1 year ago
my new years resolution is make a better me, like completely stop smokin, not drink as heavy as i do wen i go 2 party's(tho i can drink quite a bit b4 im drunk),stay in shape, n just continue 2 not do 1nite stands anymore
yaalreadyknowhoi 1 year ago
hmm, my new years resolution(s) would proably be to...
be less shy and quiet.. and to live this year without regrets..
to just.. go with the flow..
haha. :)
RandomShadow1 1 year ago
tht gave me goosebumps
stillstanding1234567 1 year ago
tht gave me goosepumps
stillstanding1234567 1 year ago
My new year's resolution.. to be honest I have somewhat been avoiding thinking about it. But that's not going to help me any. I always make resolutions and break them-but this year will be different. This year I'm going to come out. This year I'm going to truly accept every part of myself-how can I expect anyone to love me when I can't even love myself? You are inspirational and help more than you will ever know. Thank you and stay strong, I know you can use some support too =) Take care, aloha
rubyjt479 1 year ago
my new years resolution, along with slimming down, is to feel true happiness again, to laugh and smile all the time <3
FunSizeSceneQueen 1 year ago
I don't have a resolution, I just have a bunch of plans, and I will go through with them. I don't know exactly what will come out of them (I prefer it that way :p ), but it'll be something good, and I can't wait to find out.
pete275 1 year ago
I love this video. My New Years resolution is to start writing like I used to so this just makes me want to even more, Thanks =]
xXMandaXx232 1 year ago
I want to be worth something, to try to get through atleast one day without being greatly depressed.I willbe able to go through a day without being depressed because I met this girl that makes me happy in every way I love you aly
limabean8969 1 year ago
:'D inspired
victuy 1 year ago
My new years resolutions is to find a job, get moved out of my parents house, and live life to the fullest. Learn from my mistakes and try to not make them again.
mnky82 1 year ago
That was so wonderful. You are a very talented person.
MorikoKitsune 1 year ago
no words can describe how on point you just were. Thanks for everything Arielle.
ahappygay 1 year ago
thx
atoceansmercy 1 year ago
i love this....thank u
sho0hio22 1 year ago
Develop my talents in a positive manner.
Leave wherever I am at better than how I found it.
Work in becoming an improved version of myself.
matochi506 1 year ago
Aw, this made me cry. <3 My resolution is to try and look forward to the future instead of dwelling on my horrible past.
rainbowxkelsea 1 year ago
Well I just threw my poetry out the window! :p that was amazing! My resolution for 2011 is to really find myself and get my goals together so I can be awesome
simplayaj 1 year ago
Resolution: To change the things I don't like, because you don't have to accept the things that grieve you
RoosterM488 1 year ago
I loved that Arielle.
Also the "Stop reading this and listen to what I'm saying" in the back ground made me laugh because I had been reading that and had to rewind. : P
AmandaJuicebox 1 year ago
Resolutions:
1)improve my grades
2)reach our goal to build the school in Kenya
3) stay positive
Great poem!
slat13 1 year ago
My New Years Resulition, Is to be healthyer, I know now that my eating habits could be better and I need to work out more and be healthyer for my sake. It is also to be less ignorent and educate myself on more topics and to gain in knowledge, It is also to continue being self aware so that I realize that i do have a great life and nothing is worth hurtiny myself for and laset it's to be more open because I'm tired of being asamed for who I am and that will make be less ashamed :)
themel2114 1 year ago
Amazing spoken poetry! Very well done.
TheJacobWoods 1 year ago
My new years resolution is to let go of everything that has kept me from flying as high and far as I can go. My new years resolution is to be free and to be me.
Thank you for this video, you rock! <3
manzanabanana 1 year ago
My new years resolution is to stay positive. I spent too long living in a negative way, which not only affected me, it affected those closed to me. A strong positive mental attitude can have a massive impact on my life, and my loved ones lives.
That's my one and only resolution, I could do the usual "cut down on drinking, exercise, eat less crap etc" but I know with a positive attitude all these things will become possible.
Love you Arielle, you're an inspiration.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
cherryohbaby88 1 year ago
<3 Amazing, hun.
dingosatemypringles 1 year ago
This is beautiful. I've just gone through a break-up after 2 and a half years. This helped me feel better :)
jellybean2475 1 year ago
My New Years resolution is to stop stressing about school too much and just have more fun..
