Every New Years, everyone decides what their resolutions are, and what they want to change about themselves. This new year, I don’t want to change anything about me or what I do. I want to start the new year with the mentality I have today.

I would have to agree with everyone, in that 2016 has been a pretty crappy year. My year started out horrible, and has progressively gotten worse. But with all the bad things that have happened to me, I have come out so much stronger.

I got accepted into college, graduated high school, and my first semester in college I ended with a 3.3 GPA (which is amazing for me considering how high school ended for me). I have met the most amazing people, traveled to amazing places, and have learned even more about myself. I even got a tattoo and met my now boyfriend of over six months.

I do not think there is a year that goes perfect. Life is a rollercoaster. So, there are going to be bumps in the road. Those complaining about 2016 being the worst year, I feel for you, but also there had to of been one good thing that happened to you.

Overcoming all the obstacles I have faced has made me a stronger person, made me realize who I am and what I can do. Yes, it is very cliché to say but so very, very true. I hope those who have not realized this about themselves, I hope you do in 2017.

A new year brings so many opportunities, so many chances to change your life. But you have a whole year to do that. I feel like making the decision to change something now, puts too much pressure on what you want to do differently. Wait a little, get the motivation, DO what you want to do.

So, bring it on 2017.