As we all know, 2016 is soon to be a thing of the past. For some, 2016 was a prosperous year and they wish it would never end. However, I am ready for 2016 to DIE! Although I am ready for it to die, there were some good things to happen during this awful year. So, the least I could do is say forget thank you.

2016 started out as a wonderful year. It was supposed to be MY year...like every other year. I started going to the gym. I learned a lot about Crossfit and found it is something I enjoy. For a while, I felt better than I have probably ever felt. I had the world in front of me and I couldn't ask for more. I finally decided what I was going to do with the rest of my life. Being the planner I am, I had my plan and I was smooth sailing. I declared a major (which is way more difficult than I had ever anticipated). Later on in the year I learned I was too dependent upon others for my happiness. I lost myself trying to give my all to others. I was broken. My first real heartbreak. I'm not gonna lie, and pardon me as I say, it hurt like hell. I fought through it and realized who my true friends were.

Journeying through this year, I met some of the coolest people I have ever met. I found myself and realized I am capable of loving myself. I am capable of making myself happy. I did well in school, I maintained a job, a sleep schedule, and a social life. I did well. Most importantly, I learned love from the smallest little beings and that was the most important.

So, 2016, thank you. Thank you for everything both good and bad. Thank you for showing me pain, happiness, fulfillment, fun, and the joys of becoming an adult. Thank you for the bumps in the road and the parts of life as smooth as the interstate. Good things so not come easy and now I know. I know to work hard for what I want while managing to still have fun. I will work hard on myself for myself. You were an interesting year. Here's to 2017 and all it has to offer!