And also eat healthier and start with a new sport.. :D
WietskeJohanna 1 year ago
My New Years resolution is to stay strong.
AMLWong 1 year ago
I have a few New Years resolutions. The first, is to date a guy that will love me for me. Someone who will never want to change anything about me, won't date me just to try to use me for sex. Someone who will listen when I need him to.
The second, is to go through all my friends and figure out which ones are true and which ones aren't.
Third, is to get healthy. I know I can eat healthy and stay the same weight with proper exercise.
Thank you Arielle, you are amazing and an inspiration. <3
Ashley693 1 year ago
my new years resolution is to control my anger and control my jealousy so i can be a better boyfriend.
BLNpro 1 year ago
My New Years Resolution is to be more productive in the LGBT community. I haven't been doing as much as I want to so next year I know I will.
Next is for me to come out to my Family..... I didn't think I was a big deal to "come out" and just bring a girl home, but then I don't know how they will take that. So its going to be step by step. Probably the hardest thing I will do.
Last I would like to Thank you Arielle. For all the work and dedication you give us in your videos. <3<3
num1sheeba 1 year ago
@num1sheeba I didn't have space but I just wanted to say this is such an inspiring beautiful poem that was definitely meant to be shown to the world. This poem can help anyone get that last push they needed. You are such a smart and beautiful person that is going to go far in this world. Me and all your fans will be here cheering you on. <3<3<3
num1sheeba 1 year ago
i love you Arielle
10piccinini 1 year ago
My resolution is to find a reason to live. Lately I see scarce.
SorasBF 1 year ago
To be a better person in the eyes of everyone, including myself, to do well at school in my final year and to become healthy and fit.
=)
xXislandparadiseXx 1 year ago
I´m really sorry for sounding so freaking cheesy but this almost made cry. I have been through so much these past 4 years and your poem has a very special meaning to me. My new years resolutions are:get a tattoo,go back to school and just getting things back on track again.
IstalkBananas 1 year ago
My new years resolution is to learn to stand up for myself more. I have to the realization that whether my family, coworkers, etc. walk over me. I don't have confidence in myself.
Awakin2liberty 1 year ago
Dam yew have me here all in a serious thinking mode.... And your right, never settle.. I loved it!
skarletyeah 1 year ago
Seems we all got issues with ourselves. I hope I can keep my faith in the new year to come. I don't have a job, I'm not popular, but people say I'm funny. Yay. If anyone wants to talk, just mail me or ask for my facebookthingy. I wish you all strenght and insight. And a button to shut off your emotions (lol just kidding, it would be SO wrong.. *roll eyes*)
monstertruckess 1 year ago
wow this amazing it really made me think.. and no i will never settle xo
mohate4u 1 year ago
This is wonderful. Thank you.
Minireb123 1 year ago
I love that you are who you are without any apologies. Every video makes me wish I knew you in person, because I feel life is about learning from each other and you make me think. Thanks for sharing such personal things about yourself with us. I feel that it's a privilege. I don't make New Years Resolution. I just try my best to be a better person than I was the year before. Love the you I see here, and I'm sure if I really knew you, I'd love the real you as well.
Stay strong and keep living.
chocolatrice 1 year ago
My new years resolution is to stop trying to hard to please others and focus on making myself happy and healthy. To stop trying to turn myself into what society thinks I should be. It's time to let people see the real me. It's time to stop being afraid.
LaurisaBelisle33 1 year ago
my new years resolution is to get help to not be so depressed, and to open up to the people who mean the most to me.
angel121sgirl 1 year ago
One day you broke up with that one person you THOUGHT was your love for life. And you lock your self in a room. You make your own little box and stay in there crying and being depress while the world is moving on and you don't coz you cant.
My new year resolution is to step out of that box and look around. For that i know theres still people that love me. My family, my friends. I used to took them for granted. when i broke up i forgot that they exist. Reality sometime hurt.
TheFallingAutumn 1 year ago 26
really awesome :)
chrtan6 1 year ago
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TheFallingAutumn 1 year ago
<3
SkysongOfSerenity 1 year ago
this vid honestly made me cry. 2010 has destroyed who I once was. and this video, it hit home. my resolution this year is to loose the weight tht I've had all my life. but most of all, I want to be happy. I want to be happy for the first time In years. tht means I need to forgive myself for what I've done this year. I need to forget and forgive. and I need to start to be myself no matter how painful. and getting a binder won't hurt(: lol
heck2theno1 1 year ago
left me speechless, thank you..
