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Was 2016 Really That Bad?

Let's reflect on the good of 2016.

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Was 2016 Really That Bad?
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Maybe it is just me, but am I the only one that did not hate 2016 that much? Of course, we have lost an abundant amount of people full of talent and influence and that is an absolute horror. We also elected someone with no experience in politics to the most stressful and important office in the free world. But, let us look on the bright side.

In 2016, these bright women were elected into office!

Tammy Duckworth, a military veteran, has been elected to the U.S. Senate.

Primila Jayapal became the first Indian-American Congresswoman.

Kate Brown became the first LGBT to be elected a governor in the United States.

Ilhan Omar became the first Somali-American elected to state legislature.

Catherine Cortez Masto became the first Latina ever elected to the Senate.

Kamala Harris, former attorney general of California, was elected to the senate. Some even see her as being the first female president.

The Cubs finally won the World Series.

It only took them 108 years right!

We got fantastic music this year.

Chance the Rapper, Beyonce, the Hamilton Mixtape, Rihanna, Drake; need I say more?

Leonardo DiCaprio finally won his Oscar!

We were all rooting for him.

Great TV shows and movies were released!

Finding Dory, Designated Survivor, and Stranger Things made my 2016.


I started college, I found a job I love and appreciates how hard I work, I have the perfect person by my side every day, my family is happy and healthy. I think 2016 was a good year for me.

It's also imperative to remember all the good that has happened to you. There is always a positive spin on each and every thing that has happened to you this particular year. Embrace it, and embrace where it is pushing you! There is always something better and brighter ahead of you! I hope everyone has a happy new year and a great beginning to their 2017!


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