To 2016,
Please don't take this the wrong way, but I'm kind of glad you're over. You were full of a few good times and many bad. The bad times were rough:
July 2016
Oh, my lovely breakup from my girlfriend of eight months. I had several anxiety attacks and many emotional breakdowns because of this breakup.
November 2016
Trump won the presidency.
Do I have to go any deeper into that?
He looks like a Cheeto and has the intellect and presidential experience of a Cheeto too.
December 2016
I reflected on how I've lost a few people who were once important to me. It's not necessarily because we had a big fall out, but sometimes people just grow apart.
They become less important in your life. They stop messaging you like they used to. They stop caring about you. They talk to you like you're merely an acquaintance. It breaks your heart, but some things you can't fight for anymore. Sometimes letting go is the best thing even if it hurts you in the end.
The good things were great:
May 2016
I got my first 4.0 in college. If that's not an accomplishment, I'm not sure what is.
I also took a trip with my best friend to Canada. We went to see the sights in Ontario and meet my girlfriend for the first time. We went to the CN Tower, the Ripley's Aquarium, The Toronto Zoo, and Niagara Falls. I enjoyed the time with my best friend and girlfriend, and it was an experience I will never forget. It was my first road trip with a friend, and I had a blast! Also, it was my first time visiting Canada since I was seven.
July 2016-September 2016
I started talking to someone who is now my best friend and my girlfriend. She started off as someone I'd talk to almost every day over the summer. Then we started hanging out when we returned to school and I've never fallen in love with someone like that. She quickly learned how to make my tears turn into smiles and my heart explode like a volcano. She taught me that it's okay to put my heart on the line again. I trust her with my heart, and she trusts me with hers. I love her with every fiber of my being, and I've never been happier in a relationship as I am now.
In September, I reconnected with a friend I met freshman year and we became friends again.
December 2016
I finished my senior thesis and earned a 100! I was very proud of myself.
All of 2016
Well, it was full of tons of laughs, hours of fun times with my best friends, and lots of fun experiences I'll never forget.
Thank you, 2016, for helping me grow and learn. You may have been full of tears, regrets, mistakes, annoyance, disappointment and so many other things, but I'll still appreciate you. You brought me some very important people who I hope are in my life for a really long time.
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1. It's just the basics.
I think we all know this but just to remind everyone, deodorant goes such a long way! If you are an athlete who does not like the white residue some deodorants leave then try using a spray deodorant. Either way do not walk into any type of practice, game, whatever without putting on deodorant.
2. Just an easy tip.
Assorted tea bags arranged on a white surface.
Photo by K8 on UnsplashHere's an easy tip for stinky shoes. Try putting tea bags into your shoes to keep them smelling fresh and to remove odors. This also works with putting tea bags into your gym bags to keep bad smells away.
3. As a college student, I get it.
I get it, we are in college, some are away from home, not a lot of responsibility. One thing that should ALWAYS be a responsibility is clean clothes. If you know you are all out of practice clothes, your practice jersey smells terrible, etc.. GO WASH IT!
Nobody wants to work with someone who smells musty and nasty the whole time. And you definitely don't want to be the person is who looked at as the nasty one on the team. It's simple, just plan ahead and wash your clothes.
4. Time to be real.
man running in forestPhoto by Shashank Shekhar on UnsplashTime to be real, we all sweat. Some sweat more than others. We all sweat by our private areas, the only thing I can say that can help eliminate odors in private areas when sweating is grooming. So if you have lots of hair around your private hair more then likely odors will be present.
All I can say is try to stay clean down there if you sweat a lot by your private area take extra measures like soaking in apple cider vinegar with lukewarm water.
5. Shower right after.
Empty shower stalls in a tiled bathroom.
Photo by - Kenny on UnsplashTry to shower right after a practice or a game if you can. This helps get rid of smells fast. Even if you are playing an away game, if somehow you are able to at least wash up your main areas before getting on a bus ride, you are helping the problem.
6. Another get real moment.
Ladies, sometimes playing sports and being on your period can be hard. Try to stay fresh and clean down there. If you aren't a tampon person, make sure that you always have extra pads with you. After practices or games wash extra good in those areas just to ensure any bad odors are gone.
7. Take home your clothes.
If you have lockers, make sure that you are taking home your practice clothes with you. If you don't smells will soon start to build up. If you have to keep your clothes in your locker try to add a small air freshener
8. Be nice!
"Kindness Matters" on a pink board with a tiled backdrop.
Photo by Copper and Wild on UnsplashIf you notice that someone on your team may need a reminder when it comes to hygiene, simply talk to them in private, You don't have to be mean about it. Offer them advice when it comes to hygiene and how to take care of themselves.
9. Disinfect!
if you play a sport that requires lots of contact with other people or objects try to disinfect have much as you can. it is better to disinfect. With everyone sweating, bacteria can start to build up.
Also, in all honesty, you never know what someone may have(a skin infection, a cut, etc..), so better to be safe than sorry when it comes to disinfecting equipment.
10. Just keep up with yourself.
I always say, just keep up with yourself. I understand you may be very busy but your hygiene is so important, taking care of yourself is important! Stay clean, create your own hygiene routine, and you'll be ok.
There it is! Hygiene is something we can all agree on is important. So keep up it, care about your hygiene!
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