JenxReckless 1 year ago
This video made me cry. It hits home.
NiceGirlTalkin82 1 year ago
Mine is to do what I have to do to keep going. I am going to get over someone who really hurt me and I am going to get to the point where I can keep my head held high when I am alone. In 2011, I will be happy! :D You inspire me!
jalopiespaceship 1 year ago
i was so close to calling up my ex lol...an ex that doesnt even really deserve me...then i decided to watch your video instead :) im glad i did...i cant thank you enough arielle <3 ill definitely be watching this video plenty before i fall asleep tonight
smibbie 1 year ago
i love you arielle. this has the potiential to save many lives.
my new years resolution... i've tried for 3 years...but maybe this year i'll finally be able to move on from my lover's grave. and try to dig myself out of the grave i dug myself into emotionaly. thank you arielle. just thanks : )
howhow124 1 year ago
Wow girl. You got me choked up!! Great video, and great message. My new years resolution has to do with my health. Hasn't been so great this past year. I want to feel better and stronger. And not beat myself up so bad if trouble arises. Everything is temporary. Cheers to that, honey. Thank you.
a4rodite 1 year ago
my new year's resolution is to keep my head up and be proud of who i am even when life makes it hard. to do good in school but to not forget to live. keep in mind the important things in life, and let the rest fall by the way side. this year i'm not going to waste time worrying about the uncontrollable, but use everything as a lesson. most importantly, i'm gonna be happy. :)
420kdougs 1 year ago
great poem...its awesome to see someone thats strong inside who isnt afraid to let their feelings known..glad i found you on youtube!
and my new years resolution? to become less lazy i guess...and to be more committed to everything i do
TheAsianZing 1 year ago
All I have for a New Years resolution is to be able to look at the people that are around me and not try and make them prove that they care about me. Stop remembering what things were done to me in the past and let myself live in the present. That is all I have.
RantingRainbows 1 year ago
My new years resolution is to come out. My friend thinks at 12:01 I should yell it to my family :p
That would be great way to start the new year.
Besides I'm 18 it's time.
JalCole01 1 year ago
@JalCole01 ,lol!! Take your friends advice!! 12:01 sounds like the perfect time!
IstalkBananas 1 year ago
Thank you so much for the poem. It was beautiful. I have had the worst year and have felt so low, its amazing how watching your videos really helps, even the goofy ones =) I have no Resolutions this year only because resolutions are always broken, just like promises. Something always happens that makes it even more difficult to keep my resolutions. If I were to have one it would be "I resolve not to walk naked on a power line" That way I know I can keep it :P
galaxygirl4u 1 year ago
Loved this!
BreezNbi 1 year ago
Beautiful, beautiful poem! Most poems can stand alone as intense words, but the true power of this poem comes from the heart you exude in your voice.
trevorhoen 1 year ago
that's my thing, i "settle". when things don't go the way i'd hoped they would, and the power to change them, it leaves me. i'm weak in that regard. but no more. this new year, i'm going to grow up and change what needs changing. starting with myself.
glasseyelashes 1 year ago
One question: What if someone's happy being settled.
To get even better grades than my good ones, get into my schools tennis and possibly soccer team, improve my upper body strength a bit more, be able to get people stuff for their birthdays, make more friends, get braces, and get rid of my slight phobia of eating in front of people during lunch....
Skyelitpro 1 year ago
It was great to meet you on Youtube. Here's to next year :)
Domingo0022IWAY 1 year ago
My new years resolution...Less rice...Less farts.
azianricefarts 1 year ago
To make myself worth remembering, get in shape and lose the weight I need to loose, do good in school and to be happy :)
GWtogether 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this Arielle. I love your video's. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't happen to stumble across your channel when you first started making videos. My new years resolution is to find a therapist and get better emotionally and mentally.
GriffinWolf2008 1 year ago
beautiful poem
lugeyps3 1 year ago
@lonelyness21 You user name tells your story before I even read this comment. Things can and will change if you want them to. <3
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago 3
Hmmm very creative
MKJLFilms 1 year ago
to stay single, be happy, lose the ideal weight i need to lose, get my IBS and stress levels under control.
