I think we can all agree that 2016 did not turn out how most people expected or wanted it to. As we approach January first, there is nothing we can do about the past. Some may look towards the new year with a negative filter and expect the worst to come. What happened to being optimistic when the new year season arrived? In order for 2017 to be the year that most of us will enjoy, we need to go into it with a positive attitude. Here are my ten predictions for 2017!

1. There will be an increase in animals being adopted versus purchased.

2. Trending clothing items (such as Yeezys, or Adidas Ultra Boosts) will become more available to the public.

3. More students will get into their first-choice colleges versus having to settle for their second or third.

4. Overall student GPA's will increase.

5. People will get jobs they actually like instead of ones they dread.

6. More people will donate to those in need making it one of the biggest years for charities.

7. The weather will begin its shift back to a normal cycle.

8. The economy will be in a good place where all people feel comfortable with their own situation.

9. Missing persons will be found and reunited with their families.

10. The President-elect will do more good than bad for the United States.