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5 Things I Have Learned in 2016

Its been a rocky year but it has prepared me for life.

Adrianna Laskowski
Dec 05, 2016
Ramapo College
5 Things I Have Learned in 2016

We are approaching the final month of the year. This year has been a rocky one, but I have learned a lot of things from 2016.

Life is short. Do not take what you have for granted.

People come and go, but with each person that comes into your life, a lesson is learned. Life is full of lessons; learn and know that you will make mistakes but that only makes you stronger.

Do not take your pets for granted.

They may be in your life for a short while, but to them you are their entire life. They look up to you and care for you. When they pass, it is devastating, but just know you gave all that you can to give them a good life. When one gets sick, it is a family member, and you do all that you can to support them. Do not give them up because they might be "defective."

Blood is not thicker than water.

The people you thought would protect you no matter what are the first to leave. You are stronger than them, so prove to them that they were the ones in the wrong. I know this all too well, but at least I know not to be fooled anymore.

Life has ups and downs.

You may feel like you’re on a rollercoaster, not knowing what lies ahead but just know that the roller coaster has to stop at some point. Life will come to a calming point where you know all your hard work will be worth it.

Make sure you know that no matter what, do not conform to a "social norm."

You are beautiful just the way you are. Do not conform to the way society wants to see you. Do not let people say you are too big just because you do not look like Kylie Jenner. You are yourself and that’s all you should be.

Now that I know all this, I am ready for what 2017 has to offer.

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