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Here's To The New Year

Here's to you, here's to me, here's to an amazing 2017!

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Here's To The New Year
Aless Fermin

The new year is finally among us and hopefully it's an amazing year for everyone. Last year was a very difficult year, both personally and in terms of a lot of the events that took place around the world. We had a lot of deaths this year, a lot of big people passed away in the entertainment world that we might have seen growing up. It was another election year, which was filled with hateful rhetoric and just all around terrible things being said.

But personally, I think this year was tough for me because I’ve grown as a person. I graduated high school, started college and joined a sorority. Things have changed and while doing these things might not be crazy, they definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone.

Last year was difficult, I had a lot of stress and I worked really hard to accustom myself to my changing life. I got a new job, at a new place but with the same company. I have gotten older and I try to enjoy my time as it goes along. I had one of the best summers at camp that I've ever had and I've learned how to work in situations that make me extremely uncomfortable. I've gotten rid of bad relationships, both friends and significant others.

As for 2017, I'm excited for what's to come. I'm hoping for new relationships and better ones! I would like to progress as a person. I hope that I get my learner's permit and learn to drive; not that I have a car yet but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. I do hope to actually build up the courage to get the tattoo that I want (let's hope).

I hope to travel more! This year I traveled to London for winter break; it was completely random to visit my friend. It was one of the best I've ever had. I had the opportunity to learn new things, get to know new people, tried new foods and saw new places.

For the new year, I want to live randomly. I want to be more spontaneous. I want to manage my time better. I also want to learn to balance my schedule during the school season, so that my job and school workload don't both make me want to explode.

I hope everyone has some resolutions ready and I hope they stick to them. I hope 2017 is an amazing year! I hope you spend New Year's Eve with your family and loved ones.

Here's to new adventures, new love and to loving yourself!

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