Dear you,

Congratulations! You made it through another year, stronger than ever. You made it through heartbreaks, tears, and triumphs. This year was full of changes, many good, some bad. The best thing about it, was that with everything thrown at you, you took it and ran and kept running until you came to an end with it. You grew and learned, and have every right to be proud of yourself.

But this year is coming to a close, and like many, you feel 2017 can't come any sooner. Just like this past year, you may go through roller coasters of emotions, (..even though we all know you hate roller coasters), but you will come out of all of them, stronger and bolder than before. There are just a few things, I feel you should know with 2016 coming to an end.

Remember to always love yourself. You are strong, beautiful, caring, sweet, creative, intelligent, and so much more. Everyone who truly knows you, knows all these things, so don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You love everyone so much, and everyone loves you, and it is time to show yourself the same love, you so genuinely show to others. Life will be a hundred thousand times better, when you spend it loving and not picking yourself apart.

I want you to take every chance you get knocking at your door, or better yet, make those chances happen. Please have the courage to take that leap of faith, whether it be for something small or gigantic. You never know, when life will come toan end, or when you will revisit the same memories or places again, so if you see a chance, TAKE IT.

I want you to remember that putting yourself first, and talking about yourself is OKAY. It is okay to take care of yourself, and to get rid of all the negative people surrounding you. I hope you have the wisdom and courage to accept, that not everyone you love is necessarily good for you. I hope that you find it in yourself to do what’s best for you, regardless of what anyone else thinks.

This year tell people that you love them and you appreciate them more than anything. Life is too short to not let people know how you honestly feel. If you don't want to be around someone, tell them, don't leave them hanging and wondering whats wrong, for you know how much that hurts. You don't know how long you have with someone, so tell them how important they are while you can.

I know this past year has brought you through some of your highest and lowest points, but you made it. You came out of this stronger, and I know you can do the same thing in this next year. Think of your life as a work of art, the world is your canvas; Make it even more beautiful than it already is.

Love,

Me.