AmykinzArtnStuff 1 year ago
i love ur poem♥
well my resolution for this year is to never ever in my life judge ppl for da way dey look nd also to always maintain calm in all da bad occasions in life nd always look the good side of life no matter wat:)
nidia28ale 1 year ago
2 quit smoking :/ ill prolly watch this everytime i get a craving
TheMelicker 1 year ago
@TheMelicker give it up
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago
@TheMelicker ,I quit smoking about a month ago and trust me...it´s woth it!!
IstalkBananas 1 year ago
My resolution is to be me. Not be what others want me to be. I'm tired of being a people pleaser and it's time for me to please myself, focus on myself, accomplish my dreams and desires.
bunnylovefever 1 year ago
That was really powerful. <3 =')
I have three resolutions: one is pretty personal, but the other two are to lose weight and talk more (people always say I'm too quiet...)
iamemilyrosex 1 year ago
@iamemilyrosex its ok to be quiet but its not ok to hide your feelings
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago 2
I wish I could hug you right now. Hug you and say THANK YOU.
In the next year I want to live my life for ME, no one else. I will let go of old friends who bring me down and old lovers who I thought I couldn't live without. This is my year. I will focus on health, happiness, family and work.
I wish u all the best with ur health, ur family, ur journey and ur life in general. Love u Arielle, thank u for being YOU <3
lindam928 1 year ago
@lindam928 <33333333333
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago
That poem was beautiful :))))
You're quite an amazing person.
My resolution is to learn to look at the positives of the world, and myself. I've had a really hard time with this before and I really hope that I can get better at it.
giannasauras 1 year ago
very powerful, that poem, really makes you think. my news years resolution, is to stay strong and finally beat my addiction to pain killers!! i'm fed up with them controling me, i want to regain control of my life!! to be the person, i know i am inside, a person full of love, and kindness and always willing to put others before me.
i will win this battle. so 2011 will be my year :)
sgtmatrix22 1 year ago
My resolution is to BE HAPPY. Something I've struggled with in the past, but something I will achieve in the future.
spunkytatertot135 1 year ago
trying too hard. and take off the glasses, theyre a sign of insecurity.
TonyOnlyandFriends 1 year ago
@TonyOnlyandFriends Look a little deeper. They are a sign of a layer. A layer that I am working to take off soon.
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago
Love you, Ari.
annadee 1 year ago
@annadee annadee i love you!
mtvgal0010 1 year ago
Arielle, My new year's resolution is to stay single. For one year. I'm too dependant on others for my own happiness. I just got broken up with by the "girl of my dreams" two days before our eight months, and so I'm taking myself back. I'm going to be single for one year. No one can make me happy until I make myself happy, and I need to be on my own and get to know myself the way I can't do when I'm depending on someone else.
BasicallyHaley 1 year ago 13
@BasicallyHaley She was not the girl of your dreams. Trust that. The one will come alone. YOU need to be strong for yourself. That is what I am doing as well. We can do it together.
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago
@ArielleIsHamming I'll keep you posted. It'll be an interesting journey.
BasicallyHaley 1 year ago
good poem..
my resolution..is to stop letting my parents push me around, and give me shit about me being myself..i cant help being gay...my resolution isn't to change who i am, but to try and change the way i let others treat me and how i treat myself..might take some work..but anythings worth a shot i guess..
thanks..
iGuessImaPunk 1 year ago
@iGuessImaPunk that is the most amazing comment i have ever read
mtvgal0010 1 year ago
@iGuessImaPunk It's worth it and you will do it.
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago
My new years resolution is to stop trying to be like other people and be my own person. Stop trying to please people and just make myself happy. I need to stop letting my OCD control me and focus on more important things, like finishing your portrait that I will mail to you if I can! I'll stop trying to get attention and stop being so obsessive over things that don't even matter. Arielle, you have truely inspired me this year and I hope you will continue to inspire me in 2011. Thank you.
ebrock09 1 year ago
You really are strong and watching this I wish I could give you a hug and tell you THANK YOU because without your vids. and other things, I would still be begging to god to let me die and leave this place. You make me laugh and think. I'm stil working on myself to be proud of who I am & ittle by little I'm getting better and I know one day I'll be Happy with the one I love. My new years resoulution to not be afriad, to love myself, to try to be strong and to be happy that I am alive.
