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My Experience and How to Make This Year Count

Make this year count for you and go after something you've always wanted.

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My Experience and How to Make This Year Count
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Welcome 2017. Hopefully, this year will be full of growth and fun surprises. But if my New Year's Eve was any sneak preview to how the year is going to be, I'm not quite sure what to think.

I had to work. I am a waitress at a pizzeria, and it was supposed to be busy tonight. I went home with $20 from a Saturday night. Usually, I average about $100. It wasn't good. Then my coworker decided to pick a fight with me and ruined my mood. Very, very rude.

I went home very upset. All I wanted to do was go see Why Him? with my dad. I called the local theater three times, but to no avail after attempting to purchase tickets several times online. Finally, I was so upset that I got in my car and drove to the theater. I asked for two tickets for the movie only to be denied. Apparently, the film was being shown in an auditorium solely reserved for twenty-one and up. Great.

I tried to buy other tickets, but I wasn't about to pay $33 for a movie I didn't want to see at 11pm in addition to a dinner which would estimate to about $45. That is unnecessarily expensive for a movie.

I called my Aunt and she recommended I try Caldwell Theater. Sure enough, they allowed 17+ (I'm 18). So, my Dad and I got to see Why Him?.

The movie was hilarious in the crudest way. James Franco's character, Laird, was hysterical. He cursed in every line and was excessively touchy, kissing his girlfriend's mother on the lips. He made the movie as funny as it was, although a scene where the mom was high was entertaining.

It ended up being a very bittersweet New Year's Eve celebration. But I'm happy to have been with my family instead of being alone like I thought I'd be.

Nevertheless, I believe this year is full of new experiences and room to grow. I fully intend to achieve every one of my resolutions, as corny as that is. It's a good idea to set goals for yourself. To boost confidence levels, it may benefit you to reach a goal you have set for yourself. Imagine competing something you've always wished you had done and how good it would make you feel. By setting smaller goals geared toward reaching a larger target, it makes the finish line seem that much closer.

Make this year count for you and go after something you've always wanted. I'll share that I am aspiring to get in shape by the end of this year, and I fully intend on reaching my goals. Let's get to the top and feel great on the way! After all, the only person who can make you feel bad, is you. Your mind is powerful, embrace it.

Good Luck!


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