2016 has been a roller coaster ride to say the least with all of its ups and downs. Although it was EXTREMELY taxing emotionally, I can say that I've grown into a better human being because of it. 2016 could've easily broken me, but instead, it turned me into a muscle; it tore me multiple times, but i grew stronger because of it,especially for these reasons:
1. My first heart break.
It's one of the most painful feelings I've ever gone through. Was I expecting it? Absolutely not. Am I upset that it happened? Nope. I am gold, and some people just prefer bronze, and that's not my problem.
2. My senior prank.
There's no accurate way to describe sneaking into your school at 9:30pm wearing black trash bags and Halloween masks a week before graduation and filling your main staircase with balloons (we would've gotten away with it if it weren't for that janitor). It's one of my favorite memories fromhigh school, to be honest.
3. High school graduation.
I LOATHED everything my high school. Getting my diploma was the most liberating feeling I've ever felt.
4. Seeing my favorite band, Twenty One Pilots, live.
June 19, 2016 was one of the most incredible days of my life. Seeing your favorite band live is soul-cleansing. I wish I could go back to that day every day to be honest.
5. Buying my first car!
I paid for it all by myself and I was incredibly happy with it even though it was old. It was the perfect way to start my summer. But of course...
6. The death of my first car.
Nothing like buying a car off of a crooked car salesman. Somethings you just have to learn the hard way. RIP Sebastian the Sonata
7. My first ( and second) tattoo(s)!
I can't wait for more to be honest.
8. COLLEGE.
I'm so glad to have met some amazing people in this chapter of my life. College opened so many new doors that I didn't even know existed. I am truly blessed to have learned what I have thus far.
9. My second heartbreak.
This one hurt worse than the first, especially because I felt more ready this time and knew what to expect/ what not to expect. Time heals all wounds, I guess.
10. Losing a lot of close friends.
Or were they really my close friends? You see people's true colors and intentions after you graduate high school. They changed, but so I have I. It's for the best, really.
The list can go on and on of all of the ups and downs I've had. I feel as though these are the most important things that shaped me this year. Although there has been a lot of good in 2016, I am looking forward to it ending so I can start fresh. 2017, You'll be a better year, and I can't wait to do this a year from not and see what I have to be proud about.