THANK YOU
WillNotGiveUpOnLife 1 year ago
@WillNotGiveUpOnLife <3333333
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago
My new years resolution is to get my driver's license and go see my beautiful girlfriend who lives three hours away.
To set aside a day/morning to go to the YMCA and work out.
To pay my sister the money I owe her for my car.
To move out.
To go to all the cons I can and none of the ones i can't afford to, no matter what. To love myself more.
EmoKid0512 1 year ago
<3333
madinthemoon 1 year ago
This really got to me .. I felt like you were just talking to only me :( this year I hope for change ..
fall4daeyez 1 year ago
@fall4daeyez I was talking to you.
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago 11
Is there anything you can't do ?
My new years resolution is to not give up.
0Crumbum0 1 year ago
I'm going to mail you me and my fiancees New Years resolution. Its something that we want as many people as possible to accomplish with us. If you can...when I mail the idea to you...can you please if you like it, mention it in one of your videos? Its called "Pay it forward", 1 person does 1 kind act for 3 people. Then those 3 people do 1 kind act for their own individual 3 people and so on.:)
m22frogger 1 year ago
@m22frogger do it
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago
@ArielleIsHamming Thank you so much Arielle! You have no idea how much this will mean to us, and the people that will participate in this! This should start off 2011 on a positive note, and allow a level of really needed positive energy to exist in our hearts! :) Thank you kindly, this will benefit a lot of people! I'll mail you as soon as possible! :)
m22frogger 1 year ago
@m22frogger Part 2 I'll explain more when I message it. Please take it into consideration Arielle. You'll be doing a great thing. Happy New Year! :)
-James.
m22frogger 1 year ago
that was beautiful. i dont really have a resolution. just wanna smile live love and pray :) continually
DaSkaLar 1 year ago
i got chills... amazing... I'm speechless
My new year's resolutions
.remain strong and unique
.gain selfconfidence
.learn to speak french
.fight for my dreams
keep strong arielle!
YoNoSoyMarz 1 year ago
@YoNoSoyMarz <333333
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago
@ArielleIsHamming You really inspire me! ^^
YoNoSoyMarz 1 year ago
You are amazing arielle! Keepy being you and stay strong!
LHead2468 1 year ago
:: snaps :: you should come to my homegirls lounge next month in Queens.. i'm performing a few spoken word pieces there.. i'm sure your work would be appreciated if you performed also.
cashonlii 1 year ago
@cashonlii I don't really have them memorized just yet. I LOVe going to see other perform though.
ArielleIsHamming 1 year ago
@ArielleIsHamming well let me extend an invite! I'm Cash btw.. from Brooklyn of course.. woot woot! lol but yea.. you should definitely check it out one day. i perform all over Nyc.. well all over " New Yawk " haha
cashonlii 1 year ago
I think I like your resolution and might steal it if that's ok. Never Settle.
eeli1 1 year ago
And as for my New Years' Resolutions...
* To learn to not sweat the small things like I always seem to do.
* To always remember where I came from, not just obsess over where I'm going.
* To stop dwelling on past heartbreaks and put myself back out there.
* To be not what the world insists, but whatever I wish to be.
...Ok, so that last one was kind of an Onision quote, but I still hold it as a resolution. :)
DH1390 1 year ago
(hugs) and with what your saying about being stronger very true. I am stronger then I used to be why I survived why I still survived why I did not answer to the sound of suicide. makes me want to write a poem I know random. stay strong: Shai.
ShaiBoiFTM 1 year ago
Now I will make a proper comment ;)
My new years resolution is to WORK harder on reaching me goals i've written to myself, stop being afraid of what's going to happen. if i fail or not,
I wanna travel, i'm going to NYC I march!!! and i want a job, a job that i love!
ItsSophey 1 year ago
My new years resolution is to try to gain more self confidence.
Because, Even if I'm only 12, and only in 7th grade, I wont let people bring me down and I will fight for myself with pride ,(:
shelbyyloveeXD 1 year ago
Forever is only until your done, then it is temporary.
My New Years resolution is to make the most of this year..
16felicia 1 year ago
<3 amazing.
lexthepretzel12 1 year ago
this is honestly amazing, I'm not usually a fan of poetry but... damn
hurricane95erin 1 year ago
Dude, I seriously love your poetry. Always so deep. :) <333
DH1390 1 year ago
FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRST!!!
ItsSophey 1 year ago