The time has come. This is the last article I am going to write for the Odyssey, and I am pretty sad about it. I am not flooding the computer keyboard with tears of desperation yet, but I am pretty close. Working as a content creator has been an enriching, fun experience that has allowed me to grow as a writer and to freely express my sassy humor and my not-so-secret love for food. I loved writing articles using gifs and I am pretty sure I laughed more when I had to choose them than my readers did.

Anyway, I want to thank everyone for their support and leave you with four last thoughts to keep in mind:

1. Pursue your passion.

"If you do what you love, the way will always open." – Humans of New York

Gardening, singing, dancing, acting, writing, building sand castles, collecting weird objects... it doesn't really matter what it is as long as you get butterflies in your stomach and it gives you a sense of purpose. Follow for your dreams and don't let anything or anyone get in your way.

2. Surround yourself with people who support you no matter what.

"Surround yourself with people who are only going to lift you higher."

Life can be rough sometimes, but friends and family make it better. With the new year is time to remove toxic people out of your life and keep those that encourage you to be a better person.

3. Take care of yourself.

"Eat well, laugh often, love much."

When I go to Eataly ( an amazing restaurant where you can taste the best of the authentic Italian cuisine), I always see this sign: "Life is too short not to eat well." So, go ahead, order another taco, get two more donuts and eat THAT ENTIRE PIZZA; you live only once so you'd better enjoy it! Just remember to go to the gym once in a blue moon (just to be safe, maybe go more than that), and to not take life too seriously. Happiness is contagious, your smile could brighten someone's else day.

4. Be adventurous and embrace change.

"Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show."

Get out of your comfort zone and be bold. Go visit that country, city, place you have always wanted to see. Go try that Thai restaurant you have never had the guts to walk in. Do that road trip with your college friends you have always dreamed to do. Take a chance and do not look back. I did it and it was the best decision of my life.

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