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Coming Of Age

What 2016 taught me.

Kayla Hofferth
Feb 27, 2017
Indiana University Northwest
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Although 2016 is passed us, I keep thinking about all the wonderful, yet heartbreaking things 2016 brought into my life. 2016 taught me so much about myself, my past, my present, and definitely my future. Because of 2016, I look forward to all the great things the following years will bring to me.

I learned, through 2016, that I am ready to be happy with life. For years I felt as if nothing was going my way or that everything was going wrong. A lot went wrong for me in 2016 but through all the tears and heartaches I now know that it is my choice to be happy, and it is my choice to make myself be happy.

Along with my happiness, I learned that I want experience and I want to experience life. Life is what you make of it, correct? So why not make the most. I'd rather spend money on experiences that will bring me memories of happiness for years to come than spend money on material things taught me new ways to look at my anxiety of life and death. Although it is true that our lives may be over any second, it is also true that we have this moment, and this moment will last us our life times. Keep moving forward and do not waste time worrying about what could happen, because we have no idea what could happen.

Because of 2016 I cherish my past, relish in my present, and have hope for my future. I said yes to many things I never would have said yes to and do not regret anything. 2016 taught me to take those risks and do not look back. You will be happier because of it.

Thank you 2016 for all the things you taught me.

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