Goodbye, 2017! You’ve been a good one to me. I’ve had ups and downs of my own this year but I can say that it was an up. But of course, the world as a whole has had a lot of ups and downs also. However, as I think of what could be done to make 2018 amazing, here are a couple of things that came to mind that could make the world a better place.

1. Better treatment for the LGBTQ+ community.

They are humans too, no matter their sexuality.

2. Stop victim shaming.

Women are becoming more confident to speak out about being sexually harassed, but of course, there are those idiots who feel like they are lying. Why would you lie about being sexually harassed?

3. More diversity in Hollywood.

Which is why I’m excited to see Black Panther in February. This should happen more often where a lead is a minority.

4. Pass a clean Dream Act.

Hundreds of thousands are still at risk of deportation, don’t fight me.

5. More women and POC members of the House and Senate.

Holding office is more than just an old white man’s job.

6. Raise more awareness of mental health issues and suicide.

Not the disgusting way Logan Paul said he tried to do. Actually donating to organizations and spreading the word about it.

7. For older generations to stop calling the younger generation “lazy.”

We work our asses off! I had to work really hard in order to get into my top college choice.

8. Appreciate the life we’ve been given and know that there is happiness in a sea of darkness.

Because there always will be.

9. Have a leader who won’t talk about nuclear threats over tweets on Twitter and should actually focus on his job...

I may have been a bit salty while writing the last thing but needed to get it out...

There are definitely more things that could make the world better in 2018, but I listed some.

Please be a good year, 2018. The world needs it.