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18 New Things To Try In The New Year

If you're willing.

Olivia Willoughby

Jan 02, 2018

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It's a new year! 2018 has arrived, which means it's the perfect time to try something that maybe you've never done before or try to do something again that you don't do often enough.

1. Making new friends

You can never have too many friends. People make life so much better.

2. Go to a new restaurant

Find a place you've never been before, or a place that's new in town!

3. Go somewhere you've never been before

It's adventure time! Make a day of it, or don't. The opportunities are endless.

4. Try a food you've always hated

Maybe your taste buds changed! It can even be a food that you've just never wanted to try before, just taste something new.

5. Paint something

I'm no artist but I still like to paint on occasion. It's fun and relaxing and it doesn't even have to be good!

6. Go on a road trip

Take your new friends and some old ones and embark on the trip of a lifetime. Hop in the car and see where you end up!

7. Write letters

And I don't mean just a postcard. Write meaningful letters to someone you love.

8. Take a social media hiatus

This one is simple. Delete the apps off of your phone for a while to remove the temptation to check your feeds. Enjoy life without worrying about what other people are doing, or feeling the need to show the world what you're doing play by play.

9. Get a new lipstick or lip balm

Why? Because I am constantly losing these and getting a new one is always a happy thing.

10. Try a new cuisine

This one may not be quite as easy. We all have our favorite types of food we like to eat. Try to branch out for a meal!

11. ... or just try a new dish in general

Maybe a whole new cuisine is moving way too fast for you. I understand.

12. Take a hike

Or just a walk around the block. The goal: get outside and get some fresh air!

13. Go tent camping

Pack up your car and head out to a state park for the weekend.

14. Go window shopping

The best way to do this is to not even bring your wallet, so you make sure that you won't buy anything!

15. Explore a new town

Maybe you've driven through it a thousand times, but never stopped in. See what it has to offer!

16. Learn more about your family history

Ask around, do some research. You never know what you might dig up!

17. Read a new book

I rarely ever take the time to read a whole book through anymore. Grab one and curl up with a blanket!

18. Cook or bake something

Get in the kitchen and get messy! You just might find your new favorite food in there.

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18 New Things To Try In The New Year

If you're willing.

1. Making new friends

2. Go to a new restaurant

3. Go somewhere you've never been before

4. Try a food you've always hated

5. Paint something

6. Go on a road trip

7. Write letters

8. Take a social media hiatus

9. Get a new lipstick or lip balm

10. Try a new cuisine

11. ... or just try a new dish in general

12. Take a hike

13. Go tent camping

14. Go window shopping

15. Explore a new town

16. Learn more about your family history

17. Read a new book

18. Cook or bake something

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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